Karthik Rau

In this conversation, Matt Billmann, CEO of Netlify, Florian Leibert, CEO of Mesosphere, and Karthik Rau, CEO of SignalFX, dive into the evolution of software architecture. They discuss the transition from monolithic systems to microservices, emphasizing the benefits of nimble structures. The trio highlights the impact of automation, CI/CD pipelines, and the evolving roles of developers in this new landscape. They explore how these changes facilitate better application management and monitoring, ultimately enhancing efficiency in the tech ecosystem.

Karthik Rau, founder of SignalFx, and Alex Solomon, founder of PagerDuty, delve into the evolution of IT operations shaped by modern cloud applications. They discuss the transition from traditional software development to continuous release cycles, emphasizing the importance of reversibility in processes. The conversation highlights the challenges posed by customer expectations for uptime and rapid issue resolution. They also explore the significance of real-time visibility in operations and the shift toward application-centric IT in a cloud-dominated landscape.