Hariharan Ragothaman of AMD

In the evolving landscape of healthcare technology, ensuring the security and efficiency of software delivery is paramount. This talk delves into how DevSecOps practices can be integrated into the development of scalable and secure microservices for event-driven platforms. It also explores interactions between natural language processing (NLP) with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools to automate and optimize service deployments.

                    As we deep dive into the talk, we will discuss a novel framework that has been battle tested to enhances accessibility and efficiency. We will also discuss the strategic shift from ECS (Elastic Container Service) deployments to centralized EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service) deployments, which has led to significant cost reductions and operational efficiencies. Overall, will explore the unique challenges faced in the healthcare industry, including stringent compliance requirements and the critical need for robust data protection.

                    Attendees will gain insights into practical strategies for implementing DevSecOps within their organizations and how advanced NLP techniques can be utilized to reduce service deployment time. The session will also highlight broader industry perspectives, offering best practices and discussing how DevSecOps can enhance operational efficiency, improve security posture, and ultimately lead to better patient outcomes. 

Biography:

Hariharan Ragothaman is currently Software Engineer at AMD. Previously, he was a Lead Member of Technical Staff at athenahealth, specializing in developing scalable and secure microservices for event-driven platforms. With extensive experience in Embedded Systems, DevOps, and Cloud technologies (AWS, Azure), he has contributed significantly to projects at organizations like Bose Corporation. He holds a Master’s degree in Electrical and Computer engineering from Northeastern University and a Bachelor's degree from Anna University. Hariharan is a Senior Member of IEEE, IEEE Computer Society, and International Society of Automation (ISA), and an active member of ACM. He serves as a reviewer for prominent conferences such as NeurIPS, ICLR, IEEE ANTS, iLRN and IEEE EDUCON. An award-winning professional, he has received the ‘athenahealth- Hall of Fame- Impact Award’ and multiple ‘Employee Recognition Awards’ from Bose Corporation. His research has been published in leading journals and conferences, focusing on DevSecOps, Machine learning, Computer graphics and Infrastructure Automation. As a keynote speaker, he has addressed international conferences on AI and sustainable development. Passionate about mentoring, Hariharan serves as ‘judge’ for hackathons and as ‘Technical Program Chair’ for engineering education initiatives. His commitment to innovation and leadership advances technology and engineering education.

Saai Krishnan Udayakumar

Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platforms handle sensitive data, making them prime targets for cyberattacks and subject to strict compliance requirements like GDPR and SOX. DevSecOps integrates security and automation into development and operations to
proactively address these challenges.

                   Through real-world examples like the Exactis CRM breach, this talk will demonstrate practical strategies for securing CRM systems. Topics include automating vulnerability scanning, enforcing secure infrastructure configurations, and implementing continuous monitoring to prevent misconfigurations and reduce risks.

Biography:

Saai Krishnan Udayakumar is a seasoned software engineer with nearly a decade of experience building secure, scalable platform services and APIs. Currently a Lead Member of Technical Staff at Salesforce, Saai specializes in Identity and Access Management (IAM) and has led initiatives that reinforce compliance and security across large-scale systems. Saai is also a Senior Member of IEEE and is passionate about sharing actionable insights that drive innovation while ensuring security and trust in enterprise technologies.