Boring is Awesome: Exploring Manufacturing Databases with James Sewell

In this insightful interview, Jeremy Theocharis, CTO of United Manufacturing Hub, connects with James Sewell, a seasoned expert in the database realm. Watch as they unpack a range of topics, including:

• James's personal interests and his professional evolution leading to his role at Timescale.
• The emerging trends shaping the current database landscape in various industries.
• The application of programming languages like Golang and Rust at Timescale and within UMH.
• The day-to-day responsibilities and goals of a Senior Director of Developer Advocacy.
• The strategic considerations involved in selecting the right database for manufacturing needs, and why sometimes the simplest option can be the best choice.
• The role of TimescaleDB in handling large-scale time-series data in industrial settings, enhanced by its compatibility with PostgreSQL.
• How TimescaleDB offers a modern alternative to traditional historian databases, with advantages in efficiency and cost savings.
• The shift toward cloud database services from on-premise solutions, taking into account the complex needs and different policies of manufacturing businesses.
• Best practices for deploying database systems in diverse infrastructures, especially for companies seeking cloud services to complement their database management expertise.

This dialogue is a must-watch for those invested in the application of database technology within the manufacturing sector. To dive deeper into industrial data management and stay abreast of the latest developments, visit our UMH Learning Center at https://learn.umh.app/. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:26 James's Hobbies and Interests1:20 James Sewell's Professional Path 4:19 Current Industry Trends in Databases 6:50 James's Decision to Join Timescale 8:14 Utilizing Golang and Rust at Timescale and UMH 9:59 The Role of a Senior Director of Developer Advocacy 11:41 How to Choose the Right Database for Manufacturing 16:20 TimescaleDB's "Sweet Spot" 18:30 The Advantages of TimescaleDB over Traditional Historians 20:15 When to Consider Upgrading from Open-Source TimescaleDB to Timescale (formerly Timescale Cloud) 20:45 Outro & Getting Started with Timescale