LA DevOps x Grafana & Friends LA: OpenTelemetry (OTel) / Something Nixy

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In the first presentation Dondy Aponte from Grafana Labs will be discussing OpenTelemetry (OTel) and why it has gained traction as the preferred observability framework and the strengths that make it a compelling choice for modern architectures.

In the second presentation, David Seddon returns with a presentation on Nix a tool that takes a unique approach to package management and system configuration. Learn how to make reproducible, declarative and reliable systems.

Sponsored by Grafana!
Thanks to Grafana Labs for sponsoring LA DevOps (and SCaLE).

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6:00 - 6:30 Attendees arrive. Networking/Mingle
6:30 - 6:45 LA DevOps Welcome,Attendee Introductions
6:45 - 7:30 Dondy Aponte - Welcome to OTel California: The Future of Observability
7:30 - 8:00 David Seddon - Something Nixy
8:00 - 9:00 Networking/Mingle

Welcome to OTel California: The Future of Observability Dondy Aponte
OpenTelemetry (OTel) is rapidly emerging as the industry standard for collecting processing and exporting telemetry data but what makes it so powerful and is it the right fit for every organization? In this session we’ll break down what OTel is why it has gained traction as the preferred observability framework and the strengths that make it a compelling choice for modern architectures. We’ll also take a candid look at its limitations—where it excels where it still has gaps and what to consider before making the switch. Finally we’ll explore strategies for driving OTel adoption within your team or organization addressing both technical and cultural challenges. Whether you’re new to OTel or looking for ways to advocate for its adoption this talk will give you the insights you need to navigate the path forward. Welcome to OTel California—where your telemetry data always checks in but it never gets lost
About Dondy:
Dondy Aponte is a Senior Solutions Engineer at Grafana Labs, specializing in observability, cloud-native technologies, and digital transformation. With a strong background in IT strategy and infrastructure, he helps organizations optimize their observability and analytics capabilities to drive efficiency and innovation.

Something Nixy, David Seddon

About David:
Dave Seddon is a tech enthusiast who has worked in the video streaming space for over twenty years. Dave originally got his CCNA in 1998, had his first 100Mb/s BGP session with WorldCom back in ~2002 ( Worldcom went broke a few weeks later ), and he is excited to discuss Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) with the LA DevOps Community.

About O'Brien's Pub on Wilshire:
The covered patio at Obrien's Pub has been a great place to host LA DevOps meetups during our post covid revival.
Regarding parking, there are meters on Wilshire and the side streets that expire at 6.

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