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The foundation of all software systems, Software Architecture Stage (12th of November) focused on best practices in software design and architecture. Attendees learned from worldwide experts about Micro-Service Architecture, Proactive Safeguards, and the architectures that will support the next generation of digital solutions.
Francesco Sciuti
CEO, Google Developer Expert (GDE), Microsoft MVP
I'm a Google Developer Expert, Google Certified Developer, Microsoft MVP ed AWS UG Leader and an accomplished programmer with several years of experience in enterprise programming, highly skilled in web development (frontend and backend) and in team project management. I have a keen interest in new technologies and in IT development and I’m always upgrading and evaluating my knowledge and skills to stay at the cutting-edge of web development. I love reading comics (strictly Batman!), playing the drums, riding a motorbike, playing padel and spending a lot of time with my beloved family. 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: We are all smart with browsers made by others 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: How often have we opened a webpage on our browser and complained about how "heavy" or "resource-hungry" our navigation tool is? We know how much effort a browser puts into rendering a simple webpage and how many challenges it has to face. Recently, I have been asking myself these questions and have tried to understand more about how a browser is made and what challenges it has to overcome to make our web pages (or applications) as interesting as we imagine them to be. Knowing it better will help us create a better web, build interfaces with significantly better and scalable performance, and, maybe, make the browser, our beloved computer, and even our cloud provider's life easier. I will (try to) give you a little of what I have learned, which has helped me to be more attentive and responsible as a web artisan!
Andre Lopes
Senior Software Engineer
Andre is a Full-Stack Software Engineer passionate about Web and Cloud architecture. He specializes in .NET, JavaScript, TypeScript, and Terraform. Being AWS certified, he is also experienced with AWS Cloud and Serverless Architecture Andre is also a developer advocate who loves to share his tech knowledge with the community through his blog. 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: Unlocking Serverless Architecture with Terraform 𝗦𝘆𝗻𝗼𝗽𝘀𝗶𝘀: In today’s fast-evolving tech world, serverless architecture is transforming how we build and manage scalable applications, by moving the responsibility of creating, configuring, and managing resources away from the engineers to the cloud provider. In this session, we will discuss the fundamentals of serverless computing and explore how Terraform can be a powerful ally in managing serverless infrastructure. Whether you’re a developer, DevOps engineer, or IT leader of any seniority, this session will provide valuable insights into leveraging serverless computing and Terraform to build efficient, scalable, and manageable cloud solutions.
Artem Manchenkov
Software Engineer
Software engineer with over a decade of experience in the design and development of complex distributed systems, including high-loaded microservices and large data storage. Worked with the majority of the most popular and established technologies. He is passionate about non-trivial solutions that empower engineers to make a better world! 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: Spec-Driven Development: Why It Works and Why It Doesn't? 𝗦𝘆𝗻𝗼𝗽𝘀𝗶𝘀: If you still generate Swagger from your code or if you never heard about AsyncAPI, this is a must-attend for you! We will talk about one of the most reliable and efficient ways of software development for companies and teams of any size regardless of their architecture, technology stacks, and frameworks. Everybody knows "code-first" or "design-first" and even the "specification-first" approaches when we talk about microservices and APIs, but what if we can expand it to the whole system and not only for service communication, let's dive in!
Marius Borcan
Engineering Manager and Head of Backend Capability
Marius is Engineering Manager and Head of Backend Capability at Deloitte Technology Delivery Center and a highly adaptive programmer with a knack for developing graceful solutions that are built to last and scale. After an exciting journey leading or being part of Agile teams working on solutions in Insurance, E-commerce, Banking, Robotics and Travel, he is always enthusiastic about sharing his knowledge and experience with the community around him. He is always eager to take on the next big challenge or support others on their own journeys. 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: Blueprints of Tomorrow: Crafting Software Architecture with GenAI 𝗦𝘆𝗻𝗼𝗽𝘀𝗶𝘀: The presentation explores the transformative impact of Generative AI (Gen AI) on software architecture design. This presentation delves into how GenAI tools enhance the efficiency, creativity, and precision of architectural planning, paving the way for innovative and adaptive software solutions.
Rouzbeh Etemadi Yamchi
Solution Architect
Rouzbeh Etemadi Yamchi was a technology consultant at Accenture from April 2012 to June 2020 in the strategy domain of the Legacy Decoupling Practice Group. Since July 2020, he has been leading numerous initiatives at DKV Mobility as a Solution Architect. His core competencies are in the areas of enterprise architecture and solution architecture. He has gained extensive practical experience in software development projects in various industries. Most recently, his work has focused on the development of an analytics solution, an API management platform. He studied Computer Science at the University of Paderborn, Germany. 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: Data Mesh - A First Glance at DKV Mobility's Journey 𝗦𝘆𝗻𝗼𝗽𝘀𝗶𝘀: Join DKV Mobility as they present their first steps in building a Data Mesh framework. The focus will be on the concept of data linkage as the basis for the Data Mesh. This aims to set the stage for advanced Data Mesh applications, focusing on a practical DKV Mobility-related use case.
Adrian Ilie
Senior Software Engineer
I’m a Future-Focused Application Architect and Senior Software Engineerwith a passion for building efficient, enterprise-level applications. Specializing in .NET C# and Azure Cloud, I thrive on creating scalable, real-world solutions. I also enjoy diving deep into Event Sourcing, Domain-Driven Design, and distributed systems. With a strong foundation in clean architecture and agile development, I’m always seeking new ways to push the boundaries of technology and deliver innovative, high-quality solutions. 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: Mastering Digital Systems Design with Event Modeling 𝗦𝘆𝗻𝗼𝗽𝘀𝗶𝘀: Join me as we explore Event Modeling, a powerful approach to system design that captures business workflows through events. This method offers a clear and structured framework for creating scalable, efficient solutions while enhancing collaboration and transparency between teams. We'll uncover how Event Modeling bridges the gap between business goals and technical solutions, simplifying the design of complex systems for optimal outcomes.
Idan Feilhardt
Director of Engineering
Idan is a seasoned engineering leader with extensive experience in e-commerce technology and management. As Director of Engineering at Global-e, he leads the pre-order group, overseeing key areas such as merchant onboarding, catalogue management, data solutions, and the development of the checkout experience. His expertise spans across R&D, data, product, and DevOps, with a strong focus on scaling online operations for global enterprises. Throughout his career, Idan has built and led high-performing engineering teams, implemented CI/CD processes, and integrated key industry standards. 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: Building a Scalable Global E-commerce Platform 𝗦𝘆𝗻𝗼𝗽𝘀𝗶𝘀: How can you scale your platform to accommodate growing capacity and demand? In this session Idan will walk you through the journey of building an advanced global SaaS and setting it for scale through testing software architectures in the real world. He will talk about our experiences deploying caching mechanisms, LLMs and evolving AI models. Additionally, Idan will share Global-e’s innovative approach to fostering a collaborative and effective engineering culture and global teams despite the challenges of working across multiple regions.
Bogdan Cioc
Lead of SAP Labs SEE Romania, CX Director
Bogdan Cioc leads SAP Labs SEE Romania and directs global programs within the SAP Customer Experience practice. His career includes software development, project coordination and business management roles. He has a strong background in software development and has published articles in the technical pages of the business press. 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: Software Architecture Opening Speech
Dan Cristea
Lead AI Innovation
20+ years of experience in software engineering, mainly in the banking industry, focusing on AI, cloud, devops, software development practices, process efficiency, team management, digital, agile transformation, vendor management, and senior management engagement. Passionate about transforming IT towards empowering teams to adopt, build and master AI, cloud, open-source tools and technologies. 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: Democratization of AI 𝗦𝘆𝗻𝗼𝗽𝘀𝗶𝘀: AI enablement at enterprise level that creates real impact requires facilitation of learning resources, proper tools and having a clear AI governance. Experimentation and rapid prototyping are the first milestone and after that comes the scaling up phase. We’ve just started this journey. Let’s explore our insights, the wow moments and the challenges we are facing.
Mihai Toma
Solution Architect
Mihai Toma is a Software Solution Architect with over a decade of experience at SAP, specialized in the SAP Commerce Cloud solution. With deep-rooted expertise in e-commerce technology, Mihai has been focusing in designing and deploying scalable, high-performance architectures that empower businesses to deliver outstanding digital experiences for their customers. His experience spans across diverse industries and complex integrations. As a solution architect, Mihai’s approach is highly collaborative, focusing on aligning technical strategies with the goals of key stakeholders. 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: SAP Commerce Cloud Architecture 𝗦𝘆𝗻𝗼𝗽𝘀𝗶𝘀: SAP Commerce Cloud is a highly flexible, full-featured, and extensible library of tools for building unique B2B, B2C commerce experiences on public cloud infrastructure. Its flexibility comes from an architecture that incorporates several layers of abstraction and a modularized feature set. Today we will take a look at key benefits, architectural features, types of environments as well as the deployment process.
Bogdan Vizureanu
Co-founder
𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿: Bogdan is one of the co-founders of Code for Romania and he is currently one of the Technology Officers that help in coordinating the project teams and in delivering the civic apps the organization’s volunteers are working on. Having over 10 years of experience in .net, flavoring from version 2.0 in a POS Windows application, to multi-tenant Azure enterprise solutions, Bogdan is also a Technical Team Lead for a technology company whenever he is not managing the coding teams in the biggest civic tech ONG in Romania.