Keshav Murthy

CORE

Vice President at Couchbase

Santa Clara, US

Joined Sep 2015

https://planetnosql.com

About

Keshav Murthy is a vice president of Couchbase R&D. Previously at MapR, IBM, Informix, Illustra, Sybase with more than 20 years experience in the database server development. He lead the SQL and NoSQL R&D team at IBM Informix. He has received two President's Club awards at Couchbase, two Outstanding Technical Achievement Awards at IBM. Keshav has a bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of Mysore, India, holds twenty four US patents and has numerous publications.

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Tokens and Transactions With AI

Jensen Huang’s GTC 2026 keynote shows how databases evolve from transaction systems to AI-driven platforms supporting tokens, reasoning, and agentic workflows.

March 25, 2026

· 1,987 Views · 1 Like

Why Should Databases Go Natural?

From search to CRM, applications are adopting natural language and intuitive interactions. Should databases follow? This article provides a strategic perspective.

November 13, 2024

· 1,650 Views · 3 Likes

Keep Calm and Column Wise

In this article, we’ll give you an overview of the challenges of implementing column-wise storage for JSON and the techniques used to address these challenges.

February 2, 2024

· 6,273 Views · 3 Likes

Accelerating Insights With Couchbase Columnar

Insights come from observing and analyzing data from all sources. Couchbase Columnar helps quickly analyze data from a variety of data sources with zero-ETL.

November 30, 2023

· 3,741 Views · 2 Likes

Navigating Vector Databases and Search Through the Prism of Colors

Vector index and vector search are widely available in databases. Understanding the core approach makes it simpler to choose and use it.

October 9, 2023

· 4,822 Views · 5 Likes

iQ Interactive: Cool Things for Developers on Couchbase Capella iQ

iQ is an AI-powered coding assistant that helps Couchbase developers learn, code, and debug faster and better. Read more!

September 29, 2023

· 2,773 Views · 2 Likes

Generative AI: A New Tool in the Developer Toolbox

A new Couchbase capability called Capella iQ enables developers to write SQL++ and application-level code more quickly by delivering recommended sample code...

September 26, 2023

· 4,879 Views · 3 Likes

Select ChatGPT From SQL? You Bet!

Users can use ChatGPT from Couchbase N1QL. This article describes the feature and function with examples directly from N1QL, using JavaScript UDF.

February 2, 2023

· 8,557 Views · 3 Likes

MongoDB to Couchbase, Part 4: Data Modeling

Data modeling is a well-defined and mature field in relational database systems. In this post, read a comparison of modeling methods in MongoDB and Couchbase.

March 23, 2022

· 2,584 Views · 3 Likes

MongoDB to Couchbase (Part 3): Data Types

Compare and contract MongoDB and Couchbase's data types.

March 20, 2022

· 2,637 Views · 3 Likes

MongoDB to Couchbase for Developers, Part 2: Database Objects

In Part 2 of this series, compare and contrast MongoDB and Couchbase with respect to database objects.

March 4, 2022

· 6,499 Views · 6 Likes

MongoDB to Couchbase for Developers, Part 1: Architecture

In this first installment of a new, detailed series for MongoDB developers to learn Couchbase by comparison, take a look at the architecture of each.

March 1, 2022

· 7,612 Views · 5 Likes

Introduction to Couchbase for Oracle Developers and Experts: Part 1- Architecture

In this article, we'll compare and contrast Oracle with Couchbase from a SQL point of view. You'll get a good feel for the architecture and capabilities of Couchbase.

Updated February 16, 2022

· 11,286 Views · 6 Likes

Introduction to Couchbase for Oracle Developers and Experts: Part 8: Transactions

In this blog series, we are exploring various topics to compare Oracle and Couchbase from a developer perspective. Today, we are going to talk about transactions.

February 12, 2022

· 5,794 Views · 3 Likes

Introduction to Couchbase for Oracle Developers and Experts: Part 7: Optimizer

In this blog series, we are exploring various topics to compare Oracle and Couchbase from a developer perspective. Today, we are going to talk about optimizer.

February 11, 2022

· 5,116 Views · 3 Likes

Introduction to Couchbase for Oracle Developers and Experts: Part 6: Indexing

Today, we're exploring data and data processing issues and interests. SQL, NoSQL, flexible schema, scale-up, scale-out, transactions, and high availability.

February 6, 2022

· 3,941 Views · 3 Likes

Introduction to Couchbase for Oracle Developers and Experts: Part 5: Statements and Features

In this blog series, we are exploring various topics to compare Oracle and Couchbase from a developer perspective. Today, we'll talk about Statements and Features.

February 4, 2022

· 3,496 Views · 3 Likes

Introduction to Couchbase for Oracle Developers and Experts: Part 4: Data Modeling

In this blog series, we are exploring various topics to compare Oracle and Couchbase from a developer perspective. Today, we are going to talk about data modeling.

January 30, 2022

· 5,879 Views · 5 Likes

Introduction to Couchbase for Oracle Developers and Experts: Part 3: Data Types

In this blog series, we are exploring various topics to compare Oracle and Couchbase from a developer perspective. Today, we are going to talk about data types.

January 27, 2022

· 7,081 Views · 4 Likes

Introduction to Couchbase for Oracle Developers and Experts: Part 2 - Database Objects

In this blog series, we will cover various topics to compare Oracle and Couchbase from a developer perspective. Today, we'll talk about database objects.

January 24, 2022

· 4,752 Views · 5 Likes

Sample Architecture Using Amazon AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google GCP, MongoDB, and Couchbase

In this article, I explore how we can architect an example using products and components from Amazon AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google GCP, MongoDB, and Couchbase.

January 17, 2022

· 3,800 Views · 4 Likes

Best Technical Blogging Tips in Under 30 Seconds

Before you start writing, have the answers to the questions mentioned below. You can revise, iterate the answers as you write to make your blog crisp and interesting.

January 10, 2022

· 6,591 Views · 3 Likes

MongoDB to Couchbase: An Introduction to Developers and Experts

In this article, you will see a comparison between Couchbase and MongoDB that can serve both developers and experts alike.

Updated May 26, 2021

· 46,141 Views · 18 Likes

Arrays in JSON: Modeling, Querying and Indexing Performance

JSON array gives you flexibility in the type, number, size, and depth of the elements. This adds to the flexibility of operational JSON databases.

Updated August 31, 2020

· 19,115 Views · 4 Likes

Example Architectures for Data-Intensive Applications

Taking architectural examples from the book Designing Data-Intensive Applications, this article looks at how adding Couchbase simplifies architecture.

July 24, 2020

· 9,413 Views · 7 Likes

On Par With Window Functions

See an introduction to window functions and an example.

Updated May 13, 2020

· 21,536 Views · 7 Likes

JSON Is Case Sensitive but You Don't Have to Be

In this article, we'll discuss dealing with data case sensitivity.

April 7, 2020

· 21,709 Views · 4 Likes

Main Uses for Couchbase Primary Index

Find out when to use primary indexes in Couchbase.

October 29, 2019

· 10,809 Views · 5 Likes

Approaches to Query Optimization in NoSQL

Explore some different approaches to query optimization in NoSQL.

May 8, 2019

· 15,571 Views · 3 Likes

Database Pagination: Using OFFSET and Keyset in N1QL

Read the pagination background in my previous article: https://blog.couchbase.com/optimizing-database-pagination-using-couchbase-n1ql/ Pagination is the task...

January 31, 2018

· 7,935 Views · 3 Likes

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Main Uses for Couchbase Primary Index

Feb 17, 2020 · Keshav Murthy