CTO & DevOps Sit-Down ANZ | Sydney | May
Navigating the Future of DevOps with Agility and Security
Doltone House | Hyde Park Sydney
Hosted by Factor
- 100 attendees
- 7 hours
Overview
Join us for a dynamic CTO & DevOps Sit-Down event where industry leaders converge to explore and define the future of technological leadership. Through keynote presentations, fireside chats, and panel discussions, we'll delve into crafting visionary strategies, spearheading digital business initiatives, ensuring smooth technology operations, and driving agility in infrastructure. This event promises actionable insights and invaluable networking opportunities for those at the forefront of driving digital innovation.
Embracing Serverless Architectures : Explore how the shift towards serverless computing is enabling organisations to minimise infrastructure management tasks, allowing developers to focus on code and innovation, leading to more agile development practices.
Advancing Security in DevOps (DevSecOps) : Discuss the growing importance of embedding security within the DevOps pipeline from the start, which helps in mitigating risks earlier in the development cycle, thereby enhancing the overall security posture of applications.
Leveraging AI in Development : Delve into how AI-powered tools are transforming the DevOps landscape by automating routine tasks, predicting potential issues, and optimising code efficiency during the software development process.
Skill Development and Talent Management in DevOps : Address the challenges and strategies related to building and retaining skilled DevOps teams, particularly in a competitive job market where demand for these skills is high.
What we will cover
- Embracing Serverless Architectures
- Advancing Security in DevOps (DevSecOps)
- Leveraging AI in Development
- Skill Development and Talent Management in DevOps
Agenda
- Registration & Welcome Coffee(CTO & DevOps Sit-Down ANZ | Sydney)
- Welcome Address & Introduction(CTO & DevOps Sit-Down ANZ | Sydney)
- How to do More with Less: Operational Resilience Starts with AIOps(CTO & DevOps Sit-Down ANZ | Sydney) Every organization is looking to innovate faster, protect revenue, and increase IT capacity. But those demands-coupled with the growing complexity of modern applications, distributed infrastructure, and siloed teams-place a heavy burden on IT teams. And so operational resilience has become a competitive advantage. All eyes are on technical leadership to leverage AI and Automation to scale modernization initiatives that can quickly deliver reliable customer experiences. But many existing AIOps solutions were too heavy on technology, requiring endless training and maintenance without the ability to scale past an initial set of applications, hampering time to value. The pace of modern operations demands a new approach that can extend the value of AIOps to all teams, applications, and services across the business— regardless of workflow or toolchain. Enter PagerDuty AIOps. With over a decade of experience leading DevOps best practices, PagerDuty offers a better, modern approach to deploy AIOps. From one-click ML-powered noise reduction to event-driven automation, PagerDuty helps teams reduce incidents and remove toil, servicing both central and distributed teams. That’s why PagerDuty has been named a Leader in the Forrester Wave for Process-Centric AIOps. Discussion points: Why modern operations requires a modern approach to AIOps Common pitfalls of AIOps deployments and how to avoid them How PagerDuty built its AIOps solution to scale across applications and teams Lessons learned from successful deployments of automation-led AIOps
- The Transformative Role of AI in Revolutionising Personalisation(CTO & DevOps Sit-Down ANZ | Sydney) AI has emerged as a powerful tool in revolutionising personalisation across various industries. By leveraging AI algorithms and big data analytics, businesses can now tailor products, services, and experiences to individual preferences with unprecedented precision. Discussion points: Market Competitiveness and Business Growth. Ethical Considerations and Data Privacy. Enhanced Customer Satisfaction.
- Integrating ESG: Strategies for Operationalising Sustainability in Tech-driven Enterprises(CTO & DevOps Sit-Down ANZ | Sydney) The integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations has become a Board and Customer imperative, and to be effective need to permeate across the enterprise in business practices, partnerships, investments and technology. This session delves into strategies for operationalising sustainability within the enterprise, exploring how to embed ESG into the strategy, architecture, development, implementation and use of technologies, applications and data. It explores how effectively incorporating ESG into these frameworks not only creates benefits with stakeholders, but increases application longevity, commercial viability and operational efficiency. Discussion points: Regulatory Compliance and ESG Integration: How do regulations in various industries shape the integration of ESG factors into digital transformation initiatives? Technology Enablers for ESG Integration: What role do emerging technologies such as AI, IoT, blockchain, and data analytics play in facilitating the incorporation of ESG principles into digital transformation projects?
- Morning Tea & Networking(CTO & DevOps Sit-Down ANZ | Sydney)
- Ensuring Smooth Technology Operations for Business Success(CTO & DevOps Sit-Down ANZ | Sydney) In the contemporary landscape of business operations, technological prowess stands as a cornerstone for sustainable growth and competitive advantage. Discussion points: Collaborating with product and engineering teams for innovative product development Making judicious decisions on technology investments and risk assessments Establishing digital business platforms through effective piloting
- Fireside Chat: Spearheading Digital Business Strategies(CTO & DevOps Sit-Down ANZ | Sydney) This session explores the forefront of digital transformation, highlighting key principles, challenges, and opportunities in today's dynamic business landscape. Discussion points: Collaborating with CIOs to construct roadmaps for innovative business models Preparing infrastructure for e-commerce readiness and digital collaboration Infusing strategic thinking into R&D, enterprise architecture, and innovation management
- Enhancing Front Lines Through Technology Leadership(CTO & DevOps Sit-Down ANZ | Sydney) Through strategic guidance, innovative solutions, and adept management, technology leaders empower frontline teams to navigate challenges and seize opportunities in an ever-evolving landscape. This concise overview sheds light on the transformative impact of technology leadership on driving organisational success and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Discussion points: Utilising data analytics for deeper personalisation. Leveraging tech trends such as omnichannel, machine learning, and AI. Diagnosing the root cause of issues to create unique value propositions.
- Lunch Break & Peer Connect(CTO & DevOps Sit-Down ANZ | Sydney)
- Peer-led Roundtable Discussions(CTO & DevOps Sit-Down ANZ | Sydney)
- Crafting a Vision for Technological Leadership: Practice Versus Reality(CTO & DevOps Sit-Down ANZ | Sydney) In today's fast-paced technological landscape, the pursuit of leadership demands a carefully crafted vision that balances lofty aspirations with pragmatic realities. Discussion points: Developing a forward-thinking technical vision aligned with industry trends. Active participation in cross-functional goal-setting and ideation. Ensuring the integration of technical strategy with overarching business objectives.
- Closing Remarks By Sit-Down(CTO & DevOps Sit-Down ANZ | Sydney)
- End of Day Drinks(CTO & DevOps Sit-Down ANZ | Sydney)
Speakers
Sneha Kadam · Head of Technology Transformation, Zurich Insurance
Geoff Quattromani · Head of Technology, Johnson & Johnson MedTech
Shaila Pervin · Senior ML Engineer/Scientist, Foxtel Group Dr. Shaila Pervin, a PhD graduate from Monash University, currently works as a Senior Machine Learning Engineer at Foxtel Group, where she advances Personalised Search and Recommendation systems. Her previous experiences at IBM and Capgemini highlight robust skills in AI research and strategic consulting, underpinning her dedication to leading AI initiatives from concept to execution, delivering real business impact.
Stephen Kyefulumya · GM Media - Product & Technology, Carsales
Rebecca Barry · Partner (Former Head of ESG Westpac), Glover Lane Rebecca is a former Head of ESG at Westpac part of the Sustainability Leadership Team having led the development of strategy and framework to operationalise ESG across all Divisions of the Bank last year (2023). She is a strategic leader with a 15-year track record in financial services (banking and insurance). She blends business executive roles with technical risk, legal experience, and recent unique expertise in developing operating models for operationalising ESG. She and two other executives founded Glover Lane to address the gap in capacity and capability in managing ESG Risk in regulated industries. The number of people in Australia who have operationalised ESG Risk in an ASX 200 company can still be counted on both hands. Creating a firm which can support interconnected organisations to do what they say will lead to better outcomes for Australian people, companies and the environment for future generations. Doing what you say helps organisations retain the best talent, attract the most investment and grow shareholder returns. Doing what you say is the right thing.
Karn Janveja · Former Head of Tools and Management Insights, Processant
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- PagerDuty
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