Hari Kiran is the Chief PostgreSQL Solutions Architect specializing in solution engineering for large-scale enterprise and government systems. He currently leads solution architecture for the Insight 2.0 program, CBDT’s seven-year modernization of India’s national tax analytics platform, owning design, whiteboarding, data flow, and data modelling for the PostgreSQL estate, including migration between Insight 1.0 and 2.0. His work spans conformance and audit assessments through to deployment architecture blueprinting for high-stakes, regulated data platforms.
Hari is a regular Speaker at PostgreSQL and open-source conferences, where he shares practical insights on database modernization, PostgreSQL adoption, cloud-native architectures, and startup journeys. Beyond industry engagement, he serves as an Adjunct Professor, mentoring the next generation of technology professionals. Prior to founding OpenSource DB, Hari held leadership and database SME roles at global organizations including GE, Oracle, Optum, 2ndQuadrant, and EDB. His unique blend of enterprise experience, community leadership, and entrepreneurial mindset enables him to bridge the gap between technology, business outcomes, and open-source innovation.