About
Hi, I'm the weaver behind Fabrik.
Timothy Steward
Fabrik is a personal blog for sharing articles or notes on technology.
Most of my writings are about security or databases (especially PostgreSQL).
The name Fabrik is something I came up with during the summer of 2015 while interviewing for a new position and asking questions about the companies environment. I quickly realized that within the companies they didn't know what tech was being used or how to weave it all together, but yet they constantly added new tech, and of course I didn't end up working there.
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Contact
fabriktechnology@gmail.comOrigins
How I started in technology
For my start in IT and especially down the path of becoming an Oracle Database Administrator, I owe a special thanks to my two mentors who started me on my way. Peter Wahl, and Paul Hoyte you believed in me at a time in my life when I was searching for answers. The lessons you taught me on life, Oracle and the business of IT were invaluable, for this I am truly grateful. The memories of ALA/Lason Systems and the sword of Sharidionne is forever with me.
My mentors started me out on Oracle version 2 of the database, which is a story for those who know. You may say Oracle was my first love.
For centuries, the sword has represented the values that contribute to success – quality workmanship and strength. Like the sword, these values are the foundation of the corporate philosophies of our company.
Speaking
Past speaking engagements
- PostgreSQL and DevSecOps: Ensuring database security in DevSecOps
- Leveraging Open-Source Data Platforms to Build Cost-Effective and Reliable Supply Chain Systems
- A look into quantum-safe Postgres
- We like to Move it, Move it!: Migrating production systems between databases
- Rise of open-source database: The need for an open secure data serving solution
- Data Sovereignty with PostgreSQL
- Understanding Postgres for Oracle DBA's
- MCP Servers, AI and You
Writing elsewhere
Recent posts on the Fujitsu Postgres site
- Why quantum-safe PostgreSQL is critical today Fujitsu · Jan 8, 2025
- Data sovereignty with PostgreSQL Fujitsu · Jan 14, 2026
- The purpose driven database Fujitsu · Nov 9, 2023
- The power of location: unleashing geospatial data Fujitsu · Sep 21, 2023
- What I wish I had when learning PostgreSQL after Oracle Fujitsu · Dec 3, 2025
- The modern-day DBA Fujitsu · Oct 12, 2023
- Clear and present Postgres Fujitsu · Apr 18, 2023
- Public sector leading the journey to open source - A new era of innovation and collaboration Fujitsu · Jan 16, 2025
- PostgreSQL resolutions for 2026 Fujitsu · Jan 8, 2026