Correlation Over Collection: A Layered Observability Framework | Khushboo Nigam | Conf42 SRE 2026

Presenters Khushboo Nigam Source Conf42 SRE 2026 Unraveling the Chaos: Why Correlating Telemetry is the New Superpower for Cloud-Native Observability ✨ Hey tech enthusiasts! Khushboo Nigam, a Cloud Architect specializing in observability for cloud-native systems, recently shed light on a pervasive challenge facing SRE teams today. It’s not about collecting more data; it’s about making sense of the massive amounts of telemetry modern distributed systems generate. The core message is clear: Correlation over Collection. ...

March 19, 2026 · 5 min

Reducing On-Call Pain in Hybrid Platforms | Shruthi Rajashekar | Conf42 SRE 2026

Presenters Shruthi Rajashekar Source Conf42 SRE 2026 Unifying the Hybrid Cloud: How VM Service is Revolutionizing VM and Container Management 🚀 Hey tech enthusiasts! Shruthi Rajashekar, an engineering manager at Broadcom, is here to shed some light on a game-changer for hybrid cloud environments. For the past decade at VMware Broadcom, Shruthi has been instrumental in developing foundational technologies like vMotion and VM service, bridging the gap between traditional virtualization and modern cloud-native infrastructure. Today, she’s diving deep into how a unified control plane for virtual machines (VMs) and container-based workloads can be achieved using VM service, a VCF offering, and why this approach is absolutely critical for platforms demanding high availability and operational excellence. ...

March 19, 2026 · 6 min

When the Stack Lies: Root Cause in Distr. Systems | Daniel Raskin & David McNerney | Conf42 SRE 2026

Presenters Daniel Raskin David McNerney Source Conf42 SRE 2026 🕵️‍♂️ When the Stack Lies: Unmasking Root Cause in Distributed Systems In the high-stakes world of modern enterprise technology, the “stack” often tells half-truths. As we migrate from classic three-tiered architectures to hyper-distributed environments, the complexity of our systems is outstripping our ability to monitor them. Daniel Raskin (CMO at Vertana) and David McNerney (Director of Product Management at Vertana) recently sat down to dissect why traditional observability is failing and how a system-aware approach can save the day. ...

March 19, 2026 · 5 min

SW Design, Architecture & Clarity at Scale • Sam Newman, Jacqui Read & Simon Rohrer

Presenters Sam Newman Jacqui Read Simon Rohrer Source GOTO podcast Unlocking Software Design: More Than Just Code – It’s a Conversation! 🚀💡 Ever felt like “software design” is this elusive, shape-shifting concept that everyone talks about but no one quite defines the same way? You’re not alone! In a recent GoTo podcast panel, industry luminaries Sam Newman, Jacqui Read, and Simon Rohrer dove deep into the heart of software design, its intricate dance with architecture, and how we can make it a more collaborative, effective, and less-overlooked part of our daily work. Prepare to rethink how you approach building software! ...

February 27, 2026 · 9 min

CEO at Alloy | Vibe Coding for Product Leaders

Presenters Simon Kubica Source ProductCon London 2026 The Vibe Coding Revolution: How AI is Reshaping Product Management in 2026 and Beyond 🚀 Remember the days of sticky notes, massive spreadsheets, and endless planning hell? If you’re a Product Manager who’s been around since 2024 (or earlier!), you likely do. Simon Kubica, co-founder and CEO of Alloy, takes us on a journey through the dramatic evolution of product development, culminating in the vibe coding revolution that’s transforming how we build products today. ...

February 26, 2026 · 8 min