Palak Bhawsar
DevOps Engineer | AWS Alumni Advisor @re:Invent, USA | Technical Blogger | 15k+ LinkedIn Community
Leeds, United Kingdom
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Palak Bhawsar is a Senior Cloud Platform Engineer at the University of Leeds and an IBM Champion 2026. She is passionate about simplifying technology and empowering others through it.
Palak has built a thriving LinkedIn community of over 20,000 by consistently sharing insights from her learning and hands-on experience. She is a technical blogger who enjoys breaking down complex topics in Cloud, DevOps, and AI into practical, easy-to-understand content through posts and articles.
She holds certifications in AWS, Azure, and Terraform. She loves attending conferences and has been invited to AWS re:Invent in Las Vegas twice, where she served as an AWS ABW Grant Advisor. Outside of work, she enjoys reading books and spending time in nature.
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Shift Left with AI: Reinventing the Future of DevSecOps
In today’s world, building and deploying applications is faster than ever, but securing them is becoming more complex. In this session, I will explore how AI is reshaping DevSecOps and helping teams catch security issues early in the development process.
I will share how AI can automate security checks, predict vulnerabilities, and ensure compliance without slowing down DevOps pipelines. Through real-world examples, I will show how cloud-native teams are using AI tools to build safer, more resilient applications.
If you’re passionate about cloud, DevOps, or security, and want to future-proof your skills, this session will give you practical insights you can start applying right away.
Avoiding Pitfalls: 6 mistakes to avoid while Building a Cloud-Native Community
Building a cloud-native community is an exciting venture, but it comes with its set of challenges. Drawing from my experiences as a co-founder of an inclusive open-source community, this session will explore the common mistakes organizations and individuals make while building a cloud-native community. By delving into real-world examples and case studies, I will provide actionable insights on how to avoid these pitfalls and foster an environment that is not only technologically advanced but also inclusive and supportive.
Key Topics to be Covered:
1. Understanding Diversity and Inclusion
2. Navigating Communication Challenges
3. Managing Community Growth
4. Cultivating Collaboration
5. Handling Conflict and Disagreements
6. Empowering New Contributors
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