AI DevSummit 2025 + DeveloperWeek Leadership 2025: Full Schedule

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10:00am PDT

PRO Session: Secure Software Development Principles

Wednesday May 28, 2025 10:00am - 10:25am PDT

Sankalp Kumar, Apple, Software Engineer

In an era where data breaches and cyber threats are on the rise, it’s no longer enough to simply code and test for functionality - security must be woven into every stage of software design. Our Secure Software Design Principles session equips developers, architects, and team leads with the critical know-how to identify risks early, minimize vulnerabilities, and build robust systems from the ground up. Attendees will learn how to integrate best practices - like least privilege, defense in depth, and threat modeling - into their daily workflows, setting a foundation for resilient and trusted applications. Ultimately, this workshop isn’t just about avoiding pitfalls, it’s about proactively shaping software that is both high-performing and secure by design.

Speakers

Sankalp Kumar

Software Engineer, Apple

With over 7 years of experience working with industry giants like McAfee, Juniper, and Fraunhofer, Sankalp has consistently been at the forefront of security innovation. He has expertise in building software systems that do intrusion detection and was one of the lead engineers in... Read More →

Wednesday May 28, 2025 10:00am - 10:25am PDT
DeveloperWeek Leadership Main Stage

DeveloperWeek Leadership

Additional Topics Product Management and Engineering Alignment, Technical Decision Making, KPIs and Metrics, Team Collaboration
Session Type PRO Session
Tracks DeveloperWeek Leadership, Technical Strategy / Methodology & Tooling (DeveloperWeek Leadership)
In-Person/Virtual In Person

2:00pm PDT

PRO Session: Cracking the Engineering Leadership Code: How to Transition from Intern to Senior Engineer

Wednesday May 28, 2025 2:00pm - 2:25pm PDT

DeveloperWeek Leadership Main Stage

Manasa Hari, Adobe, SDE III

The leap from individual contributor (IC) to engineering manager is one of the most challenging transitions in a technical career. This session explores the skills, mindset shifts, and strategies needed to become an effective engineering leader.

Key Takeaways:

How to develop leadership skills while still being hands-on technically.

Common pitfalls when moving from IC to manager and how to avoid them.

Strategies for managing former peers and establishing credibility.

Balancing technical excellence with people management responsibilities.

Speakers

Manasa Hari

SDE III, Adobe

Manasa Hari is a Software Development Engineer III (SDE III) with 12 years of experience in designing and scaling cloud-native systems. Currently at Adobe, she has also held key roles at Splunk, Selector AI, Taulia, and RingCentral. Known for her expertise in Kubernetes, event-driven... Read More →

Wednesday May 28, 2025 2:00pm - 2:25pm PDT
DeveloperWeek Leadership Main Stage

DeveloperWeek Leadership

Additional Topics Product Management and Engineering Alignment, Change Management, Leadership Career Paths
Session Type PRO Session
Tracks DeveloperWeek Leadership, Technical Leadership / Management & Teams (Managing People) (DeveloperWeek Leadership), Technical Career Development (DeveloperWeek Leadership)
In-Person/Virtual In Person