devopsdays · nimbinatus · Aug 1, 2025 · Jul 25, 2025 · Jul 25, 2025 · Jul 30, 2025
@@ -0,0 +1,10 @@
++++
+Talk_date = ""
+Talk_start_time = ""
+Talk_end_time = ""
+Title = "Dude Where's my Cluster?"
+Type = "talk"
+Speakers = ["david-burkhalter"]
++++
+
+Developers are smart individuals who love to create their own unique solutions and as a platform engineer, we must make sure that their focus is on business problems and not reinventing their own deployment pipelines. How do we develop these platforms in an organic way to drive developer adoption instead of forcing conversion like the Spanish Inquisition? By focusing on design thinking with regards to platform development we can define the root problems that developers encounter and develop innovative solutions that meet their needs.
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 Talk_date = ""
 Talk_start_time = ""
 Talk_end_time = ""
-Title = ""
+Title = "Future of DevSecOps"
 Type = "talk"
 Speakers = ["david-giambruno"]
 +++

@@ -0,0 +1,10 @@
++++
+Talk_date = ""
+Talk_start_time = ""
+Talk_end_time = ""
+Title = "Code to Clarity: Communicating Technical Concepts to a Non-Technical Audience"
+Type = "talk"
+Speakers = ["elena-marquetti-ali"]
++++
+
+In an era where technological advancements shape our world, the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders is paramount. “Code to Clarity,” is a dynamic session designed to help bridge the communication gap. Uncover the power of storytelling, visual aids, and analogies to demystify intricate technical jargon, fostering a shared understanding and facilitating more effective collaboration. Whether you’re a developer, engineer, or tech leader, this session empowers you with the skills to articulate your ideas, innovations, and solutions in a way that captivates and enlightens diverse stakeholders. Elevate your communication prowess and leave equipped to transform complexity into clarity, fostering a stronger connection between the tech realm and the broader world.
@@ -0,0 +1,12 @@
++++
+Talk_date = ""
+Talk_start_time = ""
+Talk_end_time = ""
+Title = "Docker Bake is Pretty Great"
+Type = "talk"
+Speakers = ["james-thomas"]
++++
+
+Docker Bake is a newly GA feature of the Docker ecosystem. It provides an HCL-based (with yaml and json options) DSL for defining the parameters of your container build. It also provides some really handy features around parameter validation, so you can clearly communicate to users what things you expect them to provide. On top of that, it includes matrix support to make it significantly easier to build a slew of containers off of a single definition.
+
+None of these things by themselves are revolutionary, but when packaged together and included by default they provide a whole lot of convenience without much of a barrier to entry. I’ve simplified the builds of numerous pipelines with Docker Bake, and if you spend as much time caring for containers as I do I think you’ll like it quite a bit.
@@ -0,0 +1,10 @@
++++
+Talk_date = ""
+Talk_start_time = ""
+Talk_end_time = ""
+Title = "Building an Observability Center of Excellence: From Culture to Implementation"
+Type = "talk"
+Speakers = ["kyle-shelton"]
++++
+
+Building an effective observability practice requires more than just implementing the right tools—it demands a cultural transformation that puts operational excellence at the heart of engineering practices. This talk presents a practical framework for establishing an Observability Center of Excellence that balances technical implementation with cultural change. Drawing from real-world experiences, we’ll explore how to build cross-functional teams, establish effective champions programs, and create sustainable practices that scale. Learn how to move beyond basic monitoring to create a culture where observability is a shared responsibility and a core engineering principle.
@@ -0,0 +1,10 @@
++++
+Talk_date = ""
+Talk_start_time = ""
+Talk_end_time = ""
+Title = "Shifting Compliance Left with Real-Time Developer Feedback"
+Type = "talk"
+Speakers = ["mohammad-hassan"]
++++
+
+Compliance traditionally slows development and creates bottlenecks in CI/CD pipelines. Forecast shifts this paradigm by providing developers with real-time, context-aware feedback on compliance directly in their IDE and CLI. By embedding checks early in the development process, Forecast reduces failures, saves time, and fosters faster, smarter development. This talk will explore how Forecast integrates AI-assisted remediation, offers seamless developer experiences, and enables enterprise-wide compliance at scale—all while ensuring speed and efficiency in the development lifecycle. Whether you're managing cloud security or regulatory compliance, Forecast allows developers to proactively handle compliance issues—without ever leaving their workflow.
@@ -0,0 +1,12 @@
++++
+Talk_date = ""
+Talk_start_time = ""
+Talk_end_time = ""
+Title = "I wrote perfect CloudFormation - then learned that infrastructure is only half the battle"
+Type = "talk"
+Speakers = ["nihar-karra"]
++++
+
+I once believed that writing clean, reusable CloudFormation templates was the key to scalable infrastructure. But after years of helping teams adopt Infrastructure as Code at AWS, I realized something surprising: the code is the easy part. The real challenge begins when people start using it.
+
+In this talk, I share real stories from the field: teams that struggled not with YAML syntax or drift detection - but with ownership, knowledge sharing, and governance. We’ll explore how even the most elegant IaC can fail without proper team alignment, documentation, and feedback loop
@@ -0,0 +1,17 @@
++++
+Talk_date = ""
+Talk_start_time = ""
+Talk_end_time = ""
+Title = "Power of converging 100’s of Pipelines To a Single Pipeline"
+Type = "talk"
+Speakers = ["ishu-gupta"]
++++
+
+In this insightful session I will share Capital One’s journey towards a unified pipeline ecosystem, showcasing the power of DevOps in standardizing software delivery at scale. This presentation is ideal for engineers, leaders, architects, product managers, and business leaders who wish to harness DevOps to standardize their own software delivery life cycle. 
+
+In this talk, I will discuss how Capital One: 
+* Transitioned from the traditional “Somebody builds, somebody operates” approach to a modern, collaborative “You Build You Own” model. 
+* Set an ambitious goal to unify software delivery tools and processes in order to accelerate their technology transformation. 
+* Integrated various processes into a centralized pipeline system, creating a seamless software delivery experience. 
+* Revolutionized the way they build software, fostering innovation and efficiency. 
+* Empowered developers to rapidly build and deploy software while maintaining high standards of security, reliability, and quality.
@@ -0,0 +1,10 @@
++++
+Talk_date = ""
+Talk_start_time = ""
+Talk_end_time = ""
+Title = "How to Succeed for Outsiders and Noobs (Taking DevOps Personally)"
+Type = "talk"
+Speakers = ["silver-bowen"]
++++
+
+An outsider is someone who has supported themselves in some other context, but hasn’t ever held down a corporate job. A noob is someone who is still at the beginning of their technical career. A person can be both! This talk focuses on understanding and using the foundational principal of Continuous Improvement as a framework maximize your chances of success when navigating an unfamiliar landscape.
@@ -0,0 +1,12 @@
++++
+Talk_date = ""
+Talk_start_time = ""
+Talk_end_time = ""
+Title = "From Manual Chaos to AI-Powered DevOps: My DevOps Journey with AWS"
+Type = "talk"
+Speakers = ["sushma-sunkollu-nagaraj"]
++++
+
+This session is a narrative-driven walk through of how I evolved DevOps practices across diverse projects using AWS-native tools and GenAI. From manual chaos to streamlined CI/CD, I’ll unpack my journey with AWS CodeCatalyst, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and automated testing pipelines.
+
+I’ll also share how AWS Q and Bedrock are being used to empower developers through smart assistants, intelligent change analysis, and knowledge sharing. Expect real-world challenges, demo snippets, and practical takeaways to bring back to your teams. If you’re curious about what modern DevOps looks like in an AI-enabled, cloud-native world—this talk is for you.
@@ -0,0 +1,18 @@
++++
+Talk_date = ""
+Talk_start_time = ""
+Talk_end_time = ""
+Title = "Build, Buy, or Ask the Bots? Re-pricing Software Economics in the Vibe-Coding Era"
+Type = "talk"
+Speakers = ["jeff-lloyd", "neer-patel"]
++++
+
+We once chose “build” or “buy” with spreadsheets full of human-hour rates and three-year license costs. Vibe-coding and swarms of code-writing agents have flipped that script. During this talk you will:
+
+1. Watch a cold-start demo where conversational prompts produce production-ready code, tests, docs, and infra in under five minutes. 
+2. Discover why old ROI tables fail when 30-50 percent of the code now arrives by model inference, nearly instantly. 
+3. Examine a new four-factor calculus: Velocity Dividend, FinOps Guardrails, Strategic Control Premium, Strategic Risk. 
+4. Walk through a real estate CRM case study that cut our TCO and built significant competitive advantage through selective “ask-the-bots” decisions. 
+5. Leave with a one-page scorecard, a cost-model workbook, and dreams that can be reality today. 
+
+You will exit ready to defend, with numbers, when to build, when to swipe the credit card, and when to hand the keyboard to the bots.
@@ -0,0 +1,11 @@
++++
+Title = "David Burkhalter"
+Twitter = ""
+linkedin = "https://www.linkedin.com/in/d2burkhalter/"
+image = "david-burkhalter.jpg"
+type = "speaker"
+linktitle = "david-burkhalter"
+
++++
+
+I have been a software engineer for over 7 years with a passion for developing solutions to reduce toil for other developers.
@@ -0,0 +1,12 @@
++++
+Title = "Elena Marquetti-Ali"
+Twitter = "MarquettiCsltg"
+website = "https://marquetticonsulting.org/blog"
+linkedin = "https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenamarquetti/"
+image = "elena-marquetti-ali.jpg"
+type = "speaker"
+linktitle = "elena-marquetti-ali"
+
++++
+
+Elena Marquetti-Ali is a nationally recognized leadership coach, consultant, and healthcare executive with over two decades of experience transforming workplace culture and guiding teams through change. Known for her dynamic presence and relatable teaching style, Elena blends emotional intelligence, practical strategy, and human-centered leadership to inspire professionals across industries. She has served as an interim administrator, faculty member, and keynote speaker, equipping audiences with the tools to lead with clarity, compassion, and confidence. Elena wants people to know that leadership isn’t about a title—it’s about showing up with intention, influencing from where you are, and creating spaces where people thrive.
@@ -0,0 +1,11 @@
++++
+Title = "Ishu Gupta"
+Twitter = ""
+linkedin = "https://www.linkedin.com/in/guptaishu"
+image = "ishu-gupta.jpg"
+type = "speaker"
+linktitle = "pipelines"
+
++++
+
+I currently lead teams at Capital One focused on modernizing software delivery to drive innovation and efficiency. My initiative centers on building a fully cloud-native DevOps framework that leverages cutting-edge technology and developer-oriented toolsets. A key focus is delivering an exceptional developer experience, ensuring teams can work efficiently and effectively within a secure and scalable environment.
@@ -0,0 +1,13 @@
++++
+Title = "James Thomas"
+Twitter = "thejamesthomas"
+linkedin = "https://www.linkedin.com/in/thatjamesthomas/"
+image = "james-thomas.jpg"
+type = "speaker"
+linktitle = "james-thomas"
+
++++
+
+James has been a lifelong enthusiast of technology, and has been lucky enough to be paid to tinker with it for the past 15 years or so. He in particular has a fondness for infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines, which when given the proper care are oftentimes the unsung hero of any successful delivery team.
+
+In his spare time you can find James taking his young daughters to the park, playing board games with friends and family, or working on the seemingly endless home improvement projects he finds himself doing.
@@ -0,0 +1,16 @@
++++
+Title = "Jeff Lloyd"
+Twitter = "jeffloyd"
+website = "https://try.cloudteamtx.com/jeff-linktree/"
+linkedin = "https://www.linkedin.com/in/cloud-realtor/"
+image = "jeff-lloyd.jpg"
+type = "speaker"
+linktitle = "vibe-coding"
+
++++
+
+I head Strategy at Cloud Team Realty, an AI-first brokerage that helps Texans buy, sell, lease, and invest in every kind of property from DFW to Houston. Our tools let Realtors work with large language models and win back ninety percent of their day for what really matters. I’m a licensed Realtor, not a robot, and I still write production code on weekends.
+
+Earlier, I led the enterprise adoption of Generative AI at Best Buy, cutting new-product time-to-market by fifty-five percent and trimming ninety million dollars from run-rate spend. Before that I guided thousands of engineers at GE and GM Financial through cloud adoption & migrations, platform engineering, Big Data and DevOps.
+
+I’m fluent in Prop-Tech, Software Engineering, FinOps, SRE, and plain English. I train rookies. I coach veterans. Every conversation ends with a takeaway you can put to work before the day is out.
@@ -0,0 +1,16 @@
++++
+Title = "Kyle Shelton"
+Twitter = "chaoskyle"
+linkedin = "https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyleshelton5/"
+website = "https://chaoskyle.com/"
+image = "kyle-shelton.jpg"
+type = "speaker"
+linktitle = "kyle-shelton"
+
++++
+
+Kyle Shelton is an Observability Architect at Grafana Labs, specializing in AI/ML-powered observability, site reliability engineering, and DevOps at scale. With extensive experience running and optimizing global cloud platforms, he helps organizations gain deep insights into their distributed systems while reducing operational toil.
+
+Kyle is a passionate advocate for Chaos Engineering, demonstrating how controlled failure testing strengthens system resilience. He frequently speaks about AI/ML in observability, practical approaches to performance tuning, and cost-efficient monitoring strategies using open-source tools.
+
+When he’s not diving into logs, traces, and metrics, Kyle enjoys racing, the outdoors, and pushing the limits of technology—whether on the track or in the cloud.
@@ -0,0 +1,11 @@
++++
+Title = "Mohammad Hassan"
+Twitter = ""
+linkedin = "https://www.linkedin.com/in/mhassan24/"
+website = "https://mondaymohammad.substack.com/"
+image = "mohammad-hassan.jpg"
+type = "speaker"
+linktitle = "mohammad-hassan"
++++
+
+Mohammad Hassan is a Director of Software Engineering, specializing in distributed systems and developer tooling. With a passion for building resilient, scalable architectures, she focuses on creating environments where engineers can thrive. Mohammad is a strong advocate for AI-driven developer tools and believes in empowering teams through automated solutions that accelerate both development cycles and quality assurance. His leadership is rooted in transparency, innovation, and agility.
@@ -0,0 +1,14 @@
++++
+Title = "Neer Patel"
+Twitter = "neerpatel"
+website = ""
+linkedin = "https://www.linkedin.com/in/neerpatel/"
+image = "neer-patel.jpg"
+type = "speaker"
+linktitle = "vibe-coding"
+
++++
+
+I am a seasoned information technologist with over 20 years of experience in software and infrastructure domains. As the VP of Cloud and API Platform Engineering for General Motors Insurance, I lead the development and delivery of innovative cloud-based solutions that enable connected, personalized, and seamless insurance experiences for our customers.
+
+My core competencies include cloud architecture, web/application design, system design, and network design, which I have demonstrated through various projects and publications. I hold multiple certifications in Agile, scrum, and Azure, and I am proficient in several development languages and modern databases. I am also passionate about giving back to the community and supporting the Epilepsy Foundation Texas, where I have volunteered at their summer camps for over 20 years.
@@ -0,0 +1,22 @@
++++
+Title = "Nihar Karra"
+Twitter = ""
+linkedin = "https://www.linkedin.com/in/niharkarra/"
+image = "nihar-karra.png"
+type = "speaker"
+linktitle = "nihar-karra"
+
++++
+
+Cloud DevOps Engineer at Amazon Elastic Beanstalk SME Interviewer Mentor Team Culture Advocate
+With over 10 years of experience in DevOps, cloud engineering, and infrastructure automation, Nihar Karra is a seasoned technologist who believes that great systems are built by great teams. Currently working at Amazon Web Services (AWS) as a Cloud Engineer, Nihar helps global enterprises architect, optimize, and automate their mission-critical applications on the AWS platform.
+
+He has led large-scale transformations from legacy systems to modern, containerized microservices architectures using Kubernetes, Docker, Jenkins, Terraform, Ansible , and AWS native services. His work spans industries like fintech, aviation, and e-commerce, helping teams improve reliability, reduce downtime, and scale with confidence.
+
+Beyond CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code, Nihar is passionate about something often overlooked in tech: emotional intelligence in engineering teams . He’s led cultural transformation initiatives, coached engineers at all levels, and advocates for psychological safety, empathy, and sustainable team practices.
+
+When he’s not automating infrastructure or speaking about DevOps culture, you can find him:
+
+📺 Binge-watching the latest Netflix series with his family 👶 Making memories and playing with his adorable little one
+
+“The best systems aren’t just built with code — they’re built with care, collaboration, and emotional intelligence”
@@ -0,0 +1,11 @@
++++
+Title = "Silver Bowen"
+Twitter = ""
+linkedin = "https://www.linkedin.com/in/silverbowen/"
+image = "silver-bowen.jpg"
+type = "speaker"
+linktitle = "silver-bowen"
+
++++
+
+In the past 10 years I’ve gone from former body modification artist and stay at home dad to Sr Engineer at a global tech company. Learning to navigate the corporate world was a huge challenge for me and I would like to share some of the practices I believe helped me to succeed. I’m an Austin native and DevOps Days volunteer. This talk was first presented at DevOps Days Austin in 2025.