We are excited to have K. Subramanian, a seasoned banking leader with three decades of experience across the Middle East, in this episode of Observability Talk. Subramanian walks us through the evolution of transaction banking—from paper-based workflows to real-time digital ecosystems—and how banks today are managing complex architectures, interconnected APIs, and rising customer expectations. He shares valuable lessons from implementing multiple core and internet banking rollouts, highlighting why business alignment, leadership sponsorship, and customer-centricity are vital to successful transformation. We also delve into how observability, traceability, and transparency are becoming pillars of trust in digital banking, the promise of automation and GenAI in scaling transaction processing, and how the Middle East is leapfrogging in real-time payments and CBDC innovations. Show Notes * K Subramanian on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/subramanian-k-59379519/ * UAE Central Bank's M-Bridge (https://www.centralbank.ae/en/our-operations/fintech-digital-transformation/mbridge/)  and Aani Payment System (https://aep.ae/) * Swift GPI for real-time payment traceability - https://www.swift.com/products/swift-gpi Book Recommendations * The Power of Your Subconscious Mind by Joseph Murphy - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/68984.The_Power_of_Your_Subconscious_Mind * Books by Neville Goddard - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/53919.Neville_Goddard

We welcome Krishnakumar Natarajan (KK), co-founder of Mindtree and managing partner at Mela Ventures in the latest episode of Observability Talk. KK shares key leadership strategies for successful digital transformation, emphasizing top-down strategy, stakeholder alignment, and cross-functional execution.  He highlights the pitfalls of a tool-first approach and the need for observability to ensure a seamless customer experience and regulatory compliance. We explore the future of IT operations with AI and automation, predicting a hybrid model of self-healing systems with human oversight. Show Notes * Krishnakumar on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/krishnakumarnatarajan/  * About Mela Ventures - https://melaventures.in/ Book Recommendations * The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18176747-the-hard-thing-about-hard-things  * What I Learned About Investing from Darwin by Pulak Prasad - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62792694-what-i-learned-about-investing-from-darwin

In this insightful conversation, Ravindra Harish, Head of SRE , Kotak Mahindra Bank, shares his journey from software engineering to site reliability engineering (SRE). He discusses the challenges of shifting from traditional operations to an SRE mindset, why reliability should be treated as a feature, and the evolving role of observability in modern infrastructure. The discussion also explores key SRE principles, including toil reduction, incident management, and the importance of business-centric observability. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to build or optimize an SRE practice. 

In this insightful episode of Observability Talks, Shanky takes us on a journey through the evolution of observability, drawing from his extensive experience in e-commerce, BFSI, and large-scale digital systems. His candid discussion highlights the cultural, technological, and strategic shifts required to move from traditional monitoring to proactive, business-centric observability.  

In this episode Bharat and Anuraag Agrawal, Co-Founder and CTO, Fingpay, discuss the evolving field of observability and its critical role in the digital transformation journey of enterprises. With extensive experience across industries, Anuraag highlights the nuances of building reliable, scalable systems and the shift from traditional monitoring to modern observability practices.

As organizations increasingly rely on digital ecosystems to deliver seamless user experiences, the complexity of managing and monitoring these systems grows exponentially. Observability has emerged as a cornerstone for managing modern infrastructure, applications, and business processes. This topic explores the shift from traditional monitoring to business-centric observability, emphasizing the integration of AI, automation, and domain-specific intelligence. Join Bharat Joshi and Amit Srivastav as they discuss how observability enables businesses to gain actionable insights, reduce operational blind spots, and align IT performance with strategic objectives.

In this insightful conversation, our guest, Dhruv Dhody, Principal Engineer, Huawei Technologies India, delves into the dynamic transformation of networks, driven by the rise of cloud, 5G, and edge computing.  Learn how traditional static networks are evolving with Software-Defined Networking (SDN), network automation, and observability to support enterprise digital transformation. Discover the challenges and innovations shaping the future of cloud and network integration, and why correlating data across layers is critical for modern network management. Watch now to explore how the line between cloud and infrastructure is blurring, paving the way for more agile, scalable networks.

Building citizen scale systems goes beyond technology and is about delivering trust, reliability, and seamless experiences across organizational boundaries. In our latest episode, we are joined by Vamsi Madhav, CEO of Finvu and ex-COO & Founding Team member of DigiSahamati Foundation, who opens for us the foundational elements of building citizen-scale systems. Beyond talking about the underlying challenges, he explains the account aggregator framework, why Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and "Availability when you need" are crucial when evaluating Observability platforms, and how Observability has become a talking point in board rooms.

In this episode of Observability Talk, we uncover the critical challenges that startups face in building AI-enabled applications. Join us as Vinayak Hegde, a tech leader and startup advisor, shares expert insights on navigating the unique hurdles in the AI space—from wrangling data quality and compliance to balancing scalability and infrastructure costs.  Vinayak dives into the often-overlooked role of observability in AI, explaining how real-time monitoring and design responsiveness are crucial to keeping customer trust and delivering reliable experiences. Whether you're in the early stages of your AI journey or scaling an existing solution, tune in for practical advice on building resilient, scalable, and compliant AI applications in a fast-moving tech landscape. Also Check out:  * Vinayak Hegde on Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinayakh/] * Vinayak Hegde on X [https://x.com/vinayakh]

We explore the rapidly changing world of modern application development and the critical role observability plays in navigating its complexities. Our guest, Sarika Atri, a seasoned tech leader with experience spanning across Google, Flipkart, and Hotstar, takes us through her fascinating journey from building monolithic applications to leading in microservices, cloud, and serverless architectures. Sarika shares key insights into the challenges of managing deployments in a CI/CD environment, balancing speed with quality, and the evolution from traditional APM to advanced observability. We also dive into the ongoing 'build vs. buy' debate for observability tools, continuous monitoring best practices, and the essential architectural considerations for scaling observability in large systems. In this conversation, Sarika offers her perspective on embedding observability from the very start of application development, and the future role of AI in shaping how we monitor and improve complex systems. Tune in for practical takeaways and thoughtful reflections on the future of observability Also, check out * Xmplify.tech [https://xmplify.tech/] * Sarika Atri on LinkedIn [https://in.linkedin.com/in/sarikaatri]

In this episode of Observability Talk, we dive into the evolving cybersecurity landscape in India, with a focus on how organizations can stay ahead of emerging threats. We'll explore the critical role observability plays in enhancing security practices, especially in an era of rapid digitization and complex infrastructure. Joining us is Vinayak Godse, CEO of the Data Security Council of India (DSCI), an organization at the forefront of cybersecurity policy and innovation in the country. Vinayak shares his deep expertise on the transformation of cybersecurity over the past two decades, the top challenges keeping CISOs and CIOs up at night, and the potential for convergence between network operations and security operations. In this episode, Vinayak offers valuable insights into how enterprises can balance the need for speed and innovation with robust security measures, the role of GenAI in cybersecurity, and the future of observability in protecting against advanced threats. Also, Check out * Data Security Council of India [https://www.dsci.in/] * Vinayak Godse on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinayakgodse/] * Vinayak Godse on X(Twitter) [https://x.com/godvinayak]

This episode of Observability Talk focuses on the effects of digital transformation on the banking and payments industry in the Middle East Region and the importance of observability in navigating these changes. We'll discuss how observability can be crucial in optimizing digital transformation efforts. We're joined by Osama Ben Saleh Bukhari, CEO of AlFaris International Group, a leading IT Business Solutions and Services company based in Saudi Arabia. Osama is also the Head of the Banking Commission for the Saudi International Chamber of Commerce. In this episode, Osama brings a wealth of experience to share insights on how FinTechs are changing the Banking Landscape in the Middle East, what's keeping CXOs up at night, the evolution of Monitoring Platforms, and shares cautionary signs of relying too much on GenAI. Also Check Out * Al Faris International - https://www.alfarisinfo.com/#home-section * Osama on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/osama-ben-saleh-bukhari-8164295/

In this episode of Observability talk, we look at Observability from the perspective of building resilient systems through site reliability engineering. We explore the origin of the position and move into understanding the best practices, the divergent nature of reliability across organizations, and the experience of being in the trenches of problem-solving. We are joined by Safeer CM, a seasoned technology leader specializing in site reliability, DevOps, and platform engineering. Safeer has worked for organizations like LinkedIn and Flipkart and has a solid background in cloud and infrastructure management working with large-scale internet companies and startups. He has also authored a book titled "Architecting Cloud-Native Serverless Solutions". Also Check Out * Safeer's Website [https://safeer.sh/], LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/safeer] and Twitter [https://x.com/safeercm] * Architecting Cloud-Native Serverless Solutions (Amazon [https://www.amazon.in/Architecting-Cloud-Native-Serverless-Solutions-serverless/dp/1803230088]) For more information visit VuNet Systems [https://vunetsystems.com/]

In our latest episode of Observability Talk, we are joined by Abidali (Abid) Neemuchwala - Co-founder and Director of Dallas Venture Capital. Abid is a visionary leader. As former CEO of Wipro Limited where he oversaw an $8 billion business with 180,000 employees. In the episode, Abid taps into experience of a lifetime wearing multiple hats as an investor, board member, and a technology enthusiast to highlight the key transformation in the Observability space. He highlights how Observability today for organizations is a strategic element in ensuring great customer experience. More importantly, he explains his passion for the B2B SaaS market developing in India and how it has the potential to grow like the IT Service Industry. He also highlights Observability platforms' critical role for IT service companies and MSPs in enhancing service quality.

In this episode of VuNet's "Observability Talk," Bharat Joshi, co-founder of VuNet Systems speaks to Professor Balaji Srinivasan, a distinguished academic at IIT Madras in Wadhwani School of Data Science and AI to discuss through the latest advancements in Generative AI and peak into their evolution over the years. Dr. Balaji also highlights the emergence of multimodal models and their potential to revolutionize observability by enhancing incident management, root cause analysis, and real-time business analytics.    The conversation further explores the dynamic interplay between Generative AI technologies and the domain of observability, emphasizing the significance of domain-centric approaches in refining the accuracy and efficiency of observability platforms. Dr Srinivasan elucidates how Generative AI can be leveraged to predict potential threats, monitor system health in real-time, and facilitate a deeper understanding of business analytics, thereby driving innovation and efficiency in enterprise IT operations.