CTO & DevOps Sit-Down ANZ | Melbourne | March 2024
Crafting World-Class DevOps: Tools, Culture, and Strategy for Tomorrow's Success
Collins Square, Melbourne
Hosted by Factor
- 20 attendees
- 7 hours
Overview
In an era defined by rapid technological advancements and the relentless pursuit of operational excellence, DevOps has emerged as a linchpin for efficient software development and deployment. The journey from manual processes to automation was just the beginning. As we stand on the cusp of a new technological frontier, the focus is shifting towards creating autonomous systems that can adapt, learn, and optimise themselves.
What we will cover
- From Automation to Autonomy
- Security and Compliance in the Age of Autonomy
- Harnessing AI and ML in DevOps
- Cultural and Organisational Shifts for Autonomous DevOps
Agenda
- Registration & Welcome coffee(CTO & DevOps)
- Welcome address & Introduction(CTO & DevOps)
- The State of Skills in Australia: Redefining Skills in the National Job Market.(CTO & DevOps) The employment landscape is dynamically transforming, moving away from conventional roles towards emerging positions that incorporate AI, automation, and cybersecurity. Soft skills like executive presence, emotional intelligence, leadership engagement, and storytelling are also poised to gain prominence in the coming year. Our November 2023 survey, where we engaged with industry leaders across Australia, provided insights into their talent priorities for 2024.
- Elevating DevSecOps: Crafting Consistency, Governance and Security in Cloud Native Platforms(CTO & DevOps) In the rapidly evolving landscape of software development, DevSecOps has emerged as a critical mission for integrating security practices into the development process. With the shift towards cloud-native architectures, there's a growing need to ensure consistency, governance, and security across these platforms. This presentation delves into the importance of elevating DevSecOps practices to empower cloud-native transformations, enhance developer productivity, and deliver applications faster and more securely.
- Tech Leadership in a Disruptive Era: Orchestrating Transformation in a Highly Regulated Environment.(CTO & DevOps) Navigating the intricacies of disruptive tech leadership in a regulated industry. Advocating for agile transformation and speed in a heavily regulated context. Strategies for fostering a culture of innovation while adhering to regulatory requirements.
- Morning Tea & Networking(CTO & DevOps)
- Investing in Resilience: Learnings from a Year of Tech Outages(CTO & DevOps) The past year has taught us a crucial lesson: incidents in technology are inevitable, regardless of an organisation's size or industry. From technical faults and cloud disruptions to cybersecurity threats, it's essential to be prepared. In our session today, we will uncover the five stages of the incident lifecycle, offering practical strategies for preparedness, and looking to how leaders are investing in solving these problems.
- Fireside Chat: Navigating the Product and Tech Landscape in E-commerce.(CTO & DevOps) Join Andy, Chief Product & Technology Officer at Catch, in an engaging fireside chat as he shares insights into navigating the dynamic landscape of product and technology in the e-commerce sector. Strategic Decision-Making in E-commerce Technology. Influence and Collaboration in E-commerce Product Development. E-commerce Technology Beyond the Digital Realm.
- Fireside Chat: Enterprise Digital Transformation: Navigating the Intersection of Strategy, Customer Experience, and Agile Operations(CTO & DevOps) Enterprises today are grappling with the challenge of achieving digital transformation while maintaining a balance between strategy, customer experience, and agile operations. Creating Enterprise Transparency and Autonomy: Learn how to facilitate autonomous decision-making within the organisation, allowing for flexibility while avoiding the pitfalls of chaos. Federated Technical Delivery: Discover how the shift from platform-based to product-based teams streamlines workflows and aligns technology priorities with business objectives, all while adhering to a four-day work week trial. Strategies for Cohesive Customer Experience: Gain insights into how to tackle the infinite demand from the business and turn it into a customer-centric strategy, maintaining focus on customer experience in a cross-functional, agile environment.
- Fireside Chat: Sustainable Operational Technology: Navigating the Intersection of Technology and Environmental Responsibility for a Greener Future.(CTO & DevOps) Leading green IT initiatives in operational technology. Integrating eco-conscious practices in the development of water and sewage treatment systems. Connecting technological advancement with sustainability in the realm of operational technology.
- Lunch break and peer connect(CTO & DevOps)
- Peer-led Roundtable Discussions.(CTO & DevOps)
- Panel: Digital Transformation & Ongoing Evolution.(CTO & DevOps) Adapting to dynamic shifts in the digital realm to ensure enduring relevance and competitiveness. 1. Navigating challenges in sustaining digital momentum. 2. Gauging impacts of digital initiatives. 3. Viewing digital transformation as a continual journey.
- Closing Remarks By Sit-Down(CTO & DevOps)
- Drinks & End of Day(CTO & DevOps)
Speakers
Madeline Palmer · Editor In Chief, Factor
Kowsikaraman Pattabiraman · Head of Operational Technology, Yarra Valley Water
Sarah Gee · Director, Client Technology Solutions ANZ, Colliers
Peter Caddy · Head of Digital Customer Engagement, Medibank
Andy Kelk · Chief Product & Technology Officer, Catch
Partners
- CloudBees
- PagerDuty
- GitLab
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