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9:30am PST

[Virtual] OPEN Session: CSI Forensics: Unraveling Kubernetes Crime Scenes

Thursday February 20, 2025 9:30am - 9:55am PST

Stefano Chierici, Sysdig, Technical Lead Manager
Alberto Pellitteri, Sysdig, Threat Research Engineer

In a security breach, employing well-defined DFIR techniques becomes imperative to effectively mitigate the incident's impact. However, with the spread of the adoption of containers, the employment of DFIR processes and capabilities is not just complex but is increasingly so. Join us in an insightful session covering cutting-edge DFIR practices on container environments. After a short overview of the essence of DFIR, we'll direct our focus towards various advanced DFIR techniques within a Kubernetes environment, which can prove highly beneficial in the event of a compromise. Starting from how to checkpoint compromised apps and restore them in a sandboxed environment for further analysis, we will move to conducting memory forensics on container evidence using old-style open-source DFIR tools. At the end of the presentation, the audience will be familiar with the advantages and disadvantages of the latest DFIR capabilities and have the basics to understand how to use them.

Speakers

Alberto Pellitteri

Threat Research Engineer, Sysdig

Stefano Chierici

Technical Lead Manager, Sysdig

Stefano Chierici is a security researcher in Sysdig where his research focuses on defending containerized environments and cloud environments from attacks ranging from web to kernel. Stefano is one of the Falco contributors, an incubation level CNCF project. He studied cyber security... Read More →

Thursday February 20, 2025 9:30am - 9:55am PST
VIRTUAL Cloud Native World https://app.events.ringcentral.com/events/developerweek-productworld-ai-devworld-2025/reception

Cloud Native World

Tracks & Topics Open Source Strategy
Session Type OPEN Session
Conferences Cloud Native World, OPEN Session, Virtual
In-Person/Virtual Virtual Exclusive, Virtual

9:30am PST

[Virtual Exclusive] OPEN Session: Looking Beyond the Data: Navigating the Challenges of Biased Samples

Thursday February 20, 2025 9:30am - 10:20am PST

VIRTUAL Frontend World

Srik Gorthy, ByteDance (TikTok), Senior Data Scientist

In the era of Large Language Models (LLMs) and AI-driven insights, the quality of data holds the key to business decisions. Yet, biased samples — often overlooked or underestimated — can lead to flawed conclusions, unreliable models, and a loss of trust in data-driven systems. Whether biases stem from data collection methods, under-represented groups, or feedback loops in AI systems, understanding and addressing them is crucial for maintaining the integrity of insights.

This presentation examines the pervasive challenge of biased data samples and discusses key issues that data practitioners frequently encounter. From selection bias, where certain groups are systematically excluded, to response bias, where participation is skewed, biased sampling can distort the data landscape in subtle but significant ways. These biases have direct real-world consequences: for example, a cancer detection system that erroneously associates the presence of a ruler in mole images with malignancy, or an autonomous driving system trained without accounting for real-world deviations from traffic rules.

Recognizing bias is just the first step. The presentation will explore actionable strategies — like thoughtful sampling design and bootstrap resampling — to detect and mitigate bias, ensuring insights reflect reality more accurately. By examining real-world examples and practical approaches, this discussion invites professionals to rethink how data is collected and analyzed. Looking beyond the data means understanding its imperfections, challenging assumptions, and adopting techniques that uphold reliable decision-making in an increasingly AI-centric world.

Speakers

Srik Gorthy

Experienced Data Forager, ByteDance (TikTok)

Srik Gorthy has over a decade of experience in Machine Learning and Data Science, having worked in and contributed to multiple projects across industries like internet technologies, semiconductors, and FMCG. Currently, as a Senior Data Scientist at ByteDance, he leads data science... Read More →

Thursday February 20, 2025 9:30am - 10:20am PST
VIRTUAL Frontend World https://app.events.ringcentral.com/events/developerweek-productworld-ai-devworld-2025/reception

Frontend World

Session Type OPEN Session
Conferences OPEN Session, Virtual, AI DevWorld
In-Person/Virtual Virtual, Virtual Exclusive

10:00am PST

[Virtual Exclusive] OPEN Session: Is UX the Secret Weapon to Making Your B2B AI or SAAS Analytics Product Indispensable?

Thursday February 20, 2025 10:00am - 10:25am PST

CloudNative World Stage

Brian T. O'Neill, Designing for Analytics, Founder

One day, your CEO called a meeting, and said the company’s strategy was changing to “AI.” “We gotta have AI to maintain our market position or differentiate.” They don’t know how or what they want to do exactly, and nor does anyone else. You roll your eyes and play the “solution in search of a problem” track in your head, because it would probably fall on deaf ears anyways.

The thing is, GenAI, ML and AI in general are not going away, and the data science and engineering teams are likely heads down building your data infrastructure. Your execs see a massive technology change on the horizon, and they want to lead—not follow. Your UX team is supposed to get involved somehow “to make sure it’s easy to use,” but the mandates are broad and vague; what is a product leader supposed to do? Slap that textarea box on your GUI so you have “GenAI”? Write some prompt guides?

This session is for senior product and UX leaders who are tasked with a mandate to deal with AI in an environment where there is no clear strategy as to whether AI is the right solution, and there is a lot of ambiguity. You’ll leave with some useful context to approach discussions with your senior colleagues, and some ideas for getting on board with a train that is not going to stop.

Speakers

Brian T. O'Neill

Founder, Designing for Analytics

Brian T. O'Neill is a designer, advisor, and founder of Designing for Analytics, an independent consultancy which helps B2B AI & SAAS analytics companies unlock hidden value through UX design. For over 20 years, he has worked with companies like DellEMC, Tripadvisor, Fidelity, JP... Read More →

Thursday February 20, 2025 10:00am - 10:25am PST
CloudNative World Stage

ProductWorld

Session Type OPEN Session
Conferences ProductWorld, Product Roadmap Strategy & Innovation (ProductWorld), Product Lifecycle & Case Studies (ProductWorld), Virtual
In-Person/Virtual Virtual, Virtual Exclusive

10:30am PST

[Virtual Exclusive] OPEN Session: Bridging Minds and Machines: Understanding Human Mental Models in UX and AI

Thursday February 20, 2025 10:30am - 10:55am PST

VIRTUAL Dev Innovation World

Bhrunali Gokhe, Accenture, UX Researcher

This presentation will delve into the concept of mental models—how users perceive and interact with systems—and their significance in UX design. We will discuss how AI can assist in identifying, analyzing, and adapting to these mental models, ultimately leading to more intuitive digital products.

Speakers

Bhrunali Gokhe

UX Researcher, Accenture

I am a Hybrid Designer with hands-on experience in numerous areas of the design craft, including ethnographicresearch, user journey development, Design Thinking, Interaction Design, Visual communication and branding. I createemotionally intelligent, harmonious experiences through... Read More →

Thursday February 20, 2025 10:30am - 10:55am PST
VIRTUAL Dev Innovation World https://app.events.ringcentral.com/events/developerweek-productworld-ai-devworld-2025/reception

Dev Innovation World

Session Type OPEN Session
Conferences ProductWorld, Product Lifecycle & Case Studies (ProductWorld), Virtual
In-Person/Virtual Virtual, Virtual Exclusive

12:00pm PST

[Virtual Exclusive] OPEN Session: Product Value Curves | A Practical Approach to Building Effective Product Strategy

Thursday February 20, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm PST

VIRTUAL Frontend World

Lakshmi Sowjanya Uppala, Amazon, Senior Technical Program Manager

Have you ever had to come up with a product strategy for an area which is already functioning well, critical to business/your organization and involves tools/services used by different stakeholders who are all measuring successfully? If yes, this session is for you.

I will share my personal experience of building a product strategy and roadmap impacting billions of transactions done and products sold on Amazon, involving multiple stakeholder teams with conflicting success metrics by starting from users, jobs to be done and product value curves. This is practical for large- and small-scale products equally and enables creation of multi-year product roadmaps with incremental wins to users and business value.

Speakers

Lakshmi Sowjanya Uppala

Senior Technical Program Manager, Amazon

Lakshmi Sowjanya is a Senior Technical Program Manager in Amazon. She is a product and program management professional with over 12 years of experience across multiple Fortune 500 companies spanning multiple industries.Over the last 7 years, she led the launch of a multi-device OTT... Read More →

Thursday February 20, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm PST
VIRTUAL Frontend World https://app.events.ringcentral.com/events/developerweek-productworld-ai-devworld-2025/reception

ProductWorld

Tracks & Topics Product Certificate
Session Type OPEN Session
Conferences ProductWorld, Product Lifecycle & Case Studies (ProductWorld), Methodology: Agile and Rapid Prototyping and SCRUM and Beyond (ProductWorld), Virtual, Product Management Tools & Software (ProductWorld), OPEN Session
In-Person/Virtual Virtual, Virtual Exclusive

12:30pm PST

[Virtual Exclusive] PRO Session: Bottom-Up Transformation: Changing Company Culture One Team at a Time

Thursday February 20, 2025 12:30pm - 12:55pm PST

VIRTUAL ProductWorld Main Stage

Jim Morris, Product Discovery Group, Founder

Under stress, company leaders often revert to a “command and control” culture. Product teams and their leaders can change this trajectory by using quantitative and qualitative data to earn trust, speak truth to power and win over stakeholders. Learn how an iterative, bottoms-up transformation can deliver positive results sooner without the risk incurred with big bang reorgs and changes.

Speakers

Jim Morris

Founder, Product Discovery Group

Jim is a coach for Product Management leaders and teams in early stage startups, tech companies and Fortune 100 corporations.Previously, Jim was an engineer, product manager and leader at startups where he developed raw ideas into successful products several times. He co-founded PowerReviews... Read More →

Thursday February 20, 2025 12:30pm - 12:55pm PST
VIRTUAL ProductWorld Main Stage https://app.events.ringcentral.com/events/developerweek-productworld-ai-devworld-2025/reception

ProductWorld

Session Type PRO Session
Conferences ProductWorld, Virtual
In-Person/Virtual Virtual, Virtual Exclusive

1:30pm PST

[Virtual Exclusive] OPEN Session: Powering AI/ML with Python and Apache iceberg

Thursday February 20, 2025 1:30pm - 1:55pm PST

VIRTUAL Cloud Native World

Andrew Madson, Dremio, Data Science, AI, and Analytics Evangelist

In the dynamic field of machine learning and artificial intelligence, efficient data management and processing are paramount. This session, "Powering ML-AI with Python and Apache Iceberg," highlights the powerful synergy between Python, a leading language for AI development, and Apache Iceberg, a high-performance table format for big data.

Participants will gain a deep understanding of how Apache Iceberg enhances data handling capabilities, enabling seamless integration with machine learning workflows. The session will cover the essential features of Apache Iceberg, including schema evolution, partitioning, and time travel, and demonstrate how these capabilities can optimize ML-AI pipelines. Attendees will also explore practical applications and coding examples using Python to illustrate the benefits of combining these technologies.

Speakers

Andrew Madson

Data Science, AI, and Analytics Evangelist, Dremio

Andrew Madson is a Data Analytics, Data Science, and AI Evangelist at Dremio, where he leverages his extensive expertise in data analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to drive innovation and educate the wider community. With a strong academic background, including... Read More →

Thursday February 20, 2025 1:30pm - 1:55pm PST
VIRTUAL Cloud Native World https://app.events.ringcentral.com/events/developerweek-productworld-ai-devworld-2025/reception

Cloud Native World

Session Type OPEN Session
Conferences Virtual, OPEN Session
In-Person/Virtual Virtual, Virtual Exclusive

3:00pm PST

[Virtual Exclusive] OPEN Session: From Classical Code to Quantum Applications: How to Build and Apply Product Thinking in Deep Tech

Thursday February 20, 2025 3:00pm - 3:25pm PST

VIRTUAL Dev Innovation World

Amanda Chew, Horizon Quantum Computing, VP of Product

Quantum computing holds the potential to solve some of the world's most complex computational problems, provided we have the knowledge and tools to harness this power. In this session, I'll be sharing about how we've used product thinking and strategy to build a product in a deep tech and nascent technology, so that classical developers can code and build applications for quantum computers without any quantum knowledge.

As quantum computing is still a nascent industry, there are vast uncharted territories between scientific research, product development and design to be bridged before quantum computers can become useful. It is interesting to learn how to apply product thinking and strategy in this field, so that the audience can benefit from applying this principles in a narrow and restricted area, and extrapolate these skills to apply them in their domains.

What do you want people to learn from your talk:
How to apply the craft of product in science and emerging technologies.

Speakers

Amanda Chew

VP of Product, Horizon Quantum Computing

Amanda is the VP of Product at Horizon Quantum Computing, where she leads the product vision, strategy, research, design and development of our tools for programming quantum computers. She has over 9 years of experience in the technology field, and has a strong background in product... Read More →

Thursday February 20, 2025 3:00pm - 3:25pm PST
VIRTUAL Dev Innovation World https://app.events.ringcentral.com/events/developerweek-productworld-ai-devworld-2025/reception

Dev Innovation World

Session Type OPEN Session
Conferences OPEN Session, Virtual
In-Person/Virtual Virtual, Virtual Exclusive