Discussion - the State of DevOps (in person!)

DevOps has come a long way—from CI/CD pipelines to full-blown platform engineering and AI-assisted operations. But as adoption matures, so do the challenges.
This 1-hour meetup brings together experienced DevOps professionals for a moderated discussion on where DevOps stands today—and where it’s going next.
We’ll explore:

• The rise of Platform Engineering and internal developer portals
• AI/ML in DevOps, from code assistance to incident prediction
• Security as Code and the realities of implementing DevSecOps
• Ongoing challenges like tool sprawl, legacy systems, and culture gaps

No product pitches. No tooling deep-dives. Just strategic discussion, current pain points, and practical takeaways.

Bonus: If the group agrees, we’ll publish a short AI-generated recap video on YouTube summarizing key takeaways and trends—making it easier to share the insights beyond the room.
Join us to connect, challenge assumptions, and shape the future of DevOps—together.

Note: There will be no Meetup in May, but I encourage you all to attend DevopsDays Baltimore on May 20-21!
https://devopsdays.org/events/2025-baltimore/welcome/