My experience speaking at LeadDev Meetup,Amsterdam

Excited to share that this week I had the opportunity to speak at the upcoming LeadDev Meetup Amsterdam, sponsored by Picnic Technologies and CircleCI 🚀

🦄 Having participated in LeadDev panels and online events in the past, it felt especially meaningful to now join the community in-person here in Amsterdam.

https://www.meetup.com/leaddev-meetup-amsterdam/events/313077825/?eventOrigin=group_upcoming_events

The evening brought together an incredible mix of engineering leaders, managers, and software professionals — all passionate about building better teams, stronger engineering cultures, and more thoughtful leadership practices.

💫 And what a setting it was!

A packed room, engaging conversations, a warm atmosphere hosted beautifully by Picnic Technologies, and a lineup of insightful talks that made the entire event energizing and inspiring.

My talk for the evening was:

🌊 “Navigating the Agile Seas: Program Management in Startup Waters”

In the session, I shared some of my learnings and experiences around:

🔹 Leading programs in fast-moving startup environments

🔹 Balancing agility with structure and predictability

🔹 Building resilient teams amidst constant change

🔹 Navigating uncertainty while still delivering value at scale

🪴 One of the best parts of speaking at events like these is always the conversations afterward — hearing different perspectives, exchanging ideas, and connecting with people who are equally passionate about Agile leadership and engineering culture.

💜A huge thank you to the LeadDev community, the organizers, sponsors and everyone who attended and engaged so openly during the session.

📸 Sharing a few snapshots from the evening

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Speaking at DevOpsCon Berlin

What an Incredible Experience Speaking at DevOpsCon Berlin 2025! 🎉

Last week, I had the honor of speaking at DevOpsCon Berlin on June 17-18, 2025, and what an amazing experience it was!

From the moment I stepped on stage to deliver my session(s), I could feel the energy and curiosity in the room. The engagement, questions, and feedback I received were truly inspiring and reaffirmed why I love sharing knowledge and learning from the incredible tech community. 💡 (More about my sessions shared here earlier)

But this event wasn’t just about speaking—it was about connecting. I had the privilege of meeting some of the most passionate and brilliant minds in DevOps. Our chats were not only insightful but also a reminder of how collaborative and innovative this space is. Special thanks to @Simon , @Robert , and @Richa for some enriching conversations and the shared laughs that made these days even more memorable. It is always a pleasure to work with @Fabian and meeting in person was even more fun!

As I look back at these moments , I feel immense gratitude for the opportunity to contribute to this thriving community. Here’s to more connections, collaborations, and growth in the future! 🌟

A huge shoutout to the organizing team @Mirjam , @Nadia and the @S&S Conference team for hosting such a seamless and impactful event—it was no small feat, and you nailed it! 🙌

If you attended my session or would like to chat about any of the topics, feel free to reach out—I’d love to keep the conversation going. Let’s continue building and growing together! 🚀

Cheers,

Nishi