Cloud Nirvana

Startups don’t have the luxury of time—and that’s where AI comes in. In this can’t-miss session, we’re bringing together four visionary founders and CEOs who are using AI to radically speed up development, scale smarter, and pivot faster. Whether you're launching your first MVP or optimizing a growing product, this panel will deliver practical, real-world insight into how AI is changing the game for early-stage companies. 🔎 What you will learn: From idea to impact—faster than ever. This lively panel discussion dives into how AI is reshaping every phase of the SDLC: from business definition and requirements gathering to rapid prototyping, validation, testing, deployment, and continuous improvement. Our panelists will share how their organizations are weaving AI into development workflows to dramatically reduce cycle times, elevate quality, and adapt quickly to change. Bring your questions and get real-world perspectives from seasoned enterprise and startup leaders. 👋 Meet the panelists: Nate Lusher, Founder, Renew Work Nilanjan Raychaudhuri, Founder, Tublian Tushar Kulkarni, CEO, Founder, Big Kitty Labs Raymond Bohac, CEO, Co-Founder, Spearfish Join us and the rest of our cloud community at Cloud Nirvana Columbus: AI in Action – Case Studies Across the SDLC. 🎟️ https://lnkd.in/eQZutRpX 📅 When: Wednesday, June 4 | 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM EDT 📍 Where: The Conference Center at OCLC 6600 Kilgour Place Dublin, OH 43017 Take your Cloud Nirvana experience even further—next stop: Cleveland! More technical sessions, more community, more insights. 🎟️ Secure your Cleveland ticket now: https://lnkd.in/eUn6JQdz #CloudNirvana #ColumbusCloudCommunity #AIinAction #StartupLeadership #SDLC #CloudEventsColumbus Rackspace Technology | Varonis | Sigma | Trace3 | AZTRA | Big Kitty Labs | The Dayhuff Group | Encova Insurance | Expedient | Gravity IT Resources | Presidio | RWX | Turnberry Solutions | Veeva Systems

💡What we’ll learn: AI for Secure Code and Infrastructure AI isn’t just writing code—it’s securing it. In this technical deep dive, Justin Wilkins reveals how AI is being used to detect vulnerabilities earlier in the SDLC, enforce zero-trust principles, and secure Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) deployments. Learn how intelligent threat modeling, automated code review, and real-time anomaly detection are redefining “secure by design” in modern DevSecOps workflows. Practical insights and case studies from the field will give your security game a serious upgrade . 👋Meet the speaker: Justin Wilkins, Field CTO, Varonis Justin brings field-tested insight and real-world examples to help security practitioners and engineering leaders rethink what “secure by design” really means in today’s AI-driven landscape. Join us and the rest of our cloud community at Cloud Nirvana Columbus: AI in Action – Case Studies Across the SDLC. 🎟️ https://lnkd.in/eQZutRpX 📅 When: Wednesday, June 4 | 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM EDT 📍Where: The Conference Center at OCLC 6600 Kilgour Place, Dublin, OH 43017 Take your Cloud Nirvana experience further—next stop: Cleveland! More technical sessions, more community, more insights. Secure your Cleveland ticket: https://lnkd.in/eUn6JQdz #CloudNirvana #ColumbusCloudCommunity #DevSecOps #AIFirstSecurity #CloudEventsColumbus Rackspace Technology | Varonis | Sigma | Trace3 | AZTRA | Big Kitty Labs | The Dayhuff Group | Encova Insurance | Expedient | Gravity IT Resources | Presidio | RWX | Turnberry Solutions | Veeva Systems

At the recent Cloud Nirvana Chicago event, a panel discussion focused on optimizing cloud operations and driving cost efficiency through automation and observability. Moderated by Ben Blanquera, the session featured insights from: 👉 Edward Calusinski, VP - EA/Tech Strat at Discover Financial 👉 Rajesh S. Pillai, VP, Infrastructure Services at AON 👉 Vincent Shorter, SVP/CIO, GMP&D at Cardinal Health The speakers shared how organizations can enhance fiscal viability and reduce costs through better tracking and automation.

At the recent Cloud Nirvana event, a panel discussion delved into the challenges and strategies for managing cloud transformation and sourcing talent in the evolving tech landscape. Moderated by Heather Cristina, the session featured a diverse lineup of industry leaders sharing their insights: -Pinal Patel at Veeva Systems -Scott Lesinski at Discover -Matthew Randle at Path Robotics -Marlene O'Neil at Discover Each speaker provided valuable perspectives on cloud strategy, team dynamics, and talent acquisition in a multi-cloud world.

Save the Date: Cloud Nirvana Cleveland – AI in Action 📅 Tuesday, June 3 | 2–6 PM ET 📍 MRI Software | Solon, OH Join us for an afternoon of practical insights and real-world case studies exploring how AI is being embedded across the Software Development Lifecycle. From building scalable teams to accelerating development with AI and navigating the product-market journey, you’ll hear from technology leaders who are doing the work and sharing what’s actually working (and what’s not). 🗓 Add it to your calendar and stay tuned for registration details. 🎟️ https://lnkd.in/eUn6JQdz Rackspace Technology | Varonis | Sigma | Trace3 | AZTRA | Big Kitty Labs | The Dayhuff Group | Encova Insurance | Expedient | Gravity IT Resources | Presidio | RWX | Turnberry Solutions | Veeva Systems

Save the Date: Cloud Nirvana Columbus – AI in Action 📅 Wednesday, June 4 | 2–6 PM ET 📍 The Conference Center at OCLC | Dublin, OH We're bringing together cloud and software professionals for an in-depth look at AI across the Software Development Lifecycle. Through real case studies, we’ll examine what’s actually working when it comes to integrating AI into engineering workflows—from development and QA to deployment and operations. Whether you're a software engineer, product leader, or platform strategist, this is your opportunity to connect with peers and stay ahead of the curve in a fast-changing landscape. 🎟️ https://lnkd.in/eQZutRpX Rackspace Technology | Varonis | Sigma | Trace3 | AZTRA | Big Kitty Labs | The Dayhuff Group | Encova Insurance | Expedient | Gravity IT Resources | Presidio | RWX | Turnberry Solutions | Veeva Systems

Save the Date: Cloud Nirvana Cleveland – AI in Action 📅 Tuesday, June 3 | 2–6 PM ET 📍 MRI Software | Solon, OH Join us for an afternoon of practical insights and real-world case studies exploring how AI is being embedded across the Software Development Lifecycle. From building scalable teams to accelerating development with AI and navigating the product-market journey, you’ll hear from technology leaders who are doing the work and sharing what’s actually working (and what’s not). 🗓 Add it to your calendar and stay tuned for registration details. 🎟️ https://lnkd.in/eUn6JQdz Rackspace Technology | Varonis | Sigma | Trace3 | AZTRA | Big Kitty Labs | The Dayhuff Group | Encova Insurance | Expedient | Gravity IT Resources | Presidio | RWX | Turnberry Solutions | Veeva Systems

Save the Date: Cloud Nirvana Columbus – AI in Action 📅 Wednesday, June 4 | 2–6 PM ET 📍 The Conference Center at OCLC | Dublin, OH We're bringing together cloud and software professionals for an in-depth look at AI across the Software Development Lifecycle. Through real case studies, we’ll examine what’s actually working when it comes to integrating AI into engineering workflows—from development and QA to deployment and operations. Whether you're a software engineer, product leader, or platform strategist, this is your opportunity to connect with peers and stay ahead of the curve in a fast-changing landscape. 🎟️ https://lnkd.in/eQZutRpX Rackspace Technology | Varonis | Sigma | Trace3 | AZTRA | Big Kitty Labs | The Dayhuff Group | Encova Insurance | Expedient | Gravity IT Resources | Presidio | RWX | Turnberry Solutions | Veeva Systems

At Cloud Nirvana's recent conference, Edward Calusinski, VP of Enterprise Architecture and Technology Strategy at Discover Financial, shared an inspiring story of how the company transformed both its technology and culture. His session, titled "Discover: Technology & Cultural Transformation," shed light on the company’s journey of embracing change during a time of global upheaval—beginning its transformation just as the pandemic shifted the way employees worked worldwide.

At Cloud Nirvana Columbus, Discover’s Marlene O'Neil and Scott Lesinski delivered a dynamic joint perspective on the complexities and opportunities within cloud transformation. Together, they walked attendees through the strategic migration of 165 applications to the cloud—offering both technical and cultural insights that highlighted the depth of leadership and innovation driving Discover’s modernization journey.