Elevating Developer Experience

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December 10-11 Virtual DevEx & AI Conference

The Future of Software Development is Here

Globally renowned speakers will share how to unlock developer success with AI innovations
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Day 1: Foundations of Developer Experience, Collaboration, and Security

Event starts at 9am PST – session times are all PST

At AWS our mission is to empower developers to build, and our mission is to fuel the innovation they deliver. Profound changes are coming to how developers work across the whole software development lifecycle. We’ll share our perspective on the cloud innovations that matter for developers, and how their day to day is starting to shift. We’ll also look to the future to see how developers can embrace the surprising new capabilities fearlessly.

Get to know Adam Seligman

Want a developer experience that actually works? Discover how Viam’s team optimized the dev experience to achieve smoother workflows, reduce friction, and boost productivity across projects. Joyce Lin dives into best practices for standardizing processes that can save time, reduce stress, and make development more rewarding.

Get to know Joyce Lin

Discover powerful tools and techniques to make your daily development more productive. Shashi Lo will share practical demos and insights on developer tools that boost efficiency, including GitKraken Desktop, GitLens, and Microsoft Copilot.

Get to know Shashi Lo

Bad code slows everything down, turning everyday development into a frustrating grind. Join Jai Pradeesh to explore how code health impacts developer experience and how maintaining clean code makes building software smoother and more enjoyable.

Get to know Jai Pradeesh

Take your GitKraken Desktop skills to new heights with tips and insights that can save hours every week. Kevin Bost walks through advanced features that improve navigation, visualization, and team collaboration, making Git workflows more streamlined and enjoyable.

Get to know Kevin Bost

Developer experience thrives on a strong engineering culture and tools that resonate with team needs. Jovana Dunisijevic will guide you through how thoughtful tool choices and clear engineering principles can spark joy, improve productivity, and keep developers motivated.

Get to know Jovana Dunisijevic

Developers and security teams often work in silos, but Stefania Chaplin offers strategies to break down those walls. By focusing on collaboration and shared goals, she explains how to improve security practices, build trust, and create a more resilient development environment.

Get to know Stefania Chaplin

Explore how AI-driven onboarding can simplify and accelerate the developer experience (DevEx). Join Ed Frederici as he shares insights on leveraging AI to onboard new developers seamlessly, ensuring a unified and productive DevEx.

Get to know Ed Frederici

Curious about GitLens? Join Keith Daulton for a deep dive into GitLens 16’s latest features and powerful workflow tools, designed to elevate your productivity and simplify collaboration. From Start Work workflows to commit graph upgrades and AI-powered support, discover best practices for making the most of GitLens.

Get to know Keith Daulton

Every time you write code, you’re telling the story of what it does and why it matters. Jason Gates delves into the art of narrative-driven code and how a storytelling approach can bring teams together, enhance understanding, and drive better communication. Learn practical strategies for creating code that is as readable as it is powerful.

Get to know Jason Gates

Explore Tomorrow.io’s cutting-edge satellite software as founding engineer Alex Theg takes you inside the systems driving the Pathfinder and Sounders programs. From real-time data collection to collaborative tools like Git and GitKraken, see how technology is advancing global weather forecasting and environmental monitoring.

Get to know Alex Theg

Join Jeff Schinella to learn how GitKraken’s Automations can boost your team’s PR quality and review process, driving faster feedback, greater efficiency, and improved code quality.

Get to know Jeff Schinella

Threat modeling is a must for managing cybersecurity risks, but manual approaches can be slow and error-prone. Audrey Long reveals how AI is changing the game, automating threat modeling, and making it more effective for identifying and addressing vulnerabilities.

Get to know Audrey Long

DORA’s latest research uncovers how AI is shaping productivity and helping dev teams overcome challenges. In this session, Nathen Harvey explores practical ways to continuously improve workflows, showing how devs can apply findings from industry leaders to their own projects.

Get to know Nathen Harvey

Day 2: Advanced AI Applications, Adaptive Teams, and the Future of DevEx

Event starts at 9am PST – session times are all PST

Join an engaging fireside chat with Eric Amodio and Jeremy Castile as they explore how AI is transforming developer productivity and shaping the future of Developer Experience (DevEx). They will delve into Eric’s vision for AI advancements in development tools, discussing upcoming innovations like those in GitLens 16.0, as well as broader industry trends and predictions for what’s next in the world of dev tools. The conversation will also address challenges like subpar AI chat user experiences and offer insights for both junior and senior developers looking to enhance their workflows and stay ahead in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.

Get to know Eric Amodio

AI has forever changed the development world, but what does that mean for your team? Jeff Hollan discusses how to build adaptive, resilient teams that can take full advantage of AI-driven tools. Learn how to support dynamic team structures that thrive in an AI-augmented environment.

Get to know Jeff Hollan

Programming has evolved, and generative AI is reshaping development. In this session, Ambily dives into how tools like GitHub Copilot are transforming DevOps, shifting focus from syntax to functionality, and introducing new skills for today’s developers.

Get to know Ambily Kavumkal Kamalasanan

Dive into a real-world problem-solving session with Frank Boucher, exploring how Visual Studio and GitHub Copilot can boost productivity, creativity, and collaboration. Get ready for insights on leveraging these tools to improve coding processes and solve complex challenges efficiently.

Get to know Frank Boucher

Get an inside look at how Rizel Scarlett used open-source AI tools to build a privacy-first pregnancy app that keeps users in control of their health data, avoiding the privacy pitfalls of typical maternal health apps.

Get to know Rizel Scarlett

Supercharge your Git workflow with the GitKraken CLI. Louis will showcase powerful tools like Workspaces for handling multiple repos at once and seamless integration with Git providers, reducing cognitive load and making Git easier to navigate.

Get to know Louis Sivillo

Ever heard, “Hey there, sorry to bother you, but what’s the status on…”? This session dives into keeping stakeholders informed while minimizing team interruptions. Bill Harding shares strategies for effective progress reporting that lets developers stay focused.

Get to know Bill Harding

Want a mentor on day one? Learn how to train a local AI model to access all your key resources, turning scattered documents into on-demand answers right within your development environment.

Get to know Kyle Fransham

Unlock the power of Git worktrees with Justin Roberts as he shares how this underused feature can streamline complex projects and enhance collaboration. From setting up to advanced usage, learn to leverage worktrees for faster, more organized development workflows.

Get to know Justin Roberts

Want to get the best results from your AI coding assistant? John Feeney will explore the benefits, adoption challenges, and effective strategies to make AI-driven code suggestions work better for your team.

Get to know John Feeney

Discover Stratio’s approach to predictive maintenance that goes beyond traditional methods. Luís Rosário and Giorgio Sarno reveal how their team uses AI to proactively address maintenance needs, reduce downtime, and keep operations running smoothly.

Get to know Luís Rosário & Giorgio Sarno

Wrapping up with reflections on the future of developer tools and innovation, this keynote will inspire attendees to think beyond current possibilities and consider what’s next for their teams and the industry.

Get to know Mike Donovan

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The Experts

Your guides to unleashing AI and the ultimate developer experience at GitKon 2024
Nathen Harvey
Developer Advocate, DORA/GCP
Mike Donovan
VP of Product, Docker
Adam Seligman
VP of Developer Experience, AWS
Jeff Hollan
Director of Product, Snowflake
Ambily Kavumkal Kamalasanan
Enterprise Cloud Solutions Engineer, GitHub
Ed Frederici
CTO, Appfire
Joyce Lin
Head of Developer Relations, Viam
Jason Gates
Sr Member of Technical Staff, Sandia
Bill Harding
CEO, GitClear
Frank Boucher
Senior Cloud Advocate, Microsoft
Kevin Bost
Senior Software Architect, IntelliTect
Audrey Long
Sr. Security Software Engineer, Microsoft
Eric Amodio
CTO, GitKraken
Luís Rosário
Machine Learning Engineer, Stratio Automotive
Giorgio Sarno
AI Team Lead, Stratio Automotive
Jeff Schinella
Senior Product Director, GitKraken
Stefania Chaplin
Founder, DevStefOps
John Feeney
Principal Architect, CTO Office, Tabnine
Rizel Scarlett
Staff Developer Advocate, TBD (Block)
Alex Theg
Software Engineer, Space & Sensors, Tomorrow.io
Kyle Fransham
SVP R&D, Superna
Justin Roberts
Senior Product Director, GitKraken
Louis Sivillo
Software Engineer & Cloud Architect, GitKraken
Jai Pradeesh
Co-founder, DeepSource
Jovana Dunisijevic
Senior Technical Evangelist, Atlassian
Shashi Lo
Senior UX Engineer, Microsoft
Keith Daulton
Principal Software Engineer, GitKraken
Session

Git Essentials: Building Better Workflows with GitLens 16

Keith Daulton

Principal Software Engineer, GitKraken

Keith is a Principal Software Engineer at GitKraken with over 20 years of experience connecting design and development teams.

Formerly at Chewy, he now brings his expertise in modern web technologies to GitLens for VS Code, enhancing collaboration and productivity for millions of developers.

Session

Keynote - Reimagining Developer Experience at AWS

Adam Seligman

VP of Developer Experience, AWS
Adam is the VP of Developer Experience at Amazon Web Services (AWS), where he leads our work to empower software developers, build a connected community, and bring their feedback to AWS service teams. With a background in product leadership and developer relations from companies like Google, Salesforce, and Microsoft, Adam is committed to putting developers at the center of AWS offerings.
Session

How to Onboard New Devs to a Unified Developer Experience

Ed Frederici

CTO, Appfire
Ed is the Chief Technology Officer at Appfire where he oversees the company’s expanding portfolio and drives tech innovation. With over 18 years in executive roles, Ed has successfully led product strategies and large-scale integrations across major companies like Salesforce, Cheetah Digital, and Pacers Sports & Entertainment.
Session

A DevEx Framework to Boost Team Productivity

Shashi Lo

Senior UX Engineer, Microsoft
Shashi is a Senior UX Engineer at Microsoft, passionate about coding, innovation, and empowering junior developers with tech insights and best practices. Outside of work, he enjoys quality time with his wife and four kids.
Session

Silent Bugs, Loud Failures: Impact of Code Health on Developer Experience

Jai Pradeesh

Co-founder, DeepSource
Jai is the co-founder of DeepSource, a code health platform that empowers developers to write maintainable, secure code. Focused on developer tooling, Jai is dedicated to tackling the challenges of code quality and security at scale.
Session

Harnessing the Cosmos: Launching Code for Space-Based Data Systems

Alex Theg

Software Engineer, Space & Sensors Division, Tomorrow.io
Alex is a founding software engineer in Tomorrow.io’s Space & Sensors division, where he leads the development of advanced software for high-impact projects like NOAA’s hurricane forecasting tools and the Pathfinder satellite series. With dual degrees in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, Alex is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of remote sensing applications.
Session

Command & Conquer: Instant Productivity with the GitKraken CLI

Louis Sivillo

Software Engineer & Cloud Architect, GitKraken
Louis is a Senior Cloud Architect at GitKraken with over 20 years of experience in building scalable, resilient software. Specializing in cloud architecture and event-driven systems, Louis is passionate about creating customer-focused software and mentoring teams to deliver reliable solutions.
Session

Build Your Own Mentor: Training an LLM on your First Day at Work

Kyle Fransham

SVP R&D, Superna
Kyle is the SVP of R&D at Superna, where he brings over 15 years of expertise in building high-performance applications for both public and private sectors. With experience spanning Silicon Valley research institutes and Canadian government tech initiatives, Kyle leads Superna’s cutting-edge software development efforts.
Session

How I Prompted AI to Build a Pregnancy App I Could Trust

Rizel Scarlett

Staff Developer Advocate, TBD (Block)
Rizel is a Staff Developer Advocate at TBD, Block’s newest business unit, where she champions equity in tech through emerging technologies. With experience at GitHub, startups, and non-profits, she brings a practical approach to supporting early-career developers. Rizel also advises G{Code} House, an organization dedicated to teaching women and non-binary people of color to code.
Session

From Good to Great: Unleash the Full Potential of your AI Coding Assistant

John Feeney

Principal Architect, CTO Office, Tabnine
John is a Principal Architect in the CTO Office at Tabnine, helping customers accelerate software development with AI. Based in Dublin, Ireland, John has a background in APM and DevOps tools, focusing on optimizing development workflows and operational efficiency.
Session

Optimizing Workflows with GitKraken’s Automations

Jeff Schinella

Senior Product Director, GitKraken
Jeff is the Senior Product Director at GitKraken with over 12 years of experience bringing product ideas from 0 to 1. Known for his multi-disciplinary approach, Jeff combines product leadership, design, and user experience to create impactful developer tools.
Session

AI-Driven Developer Productivity: The Future of DevEx

Eric Amodio

CTO, GitKraken
Eric is the Chief Technology Officer at GitKraken, an entrepreneur, and full-stack developer recognized with Microsoft’s MVP Award for Developer Technologies. In 2016, he created GitLens for Visual Studio Code, now one of the most popular Git extensions with over 30 million installs. Eric is passionate about advancing developer productivity, contributing to open-source, and innovating new tools to elevate software development.
Session

Driving Developer Empowerment in the GenAI Era Through Docker’s Ecosystem

Mike Donovan

VP of Product, Docker
Mike Donovan is VP of Product at Docker, the leading platform designed to help developers build, share, and run container applications. After spending 15+ years as a Software Engineer in multiple industries, he transitioned into the role of Product Management. Before joining Docker as VP of Product, Mike was SVP of Product at Sauce Labs.
Session

Beyond Branches: Streamline Your Development with Git Worktrees

Justin Roberts

Senior Product Director, GitKraken
Justin is a Senior Product Director at GitKraken, where he has shaped tools like GitKraken Desktop, GitKraken CLI, and GitLens. With a background in architecture, Justin brings a design-first approach to creating intuitive, user-centered software for developers.
Session

Harnessing AI for Predictive Maintenance at Stratio: Scalable Systems and Enhanced Developer Experience

Giorgio Sarno

AI Team Lead, Stratio Automotive
Giorgio is the AI Team Lead at Stratio, where he develops machine learning early warning systems for the automotive industry. With a Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics, Giorgio specializes in AI, anomaly detection, and the use of large language models in automotive applications.
Session

Harnessing AI for Predictive Maintenance at Stratio: Scalable Systems and Enhanced Developer Experience

Luís Rosário

Machine Learning Engineer, Stratio Automotive
Luís is a Machine Learning Engineer at Stratio, where he develops scalable machine learning pipelines and automates workflows with advanced AI. He holds a Master’s in Computer Science from NOVA University Lisbon, with research in bioacoustic classification that earned him an honorable mention at EPIA 2023.
Session

Does this DevTool Spark Joy? Enhancing Developer Experience to Uplift Engineering Culture

Jovana Dunisijevic

Senior Technical Evangelist, Atlassian
Jovana is a Senior Technical Evangelist at Atlassian with a background in platform engineering. She has led projects to optimize Jira Cloud migrations and scale cloud infrastructure, earning recognition as a finalist for Software Engineer of the Year at the 2022 Australia Women in Digital Awards.
Session

Secure Together: Enhancing Developer-Security Collaboration

Stefania Chaplin

Founder, DevStefOps
Stefania, also known as DevStefOps, leverages her technical expertise and leadership to empower women in tech. A global speaker and advocate, she teaches skills in confidence, communication, and negotiation to help women thrive in the industry.
Session

Advanced Coding: Visual Studio & GitHub Copilot

Frank Boucher

Cloud Advocate, Microsoft
Frank is a Cloud Advocate at Microsoft and the creator of the Cloud 5 Minutes YouTube channel, where he breaks down Azure concepts into quick, digestible videos. A four-time Microsoft Azure MVP, Frank loves building tools, contributing to open-source projects, and making the cloud more accessible.
Session

Collaborative Storytelling in Code: Enhancing DevEx with Effective Git History

Jason Gates

Senior Member of the Technical Staff, Sandia National Laboratories
Jason is a Senior Member of the Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories, where he’s spent the last decade guiding scientific software teams in adopting DevOps practices. He firmly believes that honing software engineering skills, especially with tools like Git, can greatly benefit teams across disciplines.
Session

Get Better at Getting Better: Research-Backed Tips for High-Impact Tech Teams

Nathen Harvey

DORA Lead, Google Cloud
Nathen leads the DORA team at Google Cloud, where he makes research-backed insights on software performance accessible for tech teams everywhere. He’s co-authored several DORA reports and contributed to 97 Things Every Cloud Engineer Should Know.
Session

The Ultimate Guide to Becoming a GitKraken Power User

Kevin Bost

Senior Software Architect, IntelliTect
Kevin is a senior software architect at IntelliTect, a GitKraken Ambassador, and a Microsoft MVP. He’s an open-source maintainer, technical editor for the Essential C# book, and a live coder who shares his expertise on Twitch and YouTube.
Session

How Generative AI is Transforming the Developer Ecosystem

Ambily Kavumkal Kamalasanan

Cloud Solutions Engineer, GitHub
Ambily is a Senior Cloud Solutions Engineer at GitHub with over 22 years of experience in Cloud and DevOps. She’s a certified Azure and DevOps Architect, passionate about helping developers through her work as a coder, writer, and YouTuber.
Session

Automating Threat Modeling: Challenges and AI Solutions

Audrey Long

Senior Gaming Security Architect, Microsoft
Audrey is a Senior Gaming Cloud Security Architect on Microsoft’s Xbox Security team, specializing in secure coding solutions and threat modeling. She holds a Master’s in Cybersecurity from Johns Hopkins and is an ambassador for Google’s Women Techmakers program, dedicated to promoting diversity in tech.
Session

Stay in the Zone: Automated Updates for Stakeholders (Without the Interruptions)

Bill Harding

CEO, Programmer, GitClear
Bill is the CEO and lead developer at GitClear, a tool helping thousands of developers achieve code clarity. Before GitClear, Bill bootstrapped and sold Bonanza.com, an award-winning online marketplace. He’s been a lifelong developer, always ready to take on the next big tech challenge.
Session

Building Adaptive Dev Teams in an AI-Driven World

Jeff Hollan

Director of Product, Snowflake
Jeff is a Director of Product at Snowflake, where he leads the developer platform and compute organization. Previously, he headed the serverless compute team at Microsoft Azure, co-creating CNCF’s KEDA project. Jeff regularly shares his expertise at major conferences, including Snowflake Summit and Kubecon.
Session

Standardizing Developer Experience for Better Collaboration

Joyce Lin

Head of Developer Relations, Viam

Joyce leads Developer Relations at Viam, a robotics platform that connects software with machines in the physical world. Based in San Francisco, she’s also a TikTok creator, a devoted dog and cat mom, and a writer.