Chaitanya Rahalkar
Chaitanya Rahalkar is a highly skilled software security engineer with expertise in cloud-native security pipelines, detection systems, and robust DevOps practices. With a Master’s in Cybersecurity from the Georgia Institute of Technology and a Bachelor’s in Computer Engineering from Savitribai Phule Pune University, Chaitanya excels in the development and implementation of innovative security solutions. His professional journey includes impactful roles at Block Inc., Praetorian Security, and Meta, where he contributed to security engineering, vulnerability detection, and fuzzing systems.
Chaitanya is proficient in a wide range of programming languages, frameworks, and security tools, including Rust, Python, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, and advanced threat modeling methodologies. His academic contributions, including multiple peer-reviewed publications, highlight his commitment to advancing research in cybersecurity and privacy.
Beyond his technical expertise, Chaitanya is an advocate for continuous learning, mentorship, and collaboration, which have defined his approach to driving success in both technical and organizational transformations.
Session
Scaling DevOps practices across large, distributed teams and diverse technology stacks is an intimidating challenge. This talk explores real-world experiences of implementing DevOps in complex environments, focusing on what works, what doesn’t, and why. Attendees will gain practical insights into overcoming silos, automating legacy systems, and fostering collaboration between traditionally disconnected teams. The session will also cover cultural resistance, skill gaps, and unexpected technical hurdles encountered during the journey to scale. This is a candid discussion about the messy reality of scaling DevOps, offering lessons learned to help others navigate similar challenges.