Conf42 Cloud 2026

Presenters Sampath Rao Madarapu Source Conf42 Cloud 2026 From Manual To Mindful: Navigating the Future of AI-Augmented Azure Operations 🚀 In the fast-paced world of cloud infrastructure, the difference between a minor hiccup and a major outage often comes down to how quickly an engineer can connect the dots. Sampath Rao Madarapu, a Senior Technical Advisor at Microsoft, works on the front lines of Azure infrastructure support. He sees the daily struggle of enterprise customers as they navigate the ever-expanding complexity of the cloud. ...

Presenters Cijin Lonappan Kappani Source Conf42 Cloud 2026 The Autonomous Revolution: How Cloud-Native Commerce is Delivering the Future 🚀 Hey tech enthusiasts! Sijin Lonappan Kappani, a Technical Program Manager at Walmart with two years of hands-on experience in drone and autonomous vehicle deliveries, is here to spill the beans on something truly game-changing: how autonomous delivery and multi-model fulfillment systems are not just a future concept, but are actively reshaping cloud-native commerce today. We’re diving deep into the “why,” the “how,” and the “what’s next” – and trust me, this isn’t just theory; this is production-level innovation! ...

Presenters Aleksandr Pinaev Source Conf42 Cloud 2026 🔥 MCP Servers on Fire: Securing the AI Revolution’s Control Layer Hey there, tech enthusiasts! Aleksandr Pinaev, founder of Swordfish Security, recently ignited a crucial conversation about the security landscape of Multi-Capability Protocol (MCP) servers in cloud systems. While the excitement around MCP is absolutely justified – it makes AI systems incredibly useful by connecting them to real tools, data, and workflows – Aleksandr challenged us to look beyond the hype. His central question was simple yet profound: When MCP becomes part of cloud architecture, where does the real security risk come from? ...

Presenters Dmytro Hlotenko Source Conf42 Cloud 2026 Cloud Compliance in Europe: Navigating the Sovereignty Maze (AWS Outposts vs. European Sovereign Cloud) 🌐💡 Hey there, tech enthusiasts! 👋 Dmytro Hlotenko, Senior Cloud Operations Engineer at Sage Gamai, AWS Community Builder, and AWS User Group Leader in Vienna, recently took us on an illuminating journey through the complex world of cloud compliance. With 6 AWS certifications and a deep understanding of both telecommunications and business management, Dmytro shared invaluable insights into keeping your cloud operations compliant without abandoning your tech stack. ...

Presenters Gautham Paspala Source Conf42 Cloud 2026 Fighting the $48 Billion “Friendly” Problem: How AI and Cloud-Native Tech Are Redefining Fraud Detection 🚀 In the world of financial services, not all fraud involves shadowy hackers in hoodies. Sometimes, the threat comes from a legitimate customer making a legitimate purchase. Gautham Paspala, a Stack Software Engineer at ServiceNow, is tackling one of the most expensive and elusive challenges in the banking industry: Friendly Fraud. ...