AI DevSummit 2025 + DeveloperWeek Leadership 2025: Full Schedule

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9:30am PDT

[Virtual] OPEN Session: From Technical Possibility to User Value: Product Management Strategies for Successful AI Implementation

Thursday June 5, 2025 9:30am - 9:55am PDT

VIRTUAL AI DevSummit Expo Stage

Abhai Pratap Singh, Amazon, Senior Product Manager-Technical

"From Technical Possibility to User Value: Product Management Strategies for Successful AI Implementation" explores the delicate balance between advancing AI capabilities and maintaining genuine user value. Drawing from experience leading Alexa's voice assistant development, this session reveals practical strategies for putting user needs at the center of AI product development. Learn how to avoid the trap of 'tech for tech's sake' while driving meaningful innovation. Through real-world examples from voice AI and multi-modal interactions, discover frameworks for evaluating AI features, measuring user impact, and making strategic decisions that enhance rather than complicate the user experience. Perfect for product leaders navigating the AI revolution.

Speakers

Abhai Pratap Singh

Senior Product Manager-Technical, Amazon

Abhai Pratap Singh is a Senior Product Manager-Technical at Amazon Alexa, where he leads strategic initiatives in voice AI technology. With 9 years of experience building AI-driven products used by millions, he specializes in creating human-centric AI experiences that balance innovation... Read More →

Thursday June 5, 2025 9:30am - 9:55am PDT
VIRTUAL AI DevSummit Expo Stage

AI DevSummit

Additional Topics AI Product Strategy, AI Integration Strategy, Data Engineering, Product Management and Engineering Alignment
Session Type OPEN Session
Tracks AI DevSummit, OPEN Session, AI Leadership & Strategy (AI DevSummit), Frameworks / Tools & Applied AI (AI DevSummit), Virtual, DeveloperWeek Leadership, Data Access / Management & Operations (AI DevSummit), Productizing AI (AI DevSummit)
In-Person/Virtual Virtual

10:00am PDT

[Virtual Exclusive] OPEN Session: Empowering Engineers: Key Product Management Skills for Enhanced Developer Efficiency

Thursday June 5, 2025 10:00am - 10:25am PDT

VIRTUAL DeveloperWeek Leadership Expo Stage

Sangeetha Rajkumar, Microsoft, Senior TPM

In today's dynamic tech landscape, bridging the gap between product management and engineering is crucial for driving successful projects and maximizing developer productivity. This session will explore the key skills that product managers (PMs) need to foster effective collaboration with engineering teams, streamline workflows, and enhance overall productivity.

Speakers

Sangeetha Rajkumar

Senior TPM, Microsoft

Sangeetha is a seasoned technologist and product manager with over 9+ years of software product development experience, adept at working with cross-functional teams in dynamic environments. She holds a Master's Degree in Engineering Management with a specialization in Product Management... Read More →

Thursday June 5, 2025 10:00am - 10:25am PDT
VIRTUAL DeveloperWeek Leadership Expo Stage

DeveloperWeek Leadership

Additional Topics Developer Career Paths, Engineering Culture, Product Management and Engineering Alignment
Session Type OPEN Session
Tracks OPEN Session, Virtual, DeveloperWeek Leadership, Strategy / Methodology & Tooling (DeveloperWeek Leadership)
In-Person/Virtual Virtual, Virtual Exclusive

1:30pm PDT

CANCELLED -- [Virtual] PRO Session: Cracking the Engineering Leadership Code: How to Transition from Intern to Senior Engineer

Thursday June 5, 2025 1:30pm - 1:55pm 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

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 →

Thursday June 5, 2025 1:30pm - 1:55pm PDT
VIRTUAL DeveloperWeek Leadership Main Stage

DeveloperWeek Leadership

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