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9:30am PDT

[Virtual] PRO Session: One Thousand People, One Roadmap
Wednesday June 4, 2025 9:30am - 9:55am PDT
VIRTUAL DeveloperWeek Leadership Main Stage
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
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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 June 4, 2025 9:30am - 9:55am PDT
VIRTUAL DeveloperWeek Leadership Main Stage
  DeveloperWeek Leadership

10:00am PDT

[Virtual] PRO Session: Secure Software Development Principles
Wednesday June 4, 2025 10:00am - 10:25am PDT
VIRTUAL 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. 
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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 June 4, 2025 10:00am - 10:25am PDT
VIRTUAL DeveloperWeek Leadership Main Stage
  DeveloperWeek Leadership

10:30am PDT

[Virtual] PRO Session: Product Oriented Software Engineering (POSE): A New Era of Software Development
Wednesday June 4, 2025 10:30am - 10:55am PDT
VIRTUAL 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
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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 June 4, 2025 10:30am - 10:55am PDT
VIRTUAL DeveloperWeek Leadership Main Stage
  DeveloperWeek Leadership

11:00am PDT

[Virtual] PRO Session: Agentic GraphRAG: AI’s Logical Edge
Wednesday June 4, 2025 11:00am - 11:25am PDT
VIRTUAL AI DevSummit Main Stage
Stephen Chin, Neo4j, VP of Developer Relations

AI models are getting tasked to do increasingly complex and industry specific tasks where different retrieval approaches provide distinct advantages in accuracy, explainability, and cost to execute. GraphRAG retrieval models have become a powerful tool to solve domain specific problems where answers require logical reasoning and correlation that can be aided by graph relationships and proximity algorithms. We will demonstrate how an agent architecture combining RAG and GraphRAG retrieval patterns can bridge the gap in data analysis, strategic planning, and retrieval to solve complex domain specific problems. 
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Stephen Chin

VP of Developer Relations, Neo4j
Stephen Chin is VP of Developer Relations at Neo4j, member of the Open AI Alliance, and author of several titles with O'Reilly, Apress, and McGraw Hill. He has keynoted numerous conferences around the world including AI DevSummit, Devoxx, DevNexus, JNation, Shift, JavaOne, Joker... Read More →
Wednesday June 4, 2025 11:00am - 11:25am PDT
VIRTUAL AI DevSummit Main Stage
  AI DevSummit

11:30am PDT

[Virtual] PRO Session: The Future of AI-Driven Discovery: Can We Build Recommendation System That Inspire, Not Just Retain?
Wednesday June 4, 2025 11:30am - 11:55am PDT
VIRTUAL AI DevSummit Main Stage
Jiahui (Sophia) Bai, Meta, Data Scientist Lead

This talk explores the evolving role of AI-powered recommendation systems in shaping content discovery, moving beyond engagement-driven optimization to fostering meaningful exploration. Today’s recommendation algorithms are finely tuned to maximize user retention, often reinforcing content bubbles and favoring already-popular creators. While effective for keeping users engaged, this approach can limit exposure to new ideas, diverse voices, and serendipitous discovery—key elements that make digital platforms more enriching and dynamic.

We begin by defining the core challenges of AI-driven content recommendations: noisy engagement signals, over-reliance on short-term behavioral data, and algorithmic bias toward dominant content and creators. We explore how improving signal quality—by distinguishing between passive consumption and genuine interest—can lead to more personalized yet diverse recommendations. Next, we tackle the issue of democratizing reach, discussing algorithmic strategies that ensure small and emerging creators have a fair chance to break through without compromising user satisfaction.

The session will also cover rethinking success metrics for recommendation systems, moving beyond click-through rates and watch time to metrics that measure content diversity, long-term engagement, and user well-being. Finally, we will discuss the future of AI-driven discovery, including the role of Generative AI, hybrid human-AI curation, and serendipity-focused models in creating recommendation systems that inspire, inform, and surprise users—rather than just retaining them.
Speakers
avatar for Jiahui (Sophia) Bai

Jiahui (Sophia) Bai

Data Scientist Lead, Meta
Sophia Bai is a Senior Data Scientist at Meta, specializing in AI-driven recommendation systems and product analytics. She has led key initiatives in improving signal quality, optimizing content discovery, and redesigning recommendation models to create more balanced and engaging... Read More →
Wednesday June 4, 2025 11:30am - 11:55am PDT
VIRTUAL AI DevSummit Main Stage
  AI DevSummit

11:30am PDT

[Virtual] PRO Session: Creating a Culture of Innovation
Wednesday June 4, 2025 11:30am - 11:55am PDT
VIRTUAL 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
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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 June 4, 2025 11:30am - 11:55am PDT
VIRTUAL DeveloperWeek Leadership Main Stage
  DeveloperWeek Leadership

1:30pm PDT

[Virtual] PRO Session: Responsibly Advancing AI in Clinical Trials
Wednesday June 4, 2025 1:30pm - 1:55pm PDT
VIRTUAL AI DevSummit Main Stage
Nalini Garg, Deloitte, Senior Manager

As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly transforms the landscape of clinical trials, the need for responsible implementation has never been more critical. This session will explore how AI can be harnessed to enhance clinical trial design, patient recruitment, data analysis, and outcome prediction, while ensuring ethical considerations are front and center.

We'll delve into the potential of AI to streamline trial processes, reduce costs, and accelerate the development of new therapies. However, with great power comes great responsibility. We'll discuss the challenges of bias, data privacy, transparency, and regulatory compliance, and how to address them to build trust in AI-driven methodologies.

Join us as we navigate the delicate balance between innovation and ethics, and discover best practices for integrating AI into clinical trials in a way that enhances accuracy, efficiency, and fairness. Whether you're a researcher, clinician, or industry professional, this session will provide valuable insights into the responsible advancement of AI in clinical trials, ensuring that technological progress benefits both science and society.
Speakers
avatar for Nalini Garg

Nalini Garg

Senior Manager, Deloitte
AI & Data leader with 14+ years of experience. Women in AI California State Ambassador. Talks about #AI in Life Sciences #Building solutions using Gemini #GenAI #Career in tech
Wednesday June 4, 2025 1:30pm - 1:55pm PDT
VIRTUAL AI DevSummit Main Stage
  AI DevSummit

1:30pm PDT

[Virtual] PRO Session: Harnessing the Power of Generative AI for Intelligent Applications
Wednesday June 4, 2025 1:30pm - 1:55pm PDT
VIRTUAL DeveloperWeek Leadership Main Stage
Shivali Naik, Snowflake, Data and Technology Enthusiast

Generative AI is transforming industries by enabling businesses to create content, automate decision-making, and enhance user experiences. But how can organizations effectively build and deploy AI-powered solutions while maintaining security, efficiency, and scalability?

In this session, we will explore the fundamentals of Generative AI models, their real-world applications, and how they can be leveraged to drive innovation.

🔹 Key Takeaways:
✅ Understanding Generative AI models and their capabilities
✅ How to implement LLMs for text generation, summarization, and automation
✅ Building Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) workflows for AI-driven insights
✅ Best practices for AI model governance, optimization, and ethical considerations
Speakers
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Shivali Naik

Data and Technology Enthusiast, Snowflake
I'm Shivali Naik, a Solutions Architect with a passion for data engineering and cloud tech. With over two years of experience, I love tackling tough problems and optimizing data workflows to help businesses thrive. I’m a lifelong learner, always sharing insights on tech blogs and... Read More →
Wednesday June 4, 2025 1:30pm - 1:55pm PDT
VIRTUAL DeveloperWeek Leadership Main Stage
  DeveloperWeek Leadership

2:00pm PDT

[Virtual] PRO Session: How to Think About Multi-Agent Systems
Wednesday June 4, 2025 2:00pm - 2:25pm PDT
VIRTUAL AI DevSummit Main Stage
Kevin Van Gundy, Hypermode, Founder & CEO

We've made AI more complicated than it needs to be.

With buzzwords and obtuse new concepts, we've made it too difficult for the average developer to reason about agentic systems. While we're writing new kinds of programs, they're still programs nonetheless, and the core concepts of a well-architected application still hold. Fundamentally, we're attempting to write better business process automation just at a scale we've never seen before.

In this talk, Kevin will give attendees a simple, non-technical, non-buzzword-filled framework for looking at existing problems within their business and reimagining them as multi-agent systems.

We'll start by breaking down existing workflows into jobs to be done and the data needed to do those jobs. Then, map those into agents and tools. We'll then go over strategies for incrementally implementing these systems that control for output quality.
Speakers
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Kevin Van Gundy

Founder & CEO, Hypermode
I’m a technologist and the CEO of Hypermode. I’m originally from a farming community in central California. I’ve spent my career building for developers, data scientists, and engineers. Along the way, I’ve been lucky enough to help grow three unicorn startups over the last... Read More →
Wednesday June 4, 2025 2:00pm - 2:25pm PDT
VIRTUAL AI DevSummit Main Stage
  AI DevSummit

2:00pm PDT

[Virtual] PRO Session: Cracking the Engineering Leadership Code: How to Transition from Intern to Senior Engineer
Wednesday June 4, 2025 2:00pm - 2:25pm PDT
VIRTUAL 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
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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 June 4, 2025 2:00pm - 2:25pm PDT
VIRTUAL DeveloperWeek Leadership Main Stage
  DeveloperWeek Leadership

3:00pm PDT

[Virtual] PRO Session: Radical Transparency for Software Teams
Wednesday June 4, 2025 3:00pm - 3:25pm PDT
VIRTUAL DeveloperWeek Leadership Main Stage
Gregory Lind, Buildly, CEO and Founder

Redefine team communication with radical transparency. Fostering a culture of openness, honesty, and positivity in your team, can create a work environment where everyone feels empowered to do their best work and grow both personally and professionally. This talk will give an overview to bringing radical transparency into your DevOps, software and product development processes.
 
Speakers
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Gregory Lind

CEO, Buildly
Author of "Radical Therapy for Software Teams", CEO of Buildly, and 20+ year career in Software, Open Source and Startups. Founder and CTO of four successful startups in 3 different countries. Worked with NGOs and Government agencies building open source grant management systems... Read More →
Wednesday June 4, 2025 3:00pm - 3:25pm PDT
VIRTUAL DeveloperWeek Leadership Main Stage
  DeveloperWeek Leadership

3:30pm PDT

[Virtual] PRO Session: The AIOps Revolution: Transforming Database Management with AI and ML
Wednesday June 4, 2025 3:30pm - 3:55pm PDT
VIRTUAL AI DevSummit Main Stage
Anil Inamdar, NetApp Instaclustr, Global Head of Data Services 


AIOps—having experienced the ups and downs of the hype cycle over the past few years—is now buoyed by rapid AI/ML advances and destined to reach its potential in 2025 and beyond. This means transformative change for how teams think about data and analytics, as maturing ML-powered (and open source) solutions take on and mitigate the complexities of database management. Teams doing their human-best to achieve performant queries through data traffic pattern analysis and keeping tabs on storage growth can now be more confidently helped by ML decision-making.

The AIOps dream is inevitable as ML training sets improve. Automated operations and predictive remediation, including optimized data indexes, reindexing and storage management based on predictive models, is arriving—and this AI DevSummit talk will discuss how to make it all a reality.
Speakers
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Anil Inamdar

Global Head of Data Services, NetApp Instaclustr
Anil Inamdar is the Global Head of Data Services at NetApp Instaclustr. Anil has 20+ years of experience in data and analytics roles. Joining Instaclustr in 2019, he works with organizations to drive successful data-centric digital transformations via the right cultural, operational... Read More →
Wednesday June 4, 2025 3:30pm - 3:55pm PDT
VIRTUAL AI DevSummit Main Stage
  AI DevSummit
 
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