RailsConf 2022

Puny to Powerful PostgreSQL Rails Apps

Date: 2021-05-18
Level: Intermediate
Speaker: Andrew Atkinson

This talk covers 5 challenging areas scaling Rails applications on PostgreSQL databases. From identifying symptoms to applying solutions and understanding trade-offs, this talk will equip you with practical working knowledge you can apply immediately.

PGConf NYC 2021

How we made PG Fitter, Happier, More Productive

Date: 2021-12-02
Level: Intermediate
Speaker: Andrew Atkinson

PostgreSQL Unused Indexes (Internal talk)

January 2021
Why unused indexes are bad and how to remove them

RubyConf Argentina 2021

Andy presented in Buenos Aires at RubyConf Argentina 2012 about how his team applied Lean Startup principles to their work at LivingSocial.

Andy Atkinson speaking at RubyConf Argentina 2012 Andy Atkinson speaking at RubyConf 2012. Photo by RubyConf Argentina

Andy Atkinson speaking at RubyConf Argentina 2012 Andy Atkinson speaking at RubyConf 2012. Photo by RubyConf Argentina

En marzo del 2013 empecé a trabajar con el equipo de LetsBonus en Barcelona, España. LetsBonus es una filial de LivingSocial.

User Groups and Meetups

In the past, Andy has been an attendee and occasional presenter at monthly meetups of the following User Groups:

  • Ruby Users of Minnesota (Minneapolis, MN)
  • B’More on Rails (Baltimore, MD)
  • Boston Ruby Group
  • Barcelona on Rails
  • Twin Cities Java User Group (TCJUG)
  • CocoaHeads of Minnesota