A fantastic line-up of speakers
Stay tuned as we announce more speakers gradually, as well as update the full agenda
Speakers
Helen Beal
CEO and chair of the Value Stream Management Consortium
The VSM Renaissance: Catalysed by DevOps
DevOps has enabled digital transformation. In fifteen years it’s revolutionised the way we engineer software. It’s spread continuous integration and delivery across the globe, humanised IT culture, automated toil and paid down technical debt. But it’s nowhere near done. Actually, a lot of organisations have hit a ceiling. A wall. The brakes. Stagnated. The promise is still there; that we can thrive in the digital age, create joy through customer experiences, move fast, be nimble, outcompete, achieve extraordinary levels of organisational performance. But it needs unlocking - unblocking. Value Stream Management has hundreds of years of history - but its time is now. Building on everything we’ve learned from DevOps, using the toolchains and pipelines and rich data sources we’ve created, combining VSM and DevOps means we can see organisations as value-generating enterprises. We can pinpoint the choke points, bottlenecks, and dependencies, and quickly apply fixes to optimise flow and value realisation.
In this talk, Helen Beal, will share real stories from enterprises she’s worked with on how they’ve relentlessly pursued improvement using VSM and DevOps practices and the outcomes they’ve seen.
WATCH VIDEOHelen Beal is CEO and chair of the Value Stream Management Consortium and co-chair of the OASIS Value Stream Management Interoperability Technical Committee. She leads the ambassador program at PeopleCert for DevOps Institute, ITIL, and PRINCE2. She is chair of the DevNetwork DevOps Advisory Board and provides strategic advisory services to DevOps and VSM industry leaders.
Helen is the author of the annual State of VSM Reports from the VSMC and the State of Availability Report from Moogsoft. She is a co-author of the book about DevOps and governance, Investments Unlimited, published by IT Revolution. She is a DevOps editor for InfoQ, and also writes for many other online platforms.
Helen hosts the Day-to-Day DevOps webinar series for BrightTalk and speaks on DevOps, AI, and value stream-related topics at industry conferences and corporate events.
She regularly appears in TechBeacon’s DevOps Top100 lists, was recognized as the Top DevOps Evangelist 2020 in the DevOps Dozen awards, and was a finalist for Computing DevOps Excellence Awards’ DevOps Professional of the Year 2021.
She serves on advisory and judging boards for many initiatives, including Developer Week, DevOps World, JAX DevOps, and InterOp.
Simon Wardley
Swardley Maps LTD
X marks the spot
The originator of Wardley Maps, Simon Wardley takes the audience on a journey through strategic planning in the modern business landscape. This talk unveils the powerful utility of Wardley Maps in identifying and targeting strategic objectives, akin to finding treasure in the complex world of business.
The discussion begins with an introduction to the fundamentals of Wardley Maps, emphasizing their role in enhancing situational awareness in decision-making. The keynote then delves into real-world applications before exploring the use of modern AI techniques in generating these maps. At this point, we will use maps to look at AI itself and in particular the changing nature of practices around it.
Charity Majors
CTO, Honeycomb.io
Is It Time To Version Observability? (Signs Point To Yes)
The DevOps revolution is winding down, and we’re entering the post-DevOps era. We’re at the precipice of a massive generational shift in how we build and understand our software, and engineering teams need to prepare.
In the past, telemetry focused on basic metrics: reliability, uptime, MTTR, MTTD. Observability 1.0. Companies that settle for these basic data points will struggle to keep up with modern development patterns, while haemorrhaging money.
As engineering best practices around separating deploys from releases, testing in production, and observability-driven development have gone mainstream, the metrics-driven approach to telemetry has stalled, and it’s time for a new version: Observability 2.0.
Learn what this new version means for your engineers, and how to embrace this breaking change to:
- Save them from drowning in symptom-based alerting
- Help fewer people work together to build better software
- Create fast feedback loops throughout the entire organization through highly granular visibility into all their systems
Supriya Chitale
Open Source Program Office Manager -IKEA
Redefining engineering in retail: A journey through IKEA's digital transformation
IKEA has been on a huge digital transformation journey the last couple of years, and in that creating a completely new engineering landscape. With that, there has been a need for a cultural shift in engineering and in how digital products are created and delivered.
You will hear from Supriya Chitale, head of Open Source Program Office, about how IKEA sees InnerSource, sustainable Open Source and community practices as a critical piece to that puzzle. And from Björn Ramberg, head of Engineering Services, on the journey through the digital shift and the IKEA transformation.
WATCH VIDEOBjörn Ramberg
Technology Service Area Manager - Engineering Services -IKEA
Redefining engineering in retail: A journey through IKEA's digital transformation
IKEA has been on a huge digital transformation journey the last couple of years, and in that creating a completely new engineering landscape. With that, there has been a need for a cultural shift in engineering and in how digital products are created and delivered.
You will hear from Supriya Chitale, head of Open Source Program Office, about how IKEA sees InnerSource, sustainable Open Source and community practices as a critical piece to that puzzle. And from Björn Ramberg, head of Engineering Services, on the journey through the digital shift and the IKEA transformation.
WATCH VIDEOEmma Dahl Jeppesen
Platform Advocate- VELUX
10 things we hate about platform engineering
Platform Engineering is the latest blockbuster in the tech world, but like any major production, it comes with its share of potential pitfalls and dramatic twists when stepping into this new frontier.
Join Dan Grøndahl and Emma Dahl Jeppesen from VELUX to hear their biggest pain points in Platform Engineering, explained through analogies from popular movies.
This talk isn’t focused on the usual tools or technologies; you won’t find a single line of YAML here. Instead we’re focussing on the fundamental misunderstandings and missteps that can derail even the most well-funded platform initiatives. From the executive suites’ elusive buy-ins to the gritty realities of inadequate developer experiences, we dive into the top ten common errors that many encounter but few talk about openly.
So grab your popcorn and expect to be entertained, maybe even learn a thing or two!
WATCH VIDEODan Grøndahl
Platform Owner - VELUX
10 things we hate about platform engineering
Platform Engineering is the latest blockbuster in the tech world, but like any major production, it comes with its share of potential pitfalls and dramatic twists when stepping into this new frontier.
Join Dan Grøndahl and Emma Dahl Jeppesen from VELUX to hear their biggest pain points in Platform Engineering, explained through analogies from popular movies.
This talk isn’t focused on the usual tools or technologies; you won’t find a single line of YAML here. Instead we’re focussing on the fundamental misunderstandings and missteps that can derail even the most well-funded platform initiatives. From the executive suites’ elusive buy-ins to the gritty realities of inadequate developer experiences, we dive into the top ten common errors that many encounter but few talk about openly.
So grab your popcorn and expect to be entertained, maybe even learn a thing or two!
WATCH VIDEOSteve Pereira
Principal Consultant Author of Flow Engineering
Fast Flow with Flow Engineering
Key takeaways:
- From status quo to status flow in five maps
- Simple, collaborative, remote-friendly mapping to see, measure & unblock flow
- How Flow Engineering can bridge business and tech, across silos, and from leaders to contributors
Kripa Shetty
Senior Engineer, BCG X
Implementing DevSecOps : Navigating Regulations and Enhancing Security
In the highly regulated sectors like healthcare , finance, insurance etc., ensuring the security and compliance of software systems is not just beneficial—it's mandatory. This talk delves into the integration of DevSecOps practices within the SDLC, demonstrating how these can drastically improve both developmental agility and security postures without compromising on regulatory requirements.
We will outline key DevSecOps principles , emphasizing automated compliance checks, secure coding practices, and continuous monitoring to safeguard sensitive data. Real-world examples from our recent recent implementations in the healthcare domain will showcase the tangible benefits of adopting these practices, such as reduced time-to-market for critical software releases and enhanced defence mechanisms against evolving cybersecurity threats.
Attendees will gain insights into effective strategies for:
1. Incorporating security at every phase of the development cycle, from initial design through deployment and operations.
2. Leveraging automation to enforce and verify compliance with stringent regulations such as HIPAA , GDPR etc.
This session is designed for Software engineers , DevOps engineers, security professionals, and regulatory compliance officers aiming to bridge the gap between rapid software development and stringent security demands in regulated sectors. Through this presentation, participants will learn how to effectively integrate security into their DevOps practices, ensuring that their operations not only meet but exceed the necessary standards for software excellence.
Kripa Shetty is a Senior Software Engineer currently working at BCGX, Berlin where she lives with her husband and 4 year old twin boys. Previously she has worked at Tata Consultancy Services in India and at an AIOps startup in the Silicon Valley , USA.
Most recently at BCGX, Kripa has been deeply involved in projects leveraging AI technologies in the MedTech and insurance domains where she advocates for and implements DevSecOps best practices. Her approach consistently prioritizes seamless security integration, ensuring that it is a cornerstone of software development processes from the outset.
She is passionate about sharing her knowledge and experience, aiming to inspire others in the industry to embrace a holistic view of software development where security and operations converge seamlessly with development.
Priyanka Syal
Senior Engineer, BCG X
Implementing DevSecOps : Navigating Regulations and Enhancing Security
In the highly regulated sectors like healthcare , finance, insurance etc., ensuring the security and compliance of software systems is not just beneficial—it's mandatory. This talk delves into the integration of DevSecOps practices within the SDLC, demonstrating how these can drastically improve both developmental agility and security postures without compromising on regulatory requirements.
We will outline key DevSecOps principles , emphasizing automated compliance checks, secure coding practices, and continuous monitoring to safeguard sensitive data. Real-world examples from our recent recent implementations in the healthcare domain will showcase the tangible benefits of adopting these practices, such as reduced time-to-market for critical software releases and enhanced defence mechanisms against evolving cybersecurity threats.
Attendees will gain insights into effective strategies for:
1. Incorporating security at every phase of the development cycle, from initial design through deployment and operations.
2. Leveraging automation to enforce and verify compliance with stringent regulations such as HIPAA , GDPR etc.
This session is designed for Software engineers , DevOps engineers, security professionals, and regulatory compliance officers aiming to bridge the gap between rapid software development and stringent security demands in regulated sectors. Through this presentation, participants will learn how to effectively integrate security into their DevOps practices, ensuring that their operations not only meet but exceed the necessary standards for software excellence.
Priyanka Syal currently works at Senior Engineer at BCG X, Berlin. She has previously worked as a Software Engineer at multiple places including Microsoft and Dell EMC across different domains like CRM, cloud storage and AdTech. Her most recent projects have been in healthcare and insurance, where she has developed insights into integrating security within DevOps in heavily regulated environments to ensure robust and compliant systems.
Priyanka is passionate about diversity and inclusion in tech, and she actively participates in initiatives supporting women in technology.
Robin Yeman
Space Domain Lead, Carnegie Mellon
The application of Agile and DevSecOps to Space Systems
In an era where we expect to see more growth in space in the next 5 years than we have in the last 50 years its critical that we can adapt to changing needs and deliver faster while ensuring we are safe and secure. Space exploration, with its inherent complexities and high-stakes missions, has long been synonymous with meticulous planning and painstaking precision. However, as the demand for more ambitious missions, commercial space activities, and enhanced safety standards continues to grow, the need for accelerated development and deployment processes becomes evident.
The application of Industrial DevOps into space exploration represents a monumental leap. This presentation unveils the transformative potential of applying Agile and DevOps methodologies to the development of large-scale, safety-critical cyber-physical systems in the realm of space exploration. Industrial DevOps pulls best practices from multiple bodies of knowledge across the digital engineering value stream including Systems Thinking, Model Based Engineering, Agile, DevOps, Cyber, Machine Learning and more. We need to use all of the tools in our toolbox to reach the moon first and then leap to Mars.
Chris Davidson
Principal Solutions Engineer, Atlassian
Why improving developer experience is the key to unlocking developer productivity: 4 Actions to Bring Developer Joy Back into the Development Lifecycle
Today, the role of a developer is becoming increasingly complex. In a you-build-it, you-run-it world devs are asked to do everything from deploying code, monitoring performance, managing infrastructure, worrying about scale on-demand, analyzing data and addressing incidents - in addition to writing code. But increasingly developers feel disconnected from their craft - the complexity of their role is impacting happiness and the quality and speed of software they produce.Rather than focusing on developer productivity, teams should focus on fostering “developer joy” by removing friction and empowering teams with practices that grant them greater autonomy. Better developer experiences, not developer productivity is the secret to reconnecting developers with the love of their craft. In this session, Chris will discuss four steps to bring “developer joy” back into the software development lifecycle along with best practices.
Marko Klemetti
CTO, Eficode
Adopting an AI-driven software organization is hard: Case Studies of successful transformations
AI-driven development and modern DevOps practices like platform engineering promise revolutionary changes, but fail to scale across the entire organization. This talk explains why these transformations often fall short already in the beginning, and highlights the challenges organizations face.This talk will review case studies of companies that have been able to scale the changes across the organization. This talk will give practical insights, providing a roadmap for achieving a more successful integration of new technologies.Marko is the CTO of Eficode and spends a significant amount of his time advising organizations on their path to becoming modern and software-driven. He is still a passionate programmer, working mostly on emerging technologies that have the potential to become mainstream in the future. That helps him gain a very in-depth understanding of the trends and new possibilities. As part of his work at Eficode, Marko is also a founder and advisor in many tech startups.
Marko is an active speaker, and you can find him not only on the DevOps Sauna podcast series by Eficode, but also on The DEVOPS Conference stage and as a speaker at various other conferences.
Zander Hornung Havgaard
Senior Software Developer, green.ai
Laying the tracks in front of a moving train - Platform Engineering for Start-ups
Platform engineering is all the rage these days - everyone talks about getting the enterprise train onto the platform. But what happens if you apply platform engineering to startups?
In this lightning talk I will outline our experience applying platform engineering to a small team, and motivate why a platform approach can be the solution to even your small scale challenges.
Zander is a software engineer, currently hacking @ Green.ai, both developing features for the business and creating the cloud platform supporting it.
He is interested in everything Cloud Native, DevOps, Kubernetes and always striving to apply state-of-art practices to solve the right problems.
He has a background in consulting, helping both start-ups and enterprises adopt and succeed with DevOps and Cloud Native, as well as teaching a number of courses on Cloud Native technologies.
He is a co-organizer of the CNCF meetups in Copenhagen as part of Cloud Native Nordics.
On his own time he obsesses over running everything in his Kubernetes homelab, brewing the perfect cup of filter coffee and playing DnD.
Rasmus Lystrøm
Senior Cloud Solution Architect, Microsoft
Post "Accelerate": Why are we still failing at adopting DevOps in the Enterprise?
24 years of agile, 17 years of DevOps and 6 years after "Accelerate" got published we see enterprises doing business as usual reaping no real benefits of either agile nor DevOps. Reflecting back on 10 years as a principal consultant and cloud solution architect at Microsoft working with practically all the major Danish enterprises and a big number of European ones, I want to share my views on why enterprises fail at adopting DevOps and what we should be doing to change that.Rasmus Lystrøm is a Senior Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft, with a rich background in software engineering, leadership, and education. He holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from the IT University of Copenhagen. Rasmus has extensive experience in programming, DevOps, and change management. He has served as an army officer, demonstrating strong leadership and project management skills, and as an associate professor, showcasing his communication and teaching abilities. His specialties include DevOps, Cloud Native Development, C#, F#, .NET Core, GitHub, and Microsoft Azure.
Rasmus is passionate about change, technology, and innovation, with a focus on cloud solutions and architecture.
Jess Fraser-Darling
Senior Agile Coach, Eficode
Stop thinking DevOps is just for your tech teams
Is DevOps something only technology and digital teams should worry about? In this lightning talk I highlight why we should care about the impact of DevOps at an organisational level and what questions we should be asking to know how DevOps practices support the various framework and methodology choices.Kalle Sirkesalo
CTO of Managed Services, Eficode
What made you fast yesterday, is making you slow today
As the world accelerates year by year, sticking to the same tech stack can become a hindrance rather than a help. In large companies, a plethora of tools often coexists due to historical adoption, initially aimed at speeding up delivery. However, these tools can eventually slow down the organization. In this talk, we'll share real-life experiences of how migrating from a best-of-breed toolset to a unified solution like GitHub or GitLab can significantly enhance developer productivity.
We'll discuss the benefits we've seen by removing Jenkins, Artifactory, and SonarQube from our pipeline and leveraging GitHub or GitLab comprehensive features. By the end of this session, you will understand how to effectively migrate to a single solution, recognize the strengths of current tools, and be aware of key considerations during the transition.
As CTO of Managed Services at Eficode, Kalle Sirkesalo has years of experience in DevOps managed services and is familiar with maintaining and migrating DevOps and cloud tools and the challenges related to adopting new ways of working.
Kalle has attended many tech conferences and webinars as a speaker for Eficode, covering a variety of topics, including security, managed services, and IoT.
Hosts
Pinja Kujala
Agile and Product Management coach, Eficode
Marc Dillon
Lead Consultant, Transformations, Eficode