AI DevSummit 2025 + DeveloperWeek Leadership 2025: Full Schedule

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9:30am PDT

[Virtual] OPEN Session: Software Architecture for Everyone: Be a Boundless Engineer!

Wednesday June 4, 2025 9:30am - 9:55am PDT

VIRTUAL DeveloperWeek Leadership Expo Stage

Vrushanki Patel, Oracle, Software Engineer

When discussing technology, we as software engineers perceive software architecture and system design as advanced concepts reserved for later stages of the career—perhaps at senior levels or after years of experience. But is that really the case? If yes, then why is there often a disconnect between engineers, tech leads, and managers? A lack of clarity in system architecture and its design decisions—understanding not just the how but the why behind implementations—can narrow a developer’s perspective and limit collaboration across roles.

Seeing engineers across teams and levels struggle with architectural decisions during the development phase—whether junior developers or experienced professionals. Through discussions with engineers in various organizations, one thing is clear: the lack of architectural thinking often leads to confusion, unnecessary rework, increased refactoring cycles, and reduced productivity. Let's all join in and start creating an environment where architectural thinking becomes second nature, driving better software and innovation at every level. When I say every level, it means from junior engineer to senior developer to tech lead to manager. This gap exists everywhere, and addressing it early can transform how we build software when the tech industry is rising exponentially to AI.

The talk will provide a deep dive into:

1. A step-by-step guide to bridging the architectural thinking gap with a live walkthrough of an example architecture, building confidence in engineers.
2. A roadmap for developers to take self-initiative in understanding the architecture of the systems they work on.
3. Strategic action items for tech leads and managers, as the driving force of any team, to foster architectural thinking at every level and across organizations.

Speakers

Vrushanki Patel

Software Engineer, Oracle

Vrushanki wears multiple hats in her work: Software Developer, Cloud Engineer, DevOps Engineer, Micro-Architect, QA, ML & AI Engineer. Her work comprises end-to-end Cloud-native Software development & DevOps for building & running AI microservices for the Hospitality Global Business... Read More →

Wednesday June 4, 2025 9:30am - 9:55am PDT
VIRTUAL DeveloperWeek Leadership Expo Stage

DeveloperWeek Leadership

Session Type OPEN Session
Tracks OPEN Session, DeveloperWeek Leadership, Virtual, Strategy / Methodology & Tooling (DeveloperWeek Leadership), Career Development: Impact & Change (DeveloperWeek Leadership)
In-Person/Virtual Virtual

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

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

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), Strategy / Methodology & Tooling (DeveloperWeek Leadership), Virtual, Career Development: Impact & Change (DeveloperWeek Leadership)
In-Person/Virtual Virtual

11:00am PDT

[Virtual] KEYNOTE (Leadership): Stealth Startup -- Rapid Decisions, Rapid Deployment: Transforming Delivery Through Empowerment

Wednesday June 4, 2025 11:00am - 11:25am PDT

VIRTUAL DeveloperWeek Leadership Main Stage

Vilas Veeraraghavan, Stealth startup, Technical Leader

Platform teams tend to start out being lean but tend to slowly lose agility as they grow and expand their scope. This typically results in delayed rollouts of tools and other enablement needs that Dev teams have. However, these delays in decision making in critical tooling development within DevEx or Platform teams results in developer frustration and slows down delivery to the end customer (which impacts revenue). In my past life as a leader of Dev Platforms, I have experienced this and developed some techniques to prevent this slowdown over time. I have seen how distributing the decision making using engineering rigor allows DevEx/Platform teams to empower themselves and drive outcomes. In this talk, I will share the framework I have honed over years of leadership at Comcast, Netflix, Walmart and Bill with the audience. The framework relies on 4 key pillars - Always lead with data/reasoning, Know the business needs, Own and invest in your decisions, Empathize with the developer.

This talk will equip engineering leaders with a tool to create effective delivery enablement within their engineering organizations.

Speakers

Vilas Veeraraghavan

Technical Leader, Stealth startup

Strong technical leader with 15+ years of demonstrated history of success in building and scaling high performing engineering teams in global tech organizations. Passionate about building Resilient distributed systems at Scale.Expertise in Hybrid cloud deployments (AWS, Azure, GCP... Read More →

Wednesday June 4, 2025 11:00am - 11:25am PDT
VIRTUAL DeveloperWeek Leadership Main Stage

5. KEYNOTES & FEATURED

Additional Topics Engineering Culture, Technical Decision Making, Learning and Development, AI Ethics and Bias
Session Type OPEN Session
Tracks DeveloperWeek Leadership, Career Development: Impact & Change (DeveloperWeek Leadership), Virtual, OPEN Session, Strategy / Methodology & Tooling (DeveloperWeek Leadership)
In-Person/Virtual Virtual

1:30pm PDT

[Virtual] KEYNOTE (Leadership): Snowflake -- 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

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

5. KEYNOTES & FEATURED

Additional Topics AI Strategy and Leadership, Engineering Culture, Team Collaboration, Learning and Development, LLMs, Generative AI, Governance and Regulation, AI Ethics and Bias
Session Type OPEN Session
Tracks DeveloperWeek Leadership, Technical Leadership / Management & Teams (Managing People) (DeveloperWeek Leadership), Career Development: Impact & Change (DeveloperWeek Leadership), AI DevSummit, Machine Learning / Models & Architectures (AI DevSummit), Virtual
In-Person/Virtual Virtual

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

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

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

3:30pm PDT

[Virtual Exclusive] OPEN Session: Hacking the Machine: Unmasking the Top 10 LLM Vulnerabilities and Real-World Exploits

Wednesday June 4, 2025 3:30pm - 3:55pm PDT

VIRTUAL DeveloperWeek Leadership Expo Stage

Reet Kaur, Sekaurity, CISO

Large Language Models (LLMs) are revolutionizing industries, but they also introduce a new and rapidly evolving attack surface. The OWASP Top 10 for LLM Applications (2025) highlights the most pressing security vulnerabilities that organizations face today. From Prompt Injection to System Prompt Leakage, Data Poisoning, and Excessive Agency, these vulnerabilities are actively exploited by threat actors in ways that many security teams are unprepared for.

This talk will be interactive, example-driven, and packed with visuals, ensuring that every attendee walks away with a clear understanding of LLM threats and actionable steps to defend against them.

Speakers

Reet Kaur

Executive Director of IT Risk Management & Security, Merck

Reet Kaur is a seasoned information security professional experienced in both public and private sectors. She is currently a leader of a consulting company offering CISO services. She was recently an Executive Director of IT Risk Management & Security at Merck Co. & Inc. Formerly... Read More →

Wednesday June 4, 2025 3:30pm - 3:55pm PDT
VIRTUAL DeveloperWeek Leadership Expo Stage

DeveloperWeek Leadership

Session Type OPEN Session
Tracks OPEN Session, DeveloperWeek Leadership, Virtual, Strategy / Methodology & Tooling (DeveloperWeek Leadership), Career Development: Impact & Change (DeveloperWeek Leadership)
In-Person/Virtual Virtual, Virtual Exclusive

4:00pm PDT

[Virtual] OPEN Session: Debugging Your Career: Identifying Bottlenecks and Unblocking Your Growth

Wednesday June 4, 2025 4:00pm - 4:25pm PDT

VIRTUAL DeveloperWeek Leadership Expo Stage

Shrinath Thube, IBM, Software Developer
Vaibhav Tupe, Equinix, Teechnology Lead

Every engineer knows how to debug code, but what about debugging your career? Many developers hit invisible bottlenecks—whether it’s stagnation, lack of recognition, or unclear next steps—without knowing how to fix them. In this talk, we’ll break down common career blockers and use a debugging framework to identify and resolve them effectively.

Key Topics Covered:
- Recognizing career bottlenecks and why they happen
- The growth trap: Why strong engineers don’t always get promoted
- How to get unstuck in mid-to-senior transitions
- A step-by-step debugging approach for career challenges

Takeaways for the Audience:
- A framework to diagnose and fix career slowdowns
- Insights into what managers look for when promoting engineers
- Actionable strategies to accelerate your career growth

Speakers

Shrinath Thube

Software Developer, IBM

IEEE Senior Member | Software Developer, IBM | Technology Advisory Board MemberShrinath Thube is a Software Developer at IBM with 8+ years of experience in security, cloud, microservices, observability. An IEEE Senior Member, he is part of the IEEE CISOSE 2025 Organizing Committee... Read More →

Vaibhav Tupe

Technology Lead, Equinix

Vaibhav Tupe is a distinguished Technology Advisory Board Member and Engineering Leader specializing in cybersecurity, cloud, and AI-ready data center infrastructure. With over 13 years of experience, he currently serves as a Technology Leader at Equinix USA, where he drives high-performance... Read More →

Wednesday June 4, 2025 4:00pm - 4:25pm PDT
VIRTUAL DeveloperWeek Leadership Expo Stage

DeveloperWeek Leadership

Additional Topics Developer Career Paths, IT/Ops Career Paths, Leadership Career Paths, Learning and Development, Team Collaboration
Session Type OPEN Session
Tracks DeveloperWeek Leadership, OPEN Session, Career Development: Impact & Change (DeveloperWeek Leadership), Virtual, Strategy / Methodology & Tooling (DeveloperWeek Leadership)
In-Person/Virtual Virtual