Technophiles India's Dine with DevOps 2024: A Benchmark for Immersive Tech Events in Bengaluru

Bengaluru, You Made It Epic!

Technophiles India made an unforgettable debut in the event industry with their innovative Dine with DevOps event. Held on August 30, 2024, at the Sheraton Grand in Bengaluru, the event gathered over 300 tech enthusiasts for an evening filled with knowledge-sharing, networking, and celebration. This event set a new benchmark for immersive and impactful gatherings in the tech world.

Through a robust digital strategy, Technophiles India generated significant buzz across social media platforms, ensuring a fully-packed venue. The success of the event was driven by its ability to create organic networking opportunities, blending formal discussions with informal interactions that fostered meaningful connections among attendees.

Panel Power Plays

The event showcased three thought-provoking panel discussions, each tackling critical areas within the DevOps domain:

1. Unlocking the Power of AI/ML in DevOps: This panel, featuring Kuldeep Tomar (Games24x7), Aneelkumar Savalagi (Giant Eagle), Ujwal Paladugu (mPokket), Manikandan Gunasekaran (Ola), Naveen Guruprasad ( Amazon ), and Gaurang Singh (CAST AI), with Mitish Chitnavis (iValue Group) as moderator, explored how AI and ML are revolutionizing DevOps practices, offering valuable insights into emerging trends.
2. From Chaos to Clarity: Streamlining DevSecOps, Cloud, and Cybersecurity: Panelists Siddharth Vijay (Baazi Games), Deepak Gupta ( HDFC Bank), Achal Sharma (Wakefit), Sreejith Vijayendran (Meesho), Soumya Datta (LSEG), Manish Maurya (Cleartrip), and Swami Ragupathi (GitLab), moderated by Sathya Narayanan Nagarajan (Amnic), discussed the complexities of DevSecOps and cloud security in today's digital landscape.
3. Harnessing the Power of App Modernization, Cloud-Native Solutions, and APIs: This engaging discussion featured Balamurali Palaniyandi (Tata Elxsi), Mohit Kumar (Zoomcar), Madhav Rangaswamy (Namaste Credit), Vibhav Chary (Niyo Solutions Inc), Davinder Singh (Gojek), Javed Khan (TatvaCare), Vasu Nagarajan (Cashfree Payments), and Ritesh Tandon (AlgoSec) moderated by Aditya Ranjan (Dynatrace). They focused on how app modernization and cloud-native solutions are reshaping technology infrastructure.

Engaging Presentations and Awards

Several leading companies presented insightful sessions, including:

• Dynatrace, with their presentation "Unlocking Peak Performance: Revolutionizing DevOps with Dynatrace."
• iValue Group partners OpenText and 1Kosmos, who discussed cyber resiliency and identity management, respectively. Presenters Praveen Kulkarni (OpenText) and Siddharth Gandhi (1Kosmos) shed light on their roles in enhancing security and business growth.
• Thales, who focused on “Mitigating Risks and Elevating DevSecOps and Cloud Security with Robust Secrets Management.”
• ManageEngine, with a detailed presentation on “Cost of Observability,” offering insights into managing and reducing observability costs effectively.
• Nudgebee, who captivated the audience with “How I Nearly Got Fired Managing K8s Clusters.”
• Amnic, who shared insights on “Why Cost Observability is the Fourth Pillar of Engineering Excellence.”

These presentations sparked lively discussions and provided attendees with valuable knowledge they could apply to their own organizations.

Silicon Voices and Real-Time Engagement

A highlight of the event was the Silicon Voices segment by Technophiles, which conducted 43 live interviews with industry leaders, capturing real-time insights and adding a dynamic layer of engagement for both in-person and virtual participants. This unique feature showcased the event’s energy and allowed broader reach for the event’s key discussions.

Celebrating Excellence with the DevOps Awards

The evening concluded with a grand awards ceremony, recognizing the best in DevOps excellence. Seventy-five awards were presented, honoring individual and team achievements across industries. Some notable winners included:

• Best DevOps Transformation Leader of the Year (Insurance): Abhilash Narayan
• Cloud Architect Leader of the Year (Media): Lalit Jain
• Most Innovative Tech Leader of the Year (HR Tech): Abhishek Ranjan
• Rising Star - DevSecOps Leader of the Year (Education): Dr. Devam R Shah
• Best Engineering Leader of the Year (Sleep & Home Solutions): Achal Sharma
• Rising Star - DevOps Leader of the Year (Sports Equipment): Md Fazlur Rahman Khan
• Best Engineering Leader of the Year (Hospitality): Dushyant Bhatt
• Most Innovative Tech Leader of the Year (Finance): Ayyanar Jeyakrishnan
• CTO of the Year (SaaS): Moiz Arsiwala
• CIO of the Year (Education): Rishabh Chhajer
• CTO of the Year (Real Estate & Construction): Arvind Singh
• Best Engineering Leader of the Year (Travel): Mohit Kumar
• Best Engineering Leader of the Year (FinTech): Madhavan M R
• Best DevSecOps Leader of the Year (Higher Education): Sandeep Bansal

A Tech-Inspired Culinary Experience

Dine with DevOps took innovation to a new level with a tech-themed dining experience. The menu featured playful dishes like “Code Commit Sandwiches,” “Pav Bhaji-as-a-Service,” and “Kubernetes Kebab Tikka.” The unique menu was a hit, adding a fun, thematic twist to the networking dinner.

The evening continued with cocktails hosted by Amnic, providing a relaxed atmosphere for extended networking from 9 PM to midnight.

Looking Ahead: The Next Chapter

With Dine with DevOps, Technophiles India has firmly established itself as a leader in tech events, setting a high standard for creativity, engagement, and impact. As they continue to grow, there's already buzz about their next event in a new city. Stay tuned for what's next—you won’t want to miss it!