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content/events/2026-brasov/program.md

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+Title = "Program"
+Type = "program"
+Description = "Program for devopsdays brasov 2026"
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+<div class="column" style="margin-bottom:24px;">
+  <div class="col-lg-2 col-md-2"><b>Color Keys:</b></div>
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+  <div class="col-lg-2 col-md-2 program-element program-talk">Talk</div>
+  <div class="col-lg-2 col-md-2 program-element program-ignite">Ignite</div>
+  <div class="col-lg-2 col-md-2 program-element program-workshop">Workshop</div>
+  <div class="col-lg-2 col-md-2 program-element program-open-space">Open Space</div>
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+  <div class="col-lg-2 col-md-2 program-element program-keynote"
+       style="background-color:#2f7d3a; color:#fff;">
+    Keynote
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+  <div class="col-lg-2 col-md-2 program-element"
+       style="background-color:#e8e8e8; color:#333;">
+    Break or other event
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+</div>

content/events/2026-brasov/program/adi-moldovan.md

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+Talk_date = ""
+Talk_start_time = ""
+Talk_end_time = ""
+Title = "Beyond the code: The journey from Dev to DevOps"
+Type = "talk"
+Speakers = ["adi-moldovan"]
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+“From code that works to systems that last.”
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+“DevOps doesn’t appear suddenly in a developer’s career.
+It emerges the moment you can no longer ignore what happens after deployment.”

content/events/2026-brasov/program/bogdan-bindea.md

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+Talk_date = ""
+Talk_start_time = ""
+Talk_end_time = ""
+Title = "The Hidden Cost of ‘Simple’ ETL Pipelines"
+Type = "talk"
+Speakers = ["bogdan-bindea"]
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+Why “simple ETL” pipelines often become operational liabilities
+How lack of orchestration and observability impacts reliability
+Practical DevOps principles applied to data pipelines
+Key patterns for building resilient and maintainable workflows
+What to prioritize when stabilizing existing pipelines in production
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content/events/2026-brasov/program/catalin-apetrei.md

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+Talk_date = ""
+Talk_start_time = ""
+Talk_end_time = ""
+Title = "DevOps as Usual: From Pipelines to Workflows"
+Type = "talk"
+Speakers = ["catalin-apetrei"]
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+DevOps is built on automation, shared ownership, and operating systems across their full lifecycle. As AI becomes part of everyday engineering work, pipelines are naturally evolving into broader workflows that combine deterministic execution with assisted decision-making. This talk invites you to explore how this shift is already happening, and what it might mean in practice.

content/events/2026-brasov/program/istvan-alberttoth.md

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+Talk_date = ""
+Talk_start_time = ""
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+Title = "Surviving the Worm Era of Open Source"
+Type = "talk"
+Speakers = ["istvan-alberttoth"]
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+Open source is the core of modern software, and lately it is under sustained attack. Self-propagating worms are weaponizing stolen developer credentials to infect packages automatically. State-sponsored actors are hijacking maintainer accounts on libraries with hundreds of millions of weekly downloads. Open source security tools themselves have been compromised. AI is accelerating both the volume and sophistication of malicious publishing.
+This session looks at what has changed and why it matters for the way we build and ship software. We'll walk through the basic practices most teams still skip, the tooling layer that catches what those practices miss, and the enterprise controls that quietly protected the orgs that had them. We'll also touch on where AI is starting to show up on the defender's side, and on the practical changes teams can make in their pipelines and developer environments to reduce real exposure without slowing delivery down.

content/events/2026-brasov/program/iulian-bozdoghina.md

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+Talk_date = ""
+Talk_start_time = ""
+Talk_end_time = ""
+Title = "Code, Cloud, Compliance: Uniting ISMS and DevOps"
+Type = "talk"
+Speakers = ["iulian-bozdoghina"]
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+Code, Cloud, Compliance: Uniting ISMS and DevOps

content/events/2026-brasov/program/karla-merza.md

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+Talk_date = ""
+Talk_start_time = ""
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+Title = "Your Biggest DevOps Bottleneck Is Not What You Think"
+Type = "talk"
+Speakers = ["karla-merza"]
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+We’ve optimized pipelines, automated deployments, and invested in the best tools, yet many teams still feel stuck. Delivery slows down for reasons that don’t show up in dashboards. Incidents repeat. Feedback loops exist, but nothing really changes. So what’s actually holding things back? In this talk, we’ll explore a different kind of bottleneck, one that quietly shapes how teams collaborate, make decisions, and deliver. From unclear ownership and decision bottlenecks to broken feedback loops and hidden biases, we’ll uncover what’s really driving (or blocking) flow. Through real-world patterns and practical insights, you’ll discover why strong technical systems can still struggle, and how to “debug” what’s actually slowing your team down. You’ll leave with a new lens and a few small experiments to improve flow where it matters most: inside the system behind it.

content/events/2026-brasov/program/laurentiu-coman.md

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+Talk_date = ""
+Talk_start_time = ""
+Talk_end_time = ""
+Title = "Goodbye Keys, Hello Identity: Dynamic Credentials Explained"
+Type = "talk"
+Speakers = ["laurentiu-coman"]
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+This panel highlights the move from risky static credentials to secure, short-lived dynamic credentials. Discover how modern systems use OIDC-based identity and token exchange to eliminate stored secrets, enforce fine-grained access through mapping, and enable a true zero-trust approach to cloud authentication.

content/events/2026-brasov/program/mihai-alexandru-andrei.md

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+Talk_date = ""
+Talk_start_time = ""
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+Title = "Architecting Hardened Environments for Monitoring and Investigation"
+Type = "talk"
+Speakers = ["mihai-alexandru-andrei"]
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+How do you actually understand what an application is doing at runtime?
+In this talk, I’ll explore how to analyze applications from the outside by observing their behavior: what they call, how they interact with the system, and how they communicate with other services. Using a Kubernetes-based setup and eBPF, I’ll show how to capture these interactions in a way that helps with both understanding and investigation.
+The goal is to move beyond surface-level monitoring and build a clearer picture of how applications behave, so you can debug issues faster, spot anomalies, and respond more effectively when something goes wrong.

content/events/2026-brasov/program/mihai-tisu.md

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+Talk_date = ""
+Talk_start_time = ""
+Talk_end_time = ""
+Title = "Not a straight line: Real paths into DevOps - Panel"
+Type = "talk"
+Speakers = ["mihai-tisu"]
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+DevOps careers rarely follow a straight path. In this panel, students, junior engineers, and career switchers share how they actually broke into the field, what they learned, what challenged them, and what surprised them along the way.
+From first steps and failed attempts to landing that first role or changing direction after years in another domain, this discussion offers honest insights and practical takeaways for anyone starting or considering a journey into DevOps.

content/events/2026-brasov/program/radu-vunvulea.md

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+Talk_date = ""
+Talk_start_time = ""
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+Title = "Platform Engineering in 30 Minutes: Build a Golden Path, Not a PowerPoint"
+Type = "talk"
+Speakers = ["radu-vunvulea"]
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+In this hands-on session, we’ll use a public GitHub repo and an AI-assisted coding workflow to build a small golden path around a simple service: CI/CD, infrastructure as code, deployment, security checks, cost awareness, and basic observability.

content/events/2026-brasov/program/razvan-serban.md

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+Talk_date = ""
+Talk_start_time = ""
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+Title = "Securing Claude Code for Daily Development"
+Type = "talk"
+Speakers = ["razvan-serban"]
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+Claude Code is becoming more than a coding assistant: it can read repositories, edit files, run commands, and interact with a developer’s local environment. This talk shows how to use it more safely in daily development by configuring permissions, allow/deny rules, command approvals, and sandboxing. We will look at practical ways to reduce the risk of prompt injection, secret exposure, and dangerous command execution without blocking developer productivity.

content/events/2026-brasov/program/sergiu-strat.md

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+Title = "AZ3D: A Flatlander's Journey Beyond the Azure Portal"
+Type = "talk"
+Speakers = ["sergiu-strat"]
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+Like the inhabitants of Flatland discovering the third dimension, Azure architects often find themselves constrained by flat diagrams and tabular resource lists. AZ3D breaks through that limitation with a browser based 3D force driven graph explorer that transforms sprawling Azure estates into navigable interactive topology spacnoes.
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+What it does. AZ3D renders Azure resources as interactive 3D nodes with physics based layouts and intelligent label management. Import from multiple sources including az cli JSON output, Azure Resource Graph KQL queries or Mermaid diagrams. Navigate, filter and explore complex topologies through an interactive 3D web browser interface.
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+What you'll see. Azure Landing Zones unfolding in three dimensions. Resources organize visibly across management groups, subscriptions and workloads. Complex multi subscription architectures become spatially navigable for security audits, architecture planning, collaborative sessions and live walkthroughs.
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+How it runs. Flexible deployment. Streamlined online version for easy embedding. Secure air-gapped mode for government and sovereign infrastructures. Self-contained standalone HTML with zero external dependencies.
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+The takeaway. See your infrastructure as it actually exists. Not as a flat list, but as a spatial system you can navigate, understand and communicate.
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+Audience. Cloud architects, DevOps engineers, security auditors and anyone managing complex Azure environments.
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content/events/2026-brasov/speakers/adi-moldovan.md

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+Title = "Adi Moldovan"
+Twitter = ""
+linkedin = ""
+image = "adrian-moldovan.jpg"
+type = "speaker"
+linktitle = "adi-moldovan"
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+I started in IT as a web developer, convinced that if the code works, that’s the whole job. Turns out… that’s just the beginning.
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+Curiosity pushed me beyond code into entrepreneurship, project management, and mentoring at the Informal School of IT.
+I’ve learned that a career isn’t just about deepening your expertise, but about connecting it with adjacent domains—because if you stand still, you’re already falling behind.
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+Let’s explore what your next move could look like.

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+Title = "Bogdan Bindea"
+Twitter = ""
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+Bogdan Bindea is an experienced Data Engineer, trainer, and PhD candidate specializing in database systems and data architectures. His expertise spans Knowledge Graphs, ETL processes, and large-scale data integration, with a strong focus on designing efficient, scalable data pipelines. Alongside his technical work, Bogdan is actively involved in training and mentoring, helping others develop practical skills in modern data engineering tools and methodologies. His academic research complements his industry experience, bridging theoretical advancements with real-world data challenges.

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+Title = "Catalin Apetrei"
+Twitter = ""
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+image = "catalin-apetrei.jpg"
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+Senior DevOps consultant and platform engineering lead with experience designing and operating cloud-native systems across AWS, Azure, and GCP with Kubernetes. Focused on building reliable, scalable platforms and improving delivery workflows through automation, CI/CD, and observability. Works closely with teams to simplify complex systems and evolve DevOps practices in real-world environments.

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+Title = "Istvan Albert-Toth"
+Twitter = ""
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+István has over a decade of experience in cybersecurity and software development, currently serving as the DevSecOps and Product Development Director at VerSprite. Drawing on his diverse background from enterprise-level projects to startup ventures and consultancy, István applies his insights to address pain points across the cybersecurity landscape. He leads consultancy efforts and oversees the development of both a Threat Modeling and a Cloud Security Posture Management SaaS platform. István is also the maintainer of the OWASP CSRFGuard project and has notable contributions to multiple open-source security automation tools, especially in the areas of vulnerability scanning and attack surface mapping.

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+Title = "Iulian Bozdoghina"
+Twitter = ""
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+Iulian Bozdoghina is an information security professional focused on protecting digital systems, data, and infrastructure from evolving cyber threats. With a strong interest in cybersecurity principles such as risk assessment, vulnerability management, and secure system design, he works toward strengthening organizational resilience against attacks. His approach emphasizes continuous learning, staying current with emerging threats, and applying practical security measures—from network defense to data protection and incident response.

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+Title = "Karla Merza"
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+Karla Merza is an Agile leader, coach, and educator focused on improving how work actually flows in organizations. She helps teams collaborate more effectively and supports leaders in navigating complex, fast-changing environments. With experience across technical and business roles, from corporate settings to entrepreneurship, she brings a practical perspective to the challenges behind delivery, decision-making, and collaboration. Alongside implementing Agile practices, Karla coaches leaders and teaches Agile Project Management and Advanced Leadership, helping turn theory into real, sustainable change.

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+Title = "Laurentiu Coman"
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+Laurentiu is a DevOps Engineer in Endava for about 4 years and a couple of seconds. He emphasizes on going on the rabbit-hole of new technologies stacks and services. The solid understanding of what he works with suits him best.

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+Title = "Mihai Alexandru Andrei"
+Twitter = ""
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+I’m Mihai Andrei, a tech enthusiast with a background in Computer Science, currently finishing a master’s in Cybersecurity. I’m especially interested in the intersection between systems, security, and real-world problem solving.
+I work as a DevOps Engineer, focusing on automation and infrastructure, but I also enjoy getting into development when needed.

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+Title = "Mihai Tisu"
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+linkedin = "https://www.linkedin.com/in/mihai-tisu-6bb98523/"
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+Mihai has over 20 years of experience in IT and is passionate about technology and the real impact it can have on people and organizations. He is currently a DevOps Capability Lead for Romania at Endava, a role he has held for the past two years, during which he has led and delivered multiple learning and development programs, actively contributing to the growth of the DevOps capability within the organization. Mihai is strongly focused on people development, creating opportunities for technology enthusiasts to grow their skills and build meaningful careers in IT.

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+Title = "Radu Vunvulea"
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+Radu Vunvulea is a technology enthusiast working as VP of Cloud for Endava. He has a vast experience in different technologies and industries. Most of his time is spent working with the cloud, helping companies to innovate and finding solutions to their business problems. He enjoys building bridges between people and helping others to grow. He shares his knowledge on his personal blog and at different events where he is invited as a speaker. In his spare time, he drives an IT community and he is also a Microsoft Regional Director and Microsoft Azure MVP.

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+Title = "Razvan Serban"
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+Razvan Serban is a Security Engineer and offensive cybersecurity consultant focused on penetration testing, security testing, and practical risk reduction across web, cloud, API, and AI-enabled systems. He is interested in how AI changes modern engineering workflows and how teams can adopt AI tools without expanding their attack surface.

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+Title = "Sergiu Strat"
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+Sergiu Strat is a Solutions Architect with over 20 years of experience designing and operating infrastructures at scale. Currently consulting on enterprise Azure and Kubernetes deployments with an award winning government cloud project and datacenters built from the ground up, with production systems achieving 13+ years continuous uptime.
+CI/CD automation and orchestration across multi cloud infrastructure with containerized workloads, microservices architecture and monolith decomposition. Deep OS expertise spanning Windows, Linux, BSD, macOS and other Unix based systems from legacy to cloud native. Currently building custom AI infrastructures with highly restricted air-gapped setups.