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With over a hundred variables and ever-changing workloads, even experienced developers struggle to squeeze out performance gains. AI is changing that. This talk explores how some AI-powered tools are transforming database performance tuning from a manual, trial-and-error process into a dynamic, automated system. Learn how these tools analyze metrics, map workloads, and apply optimal configurations - saving time, reducing costs, and improving latency, throughput, and resource usage. We’ll also examine the limitations of traditional rule-based scripts and share real-world performance improvements from open source applications like WordPress, Drupal, and Laravel e-commerce platforms. diff --git a/content/events/2026-sibiu/program/agabekov-roman.md b/content/events/2026-sibiu/program/agabekov-roman.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..288c3f1037 --- /dev/null +++ b/content/events/2026-sibiu/program/agabekov-roman.md @@ -0,0 +1,10 @@ ++++ +Talk_date = "" +Talk_start_time = "" +Talk_end_time = "" +Title = "How MySQL Configuration Tuning Boosts App Performance" +Type = "talk" +Speakers = ["agabekov-roman"] ++++ + +Many developers focus on optimizing code but overlook a powerful lever for performance: database configuration tuning. In this talk, we explore the real-world impact of MySQL tuning using open source applications like Drupal Commerce and Laravel-based e-commerce platforms. Through a series of tests using JMeter and AWS, we measured latency, CPU usage, and queries per second before and after tuning. The results? Up to 63% reduced latency and improved system efficiency - even without changing a single line of application code. Learn how thoughtful MySQL tuning can deliver big performance wins and why it deserves a place in your development workflow. diff --git a/content/events/2026-sibiu/program/bodhanya-thameez-1.md b/content/events/2026-sibiu/program/bodhanya-thameez-1.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..648f10974b --- /dev/null +++ b/content/events/2026-sibiu/program/bodhanya-thameez-1.md @@ -0,0 +1,13 @@ ++++ +Talk_date = "" +Talk_start_time = "" +Talk_end_time = "" +Title = "Providing secure Ingress into a multi-tenanted cluster using GatewayAPI in a Kubernetes native manner" +Type = "talk" +Speakers = ["bodhanya-thameez"] ++++ + +Since the announcement of ingress-nginx being deprecated, GatewayAPI adoption has reached an all time high. However with this migration, comes a new approach to thinking about cluster Ingress at all levels. This talk will explain the new paradigm, and present an approach to dealing with secure Ingress in the context of multiple tenants + +Leveraging GatewayAPI, cert-manager, external-dns, and Kong Ingress controller to provide HTTP(S)/GRPC(S) ingress access to services within a Kubernetes cluster in an automated fashion using Kubernetes resource manifests. +Once configured, we will utilize RBAC and Hierarchical Namespace controller to enforce required namespace labels, which will then be used to secure/configure Ingress hosts and routes in the context of a multi-tenanted cluster. diff --git a/content/events/2026-sibiu/program/bodhanya-thameez.md b/content/events/2026-sibiu/program/bodhanya-thameez.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..293dc8596b --- /dev/null +++ b/content/events/2026-sibiu/program/bodhanya-thameez.md @@ -0,0 +1,10 @@ ++++ +Talk_date = "" +Talk_start_time = "" +Talk_end_time = "" +Title = "Why segmenting your infrastructure into tiers makes your infrastructure design better" +Type = "talk" +Speakers = ["bodhanya-thameez"] ++++ + +Infrastructure as Code has the great side-effect of allowing us to bucket our various types of infrastructure into tiers. These tiers may divide the infrastructure in many different ways (perhaps in terms of ownership, security level, or even frequency of change). Each tier may then be treated as a distinct unit, with each tier building upon the previous, to create a cohesive and coherent architecture design. This Talk will present a tried and tested tiering approach, which allowed us to improve our security posture, reduce IaC deployment times, reduce infrastructure sprawl, and enforce ownership; whilst giving greater freedom to our development teams to create required infrastructure quicker and safer. diff --git a/content/events/2026-sibiu/program/datcu-andrei.md b/content/events/2026-sibiu/program/datcu-andrei.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..cbc5b621e0 --- /dev/null +++ b/content/events/2026-sibiu/program/datcu-andrei.md @@ -0,0 +1,10 @@ ++++ +Talk_date = "" +Talk_start_time = "" +Talk_end_time = "" +Title = "Why the UNIX Philosophy Still Matters in a Cloud-Native World" +Type = "talk" +Speakers = ["datcu-andrei"] ++++ + +This topic explores how classic UNIX principles (do one thing well, build small composable tools, and rely on simple interfaces) quietly shape today’s CI/CD pipelines, cloud platforms and more. diff --git a/content/events/2026-sibiu/program/dias-miguel.md b/content/events/2026-sibiu/program/dias-miguel.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..307bc93293 --- /dev/null +++ b/content/events/2026-sibiu/program/dias-miguel.md @@ -0,0 +1,10 @@ ++++ +Talk_date = "" +Talk_start_time = "" +Talk_end_time = "" +Title = "Introduction to Value Stream Mapping for Leaders (Hands-on Workshop)" +Type = "talk" +Speakers = ["dias-miguel"] ++++ + +What You'll Learn The basics of VSM for engineering leaders who want to help their teams deliver software faster with higher quality. In this hands-on 1h30 workshop, you'll map and measure a software delivery workflow, identify bottlenecks, and apply DevOps principles to improve your delivery's speed and quality. This 1h30 session compresses 10+ hours of mapping exercises (in a full VSM workshop) and 2 years of mapping experience to give you an overview of VSM through practical exercises. "VSM drives team performance. Teams that consistently review and improve their value stream report markedly higher performance." — State of AI-assisted Software Development 2025 by DORA, Google Cloud Workshop Agenda - Arrival and Introductions (5 min) - Quick Introduction to Value Stream Mapping (5 min) - Hands-on Mapping Exercise (30 min) - Group Discussion on Constraints & Solutions (15 min) - Action Planning & Next Steps (5 min) Workshop Agreement - Speak up, think big, raise concerns & questions - Dive in!! Add to the board - Don't talk about invisible things: write it on the board, then talk about it diff --git a/content/events/2026-sibiu/program/duarte-alison-1.md b/content/events/2026-sibiu/program/duarte-alison-1.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..9f33d33992 --- /dev/null +++ b/content/events/2026-sibiu/program/duarte-alison-1.md @@ -0,0 +1,10 @@ ++++ +Talk_date = "" +Talk_start_time = "" +Talk_end_time = "" +Title = "Designing Evolutionary Infrastructure as Code Architectures" +Type = "talk" +Speakers = ["duarte-alison"] ++++ + +As organizations grow, Terraform codebases often grow with them—across teams, environments, accounts, and regions. What begins as a clean and modular setup can quickly become difficult to manage, duplicate, and evolve. This talk explores how to design an evolutionary Infrastructure as Code (IaC) architecture that scales without sacrificing clarity or autonomy. Using Terramate as an orchestration and structuring layer, we will examine practical patterns for organizing Terraform stacks, managing dependencies, and enabling multi-environment consistency. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/content/events/2026-sibiu/program/duarte-alison.md b/content/events/2026-sibiu/program/duarte-alison.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..6c21d9edaa --- /dev/null +++ b/content/events/2026-sibiu/program/duarte-alison.md @@ -0,0 +1,10 @@ ++++ +Talk_date = "" +Talk_start_time = "" +Talk_end_time = "" +Title = "A Journey of Adopting Internal Platforms: Measuring the Success of your Platform" +Type = "talk" +Speakers = ["duarte-alison"] ++++ + +This talk explores a fundamental shift: treating the internal platform not as an infrastructure tool, but as a product with users, outcomes, and measurable success criteria. By reframing the platform around developer experience, feedback loops, and value-driven metrics, organizations can move beyond simple self-service and toward sustainable adoption. We will discuss how to identify signals of success and failure, align technical capabilities with strategic objectives, and evolve a platform into a continuously improving ecosystem. The result is a platform that developers trust, leadership supports, and the business can measure. diff --git a/content/events/2026-sibiu/program/dulau-david.md b/content/events/2026-sibiu/program/dulau-david.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..64b2e5d51a --- /dev/null +++ b/content/events/2026-sibiu/program/dulau-david.md @@ -0,0 +1,10 @@ ++++ +Talk_date = "" +Talk_start_time = "" +Talk_end_time = "" +Title = "The Hidden Cost of Microservices: What Platform Teams Learn the Hard Way" +Type = "talk" +Speakers = ["dulau-david"] ++++ + +Microservices promise team autonomy and faster delivery, but they also create a layer of hidden operational and platform complexity that many organizations only discover after adoption. In this talk, I’ll share the tradeoffs platform teams face in real environments: deployment sprawl, local development friction, tracing across services, unclear ownership, and the growing burden of maintaining consistency at scale. diff --git a/content/events/2026-sibiu/program/friedman-eloise-ann.md b/content/events/2026-sibiu/program/friedman-eloise-ann.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..a2e71c6833 --- /dev/null +++ b/content/events/2026-sibiu/program/friedman-eloise-ann.md @@ -0,0 +1,10 @@ ++++ +Talk_date = "" +Talk_start_time = "" +Talk_end_time = "" +Title = "Five Fun Facts About Concrete That Will Make Managers Rethink Paradigms" +Type = "talk" +Speakers = ["friedman-eloise-ann"] ++++ + +I have an M.Sc. in civil engineering. And then I switched paths, and have been a Be developer and manager for 20 years, before becoming a devops engineer group lead. While giving an enrichment session on concrete at work, I suddenly noticed that there are takeaways that can be taken from concrete's behaviour, to challenge managerial concepts. You need to water the concrete during the drying process - which means going against basic logic or intuition to get something better at the end. Concrete's tensile strength is only a 10th of it's compression strength, showing that when we insist on challenging someone who is extremely proficient in a specific area, "outside of their comfort zone", we might get very disappointing results. In addition there are more examples - we use steel to stengthen concrete as they have the same thermic coefficient of expansion, so they both contract and expand the same way in relation to the weather, we need teams to have priorities aligned or the group won't hold the pressure... We use steel to strengththen concrete as both oncrete and steel contract and expand the same way when temperatures change - the same way you want your team to have priorities aligned so that things work. In addition, 2 more concepts, of cutting out concrete "below the fold" (I and T beams) to reduce material which not only doesn't help support the beam but also increases the load to carry (=team members who don't do there part and we think "at least they cause no harm"), and pre stressed concrete. diff --git a/content/events/2026-sibiu/program/ramdien-ryan.md b/content/events/2026-sibiu/program/ramdien-ryan.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..64d5e9e842 --- /dev/null +++ b/content/events/2026-sibiu/program/ramdien-ryan.md @@ -0,0 +1,10 @@ ++++ +Talk_date = "" +Talk_start_time = "" +Talk_end_time = "" +Title = "Blame it on bad (data) management" +Type = "ignite" +Speakers = ["ramdien-ryan"] ++++ + +Developers end up spending most of their time to implement workarounds. This is unfortunately accepted as 'part of the job'. However, it's clearly an organisational failure not addressed by management and dropped in IT's lap. diff --git a/content/events/2026-sibiu/program/traub-verena-2.md b/content/events/2026-sibiu/program/traub-verena-2.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..0ed25f972f --- /dev/null +++ b/content/events/2026-sibiu/program/traub-verena-2.md @@ -0,0 +1,12 @@ ++++ +Talk_date = "" +Talk_start_time = "" +Talk_end_time = "" +Title = "Mentoring and Coaching Junior Engineers - Insights from a Career Changer" +Type = "talk" +Speakers = ["traub-verena"] ++++ + +Interested in mentoring and coaching junior engineers & career changers? Then this talk is for you. + +As a former tech recruiter turned into a Cloud Engineer, I have seen both sides: hiring and developing junior engineers as well as being one myself. Through real-world examples and personal anecdotes, I will share insights into potential pitfalls and success factors involved in working with juniors and career changers. diff --git a/content/events/2026-sibiu/program/traub-verena.md b/content/events/2026-sibiu/program/traub-verena.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..8330f80e23 --- /dev/null +++ b/content/events/2026-sibiu/program/traub-verena.md @@ -0,0 +1,14 @@ ++++ +Talk_date = "" +Talk_start_time = "" +Talk_end_time = "" +Title = "Operators in action: Making Kubernetes work for you" +Type = "talk" +Speakers = ["traub-verena"] ++++ + +When our team needed to automate the creation of multiple app instances, we quickly realized that existing tools weren’t enough. Writing a custom operator turned out to be the most practical way to manage their lifecycle — and a surprisingly effective way to see how Kubernetes works under the hood. + +In this talk, I’ll walk you through the lessons learned while building an operator for a real-world multi-service application. We’ll explore designing Custom Resources, implementing reconciliation logic, and handling state and configuration challenges. Along the way, I’ll share the pitfalls I ran into, debugging tricks that helped, and the patterns that made the operator framework click. + +Whether you’re curious about what goes on behind the scenes in Kubernetes operators or planning to build one yourself, you’ll leave with practical tips and a clear roadmap to get started confidently. diff --git a/content/events/2026-sibiu/program/walter-florian.md b/content/events/2026-sibiu/program/walter-florian.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..906a9f7765 --- /dev/null +++ b/content/events/2026-sibiu/program/walter-florian.md @@ -0,0 +1,10 @@ ++++ +Talk_date = "" +Talk_start_time = "" +Talk_end_time = "" +Title = "AI Writes Code. Who Goes to Jail?" +Type = "talk" +Speakers = ["walter-florian"] ++++ + +AI is writing more and more of our code - but when vulnerabilities ship, the responsibility still sits with us. Secure code review isn’t disappearing in the age of AI. It’s becoming a core accountability layer. Faster code generation means more assumptions, more hidden risk, and a greater need for engineers who can actually reason about security. In this interactive talk, we’ll explore why secure code review matters more than ever and sharpen those skills together through a hands-on, real-world review puzzle. diff --git a/content/events/2026-sibiu/speakers/agabekov-roman.md b/content/events/2026-sibiu/speakers/agabekov-roman.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..23d3fc47c3 --- /dev/null +++ b/content/events/2026-sibiu/speakers/agabekov-roman.md @@ -0,0 +1,11 @@ ++++ +Title = "Roman Agabekov" +Twitter = "" +linkedin = "https://www.linkedin.com/in/roman-agabekov/" +image = "roman.png" +type = "speaker" +linktitle = "agabekov-roman" + ++++ + +Roman is the founder of Releem, a platform that automates MySQL performance tuning. With over a decade of MySQL consulting experience, Roman has worked as a developer, support engineer, reliability engineer, and DBA. He’s been using MySQL since 2008 and has helped teams around the world improve database performance and stability. As both an entrepreneur and engineer, Roman is passionate about simplifying complex database operations through smart automation. diff --git a/content/events/2026-sibiu/speakers/bodhanya-thameez.md b/content/events/2026-sibiu/speakers/bodhanya-thameez.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..97b09da4e7 --- /dev/null +++ b/content/events/2026-sibiu/speakers/bodhanya-thameez.md @@ -0,0 +1,11 @@ ++++ +Title = "Thameez Bodhanya" +Twitter = "" +linkedin = "https://linkedin.com/in/tabodhanya" +image = "thameez.jpg" +type = "speaker" +linktitle = "bodhanya-thameez" + ++++ + +Developer at heart, tinkerer by trade. Officially an Engineering Lead (DevOps and SRE) at forward earth. diff --git a/content/events/2026-sibiu/speakers/datcu-andrei.md b/content/events/2026-sibiu/speakers/datcu-andrei.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..55889c2b2f --- /dev/null +++ b/content/events/2026-sibiu/speakers/datcu-andrei.md @@ -0,0 +1,11 @@ ++++ +Title = "Andrei Datcu" +Twitter = "" +linkedin = "https://www.linkedin.com/in/adatcu-/" +image = "andreid.jpg" +type = "speaker" +linktitle = "datcu-andrei" + ++++ + +DevOps Engineer specializing in Linux/UNIX systems, cloud infrastructure, and automation. What sets me apart is a deep foundation in Linux system administration combined with a drive to automate repetitive tasks, improve observability, and enhance infrastructure resilience. Whether deploying cloud-native workloads or maintaining complex on-prem environments, I bring a focus on scalability, automation, and continuous improvement—helping teams deliver faster, safer, and more reliably. diff --git a/content/events/2026-sibiu/speakers/dias-miguel.md b/content/events/2026-sibiu/speakers/dias-miguel.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..5b0f50a87b --- /dev/null +++ b/content/events/2026-sibiu/speakers/dias-miguel.md @@ -0,0 +1,11 @@ ++++ +Title = "Miguel Dias" +Twitter = "" +linkedin = "https://www.linkedin.com/in/migueldiaseu/" +image = "miguel.jpg" +type = "speaker" +linktitle = "dias-miguel" + ++++ + +I'm a Software Engineer with 6+ years in DevOps, Cloud Infrastructure, and Data Engineering at startups (Bond Touch, DareData), enterprises (RELEX, NOS) and non-profit (Lisbon Data Science Academy). I help busy teams deliver software faster with higher quality and minimal time investment. In 2024, I helped 5 teams get 60%+ lead time improvements (monthly to weekly deployments), introduced canary deployments, and eliminated major incidents. In 2025, I launched my consulting practice and helped a client compress an 8-week project into 2 weeks through value stream mapping. I built a 280+ member community for engineering leaders (Berlin VSM) and have facilitated 12 expert-led workshops across Lisbon, London, Berlin, and online. diff --git a/content/events/2026-sibiu/speakers/duarte-alison.md b/content/events/2026-sibiu/speakers/duarte-alison.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..a37f66a4cc --- /dev/null +++ b/content/events/2026-sibiu/speakers/duarte-alison.md @@ -0,0 +1,11 @@ ++++ +Title = "Alison Duarte" +Twitter = "" +linkedin = "https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-duarte/" +image = "alison.jpg" +type = "speaker" +linktitle = "duarte-alison" + ++++ + +Alison is an Infrastructure Engineer based in Brazil who actively contributes to the local technology community by sharing knowledge and practical insights. He has presented at local DevOpsDays conferences, focusing on lessons learned from platform engineering and DevOps practices. Currently, Alison works as an Infrastructure Engineer at Thoughtworks, where he focuses on designing scalable, reliable solutions and shaping platform engineering strategies. diff --git a/content/events/2026-sibiu/speakers/dulau-david.md b/content/events/2026-sibiu/speakers/dulau-david.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..7626bcdc98 --- /dev/null +++ b/content/events/2026-sibiu/speakers/dulau-david.md @@ -0,0 +1,11 @@ ++++ +Title = "David Dulau" +Twitter = "" +linkedin = "https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-dulau/" +image = "davidd.jpg" +type = "speaker" +linktitle = "dulau-david" + ++++ + +Senior backend and distributed systems engineer with 9+ years of experience building cloud-native platforms across fintech, banking, and enterprise software. diff --git a/content/events/2026-sibiu/speakers/friedman-eloise-ann.md b/content/events/2026-sibiu/speakers/friedman-eloise-ann.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..9e395d14be --- /dev/null +++ b/content/events/2026-sibiu/speakers/friedman-eloise-ann.md @@ -0,0 +1,11 @@ ++++ +Title = "Eloise Ann Friedman" +Twitter = "" +linkedin = "https://www.linkedin.com/in/eloise-ann-friedman-%F0%9F%87%AE%F0%9F%87%B1-741742121/" +image = "eloise.jpg" +type = "speaker" +linktitle = "friedman-eloise-ann" + ++++ + +After finishing her Masters degree in Civil Engineering, Eloise decided to move to the software industry. She started as a backend developer, becoming a group manager and Director, before deciding to move over to the DevOps and infrastructure side, where it is much easier to make an impact at scale. Since she has to do everything at scale, she has five kids and has run 9 marathons. diff --git a/content/events/2026-sibiu/speakers/ramdien-ryan.md b/content/events/2026-sibiu/speakers/ramdien-ryan.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..903ec70b18 --- /dev/null +++ b/content/events/2026-sibiu/speakers/ramdien-ryan.md @@ -0,0 +1,11 @@ ++++ +Title = "Ryan Ramdien " +Twitter = "" +linkedin = "https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanramdien" +image = "ryanr.png" +type = "speaker" +linktitle = "ramdien-ryan" + ++++ + +25+ years experience in data driven environments as data engineer for datawarehouses and business intelligence, project management and lately DAMA DMBOK certified Data Governance Consultant. diff --git a/content/events/2026-sibiu/speakers/traub-verena.md b/content/events/2026-sibiu/speakers/traub-verena.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..ad47e19733 --- /dev/null +++ b/content/events/2026-sibiu/speakers/traub-verena.md @@ -0,0 +1,11 @@ ++++ +Title = "Verena Traub" +Twitter = "" +linkedin = "https://www.linkedin.com/in/verena-traub" +image = "verenatraub.jpeg" +type = "speaker" +linktitle = "traub-verena" + ++++ + +Verena is Cloud Consultant and DevOps Engineer at b’nerd. After many years as HR expert in IT, she transitioned into tech and discovered her passion for building and operating modern cloud infrastructure. Today, she helps teams run and scale their infrastructure, bridging the gap between technical implementation, collaboration, and organizational realities. diff --git a/content/events/2026-sibiu/speakers/walter-florian.md b/content/events/2026-sibiu/speakers/walter-florian.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..a721c8db97 --- /dev/null +++ b/content/events/2026-sibiu/speakers/walter-florian.md @@ -0,0 +1,11 @@ ++++ +Title = "Florian Walter" +Twitter = "" +linkedin = "https://www.linkedin.com/in/florian-ethical-hacker/" +image = "florianw.jpg" +type = "speaker" +linktitle = "walter-florian" + ++++ + +I’m an application security engineer focused on secure code review and offensive testing. I’ve found vulnerabilities in widely used open source projects, including an XSS in Apache Spark. I’m now the Co-Founder and Technical Lead at LeoTrace, working on how organisations govern code in the age of AI. diff --git a/data/events/2026/sibiu/main.yml b/data/events/2026/sibiu/main.yml index 5521755e43..bf083a8945 100644 --- a/data/events/2026/sibiu/main.yml +++ b/data/events/2026/sibiu/main.yml @@ -79,6 +79,12 @@ team_members: # Name is the only required field for team members. linkedin: "https://www.linkedin.com/in/ralucamihu/" bio: "Raluca Mihu is a seasoned technology leader and event organiser known for blending deep technical expertise with a human centred approach to leadership. With years of experience as CTO, CISO and risk manager, she guides teams through complex technical, security and compliance challenges with clarity and creativity. She brings together curious minds, innovators and learners to explore the future of technology through play, ethics and collaboration, reflecting her belief that true innovation thrives where knowledge meets purpose." + - name: "Ovidiu Costea" + image: "ovi.jpg" + employer: "General Engineering & Management Solutions" + linkedin: "https://www.linkedin.com/in/ovicostea" + bio: "Senior DevOps Engineer with a strong focus on scaling products and optimizing their entire lifecycle. Works as a contractor and freelancer, bringing practical experience in DevOps and infrastructure to deliver efficient, results-driven solutions. Combines software engineering skills with a no-nonsense approach to improving system reliability and performance." + - name: "Daniela Chrzanovski" linkedin: "https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniela-chrzanovski-00859676/" image: "daniela.jpg" @@ -93,19 +99,6 @@ team_members: # Name is the only required field for team members. linkedin: "https://www.linkedin.com/in/amza-valentin-marius/" bio: "Marius Amza serves as the Director of Swiss WebBusiness SRL and as the Vice President of the Swiss Webacademy. He holds Swiss certifications as a Web Software Engineer, Web Developer, and Web Designer, and has overseen the coordination and development of numerous international projects within the web domain. As an Associate Professor at the Swiss University - Haute École Arc Ingénierie, Marius teaches courses on Software Engineering and Agile Methods as part of the MAS-RAD master's program. Additionally, he has instructed Web Security courses at HEIG-VD - Haute Ecole d’Ingénierie et de Gestion in Switzerland. Furthermore, he has supervised undergraduate internships for Swiss students. With over 10 years of experience as an IT Trainer, Marius has taught courses for both aspiring specialists and numerous private companies and governmental institutions in Romania, focusing on Web Development, OSINT, Cybersecurity, Web Design, Programming, and Information Security. For the past 6 years, Marius has also served as an Associate Professor at the University of Franche-Comté (Belfort-Montbéliard), teaching web technology courses. Together with the Swiss WebAcademy team, he is actively involved in organizing Cybersecurity Congresses in Romania, Switzerland, and Italy. He contributes to the development of online platforms for these congresses and designs courses tailored to the participants' needs." - - name: "Valentin Oprea" - image: "vali.jpg" - employer: "General Engineering & Management Solutions" - linkedin: "https://www.linkedin.com/in/valioprea" - bio: "Valentin Oprea is an experienced and versatile aerospace engineer with more than 8 years active in various critical industries, ranging from aerospace, automotive, banking and more. Having a diverse and multidisciplinary engineering experience, he was involved in delivering high-tier products using state-of-the-art technologies for OEMs such as Airbus, Boeing, BMWW, Rolls Royce and more. - Founder of General Engineering & Management Solutions, the mission is to leverage the absolute best industry professionals to aid businesses achieve their maximum market potential in the shortest amount of time given the technology at hand." - - - name: "Ovidiu Costea" - image: "ovi.jpg" - employer: "General Engineering & Management Solutions" - linkedin: "https://www.linkedin.com/in/ovicostea" - bio: "Senior DevOps Engineer with a strong focus on scaling products and optimizing their entire lifecycle. Works as a contractor and freelancer, bringing practical experience in DevOps and infrastructure to deliver efficient, results-driven solutions. Combines software engineering skills with a no-nonsense approach to improving system reliability and performance." - organizer_email: "sibiu@devopsdays.org" # Put your organizer email address here # List all of your sponsors here along with what level of sponsorship they have. @@ -186,6 +179,7 @@ program: start_time: "11:00" end_time: "11:45" background_color: "#2f7d3a" + comments: "Main Track - Hera Room" - title: "taylor-nick" type: talk date: 2026-05-27T00:00:00+03:00 @@ -197,6 +191,7 @@ program: date: 2026-05-27T00:00:00+03:00 start_time: "11:45" end_time: "12:30" + comments: "Main Track - Hera Room" - title: "soro-riccardo" type: talk date: 2026-05-27T00:00:00+03:00 @@ -208,17 +203,27 @@ program: date: 2026-05-27T00:00:00+03:00 start_time: "12:30" end_time: "13:30" - - title: "Energizer + Ignites" - type: custom + comments: "Ramada Restaurant" + - title: "ramdien-ryan" + type: talk date: 2026-05-27T00:00:00+03:00 start_time: "13:30" + end_time: "13:45" + background_color: "#C6FFCC" + comments: "Main Track - Hera Room" + - title: "friedman-eloise-ann" + type: talk + date: 2026-05-27T00:00:00+03:00 + start_time: "13:45" end_time: "14:00" background_color: "#C6FFCC" - - title: "sankar-sutapa" + comments: "Main Track - Hera Room" + - title: "agabekov-roman" type: talk date: 2026-05-27T00:00:00+03:00 start_time: "14:00" end_time: "14:45" + comments: "Main Track - Hera Room" - title: "Open spaces themes elicitation" type: custom date: 2026-05-27T00:00:00+03:00 @@ -230,45 +235,57 @@ program: date: 2026-05-27T00:00:00+03:00 start_time: "15:00" end_time: "15:45" + comments: "Main Track - Hera Room" - title: "dubas-paulina" type: talk date: 2026-05-27T00:00:00+03:00 start_time: "15:00" end_time: "15:45" comments: "AI Track" - - title: "Coffee/Tea break/Walk towards the open spaces" - type: custom + - title: "datcu-andrei" + type: talk date: 2026-05-27T00:00:00+03:00 start_time: "15:45" - end_time: "16:00" - - title: "Round 1 of open spaces" - type: custom + end_time: "16:30" + comments: "Main Track - Hera Room" + - title: "sankar-sutapa" + type: talk date: 2026-05-27T00:00:00+03:00 start_time: "16:00" end_time: "16:30" - background_color: "#FFB566" + comments: "Main Track - Hera Room" - title: "Break" type: custom date: 2026-05-27T00:00:00+03:00 start_time: "16:30" end_time: "16:45" - - title: "Round 2 of open spaces" + - title: "Women in Tech: Beckie Taylor - The Sound Barrier Documentary" + type: custom + date: 2026-05-27T00:00:00+03:00 + start_time: "16:45" + end_time: "18:15" + comments: "Main Track - Hera Room" + background_color: "#93C5FD" + - title: "Round 1 of open spaces" type: custom date: 2026-05-27T00:00:00+03:00 start_time: "16:40" end_time: "17:15" background_color: "#FFB566" + comments: "Beta and Gamma Rooms" - title: "Break" type: custom date: 2026-05-27T00:00:00+03:00 start_time: "17:15" end_time: "17:45" - - title: "Round 3 of open spaces" + - title: "Round 2 of open spaces" type: custom date: 2026-05-27T00:00:00+03:00 start_time: "17:45" end_time: "18:15" background_color: "#FFB566" + comments: "Beta and Gamma Rooms" + - title: "Day 1 Raffle winners + Closing of the day" type: custom date: 2026-05-27T00:00:00+03:00 @@ -279,12 +296,16 @@ program: date: 2026-05-27T00:00:00+03:00 start_time: "18:30" end_time: "19:00" + comments: "Hera Room" - title: "Party" type: custom date: 2026-05-27T00:00:00+03:00 start_time: "19:00" end_time: "late" + + + - title: "Opening & Registration" type: custom date: 2026-05-28T00:00:00+03:00 @@ -295,73 +316,98 @@ program: date: 2026-05-28T00:00:00+03:00 start_time: "10:55" end_time: "11:00" - - title: "dubas-paulina-1" + + - title: "mihu-raluca-1" type: talk date: 2026-05-28T00:00:00+03:00 start_time: "11:00" end_time: "11:45" - - title: "mihu-raluca-1" + comments: "Main Track - Hera Room" + - title: "westgarth-dave" + type: talk + date: 2026-05-28T00:00:00+03:00 + start_time: "11:00" + end_time: "11:45" + comments: "AI Track" + - title: "traub-verena" + type: talk + date: 2026-05-28T00:00:00+03:00 + start_time: "11:45" + end_time: "12:30" + comments: "Main Track - Hera Room" + - title: "dubas-paulina-1" type: talk date: 2026-05-28T00:00:00+03:00 start_time: "11:45" end_time: "12:30" + comments: "AI Track" - title: "Lunch" type: custom date: 2026-05-28T00:00:00+03:00 start_time: "12:30" end_time: "13:30" - - title: "Energizer + Ignites" - type: custom + comments: "Ramada Restaurant" + - title: "traub-verena-2" + type: talk date: 2026-05-28T00:00:00+03:00 start_time: "13:30" end_time: "14:00" - background_color: "#C6FFCC" - - title: "westgarth-dave" + comments: "Main Track - Hera Room" + + - title: "sandhu-suki-1" type: talk date: 2026-05-28T00:00:00+03:00 start_time: "14:00" end_time: "14:45" + comments: "Main Track - Hera Room" + - title: "walter-florian" + type: talk + date: 2026-05-28T00:00:00+03:00 + start_time: "14:00" + end_time: "14:45" + comments: "AI Track" + - title: "Open spaces themes elicitation" type: custom date: 2026-05-28T00:00:00+03:00 start_time: "14:45" end_time: "15:00" background_color: "#FFB566" + comments: "Main Track - Hera Room" - title: "Coffee/Tea break" type: custom date: 2026-05-28T00:00:00+03:00 start_time: "15:00" end_time: "15:15" - - title: "sandhu-suki-1" + + - title: "westgarth-dave-1" type: talk date: 2026-05-28T00:00:00+03:00 start_time: "15:15" - end_time: "16:00" + end_time: "16:09" + comments: "Main Track - Hera Room" - - title: "westgarth-dave-1" + - title: "bodhanya-thameez" type: talk date: 2026-05-28T00:00:00+03:00 start_time: "16:00" end_time: "16:45" + comments: "Main Track - Hera Room" - - title: "Day 2 Raffle winners + Closing of the Conference" + - title: "Break" type: custom date: 2026-05-28T00:00:00+03:00 start_time: "16:45" - end_time: "16:50" + end_time: "17:00" - - title: "Break" - type: custom - date: 2026-05-28T00:00:00+03:00 - start_time: "16:50" - end_time: "18:00" - title: "Round 1 of open spaces" type: custom date: 2026-05-28T00:00:00+03:00 start_time: "17:00" end_time: "17:30" background_color: "#FFB566" + comments: "Beta and Gamma Rooms" - title: "Break" type: custom date: 2026-05-28T00:00:00+03:00 @@ -373,50 +419,84 @@ program: start_time: "17:45" end_time: "18:15" background_color: "#FFB566" - - title: "Day 2 Raffle winners + Closing of the Conference" + comments: "Beta and Gamma Rooms" + + - title: "Break" type: custom date: 2026-05-28T00:00:00+03:00 start_time: "18:15" end_time: "18:30" - - title: "Networking" + + - title: "Day 2 Raffle winners + Closing of the Conference" type: custom date: 2026-05-28T00:00:00+03:00 start_time: "18:30" end_time: "18:45" + - title: "Networking" + type: custom + date: 2026-05-28T00:00:00+03:00 + start_time: "18:45" + end_time: "19:15" + + - title: "Kick off Workshop Day" type: custom date: 2026-05-29T00:00:00+03:00 start_time: "10:45" end_time: "11:00" - - title: "mihu-raluca" - type: workshop - date: 2026-05-29T00:00:00+03:00 - start_time: "11:00" - end_time: "12:30" + - title: "Lunch" type: custom date: 2026-05-29T00:00:00+03:00 start_time: "12:30" end_time: "13:30" - - title: "adeniji-adeola" + comments: "Ramada Restaurant" + + - title: "dias-miguel" type: workshop date: 2026-05-29T00:00:00+03:00 start_time: "13:30" end_time: "15:00" + comments: "DevSecOps Track - Beta Room" + + - title: "sandhu-suki" + type: workshop + date: 2026-05-29T00:00:00+03:00 + start_time: "13:30" + end_time: "15:00" + comments: "Think outside the box Track - Gamma Room" + - title: "Break" type: custom date: 2026-05-29T00:00:00+03:00 start_time: "15:00" end_time: "15:30" - - title: "sandhu-suki" + + - title: "adeniji-adeola" type: workshop date: 2026-05-29T00:00:00+03:00 start_time: "15:30" end_time: "17:00" - - title: "Networking" + comments: "DevSecOps Track - Beta Room" + + - title: "mihu-raluca" + type: workshop + date: 2026-05-29T00:00:00+03:00 + start_time: "15:00" + end_time: "17:00" + comments: "Think outside the box Track - Gamma Room" + + - title: "Break" type: custom date: 2026-05-29T00:00:00+03:00 start_time: "17:00" - end_time: "17:30" \ No newline at end of file + end_time: "17:30" + + + - title: "Networking" + type: custom + date: 2026-05-29T00:00:00+03:00 + start_time: "18:30" + end_time: "19:30" \ No newline at end of file