Asanka Abeysinghe

The number of microservices running in enterprises increases daily. As a result, service composition, governance, security, and observability are becoming a challenge to implement and incorporate. A “cell-based” architecture is an approach that can be applied to current or desired development and technologies to address these issues. This technology-neutral approach helps cloud-native dev teams become more efficient, act in a more self-organized manner, and speed overall release times. In this keynote, Asanka will introduce the "cell-based" reference architecture, which is API-centric, cloud-native and microservices-friendly. He will explain the role of APIs in the cell-based approach, as well as examine how real applications are built as cells. Asanka will explore the metrics and approaches that can be used to measure the effectiveness of the architecture and explore how organizations can implement the cell approach.

In this session, Asanka introduces "platformless" computing – a groundbreaking framework for enterprise software engineering with potentially greater impact than the move from app server to serverless. He will unravel how shifting from traditional platform-centric models to a platformless strategy simplifies and enhances the application development and delivery process. Focusing on key concepts like API-first, cloud native middleware, platform engineering, and developer experience (DX), the presentation will showcase how platformless integrates these elements for increased agility and innovation. Attendees will learn how this approach can fundamentally transform enterprise software engineering, emphasizing efficiency, scalability, and a focus on creating impactful applications.

In today's experience economy, creating unique digital experiences has become a competitive advantage. However, delivering these experiences is challenging, and organizations often struggle to translate their strategies into value. Technology leaders frequently find themselves focusing on building internal developer platforms to reduce complexity and enhance productivity, rather than concentrating on digital innovation. This requires substantial investments in time, money, and specialized skill sets. As a strategist or a craftsman embarking on a digital transformation journey, you might be pondering: Why is having an internal developer platform crucial for success? What are the characteristics of an effective internal developer platform in the context of the modern experience economy and cloud-native architecture? How does an internal developer platform accelerate an organization's digital strategy and boost the efficacy of digital strategists? In this session, Asanka will address thes