Kellyn Gorman

Kellyn Pot’Vin-Gorman is a Database and AI Advocate and Engineer with Redgate, with a long history in multi-platform technology. An Oracle ACE Director alumnus, she has been awarded over the years for her technical contributions and community volunteerism through many organizations, including a recognition as Woman in Tech of the Year for the state of Colorado. She is one of only six women part of the Oak Table, a network for the Oracle scientist. She has extensive experience in environment optimization, cloud migration, automation and architect of robust environments. Specializing in multi-terabyte management of OLAP/DSS systems. A consistent advocate for logical tuning of code and design before hardware solutions. She's recently become known for her expertise in DevOps, AWR, (Automatic Workload Repository) and virtualization of database environments with complex cloud management in Azure and Google Cloud. She's recently been contracted with a number of AI projects, using both relational data and AI services in both data security and architecture. The technical knowledge required to support these features offers great educational opportunities to learn by attending her technical presentations, engaging with her on social media presence as DBAKevlar or reading her blog, dbakevlar.com.

Kellyn Gorman's Sessions

The Battle for Data Protection in AI and Data Analytics in Today’s WorldSQLBits 2025

Protecting data with the introduction of AI and data lakes are on the lips of everyone with the sheer number of data breeches that occur every day. This session will discuss fundamental strategies and recommended practices on how to leverage the power of data without it breaking the bank or resources who need access to it.

The (Data) Future's So Bright, I Gotta Wear ShadesSQLBits 2025

Redgate’s State of the Database Landscape report reflects on where we are and shines a light on where we’re headed. Whether you’re shaping strategy in the C-suite or building solutions on the front lines, this keynote with Kelly Gorman and Grant Fritchey will show you how the trends, insights, and predictions in the report can empower your next steps. Discover how Redgate is helping to map the future of the data world and what that means for your career, your team, and your tech stack.

Pilot's Guide to Self-Care: Navigating Mental Health in the Corporate SkySQLBits 2024

In the dynamic environment of the corporate world, people often navigate challenges reminiscent of a pilot facing turbulence. Drawing inspiration from the steadfastness of aviation, this session delves into the essence of workplace self-care. We'll unpack actionable self-care strategies, explore their integral role in the professional realm, emphasize the significance of setting boundaries, and discuss discerning when a career change might be the right course. Brace yourself for insights set to uplift your approach to mental health, ensuring a seamless journey in the corporate landscape.

Optimizing CI/CD for Hybrid and Cloud Environments with DevOps and AISQLBits 2026

A practical look at building modern CI/CD pipelines for hybrid and cloud environments using DevOps best practices and AI. This session covers automation, GitOps, Infrastructure as Code, and progressive delivery, while showing how to integrate AI to improve efficiency and decision-making without sacrificing security, governance, or compliance. Learn how to streamline delivery, reduce risk, and keep control of AI-powered workflows from code to production.

Navigating SQL Server to PostgreSQL Migrations and How DBAs Keep Their SanitySQLBits 2026

Migrating from SQL Server to PostgreSQL is more than a database change, but a fundamental shift in how DBAs think, design, and operate. PostgreSQL brings flexibility and performance, but assumptions from SQL Server do not always carry over cleanly. In this session, Kellyn walks through what actually works, what breaks, and what usually surprises teams during real-world migrations. You will learn where DBAs struggle most, from schema design and indexing to transaction behavior and procedural code, and how to reduce risk using phased migrations, validation strategies, and performance baselining.

Protecting Data Outside the Database When the Perimeter Is Gone but the DBA Is NotSQLBits 2026

The database is no longer the security boundary. Data now flows into analytics platforms, AI systems, data lakes, and SaaS applications—often with little visibility or control. In this session, DBAs and Microsoft data professionals will learn how to protect data beyond the database using lineage, governance, and policy-driven security. You will explore how to track data movement, apply classification and sensitivity labels, and enforce access controls across distributed data environments without slowing innovation. Walk away with practical strategies and tools for protecting your data ecosystem when the database is no longer where the risk lives.