Open Source For You

Maduranga Siriwardana, Senior Technical Lead at WSO2, delivered an enlightening session on "Building Secure and Scalable Digital Platforms with Open Source IAM" at #OpenSourceIndia2024. In his talk, he provided a comprehensive overview of core Identity and Access Management (IAM) principles, emphasizing their application in digital platforms. Maduranga discussed the advantages of open-source IAM solutions, highlighting their flexibility, robust security, and the innovation fostered by community contributions. He also presented real-world case studies that illustrated how organizations have successfully implemented open-source IAM to tackle complex identity management challenges while enhancing authentication and authorization processes. Additionally, he shared best practices for deploying open-source IAM solutions and warned of common pitfalls to avoid, ensuring a smoother implementation journey. Thank you, Maduranga, for equipping us with valuable insights into building secure digital platforms through open-source IAM! 🙏 #OSI2024 #21stEdition #opensource #software #Programming #tech #software #computerscience #developer #coding #DataStructures #softwareengineer #softwareengineering #softwaredevelopment #softwaredeveloper

At Open Source India, Manoj Dhanda, Founder & CTO of Utho Platforms Private Limited, delivered an insightful talk titled "Build with Open Source." Manoj emphasized the transformative potential of open-source technologies in accelerating innovation and optimizing infrastructure. He shared how Utho, a cloud platform built on open-source principles, exemplifies the benefits of leveraging these tools. Attendees learned how using open-source frameworks can: 🔹 Reduce costs while enhancing flexibility 🔹 Foster greater collaboration in development processes 🔹 Empower teams to build scalable and customizable solutions effortlessly Thank you, Manoj, for shedding light on the importance of open-source in driving innovation and collaboration in the tech industry! 🙏 #opensourceindia2024 #OSI2024 #21stEdition #opensource #software #Programming #tech #software #computerscience #developer #coding #DataStructures #softwareengineer #softwareengineering #softwaredevelopment #softwaredeveloper

Vicențiu Ciorbaru, Chief Development Officer at MariaDB Foundation, delivered an engaging session on building AI-first applications using MariaDB at #OpenSourceIndia2024. In his talk, he introduced the audience to MariaDB Vector Search, touted as the fastest vector search in relational databases. Vicențiu emphasized how this powerful feature can enhance the performance of AI applications, enabling developers to efficiently retrieve and process large volumes of data. He provided practical insights into leveraging MariaDB's capabilities to build innovative, AI-driven solutions that can meet the demands of modern applications. Thank you, Vicențiu, for equipping us with the knowledge to harness the full potential of MariaDB in AI application development! 🙏 #OSI2024 #21stEdition #opensource #software #Programming #tech #software #computerscience #developer #coding #DataStructures #softwareengineer #softwareengineering #softwaredevelopment #softwaredeveloper

Prashant Singh Baghel, Open Source Compliance Specialist at Source Code Control Limited, shared valuable insights on the industry's shift towards Application Security Posture Management (ASPM) at #OpenSourceIndia2024. In his session, 'Unifying Application Security: The Shift to ASPM,' Prashant highlighted how ASPM brings together essential tools like SAST, cloud security, SCA, and container scans, creating a unified platform for comprehensive risk management. He provided a quick demo of Mend.io, demonstrating how it consolidates these tools, offering a single pane of glass to manage and address security and licensing issues across applications. Prashant emphasized the need for this holistic approach to streamline and strengthen application security practices. Thank you, Prashant, for shedding light on the future of application security and the benefits of ASPM! 🙏 #OSI2024 #21stEdition #opensource #software #Programming #tech #software #computerscience #developer #coding #DataStructures #softwareengineer #softwareengineering #softwaredevelopment #softwaredeveloper

Aryan Mehrotra and Vipul Rawat from gofr.dev delivered an engaging session at #OpenSourceIndia2024, introducing 'Build Performant and Production-Ready Applications with GoFr.' They highlighted how GoFr, a high-performance Go framework, simplifies the development of scalable web applications with its intuitive APIs, integrated metrics, and distributed tracing. Aryan and Vipul shared best practices on how GoFr accelerates microservice development, ensuring compliance with industry standards while providing inbuilt support for gRPC, HTTPS protocols, and multiple databases. Attendees learned about the benefits of structured logging, customizable log levels, and how GoFr's features like a built-in migration system streamline development processes. Thank you, Aryan and Vipul, for enlightening us on how GoFr can accelerate the creation of production-grade microservices and optimize observability! 🙏 #OSI2024 #21stEdition #opensource #software #Programming #tech #software #computerscience #developer #coding #DataStructures #softwareengineer #softwareengineering #softwaredevelopment #softwaredeveloper

Alison Cossette, Developer Advocate at Neo4j, captivated the audience at #OpenSourceIndia2024 with a live demonstration on transforming unstructured data into structured insights in her session, 'Building AI-Driven Knowledge Workflows with Knowledge Graphs.' Alison showcased how the Knowledge Graph Builder leverages large language models (LLMs) combined with knowledge graphs to enhance retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) beyond basic vector retrieval. She explained how knowledge graphs enable high-fidelity data representation, enriching the context to improve the accuracy of AI-driven responses. Attendees were guided on how to use Neo4j and LangChain to extract entities and relationships, turning text into meaningful graph structures, and implementing the GraphRAG approach for powerful knowledge workflows. Thank you, Alison, for demonstrating the potential of combining LLMs and knowledge graphs to build smarter, context-rich AI solutions! 🙏 #OSI2024 #21stEdition #opensource #software #Programming #tech #software #computerscience #developer #coding #DataStructures #softwareengineer #softwareengineering #softwaredevelopment #softwaredeveloper

Pavlova Anastasiya, Project Manager at the KasperskyOS Development Group, delivered an insightful session on 'KasperskyOS: Cyber Immunity is a New Reality for Solution Development' at #OpenSourceIndia2024. In her talk, Pavlova addressed the critical need for integrating security right from the architecture stage, emphasizing the 'Secure by Design' approach to tackling modern cybersecurity challenges. She introduced KasperskyOS, a microkernel operating system developed entirely from scratch, designed to safeguard systems against even unknown threats without relying on traditional overlay protection tools. Pavlova showcased the open-source version, KasperskyOS Community Edition SDK, which allows developers to build secure applications on Raspberry Pi 4, and highlighted a set of security patterns with implementation examples available in the SDK. Thank you, Pavlova, for enlightening us on how KasperskyOS is redefining cybersecurity with innovative solutions and making cyber immunity a reality for developers worldwide! 🙏 #OSI2024 #21stEdition #opensource #software #Programming #tech #software #computerscience #developer #coding #DataStructures #softwareengineer #softwareengineering #softwaredevelopment #softwaredeveloper

Shailendra Thakur, Chief Transform Technology at NPCI Bharat BillPay Limited, highlighted the pivotal role of open source in building sustainable, scalable, and secure Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) at #OpenSourceIndia2024. In his session, 'Building Digital Public Infrastructure at Bharat Scale Using Open Source,' he explained how open source is essential for creating robust and efficient DPI solutions that can support the scale and diversity of India's digital ecosystem. Shailendra emphasized the importance of leveraging open source to ensure adaptability, cost-efficiency, and long-term sustainability, sharing key insights on how to integrate open-source technologies effectively within India's unique digital landscape. Thank you, Shailendra Ji, for shedding light on how open source can drive the future of DPI at Bharat scale, and for inspiring us with your vision for a more connected and secure digital future! 🙏 #OSI2024 #21stEdition #opensource #software #Programming #tech #software #computerscience #developer #coding #DataStructures #softwareengineer #softwareengineering #softwaredevelopment #softwaredeveloper

Michael "Monty" Widenius, Founder of MariaDB Foundation, provided a comprehensive overview of MariaDB Server at #OpenSourceIndia2024. In his session, 'MariaDB - The Innovative OS RDBMS,' Monty shared the journey of MariaDB since it was forked from MySQL in 2009, highlighting how it retains the core values of Stability, Performance, and Ease of Use while evolving to meet modern database demands. He delved into exciting new features, including vector search for Generative AI, Oracle Database compatibility for smooth migrations, and efficient resource management through catalogs. Monty emphasized why MariaDB is a logical upgrade from MySQL, offering a cutting-edge solution for the database needs of the 2020s. Thank you, Monty, for enlightening us on the latest innovations in MariaDB and its role in the future of open-source databases! 🙏 #OSI2024 #21stEdition #opensource #software #Programming #tech #software #computerscience #developer #coding #DataStructures #softwareengineer #softwareengineering #softwaredevelopment #softwaredeveloper

Praveen Ojha, Chief Technologist at EPAM Systems India, shared insights on enhancing developer productivity through AI at #OpenSourceIndia2024. In his session, 'Applying AI in Software Development Lifecycle,' Praveen highlighted how generative AI can streamline various stages of software development, from coding to deployment. Thank you, Praveen, for showcasing how AI can revolutionize the software development process! 🙏 #OSI2024 #21stEdition #opensource #software #Programming #tech #software #computerscience #developer #coding #DataStructures #softwareengineer #softwareengineering #softwaredevelopment #softwaredeveloper

Sanil Kumar D, Founder, CEO & Director of Caze Labs Private Limited along with Pravin Ranjan, presented an insightful session titled "Unstructured Data: Discovery, Quality, and a Bit of GenAI!" at #OpenSourceIndia2024. In his talk, he delved into the current trends surrounding unstructured data, highlighting its significance in today’s data landscape. Sanil discussed unstructured data management initiatives from the SODA Foundation and explored various aspects of metadata management, including data discovery and quality checks. He also shed light on the promising use cases and potential of leveraging Generative AI (GenAI) in managing unstructured data effectively. Attendees gained valuable insights into the trends and challenges related to unstructured data, as well as opportunities for collaboration on open-source projects aimed at enhancing data quality and management. Thank you, Sanil, for sharing your expertise on the intersection of unstructured data management and GenAI! 🙏 #OSI2024 #21stEdition #opensource #software #Programming #tech #software #computerscience #developer #coding #DataStructures #softwareengineer #softwareengineering #softwaredevelopment #softwaredeveloper

Aakash M, PostgreSQL Database Manager at Mydbops, provided an in-depth look at the latest features and enhancements in PostgreSQL 17 during his session titled "What's New in PostgreSQL 17" at #OpenSourceIndia2024. He explored the significant improvements introduced in this newest release of the widely-used open-source relational database. Aakash highlighted key performance optimizations, advancements in logical replication, and the introduction of new security features. He also discussed exciting new functions that enhance the functionality of PostgreSQL, providing attendees with a comprehensive understanding of how these updates can impact their applications and workflows. By the end of the session, participants were equipped with valuable insights to effectively leverage PostgreSQL 17 in their environments. Thank you, Aakash, for guiding us through the exciting developments in PostgreSQL 17! 🙏 #OSI2024 #21stEdition #opensource #software #Programming #tech #software #computerscience #developer #coding #DataStructures #softwareengineer #softwareengineering #softwaredevelopment #softwaredeveloper