Vietnam – 10 September 2026

Michelle Sandford, Developer Engagement Lead ANZ & Asia, Microsoft

• Understanding architectural shifts needed for next-generation applications
• Identifying cloud-native capabilities teams must build by 2027
• Trends and challenges

• AI, Cloud and Digital Infrastructure
• Addressing infrastructure gaps and talent constraints

Moderator:

Michelle Sandford, Developer Engagement Lead ANZ & Asia, Microsoft

Panellists:

Rahul Shinde, VP, CIO, Coca-Cola

• Why shifting security “left and right” is now a mandatory DevOps capability
• Embedding security checks into CI/CD pipelines
• Understanding how to operationalize DevSecOps inside existing DevOps pipelines
• Identifying tools and processes that improve security without slowing down releases

Accordion Content

• Using machine learning to monitor, predict anomalies, automate incident responses
• Understanding practical AIOps tools and use cases relevant to Vietnam’s industries

• Creating workflows where automation accelerates both delivery and security
• Integrating security tools without disrupting developer experience
• Using AI to enhance code quality, detect vulnerabilities, and streamline compliance
• Real-world examples of teams shifting to a security-first culture

Moderator:

George Coldham, Cloud Solution Architect, Microsoft

Michelle Sandford, Developer Engagement Lead ANZ & Asia, Microsoft

• What does an effective cross-functional DevOps product team actually look like in practice – and how do you structure responsibilities across development, operations, QA, and security?
• How do you choose between the different AI and DevOps tools amongst the many that are out there?
• If you had to invest in one capability today to future-proof your DevOps organization for the next few years, what would it be — and why?

Moderator:

Michelle Sandford, Developer Engagement Lead ANZ & Asia, Microsoft

Panellists:

Steve Vu, Senior Vice President of Technology & Innovation, Pizza4PS

Michelle Sandford, Developer Engagement Lead ANZ & Asia, Microsoft