In this session, Swapna Alladi, Principal Azure DevOps Engineer, will demystify the overlap and distinctions between DevOps and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE). Drawing from real-world experience, Swapna will unpack the core principles, cultural philosophies, and practical outcomes of each approach—helping you understand not just the what, but the why behind your transformation journey.
You’ll explore:
- The strategic roles DevOps and SRE play in modern cloud-native environments
- When to adopt one model over the other—or how to blend them for maximum impact
- Critical metrics, tooling, and workflows that enable continuous improvement
A live demo will bring theory to life, showcasing Azure-native tools across the DevOps and SRE spectrum. Swapna will guide you through CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, and dive into observability with Azure Monitor and Application Insights—demonstrating how to automate, measure, and maintain service reliability at scale.
Whether you’re just starting out or evolving a mature practice, this talk will equip you with actionable insights to align your engineering practices with business goals.
When integrated into the AI education curriculum, these activities provide a comprehensive approach to developing critical thinking skills essential for understanding and navigating the complexities of AI technologies.
Speakers
Swapna Alladi: Principal Azure DevOps Consultant
Swapna Alladi is a Principal Azure DevOps Engineer with extensive experience in the tech industry. She specialises in implementing Azure DevOps practices and driving cloud transformation in organisations. Swapna is an accomplished public speaker, regularly presenting at internal and external events on topics such as DevOps, Azure, and diversity in tech.
She was awarded «Engineer of the Year» at the WIT Excellence Awards and is a strong advocate for women in STEM. As a Google Women Techmakers Ambassador, UN Women UK Delegate, and STEM Ambassador, she works to inspire and empower women in technology. Swapna’s role as Principal Azure DevOps Consultant at Version 1 has led to significant improvements in automation and operational efficiency for clients.
She has been recognised as a finalist in the DevOps Excellence Awards and MK STEM Awards, and her STEM journey has been featured in Version 1’s internal news. Swapna continues to shape the future of tech and promote diversity and inclusion in the industry.
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