In this engaging discussion, Ravindra Harish, Head of SRE at Kotak Mahindra Bank, takes us through his transition from software engineering to site reliability engineering (SRE). He highlights the challenges of adopting an SRE mindset, the critical need to treat reliability as a feature, and the growing significance of observability in modern infrastructure. The conversation delves into core SRE principles such as toil reduction, incident management, and the impact of business-centric observability. A must-listen for those looking to establish or refine their SRE practices!
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Connect with Ravindra Harish on LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/ravindra-barna-harish-61875048/
The evolution of observability involves cultural, technological, and strategic shifts, moving from traditional monitoring to proactive, business-centric observability. In this episode, our guest, Sankarsan Bannerjee, takes us on this interesting journey drawing from his extensive experience in e-commerce, BFSI, and large-scale digital systems.
Join Bharat and Shanky as they explore observability and the cultural shift it demands—emphasizing collaboration, data democratization, and continuous improvement. They’ll dive into how automation and AI are shaping the future, enabling scalable, resilient, and efficient systems.
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Connect with Sankarson Banerjee on LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sankarson/
In this episode of Observability Talk, Anuraag shares his deep insights into the evolving field of observability and its critical role in the digital transformation journey of enterprises. With extensive experience across industries, he highlights the nuances of building reliable, scalable systems and the shift from traditional monitoring to modern observability practices.
Join Bharat Joshi and Anuraag Agarwal as they have an interesting conversation about the evolving field of observability and its significance in digital transformation
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Connect with Anuraag Agarwal on LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/anuraagagrawal/
As organizations increasingly rely on digital ecosystems to deliver seamless user experiences, the complexity of managing and monitoring these systems grows exponentially. Observability has emerged as a cornerstone for managing modern infrastructure, applications, and business processes. This topic explores the shift from traditional monitoring to business-centric observability, emphasizing the integration of AI, automation, and domain-specific intelligence.
Join Bharat Joshi and Amit Srivastava as they discuss how observability enables businesses to gain actionable insights, reduce operational blind spots, and align IT performance with strategic objectives.
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Connect with Amit Srivastava on LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/amitsri80/
In this insightful conversation, our guest, Dhruv Dhody, Principal Engineer, Huawei Technologies India, delves into the dynamic transformation of networks, driven by the rise of cloud, 5G, and edge computing.
Learn how traditional static networks are evolving with Software-Defined Networking (SDN), network automation, and observability to support enterprise digital transformation.
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Connect with Dhruv Dhody on LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/dhruvdhody/
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Check out Dhruv’s Website – http://www.dhruvdhody.com/
Building citizen scale systems goes beyond technology and is about delivering trust, reliability, and seamless experiences across organizational boundaries.
In our latest episode, we are joined by Vamsi Madhav, CEO of Finvu and ex-COO & Founding Team member of DigiSahamati Foundation, who opens for us the foundational elements of building citizen-scale systems. Beyond talking about the underlying challenges, he explains the account aggregator framework, why Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and “Availability when you need” are crucial when evaluating Observability platforms, and how Observability has become a talking point in board rooms.
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Follow Vamsi Madhav on LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/vamsi74/
In this episode of Observability Talk, we explore the rapidly changing world of modern application development and the critical role observability plays in navigating its complexities. Our guest, Sarika Atri, a seasoned tech leader with experience spanning across Google, Flipkart, and Hotstar, takes us through her fascinating journey from building monolithic applications to leading in microservices, cloud, and serverless architectures.
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In this episode of Observability Talk, we dive into the evolving cybersecurity landscape in India, with a focus on how organizations can stay ahead of emerging threats. We’ll explore the critical role observability plays in enhancing security practices, especially in an era of rapid digitization and complex infrastructure.
Joining us is Vinayak Godse, CEO of the Data Security Council of India (DSCI), an organization at the forefront of cybersecurity policy and innovation in the country. Vinayak shares his deep expertise on the transformation of cybersecurity over the past two decades, the top challenges keeping CISOs and CIOs up at night, and the potential for convergence between network operations and security operations.
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This episode of Observability Talk focuses on the effects of digital transformation on the banking and payments industry in the Middle East Region and the importance of observability in navigating these changes. We’ll discuss how observability can be crucial in optimizing digital transformation efforts. We’re joined by Osama Ben Saleh Bukhari, CEO of AlFaris International Group, a leading IT Business Solutions and Services company based in Saudi Arabia. Osama is also the Head of the Banking Commission for the Saudi International Chamber of Commerce. In this episode, Osama brings a wealth of experience to share insights on how FinTechs are changing the Banking Landscape in the Middle East, what’s keeping CXOs up at night, the evolution of Monitoring Platforms, and shares cautionary signs of relying too much on GenAI.
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In this episode of Observability talk, we look at Observability from the perspective of building resilient systems through site reliability engineering. We explore the origin of the position and move into understanding the best practices, the divergent nature of reliability across organizations, and the experience of being in the trenches of problem-solving. We are joined by Safeer CM, a seasoned technology leader specializing in site reliability, DevOps, and platform engineering. Safeer has worked for organizations like LinkedIn and Flipkart and has a solid background in cloud and infrastructure management working with both large-scale internet companies and startups. He has also authored a book titled “Architecting Cloud-Native Serverless Solutions”.
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