Ashish Kumar
CTO - Cloud and DevOps @ CloudZenia
Gurgaon, India
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Ashish, the tech whiz, is the CTO @ CloudZenia, where he's reshaping the cloud and DevOps scene. His day doesn't end there; at Asecurecloud, he's the go-to guy for cloud security across multiple platforms. But Ashish's heart beats for more than just tech. He's a pillar in the tech meetups and conferences, leading CNCG New Delhi and pitching in with AWS UG Delhi NCR. He champions meetups in local languages, making tech more accessible. Outside the tech bubble, Ashish unwinds with video games and vintage Hindi songs. Strike a conversation with him on these, and you've got a friend in Ashish.
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Rethinking DevSecOps: Is Early Security the Key to Safer Software?
In our rapidly evolving software development landscape, embedding security at the initial stages of development is crucial. This session jumps into the 'shift left' approach within DevSecOps, emphasizing early security integration. Here's what participants will explore:
- Current Security Practices: We'll review the traditional security approaches in software development and identify their limitations.
- Benefits of Early Security: Understand why incorporating security measures early in the development cycle is vital. We'll discuss how it can prevent vulnerabilities more effectively than remedial actions post-deployment.
- Implementing Shift Left Security: Learn the steps to integrate security tools and practices into the daily workflows of developers. This includes selecting the right tools and adjusting team workflows to prioritize security.
- Real-world Success Stories: We'll share case studies and examples where early security integration has made a significant impact on both security and productivity.
This session aims to provide an understanding of how early security measures can help organisations transform software development, making it more secure and efficient. Join us to rethink your DevSecOps strategy and embrace early security interventions.
Are you doing enough observability?
Observability is one of the core components of any system. In the era of cloud-native, the concept of observability has gained significant traction. But are we really leveraging observability to its full potential? Beyond just monitoring and responding, the essence of observability lies in understanding and anticipation.
In this session, the speaker will take the audience through his take on different observability approaches based on organizational needs. How the data helps techies develop better and more efficient applications and is utilized by business folks to lay out plans based on concrete numbers and customer behaviours. One example of this is food apps tracking login frequency, time spent on the app, items searched for, and a lot of other data which, when combined, would give the company an edge to push notifications, increase customer satisfaction, order frequency, etc.
Navigating the Storage Landscape: Understanding Kubernetes Storage Drivers
In the dynamic world of Kubernetes, understanding the intricate landscape of storage solutions is crucial for ensuring robust and efficient container orchestration. This session, "Navigating the Storage Landscape: Understanding Kubernetes Storage Drivers," is designed to demystify the complexities of storage in Kubernetes environments for attendees of all levels.
We'll start by breaking down the basics: What are Kubernetes storage drivers, and why are they important? From there, we'll explore the diverse ecosystem of storage options available, including in-tree, CSI (Container Storage Interface) drivers, and cloud-native solutions. By comparing their functionalities, strengths, and use cases, we aim to equip you with the knowledge to make informed decisions tailored to your specific needs.
Whether you're a developer, a system administrator, or simply curious about Kubernetes storage, this session promises to provide valuable insights and actionable advice. Join us to navigate the storage landscape confidently and enhance your Kubernetes deployments.
Demystifying Observability with a Reactive to Proactive Approach
Observability is one of the core components of any system. In the era of cloud-native, the concept of observability has gained significant traction. But are we really leveraging Observability the right way? Beyond just monitoring and responding, the essence of observability lies in understanding and anticipation. In this session, the speakers will talk about the reactive and proactive concepts of observability and how they can be leveraged within organisations to achieve an observability-first approach in SDLC. The session will also shed some light on -
- Real-world case studies showcasing the benefits of proactive observability
- Tools and techniques that offer insights beyond the present, giving glimpses of potential future challenges
- Strategies for cultivating a proactive mindset within your team, fostering collaboration and forward-thinking
At the end of the session, attendees will get a clear understanding of proactive observability, with industry use cases and challenges it can foster. In addition to that, it will help them to kickstart the observability journey with the required tools and technologies and with the right approach.
Harnessing AWS Graviton and Spot Instances for Cost-Optimized EKS Deployments
As cloud infrastructure becomes more complex and costly, organizations are constantly seeking innovative ways to optimize their deployments on AWS Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS). This session aims to explore the strategic combination of AWS Graviton instances and Spot Instances to achieve cost optimization without sacrificing performance or reliability.
In this session, the speakers will dive deep into the potential cost savings and performance benefits of leveraging AWS Graviton instances, powered by ARM-based processors. The speakers will also show how Graviton instances, with their efficient resource utilization and attractive price-to-performance ratios, can drastically reduce infrastructure costs for EKS deployments.
The speakers will also explore the utilization of Spot Instances in EKS clusters and their impact on overall cost optimization. Gain insights into best practices for integrating Spot Instances effectively into your EKS cluster, including techniques to handle interruptions and maintain workload availability by leveraging Spot Instances to achieve substantial cost reductions in your EKS deployments.
Whether you are a cloud practitioner, DevOps engineer, or infrastructure architect, this session offers valuable insights and solutions for optimizing your EKS deployments on AWS. Come join us and discover new approaches to harnessing AWS Graviton and Spot Instances for cost-optimized EKS deployments.
Is AWS Cost Optimisation really that hard?
Who likes high bills? Exactly, no one. Every organisation aims to reduce their expenses, and this session is a guide to doing just that as a cloud infrastructure grows in complexity and cost. We will start by exploring the most commonly used AWS Billing and Cost Management, and discuss setting up budget alarms with notifications to prevent a surprise panic attack and facilitate proactive cost management which would include a dive into cost anomaly detection.
Moving towards cost optimisation, we'll delve into services such as the AWS Cost Optimisation Hub and AWS Compute Optimiser, where one can start with free recommendations and potentially upgrade to advanced tiers for deeper insights. We will discuss the impact of choosing the right offerings, such as AWS Graviton and Spot, and if one is using EKS, how Karpenter can be utilised for compute scaling. Checks provided under AWS Trusted Advisor and evaluating the need for an AWS Support Plan upgrade will also be discussed, ensuring one only pays for what one truly needs.
Moreover, we'll touch on strategies such as transitioning between storage options and compute generations, finding ways to get credits from AWS and partnering with AWS Partner Networks (APNs) for extra benefits and strategies. In the end, we will delve into the old school and time-tested approach of elimination and reduction of unused and underutilized resources .
P.S. This is not a pitch deck. It's about smart, strategic moves and utilizing AWS offerings that will help you drastically save on costs and potentially earn yourself a promotion.
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Ashish Kumar
CTO - Cloud and DevOps @ CloudZenia
Gurgaon, India
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