October 24-26, 2023

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Featured Speakers

Keynote Speakers

Dharmesh Shah
Co-Founder & CTO, HubSpot
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Justin Cormack
CTO, Docker
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Special Guest Speaker

Sean AStin

Award-winning actor, director, and producer. Known for his beloved and iconic characters such as Mikey in The Goonies, Daniel Ruettiger in Rudy, and, of course, Samwise Gamgee in The Lord of the Rings trilogy (and many, many more).

Event Schedule

Three days of tips, lessons, and inspiration for developers and teams. Click into each session for complete descriptions and speakers. 

DAY 1​

DAY 2

DAY 3

9:00AM PT

KEYNOTE - The Future of Software with Dharmesh Shah​

Anyone can share an opinion. But true wisdom and vision are rare. Dharmesh Shah is one of the few special individuals in technology who possesses both. Join Dharmesh and his longtime friend… See More

9:50AM PT

Developer Collaboration: It’s More Than Just Communication

Remember the stereotype of the rockstar developer toiling away on their own with “DO NOT DISTURB” on their screen? Yeah, that’s long gone. Scaling modern software requires… See More

10:05AM PT

FEATURED SESSION - Beyond Code: A Conversation on Mental Health with Sean Astin

Sean Astin is known around the world for his beloved movies and characters. But you may not know that he is also an outspoken advocate for mental health, inspired by his own profound… See More

10:35AM PT

Whose Repo is it Anyway? Dueling Developer Perspectives on Mono v Multi-Repo

The show where everything’s on the spot and the points don’t matter! Join three devs for the hottest debate in version control. See what they agree on, what they disagree on, and… See More

11:00AM PT

Peek into the Palantir: GitKraken’s Vision for the Future of Developer Experience

See the future through GitKraken’s eyes and groundbreaking new dev tools. We’ll open the curtain on Focus View, an innovation built for maximizing developer concentration. And you’ll meet Cloud Patches… See More

11:15AM PT

Finally Revealed: The New Insights Driving Peak Dev Productivity

It’s simple, really. Access to the right insights lets you pinpoint and alleviate pain in your workflow and enable fast, effective dev to dev collaboration. Discover how new, actionable… See More

11:40AM PT

Lord of the Commit: The Epic Prequel You Never Knew Existed

In this visually stunning story, you’ll learn what it takes to go from developing side projects to deploying apps at scale. Join prolific content creator @LewisMenelaws and follow The Fellowship of Git… See More

11:50AM PT

Intro to GitLens: A Quest to Understand Your Code History

What’s that? You’re a VS Code user and you’ve never heard of GitLens? Have you been coding in Fingal’s Cave (see my bio for that reference)? I mean, it’s only the most popular extension for VS Code… See More

12:05PM PT

Lessons from My Time Unblocking Teams at Microsoft, Amazon, Buddybuild, and Apple

I’ve led big projects at some of the biggest tech companies. I also started a company from scratch which was acquired by Apple. Ultimately, dev teams all have the same problem… See More

All Speakers

Andreas Herrmann
Scalable Builds Lead, Tweag
Audrey Long
Sr. Security Software Engineer, Microsoft
Justin Roberts
Sr. Director of Product, GitKraken
Domagoj Vidovic

Tech Content Creator, @tech_wizzdom

Eli Schleifer
Founder & CEO, Trunk.io
Frank Boucher
Cloud Advocate, Microsoft
Harsh Bardhan Mishra
Engineer, LocalStack
Jason Gates
Senior Member of the Technical Staff, Sandia National Laboratories
Joyce Lin
Head of Developer Relations, Postman

Michelle “MishManners” Mannering

Developer Advocate, GitHub
Mike Miles
Director of Web Development, MIT Sloan
Nitish Garg
Staff Software Engineer, Rippling
Rafna Bash
CEO & Technical Team Lead, Aktibeto
Rizel Scarlett
Staff Developer Advocate, TBD
Ron Northcutt
Head of Developer Relations, Appsmith
Shawna O’Neal
Co-Founder & Developer, Dodgy Code
Jeff Schinella
Director of Product, GitKraken
Ambily Kavumkal Kamalasanan
Sr. Cloud Solutions Engineer, GitHub
Ben Schippers
Co-Founder and Co-CEO, HappyFunCorp
Chuck Dries
Software Engineer, Adobe
Corey McCarty
Lead Developer, Summit Professional Education
Dennis Pilarinos
Founder & CEO, Unblocked
Jonathan Silva
Product Marketing Manager, GitKraken
Keith Daulton
Principal Software Engineer, GitKraken
Kevin Bost
Sr. Software Architect, IntelliTect
Théophane Hufschmitt
Software Engineer, Modus Create & Board Member, NixOS Foundation
Sarah Lean
Sr. Cloud Solution Architect, Microsoft
Melese Michael
Product Marketing Manager, GitKraken
Ruth Cheesley
Project Lead, Mautic
Adam Wride
Chief Product Officer, GitKraken
Dave Bor
Director of Content, GitKraken
Kyle Fransham
VP, Research & Development, Superna
Lewis Menelaws

Tech Content Creator, @lewismenelaws

Matt Johnston
CEO, GitKraken

About the Event

In the realm of software development, bugs lurk, deadlines loom, and other perils abound. But let not your hearts be troubled! Embark with us upon a grand and noble quest to conquer the treacherous challenges that plague our craft. With keyboards as our swords and coffee as our elixir, we shall venture to a land of utmost productivity, conjuring the powers of version control and slaying inefficiencies.

Gather ye’ at the hallowed grounds of GitKon 2023 where the whispers of Git wizards and laughter of developers will echo through the halls. For there shall we summon the spirit of collaboration and bestow upon you the tools and knowledge to transform into valiant heroes of software development.

What can you expect?
✨ Hear from leaders, both ancient and young, the secrets to building dynamic technical teams
🧙 Learn from product creators and power users the tools and techniques to unleash your productivity
⚔️ Forge relationships with peers that will inspire and support your software development journey

CONGRATS TO OUR WINNERS

Four lucky winners took home amazing prizes, including:
  • Samwise Gamgee Funko Pop (Signed by Sean Astin!)
  • DROP + Lord of The Rings Keyboard
  • Lord of The Rings: The Council of Elrond Lego Set
  • Magic The Gathering – The Lord of The Rings: Tales of Middle-Earth Starter Kit & Booster Box

 

  • Customized GitKon Hoodie / T-Shirt
  • Up to $100 in Gift Cards
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Dharmesh Shah

Co-Founder & CTO, HubSpot
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Dharmesh is Co-Founder and CTO of HubSpot. He is a prolific tech writer and speaker, frequently sharing his software expertise and vision in blogs, on social media, and on event mainstages.

Prior to HubSpot, Dharmesh was Founder and CEO of Pyramid Digital Solutions, acquired by SunGard Data Systems in 2005.

He is active in Boston’s entrepreneurial community, having founded OnStartups.com, a prominent startup community with more than 700,000 members. And he is an angel investor in over 60 startups.

Keynote: The Future of Software

Anyone can share an opinion. But true wisdom and vision are rare. Dharmesh Shah is one of the few special individuals in technology who possesses both.

Join Dharmesh and his longtime friend Matt Johnston for a fireside chat about the future of software. In his own words, you’ll hear Dharmesh’s lessons learned from a remarkable career, from his experiences as a coder and builder, to founder and business leader, writer, speaker, father, and everything in between. And, if Matt’s as good of an interviewer as we think he is, maybe he can get Dharmesh to share his bold predictions on the opportunities (and threats?) that lie ahead for developers and their teams.

Justin Cormack

CTO, Docker
Linkedin
Justin is the CTO at Docker. He is passionate about software development, security, and the open source community that he works in. He currently serves on the CNCF Technical Oversight Committee, helping projects and communities grow.

Keynote - From Open Source to Tomorrow: The Evolution of Developer Collaboration

The birth of open source ignited global developer alliances, leading to the creation of Git and ensuring that collaboration could scale more seamlessly. Adding to the momentum, Docker introduced the “build, share, run” paradigm to advance developer productivity.

Join Justin for a walk through the critical moments and philosophies that have shaped developer collaboration. This session will deliver insights into the past, present, and future of software, productivity, and collaboration.

Sean Astin

Actor
Sean is an acclaimed actor and director known for classic characters such as Mikey in The Goonies, the title character of Rudy, Bob in Stranger Things, and – of course – Sam in the Lord of the Rings trilogy (among many, many others).

His short film “Kangaroo Court” earned him an Academy Award® nomination for Best Live Action Short Film.

Astin is an avid long-distance runner and triathlete. He completed the IRONMAN World Championship Triathlon in Hawaii in 2015, plus 12 Full Marathons, including the 2016 New York City Marathon in honor of his late mother, Patty Duke, for her life’s work as a mental health advocate.

Featured Session - Beyond Code: A Conversation with Sean Astin on Mental Health

Sean Astin is known around the world for his beloved movies and characters. But you may not know that he is also an outspoken advocate for mental health, inspired by his own profound experiences his mother Patty Duke’s battle with mental illness. And just as there is more to Sean Astin than his movies, each of us in the tech community shares a human experience that goes beyond our jobs.

Join Sean for a candid and compassionate talk. He will share valuable insights and practical advice on navigating the challenges of the modern workplace while managing stress and fostering mental wellness.

Joyce Lin

Head of Developer Relations, Postman
Linkedin
I’m the Sr. Director of Developer Relations at Postman, an API platform trusted by over 25 million users for accessing countless APIs monthly.

I work with organizations to design better practices for API building and testing, and share those insights with broader communities through technical blog posts and videos.

Developer Collaboration: It’s More than Just Communication

Remember the stereotype of the rockstar developer toiling away on their own with “DO NOT DISTURB” on their screen? Yeah, that’s long gone. Scaling modern software requires collaboration, whether that’s with direct team members, other job functions, external contributors, or customers and partners. And true developer collaboration takes more than just communication.

Join a couple of seasoned DevRels and hear what we think are the best methods for both asynchronous and synchronous collaboration.

Joint session with Ron Northcutt.

Andreas Herrmann

Scalable Builds Lead, Tweag
Linkedin
I am a physicist turned software engineer. Currently, I lead the Scalable Builds Group at Tweag, which contributes to Bazel, Buck2, and Pants. As Google’s first Bazel Community Expert, I maintain Bazel extensions and provide professional services.

My passion lies in functional programming, as well as hermetic and reproducible builds. I am based in Zurich and actively participate in the local Haskell community.

Whose Repo is it Anyway? Dueling Developer Perspectives on Mono v Multi-Repo

The show where everything’s happening on the spot, and the points don’t matter!

Join three devs for the hottest debate in version control. See what they agree on, what they disagree on, and how your opinions stack up.

Joint session with Nitish Garg & Keith Daulton

Justin Roberts

Sr. Director of Product, GitKraken
Linkedin
I’m a Sr. Product Director at GitKraken where I’ve led the design and development of GitKraken Client since its inception. My education in architecture is a constant influence while designing and building technical, user-centered tools for the last decade.

Peek into the Palantir: GitKraken’s Vision for the Future of Developer Experience

See the future through GitKraken’s eyes and groundbreaking new dev tools. We’ll open the curtain on Focus View, an innovation built for maximizing developer concentration. And you’ll meet Cloud Patches, a transformative leap forward in realizing the true potential of developer to developer collaboration.

Kevin Bost

Sr. Software Architect, IntelliTect
Linkedin Youtube
I’m a senior software architect capable of designing elegant solutions to complex problems utilizing agile methodologies. As a Microsoft MVP, I’ve contributed to several containerized cloud products.

I’m dedicated to teaching code quality, offering live coding sessions on Twitch. I also maintain MaterialDesignInXAML, an open-source toolkit for creating Windows apps with Google’s Material Design. When not teaching, I am often designing and creating new gadgets with my 3D printer.

Finally Revealed: The New Insights Driving Peak Dev Productivity

It’s simple, really. Access to the right insights lets you pinpoint and alleviate pain in your workflow and enable fast, effective dev to dev collaboration. Discover how actionable insights can let you finally stop working in the dark and settling for status quo project inputs.

Joint session with Jeff Schinella​

Lewis Menelaws

Tech Content Creator, @lewismenelaws

Instagram Youtube
I am a content creator with an audience over 900k developers worldwide. With a goal to inspire developers, I create open source software ideas, funny content, and informative videos. I have also worked with numerous small startups and large enterprises, such as AWS.

Lord of the Commit: The Epic Prequel You Never Knew Existed

In this visually stunning story, you’ll learn what it takes to go from developing side projects to deploying apps at scale.

Join prolific content creator @LewisMenelaws and follow The Fellowship of Git, a team of engineers who must deliver their code to Mount Cloud to free Middle(Ware) Earth from the evils of DownTime.

Let’s Git init and GO!

Sarah Lean

Sr. Cloud Solution Architect, Microsoft
Linkedin
I’m a seasoned IT professional with an 18-year journey in the tech world. Currently, I call Microsoft my professional home, where I thrive as a Microsoft Certified Trainer and contribute passionately to the tech community.

Hailing from the picturesque landscapes of Scotland, my enthusiasm for STEM education shines through my roles as a STEM ambassador and as the driving force behind the Glasgow Azure User Group. My dedication even led me to the grand stage at Microsoft Ignite, where I shared my expertise and insights with an eager audience.

Intro to GitLens: A Quest to Understand Your Code History

What’s that? You’re a VS Code user and you’ve never heard of GitLens? Have you been coding in Fingal’s Cave? I mean, it’s only the most popular extension for VS Code. But don’t take 26 million+ users’ word for it, take mine! (🤔 wait, is that right?)

Come see how GitLens gives me Git superpowers and helps me focus, understand my code, and stay in that sweet flow state.

Dennis Pilarinos

Founder & CEO, Unblocked
Linkedin
I am an experienced technologist, entrepreneur and business leader dedicated to solving problems for customers. Throughout my career, I’ve tackled challenging issues for technical audiences at renowned companies like Microsoft, Amazon, buddybuild, and Apple, resulting in multiple patented innovations.

My drive stems from using technology to address real-world problems, whether by developing high performance teams or providing customers with innovative solutions enabling them to exceed their goals.

Lessons from My Time Unblocking Teams at Microsoft, Amazon, Buddybuild and Apple

Every development team gets blocked. Small teams. Big teams. It doesn’t matter. At some point, workflows break down and communication processes erode.

I’ve led big projects at some of the biggest tech companies. I also started a company from scratch which was acquired by Apple. Ultimately, dev teams all have the same problem – we spend too much time blocked trying to understand why/how a codebase works. I figured out how to stop this waste, and in 15 minutes I’ll show you how!

Mike Miles

Director of Web Development, MIT Sloan
Linkedin
I’m a highly skilled web engineer with over 18 years of experience in open-source development. As the Director of Web Development at MIT Sloan, I lead a team that drives innovation and enhances MIT Sloan’s digital presence.

I speak at global technical conferences, co-organize the New England Drupal Camp and lead the Boston Drupal Meetup Group.

How Productive Teams Harness A.I. as a Dev Tool

From simplifying code creation to sparking creativity, AI is unlocking possibilities for developers and teams. But there are also ethical facets and boundaries of leveraging AI in coding, underscoring the role of human judgment and collaboration.

Join my session to explore the potential of AI as a tool for code understanding and problem solving.

Michelle Mannering

Developer Advocate, GitHub
Linkedin Twitch
I’m a versatile figure in the tech and gaming realms, serving as a developer advocate who creates engaging experiences with GitHub’s developer community. With over 250 speaking engagements, I cover diverse topics like AI, the future of teamwork, and technical demonstrations. I have won, organized, and mentored over 100 hackathons.

I’m also a serial tech entrepreneur, having founded AI and eScooter companies, and I’m deeply involved in Melbourne’s science, tech, eSports, and startup scenes. In my spare time, I’m a streamer, journalist, and constantly working on exciting projects, so you can find me at events or streaming on Twitch!

GitHub Copilot: Using AI to Learn, Code, & Build

Ready to meet your programming sidekick? Come learn how GitHub Copilot can suggest code and functions, translate your work into different languages, and simply help you get unstuck from tricky code.

Whether you’re tackling a difficult project or curious about the future of AI in development, join @MishManners as she demonstrates the power of Copilot and AI ownership.

Frank Boucher

Cloud Advocate, Microsoft
Linkedin Youtube
Passionate about cloud computing, I have been playing into Microsoft Azure for years. Many of my blog posts and videos can be found online in French and English.

It's So Simple! A Beginner's Guide to Ditching USB Keys & Embracing Git

Calling all beginners and Git newbies. If you think that using a shared USB-key is the best way to share code, let me show you a better way. I will start at the beginning, simply explaining what Git is, and then I’ll use GitKraken Client to teach you how to send (aka push) code to a central repository.

Jason Gates

Senior Member of the Technical Staff, Sandia National Laboratories
Linkedin
I started out as an engineering physicist, but transitioned to applied math and later software engineering. I consider myself a “DevOps Evangelist,” and I’ve spent the better part of the last six years helping a variety of scientific software teams realize the DevOps paradigm shift.

I’ve taught Git courses to hundreds of developers, and specialize in helping people leverage their toolsets and automate everything possible to maximize productivity and joy in their work.

When Workflows Don’t Feel Like Work: A Lesson in Simplifying PRs

Meet Jason. He’s not a wizard. He’s a real person. And he’s found a smart, reliable way to make his coding routine faster and easier.

See how he handles issues, creates branches, and executes pull requests. You’re guaranteed to learn something, or your money back 😉

Joint session with Jonathan Silva

Chuck Dries

Software Engineer, Adobe
Linkedin
I’m a Software Engineer at Adobe, avid photographer, and game developer in my free time.

The Time Capsule: Code History Deciphered with GitLens

Some stubborn bugs require sci-fi thinking to solve. Because to fix the present, you sometimes need to venture into the past.

This real life case study will show how GitLens for VS Code helps you pull valuable insights from your project’s history and trace crucial code changes.

Joint session with Melese Michael​ and Keith Daulton

Ambily Kavumkal Kamalasanan

Sr. Cloud Solutions Engineer, GitHub
Linkedin
I’m a Senior Cloud Solutions Engineer at GitHub, skilled in Cloud and DevOps, and hold certifications as an Azure Architect and DevOps Architect.

My primary focus is driving DevOps adoption and crafting tailored solutions for customers to meet their DevSecOps needs.

Generative AI for Non-Functional Requirements

Too often, software developers only ask “what should my product do”? We need to spend more time asking “how should it perform?”

Join me as I unlock a critical secret of software success, diving deep into Non-Functional Requirements (NFRs) across diverse technologies with the assistance of Generative AI (GitHub Copilot). You will learn the core principles of NFR implementation and gain a holistic understanding of how they shape software engineering.

Audrey Long

Sr. Security Software Engineer, Microsoft
Linkedin
I am a Sr. Security Software Engineer at Microsoft, holding a Master of Science in Cybersecurity from John Hopkins University. In my role on the Commercial Software Engineering team, I collaborate with major companies and not-for-profits to tackle their technical challenges.

My specialization is tackling the intricate puzzle of security, including secure coding, threat modeling, architectural security evaluation, and implementing security practices at the development level.

Threat Modeling: Star Wars Edition

Even the most seemingly impenetrable systems have hidden vulnerabilities waiting to be exploited, whether it’s an error in the code, an unaccounted-for perspective, or a surprisingly convenient airshaft leading to the center of your giant, grey, planet-destroying, moon-shaped spacestation/superweapon (yup, Star Wars reference)!

A developer must be aware of potential weaknesses. And threat models are the blueprint to those weaknesses. This session will guide you through understanding threats in cloud systems so you can protect your team from the dark side and ensure a safe journey back to whatever planet you call home.

* You don’t have to be a Star Wars fan to follow this session, but it would be cooler if you were ;)

Rizel Scarlett

Staff Developer Advocate, TBD
Linkedin
I’m a Staff Developer Advocate at TBD, Block’s newest business unit. With a diverse background spanning GitHub, startups, and non-profit organizations, I have cultivated a deep-rooted passion for utilizing emerging technologies to champion equity within the tech industry.

I moonlight as an Advisor at G{Code} House, an organization aimed at teaching women of color and non-binary people of color to code. I believe in leveraging vulnerability, honesty, and kindness as means to educate early-career developers.

Breaking Down Barriers: How Containers Promote Equity in Tech

“It works on my machine.” It’s more than just a meme; it reflects a key challenge developers face dealing with inconsistent environments. Enter containers, a technology that has transformed how we do software development.

Join me to learn what containers are and why the tech has become so popular. I’ll also examine how containers promote inclusivity in the tech industry, leveling the playing field for developers from all backgrounds.

Eli Schleifer

Founder & CEO, Trunk.io
Linkedin
Prior to starting Trunk, I ran the Autonomy Systems team at Uber’s Advanced Technology Group. In 2014, I successfully sold my consumer-focused startup, Directr, to Google. Earlier in my career, I held engineering leadership roles at Microsoft. I have an AB in Visual Arts and Computer Science from Columbia University.

Not All Tech Debt is Created Equally

Engineers are learning the wrong lessons around past mistakes. When company X tears apart their eight-year-old Ruby monolith, it’s easy to look at that as a sign of success, a pattern to reproduce. But nimble, efficient organizations seek to avoid premature optimization, and often, that means taking on the right kind of tech debt.

Come learn what type of tech debt is actually good for your organization and how you can help your team avoid unnecessarily refactoring that library every three months or adopting another new technology because it’s the shiny new thing.

Ben Schippers

Co-Founder and Co-CEO, HappyFunCorp
Linkedin
I’m the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of HappyFunCorp, a product design firm specializing in creative software technology and user-friendly web and mobile applications. My work has benefited Fortune 500 clients like Samsung, American Express, and Disney. Additionally, I serve as the Co-Founder and CEO of Tezlab, a popular third-party Tesla application.

I’ve presented at TechCrunch events, was a former TechCrunch contributor, and have been featured on Inc., Forbes, The New York Times, and more.

The Quest for Remarkable: Why Building Great Software Takes More Than Just Code

True, a developer’s primary purpose is engineering. But building software that people actually want to use takes a special blend of art, language, and tooling.

Come learn how impactful digital experiences are created (and careers are accelerated) when you put people and culture at the forefront of your product development.

Kyle Fransham

VP, Research & Development, Superna
Linkedin
I bring over 15 years of experience in developing mission-critical and high-performance applications for public and private sector organizations. A long-time veteran of big data and cloud computing, I leverage my experience from Silicon Valley-based research institutes as well as the Canadian federal government’s research computing department to lead Superna’s charge on cutting-edge software development.

As VP R&D at Superna, I lead the teams responsible for the development, test, and delivery of Superna’s software products.

It Never Goes to Plan: How to Adapt When Facing the Unknown

For product and engineering teams, delivering on time is always the plan. But as every single dev knows, in reality, nothing in software development ever goes to plan.

The good news? Team leaders are finally learning to spot problems and adapt before missing deadlines. They’re doing it with better processes fueled by on-demand access to data. The right data. At least, according to Kyle and his team at Superna. Come see if you can hear Kyle’s genuine relief and enthusiasm about their new approach to retrospectives.

Joint session with Adam Wride

Shawna O'Neal

Co-Founder & Developer, Dodgy Code
Linkedin
I am the Co-Founder of a global remote web agency focused on nurturing authentic, transparent, and creative experiences. We stand out by involving developers and content authors throughout the process, emphasizing project maintainability.

Personally, I’m a female member of the development community who, along with my best mate, launched our agency before turning 30. I’m a pink-haired, tattooed gamer, a self-proclaimed geek, and I’m passionate about design. My developer expertise lies in backend web development, integrations, technical documentation, data queries, and my ability to simplify technical concepts for broader audiences.

Lighting the Beacons: A Guide to Better Dev Team Communication

You may not realize it, but as a dev, you have a unique and powerful ability to streamline projects. Except, I’m not talking about your code – I’m talking about your communication.

Taking a lesson from The Lord of the Rings’ Boromir, I’ll share the difference between passive and active communication, and how to fix – and even eliminate – wasted efforts. I’ll show you how to harness simple tools and cultivate habits that substantially improve your development workflow.

Ruth Cheesley

Project Lead, Mautic
Linkedin
I’m an Open Source advocate with over 18 years of experience.

Having served on the Community Leadership Team of the Joomla! project and built a full-service digital agency, I now work as Project Lead for Mautic, supporting the community who build and maintain the world’s first Open Source Marketing Automation platform.

I’m a lover of cats, a keen runner and flautist (but not at the same time!) and I’m based in the East of England.

Shift in Governance: Leading an Open Source Project Towards Independence

Working on an open source project? This talk is for you. I’ll be sharing insights around governance transition, using the current story of Mautic as a case study. We’ll dive into the challenges of navigating governance changes while upholding community trust, the critical role of transparency, and leadership’s influence in shaping growth.

Harsh Bardhan Mishra

Engineer, LocalStack
Linkedin
I’m an engineer at LocalStack working to improve the developer experience of engineers developing/testing cloud applications on AWS. I am also an AWS Community Builder in the Serverless category and have previously worked at Red Hat, HackerRank, and Quansight! I am deeply passionate about cloud & serverless development, including DevOps practices, web engineering, and using technology to mitigate climate change.

Shifting Left on IAM Testing & Security

Every day, more organizations turn to public cloud providers. We all know that security is absolutely crucial, but achieving a secure and robust IAM implementation is tricky. I can help with that.

Come learn how you can achieve security hardening for your IAM policies, both locally and on the cloud. I’ll review the latest robust testing strategies and developer tools to make your security audit easy and your testing pipeline reliable. And we’ll make sure you don’t blow anything up in production!

Rafna Bash

CEO & Technical Team Lead, Aktibeto
Linkedin
I am the the Founder of Aktibeto. We empower women re-entering or transitioning into tech. As a Woman Techmaker Ambassador and Director of Women Who Code Boulder/Denver chapter, I am dedicated to mentoring women in tech and helping advance their careers.

With over 13 years of experience, my background as a Tech Consultant has enabled me to assist startup founders, small businesses, and organizations better understand their technical requirements.

Becoming Invulnerable: Mastering Access Control in Web Applications

Don’t be alarmed, but hackers are on the prowl. And they love vulnerable, unprotected web apps.

If you want to prevent unauthorized access, this session is for you. I’ll untangle authentication, session management, and authorization – the fundamentals of web security that too many developers and organizations ignore.

Corey McCarty

Lead Developer, Summit Professional Education
Linkedin
I’m a backend developer turned full stack lead, working with Java, JavaScript, and Python. I’m passionate about automating tedious processes, and I take great pride in having redesigned a tool at my company that used to take nearly TEN MINUTES to load. Now, it loads in just one second!

A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats: How Community & Collaboration Elevate Software Developers

This is a story about the power of community. No matter if you’re new to the workforce or a seasoned dev, come learn how incredibly valuable it can be to have a dev community you can lean on to support, inspire, and propel your career.

Domagoj Vidovic

Tech Content Creator, @tech_wizzdom

Instagram Youtube
I am a senior developer turned tech content creator, and creator of @tech_wizzdom. I help people in tech start a side hustle and convert it into a main one.

Devfluence: Leveraging Dev Skills To Do More Than Write Lines

The role of the software developer is growing. Devs are being asked to do more, especially around content creation. Teach a how-to. Show off a new feature. Explain the value of an enhanced capability.


It’s easy to feel intimidated by this. But the truth is, devs should embrace it! The ability to captivate technical audiences and connect with users is an amazingly useful skill. Whether you put that skill to use at your day job or your side hustle, that’s up to you  ;)

Théophane Hufschmitt

Software Engineer, Modus Create & Board Member, NixOS Foundation
Linkedin
By day, I’m the lead of the Nix group at Tweag/Modus Create, and by night, I’m a NixOS Foundation board member. I’ve been working as a consultant in functional programming for the past few years before turning to build systems, then Nix and the Nix community. I am active both at the technical level (active contributor and maintainer of Nix) and the organizational one through the Foundation. Having suffered from brittle and painful setups in many different places, I am now passionate about improving the reliability and ergonomics of developer environments wherever I can.

Intro to Nix: Keep Your Environment in Control, Wherever You Are

Working across several environments? Come learn how to streamline deployment with Nix. I’ll show you how to create consistent environments that can be easily instantiated from developers’ machines to CI systems and production, eliminating “works on my machine” bugs and optimizing your workflow.

Nitish Garg

Staff Software Engineer, Rippling
Linkedin
I’m a Staff Engineer at Rippling with over five years of experience specializing in Developer Productivity and Infrastructure Engineering. I have a strong foundation in this field, having previously worked at Bloomberg.

My educational background includes degrees from the University of Florida (UF) and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi.

Whose Repo is it Anyway? Dueling Developer Perspectives on Mono v Multi-Repo

The show where everything’s happening on the spot, and the points don’t matter!

Join three devs for the hottest debate in version control. See what they agree on, what they disagree on, and how your opinions stack up.

Joint session with Andreas Herrmann & Keith Daulton

Ron Northcutt

Head of Developer Relations, Appsmith
Linkedin
“I’m an experienced developer, open-source advocate, and problem-solving expert with a background in financial, governmental, and enterprise sectors.

I currently serve as the Head of DevRel at Appsmith, focusing on developing developers and building a top-notch team while fostering community growth.”

Developer Collaboration: It’s More than Just Communication

Remember the stereotype of the rockstar developer toiling away on their own with “DO NOT DISTURB” on their screen? Yeah, that’s long gone. Scaling modern software requires collaboration, whether that’s with direct team members, other job functions, external contributors, or customers and partners. And true developer collaboration takes more than just communication.

Join a couple of seasoned DevRels and hear what we think are the best methods for both asynchronous and synchronous collaboration.

Joint session with Joyce Lin.

Jeff Schinella

Director of Product, GitKraken
Linkedin
I’m a Product Director at GitKraken. Over the past 12 years, I have worked to help bring multiple ideas and initiatives from 0 to 1, leveraging a multi-disciplinary and developer-centric approach in product leadership, design, and user experience.

Finally Revealed: The New Insights Driving Peak Dev Productivity

It’s simple, really. Access to the right insights lets you pinpoint and alleviate pain in your workflow and enable fast, effective dev to dev collaboration. Discover how actionable insights can let you finally stop working in the dark and settling for status quo project inputs.

Joint session with Kevin Bost​

Jonathan Silva

Product Marketing Manager, GitKraken
Linkedin
I tell stories as the Product Marketing Manager for the GitKraken team. Since its launch in 2014, I’ve helped users understand the beauty and power of GitKraken Client.

I’m also the voice behind GitKraken’s YouTube channel and I’ve presented at conferences like GitHub Universe, DevWeek New York, and GitKon.

When Workflows Don’t Feel Like Work: A Lesson in Simplifying PRs

Meet Jason. He’s not a wizard. He’s a real person. And he’s found a smart, reliable way to make his coding routine faster and easier.

See how he handles issues, creates branches, and executes pull requests. You’re guaranteed to learn something, or your money back 😉

Joint session with Jason Gates

Keith Daulton

Principal Software Engineer, GitKraken
Linkedin
I am a Principal Software Engineer at GitKraken where I focus on developing GitLens for VS Code and shared component libraries. In my previous role at Chewy, I contributed to their design system, now used in e-commerce, marketing, and enterprise apps, and their inaugural hybrid web/mobile experience.

With over 20 years of experience at the intersection of design and development, I’m passionate about bridging the gap between design and engineering teams to create seamless and innovative solutions.

Whose Repo is it Anyway? Dueling Developer Perspectives on Mono v Multi-Repo

The show where everything’s happening on the spot, and the points don’t matter!

Join three devs for the hottest debate in version control. See what they agree on, what they disagree on, and how your opinions stack up.

Joint session with Andreas Herrmann & Nitish Garg

The Time Capsule: Code History Deciphered with GitLens

Some stubborn bugs require sci-fi thinking to solve. Because to fix the present, you sometimes need to venture into the past.

This real life case study will show how GitLens for VS Code helps you pull valuable insights from your project’s history and trace crucial code changes.

Joint session with Chuck Dries & Melese Michael

Melese Michael

Product Marketing Manager, GitKraken
Linkedin
I’m a Product Marketer at GitLens, long time gamer, and app developer in my free time.

The Time Capsule: Code History Deciphered with GitLens

Some stubborn bugs require sci-fi thinking to solve. Because to fix the present, you sometimes need to venture into the past.

This real life case study will show how GitLens for VS Code helps you pull valuable insights from your project’s history and trace crucial code changes.

Joint session with Chuck Dries and Keith Daulton

Adam Wride

Chief Product Officer, GitKraken
Linkedin
As Chief Product Officer at GitKraken, I lead strategy and innovation efforts designed to help developers collaborate and thrive. I’m the former CEO of BigBrassBand. We created the most popular paid Git app for Jira: Git Integration for Jira (also one of the original apps on the Atlassian Marketplace back in 2012). I joined the GitKraken team as part of the BigBrassBand acquisition in 2021.

I’m a big fan of remote work, having operated from basement home offices since 2007, though currenly, I’m working from my attic. 🙂

It Never Goes to Plan: How to Adapt When Facing the Unknown

For product and engineering teams, delivering on time is always the plan. But as every single dev knows, in reality, nothing in software development ever goes to plan.

The good news? Team leaders are finally learning to spot problems and adapt before missing deadlines. They’re doing it with better processes fueled by on-demand access to data. The right data. At least, according to Kyle and his team at Superna. Come see if you can hear Kyle’s genuine relief and enthusiasm about their new approach to retrospectives.

Joint session with Kyle Fransham

Dave Bor

Director of Content, GitKraken
Linkedin

I have the privilege of leading content and audience engagement for GitKraken. This includes managing events like GitKon, where, if I’m really lucky, I get a chance to interview personal acting heroes like Sean Astin!

Matt Johnston

CEO, GitKraken
Linkedin
Before joining GitKraken as CEO in 2021, I was Co-Founder & CEO of marketing automation startup, Mautic, which was acquired by Acquia in 2020. Prior to that, I held the role of Chief Marketing & Strategy Officer at Applause, which was acquired by Vista Equity in 2017.

I’m passionate about building – teams, cultures, brands, products & companies. After spending 20 years as an entrepreneur in New York City and Boston, I now reside in Scottsdale, AZ, where GitKraken is headquartered.

Excited for my sitdown with Dharmesh Shah.

Beyang Liu

CTO & Co-Founder
Sourcegraph
@beyang

Session

A Dev's Thoughts on Developer Productivity

Why don’t we hear more developer voices in the conversations about “developer productivity”? Most self-styled experts on developer productivity seem more interested in selling something rather than painting an accurate picture of how devs really work. 

In this session, Beyang Liu, CTO and co-founder of Sourcegraph, will talk about why we should instead start from direct developer experience using our own mental models of how developers work, and why we should be drawing pictures and diagrams that approximate the world in which we live. 

Andrew Pankevicius

Senior Product Manager, Jira DevOps
Atlassian
Andrew Pankevicius

Session

DevOps at Scale: What it Really Looks Like to Scale Your Product Org from 1 to 100 People

As organizations scale, teams quickly learn that it’s not just about hiring. It’s also about how your team’s tools and internal development practices pivot, scale and grow to meet the increasing needs of your organization. 

In this session, Andrew Pankevicius, senior product manager for Jira DevOps at Atlassian, will guide attendees through the critical milestones of growth, from DevSecOps as a foundational concept on day one, to cross-functional release orchestration and managing your DevOps toolchain while scaling your development team.  

Brendan O’Leary

Staff Developer Evangelist
GitLab
@olearycrew

Session

The Era of Platforms

For years, operations teams have tried to build elastic compute platforms for developers to deploy to, while at the same time, developers were stitching together tools to ensure code was integrated, built, tested, and secure. In response, we’ve seen the DevOps industry move towards the era of DevOps platforms, consolidating and expanding capabilities that allow developers to spend more time on code and less on tools.

In this session, Brendan O’Leary, staff developer evangelist at GitLab, will discuss the Era of the Platform, including how elite software delivery and operations performers are leveraging platforms like Kubernetes and the DevOps platform to adapt and ship code faster. To paraphrase Halt and Catch Fire: “Platforms aren’t the thing. They are the thing that gets you to the thing.”

Ruth Vela

Director of Global Technology Experience
Nextiva
@RuthVelah

Session

TechEX: The Human Side of Building and Enabling Remote Engineering Teams

As the director of global technology experience at Nextiva, Ruth Vela is responsible for their Technology Experience program, which ensures a consistently positive experience for the company’s global team of technologists.

In this session, Ruth will suggest programs and frameworks that engineering leaders can build to enable a successful and happy global remote team, and why, as an engineer, it matters to choose a company that understands and values your remote experience.

Brigit Murtaugh

Product Manager, VS Code Team
Microsoft
@BrigitMurtaugh

Session

Dev Containers: A Consistent Environment Anywhere You Work

Containers have historically been used to standardize apps when they’re deployed, but there’s opportunity to support additional scenarios, like continuous integration, test automation, and full-featured coding environments.

In this session, Brigit Murtaugh, product manager on the Visual Studio Code team at Microsoft focusing on remote development, will go over the Development Containers Specification, which empowers anyone using any tool to configure a consistent dev environment. Attendees can expect to leave with the tools they need to get started with dev containers and specifications.

Dries Buytaert

Founder of Drupal
Co-Founder/CTO of Acquia
@Dries

Session

From the dorm room to The White House - How Drupal grew and became the standard for open source web experiences

Dries Buytaert will headline GitKon 2022 as our keynote speaker. As the founder of both Drupal and Acquia, Dries has been working with open source for over 20 years. A true thought leader, Dries has published over 1,500 blog articles over the past several years and enjoys sharing his expertise at events and conferences around the world. 

At this session, attendees can expect to learn how Dries was able to scale Drupal and Acquia by embracing open source, and why popular features like Drupal themes and a focus on security helped propel them to success.