AI DevSummit 2025 + DeveloperWeek Leadership 2025: Full Schedule

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9:30am PDT

PRO Session: One Thousand People, One Roadmap

Wednesday May 28, 2025 9:30am - 9:55am PDT

Fabricio Buzeto, Brex, Engineering Manager

As a company grows, the tendency to divide and conquer can nurture siloed goals that do not align with the company. Impeding the ability to deliver constant and meaningful improvements. The natural tendency is to increase bureaucracy and control, which usually only hinders the results. Companies like Airbnb and Brex have been in the headlines for trying the opposite. Reducing layers and bureaucracy while bringing alignment and increasing velocity. Let me tell you about what I learned while living in such a reality.

Speakers

Fabricio Buzeto

Engineering Manager, Brex

Fabricio has a Ph.D. in Computer Science and is currently an Engineering Manager at Brex. For the past 20 years have been developing software in distributed teams focused on digital products consulting for both big and small organizations. Amongst his own ventures, it can highlight... Read More →

Wednesday May 28, 2025 9:30am - 9:55am PDT
DeveloperWeek Leadership Main Stage

DeveloperWeek Leadership

Additional Topics Cross-functional Collaboration, Technical Decision Making, Team Collaboration, Learning and Development, Leadership Career Paths
Session Type PRO Session
Tracks DeveloperWeek Leadership, Technical Leadership / Management & Teams (Managing People) (DeveloperWeek Leadership), Technical Strategy / Methodology & Tooling (DeveloperWeek Leadership), Technical Career Development (DeveloperWeek Leadership)
In-Person/Virtual In Person

10:00am PDT

PRO Session: Secure Software Development Principles

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

DeveloperWeek Leadership Main Stage

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

10:30am PDT

PRO Session: Product Oriented Software Engineering (POSE): A New Era of Software Development

Wednesday May 28, 2025 10:30am - 10:55am PDT

DeveloperWeek Leadership Main Stage

Andrew Park, Edensoft Labs, Founder

Imagine an engineering culture where teams move faster, stay aligned with product goals, and take ownership—without sacrificing technical excellence. Product-Oriented Software Engineering (POSE) redefines engineering’s role by transforming software engineers into Product Engineers who take ownership of both technical execution and strategic product alignment.

Traditional development models often struggle with misalignment, inefficiencies, and process-heavy workflows. Engineers can find themselves in reactive cycles, managing handoffs, resolving miscommunications, and navigating product decisions without full visibility into the bigger picture. POSE eliminates these inefficiencies by embedding product awareness into engineering teams and introducing the Flex Engineer role—a key enabler of real-time collaboration and technical alignment.

By acting as a bridge between product and engineering, the Flex Engineer ensures smooth execution, prevents bottlenecks, and provides timely insights based on continuous awareness of engineering progress. This role, combined with real-time collaboration, deep product understanding, and technical ownership, enables engineering teams to operate with greater autonomy, efficiency, and strategic impact—while maintaining seamless alignment with product vision.

Why POSE Matters to Engineering Leaders
• Faster Execution: Engineers make informed decisions without constant Product Manager input.
• Less Rework, More Impact: Product Engineers align with business goals, reducing misalignment and wasted effort.
• Optimized Engineering Flow: Fewer meetings, less Jira overhead, and more time for deep work.
• Stronger Technical Voice: Engineers influence product strategy early, ensuring smarter technical trade-offs.
• Real-Time Alignment: The Flex Engineer bridges product and engineering, preventing miscommunication.

This approach isn’t theoretical—it’s a proven methodology that has been implemented and refined over nearly two decades at G3 Technologies. POSE has been refined over nearly two decades at G3 Technologies, enabling teams to ship faster, smarter, and with greater autonomy.

Join this session to explore how POSE enables engineering teams to move faster, stay aligned with product goals, and take ownership of both execution and strategic impact. Learn how this approach enhances collaboration, reduces misalignment, and empowers engineers to deliver high-quality products with confidence.

Speakers

Andrew Park

Founder, Edensoft Labs

Since joining G3 Technologies as a startup, Andrew has worn two hats simultaneously: Engineering Leader and Product Leader, leading cross-functional teams to deliver software that delights customers. Since 2006, he has shaped and refined Product Oriented Software Engineering (POSE... Read More →

Wednesday May 28, 2025 10:30am - 10:55am PDT
DeveloperWeek Leadership Main Stage

DeveloperWeek Leadership

Additional Topics Learning and Development, Technical Decision Making
Session Type PRO Session
Tracks OPEN Session, Technical Strategy / Methodology & Tooling (DeveloperWeek Leadership)
In-Person/Virtual In Person

11:30am PDT

PRO Session: Creating a Culture of Innovation

Wednesday May 28, 2025 11:30am - 11:55am PDT

DeveloperWeek Leadership Main Stage

Ethan Ferdosi, AWS Startup, Solutions Architect Leader

Amazon’s approach to innovation has remained consistent since the company first launched—start with the customer and work backward. In this session, gain valuable insights into Amazon’s cultural mechanisms and our innovation journey. Walk away with lessons learned and best practices that you can apply to your own business.

Speakers

Ethan Ferdosi

Solutions Architect Leader, AWS Startups

Ethan is a Solutions Architect leader at AWS Startups whose work is focused on helping startups across the globe to build their idea on AWS. Before joining AWS, Ethan spent a decade in Sydney working with banks and financial institutions on digital modernization projects. Driven by... Read More →

Wednesday May 28, 2025 11:30am - 11:55am PDT
DeveloperWeek Leadership Main Stage

DeveloperWeek Leadership

Additional Topics Developer Career Paths, IT/Ops Career Paths, Leadership Career Paths, Learning and Development, Team Collaboration, Technical Decision Making, Cross-functional Collaboration
Session Type PRO Session
Tracks DeveloperWeek Leadership, Technical Leadership / Management & Teams (Managing People) (DeveloperWeek Leadership)
In-Person/Virtual In Person