OpenStack is a global collaboration of developers and cloud computing technologists producing the ubiquitous open source cloud computing platform for public and private clouds. The project aims to deliver solutions for all types of clouds by being simple to implement, massively scalable, and feature rich. The technology consists of a series of interrelated projects delivering various components for a cloud infrastructure solution. Even the most conservative organizations like US Government are embracing open stack solutions.

Come and learn from Industry experts on OpenStack-

What is OpenStack?
Why it matters ?
Job Opportunities?
How can I get started?

Speakers:

Prashanth Pralhad

Prashanth is a Principal Engineer for a leading startup working on Openstack and SDN technologies. Prashanth's prior work experience includes working at Microsoft and Sun Microsystems in various engineering roles. He has been part of delivering widely used operating systems (Windows 8/Windows 7/Windows Server 2008, Solaris 10 and Solaris 9) and been involved in different operating system components - storage, file systems, clustering, networking protocol, caching technologies on both client and servers. He holds multiple patents in these areas. Prashanth graduated with MS from Purdue University.

Leonid Grossman

Leonid is a Director of Software Development at Oracle, responsible for Solaris Core Networking including support for Openstack Neutron and SDN. He has over 20 years of experience in networking and system software development. Prior to Oracle, Leonid founded Neterion and worked at companies such as AMD, Nortel Networks etc.