Michael Allen
Software Craftsman
Alton, Illinois, United States
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Michael has spent the past decade building (and breaking) software on many platforms. Whether it's RESTful web services in the cloud, batch jobs on yesterdays machines, or PLC code on analog controllers Michael enjoys deconstructing complex problems and re-assembling clean, durable solutions.
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From Chaos to Clarity: Revolutionizing Deployments in a Highly Regulated World
Embark on an enlightening journey through the complex landscape of deployment optimization in heavily regulated environments. Discover how we transformed our process, dramatically reducing thousands of deployment jobs to a set of robust, standardized templates. By leveraging cutting-edge infrastructure-as-code principles and containerization, we achieved a remarkable shift from sprawling inconsistency to streamlined efficiency. This presentation offers more than just insights—it's a comprehensive masterclass in deployment strategies that will inspire and equip you with practical knowledge.
Don't miss this opportunity to be at the forefront of the deployment revolution. You'll gain valuable expertise in simplifying intricate deployment processes while maintaining compliance with critical regulations like GDPR and SOC 2. We'll demonstrate how we utilized powerful tools such as Jenkins, Terraform, and SonarQube to construct a fully automated, audit-ready CI/CD pipeline that meets even the most stringent regulatory requirements. Join us for this compelling technical presentation that promises to reshape your approach to CI/CD in regulated industries, ensuring you stay innovative while remaining compliant. Prepare to transform your deployment practices and elevate your organization's efficiency and security.
DevOps Déjà Vu: Navigating a Decade of Triumphs and Pitfalls
In this talk, we'll embark on a journey through the last ten years of DevOps evolution, examining the technologies and practices that have shaped our industry. From the rise of containerization to the proliferation of microservices, we'll explore how these innovations have revolutionized software delivery—but not without their fair share of stumbling blocks. We'll dissect the overzealous adoption of trendy tools, the pitfalls of "cargo cult" DevOps, and the challenges of balancing automation with human expertise.
As we reflect on a decade of DevOps mistakes, we'll also celebrate the transformative successes that have emerged from our collective learning. This session will provide valuable insights into the technologies we've embraced for better or worse, including configuration management tools, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-native architectures. Attendees will gain a nuanced understanding of DevOps' past missteps and future potential, equipping them with the wisdom to navigate the next decade of software development and operations more effectively.
Managing Config, Settings, and Secrets in Cloud Applications
Managing service config in distributed cloud apps is hard enough, but what about multi-tenant, service fabric, per-user settings, secure credentials, and other advanced scenarios? The speakers share real world experience and best practices you can apply in your own scenarios.
Effective Monitoring of AWS Resources for Improved Performance and Cost Optimization
Discover effective AWS monitoring! Learn best practices, tools & a comprehensive approach for optimal performance, security & cost optimization. Real-world examples & case studies shared to help your organization monitor AWS resources effectively.
BDD-style Testing in Golang: A Hands-On Approach to Building Robust Applications
Discover the power of Behavior Driven Development (BDD) in Golang. Learn hands-on how to write clear, concise tests that capture the desired behavior of your applications. Join us for an engaging talk filled with practical tips and best practices for BDD-style testing in Golang.
Dev-Ops all the things! in Azure Service fabric
Designing Micro-Services isn't a hard problem to solve, but managing deployments for multiple versions of a service, in multiple environments can be a complex beast.
Learn how Azure Service Fabric solves many of these complex Dev-Ops tasks for Applications, Containerized applications, and Guest Executables, to achieve high availability for Distributed Systems, and peace of mind for Release managers.
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