The future of enterprise AI security starts here. In our “A Day in the Life” series, we explore the essential roles and individuals creating market impact at EDB. In this spotlight, we chat with Brandy Gary, Senior Product Manager, Security & Compliance, to discover how she makes our EDB Postgres AI platform secure by default, what fuels her passion for technical rigor, and why she is proud of defining our security DNA.
On a Typical Day: From Compliance to Competitive Advantage
Brandy’s typical day isn't about paperwork; it's a blend of risk mitigation and strategic planning across data and AI workloads. Her primary function is to serve as an expert translator.
"I translate complex, evolving security regulations—like FIPS 140-3 and new AI governance laws—into clear engineering requirements, often collaborating closely with our Infosec team," she explains.
Her work directly creates value, turning a challenge into an asset: “What truly excites me is the work of making the EDB Postgres AI platform secure by default.” This automation eliminates customer risk across sensitive sectors, like Government, Financial, and Healthcare, making compliance a massive competitive advantage for EDB’s AI future.
The Product Manager Mindset: Thriving on Technical Rigor
Brandy knows her role demands a specific mindset. She advises, “The person who thrives here is meticulous, collaborative, and ethically driven, capable of guiding teams while maintaining absolute integrity as the custodian of data trust.”
This expectation is mirrored in EDB’s culture. “What stands out is the deep, technical respect rooted in our PostgreSQL heritage, paired with a commitment to enterprise rigor,” she notes. EDB’s supportive environment means that when she advocates for strict requirements, like ensuring encryption adheres to the latest standards, it’s never viewed as an obstacle, but as a technical challenge to build something superior. “This intellectual rigor, paired with a genuinely collaborative, low-ego environment, ensures the most resilient and secure solution wins, which ultimately makes our work highly impactful and incredibly satisfying.”
Impact Beyond the Roadmap: The Sovereignty of AI Data
Brandy’s proudest contribution is leading security initiatives for EDB Postgres AI, integrating stringent requirements like FIPS 140-3 and deep container hardening.
"This isn't just a checklist; it's a massive, forward-looking effort that defines our security DNA across transactional, analytical, and AI workloads," she states. For Brandy, “The expected impact is transformational: it will drastically simplify the burden on customers, ensuring the EDB Postgres AI platform is the most trusted and sovereign solution for enterprise AI globally.”
Culture and Perks: Flexible Work and Productivity
Brandy genuinely values the flexible, truly remote-first working model EDB offers.
“This flexibility allows me to manage my schedule to maximize my focus time and also incorporate unique life benefits, like escaping the city to work from our family farm with our dogs for a refreshing change of pace.” She notes that this level of respect for her personal well-being is the core reason she maintains such a high level of engagement and productivity in her often demanding role. “It proves EDB trusts its people,” she says.
“If you want to work on a technology that truly matters alongside some of the sharpest minds in the industry, EDB is the place to build a meaningful, long-term career.”
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