Balkrishna Basisthnarayan is a seasoned technology strategist with over 18 years of experience driving digital innovation and transformation. As a Senior Solution Engineer at Percona, he focuses on enabling data-driven decision-making with open-source databases, ensuring seamless customer journeys and long-term value. A strong advocate of open source, he contributes thought leadership through industry publications and speaking engagements, including appearances at Gartner events.

Previously, Balkrishna held key roles at IBM and EnterpriseDB, where he championed PostgreSQL adoption across the Asia-Pacific region and led database modernization initiatives for industries such as gaming and manufacturing. He also collaborates on technology initiatives with government organizations in India, reflecting his commitment to advancing digital ecosystems at both enterprise and national levels.