Srinivas Erukulla

Unlock the secrets of #DataMesh 2.0! Discover how it's transforming data management for better trust, quality, and scalability. Read the article now on the Capital One Tech Blog.

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Understanding the core components of an IDP -- An IDP provides organizations with software development tools, frameworks, and services for the entire application lifecycle. It delivers a consistent and unified environment that makes it straightforward for software engineers to launch new applications and services. Additionally, it includes the interface or portal with which they interact. The architecture of an IDP comprehends several essential planes: 1. Admin plane gives administrators control over access and permissions, environment configurations, secrets management, just-in-time access approvals, and budget management. It manages access control policies, sensitive information, environmental parameters, access requests, and budget allocation. It includes a policy manager, secret manager, environment configuration settings, and a cost budgetary component. 2. The user plane is a developer interface that should be efficient and user-friendly, minimizing context switching and errors. It usually includes a catalog for requesting resources. 3. The control plane is the core operational layer. It has several modules for secure and efficient management of various aspects: - The authentication manager handles user authentication and access control. - The observability provides tools for monitoring and troubleshooting. - The audit tracks user activities, ensuring accountability and transparency. - The knowledge manager centralizes organizational knowledge. - The deployment manager handles deployment processes and resource states. - The application configuration manages application-specific settings and configurations. 4. The execution plane includes tools and APIs for executing actions requested by users. It acts as an abstraction layer between the user interface and platform-specific APIs, facilitating scheduling and batch processing. 5. Integrations. The IDP can interact with various external systems and services through APIs or SDKs. It integrates with tools and platforms like Kubernetes, AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure. 6. The enforcer ensures that policies defined in the Admin Plane are applied and enforced. It checks and authorizes every action based on the defined rules and user permissions. 7. The webhook enables bi-directional communication, allowing external systems to trigger automated actions within the IDP based on specific events. An IDP can boost development productivity, accelerate time to market, encourage collaboration, optimize resource utilization, and bolster security and compliance. Streamlining development processes allows DevOps teams to focus on innovation. It also gives engineers a more efficient workflow, improving software quality and fast delivery. This post explores Kubiya.ai's blog article "The Building Blocks of an IDP." For more information, please refer to the source at https://lnkd.in/ez5Cwizd. #internaldeveloperplatform #platformengineering #devops #softwaredevelopment #softwareengineering #cloud #idp

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Navigating the Top AI Implementation Challenges: Insights from Pegaworld 2024 I came across this thought-provoking article by Adrian Swinscoe on Forbes discussing the major themes and challenges in AI implementation highlighted at Pegaworld 2024. As AI continues to transform industries, understanding these challenges is crucial for successful integration and innovation. * The importance of aligning AI projects with business goals * Overcoming data quality and integration issues * Ensuring ethical and responsible AI usage * Strategies for effective change management What are your thoughts on these AI implementation challenges? Have you encountered similar issues in your projects? https://lnkd.in/gCgW6VGd #AI #Innovation #Leadership #TechTrends #Pegaworld2024 #AIChallenges #DigitalTransformation#Pega#GenAI

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Arindam Paul – VP – #AI and #ML at #FidelityInvestmentsIndia writes in CXOToday about the impact of #AI in our world today and what it means for industries, the job market, and the world at large. “We’re living in an exciting period,” he says. Check out these fascinating perspectives on #futuretrends from a leading practitioner in the space. Fidelity Investments #FidelityAssociate

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If you’re headed to Snowflake #DataCloudSummit, beat the crowd and book a meeting with our Capital One Software team for a personalized demo of Capital One Slingshot. Dive deep into your team's specific Data Cloud challenges and use cases, and see how features like warehouse recommendations can help.

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Unlearning what you think is a solution to a problem and actually learning what the solution is, from the perspective of users. This is the summary of this wonderful course. Thanks Ishan Arora Great Learning #StanfordGSB

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Here Srihari S. nicely explained how a technical lead can provide value.

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Qyrus is a modern, AI-infused test automation platform designed to streamline and enhance the software testing process across web, mobile, desktop and API environments. It offers a codeless approach to test automation, making it accessible to both technical and non-technical users. Key features include defect management, shared test infrastructure, and seamless CI/CD integrations, which help in speeding up release cycles and improving software quality. Qyrus supports agile development methodologies, enabling faster test creation and execution, expanded coverage, and significant cost reduction. Its user-friendly interface and robust capabilities make it an ideal choice for enterprises looking to enhance their testing efficiency and accuracy. Interested in exploring/analysing Qyrus capabilities with all the features 😀 Feel free to DM me. https://www.qyrus.com/ #Qyrus #NoCodeLowCode #TestAutomation #AIinTesting #SoftwareTesting #WebTesting #MobileTesting #APITesting #CodelessAutomation #DevOps #CI_CD #AgileTesting #QualityAssurance #TechInnovation #SoftwareQuality #TestManagement #DesktopTesting #BrowserFarm #DeviceFarm 

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Just finished the learning path “Atlassian Agile Project Management Professional Certificate”!

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Good (Looking) Code I frequently stumble upon this question - "What is good code?" Robert Martin talks about several attributes of good code. He lists descriptive names, limiting the arguments, code that does one thing, small in size, indenting right etc etc amongst several other things in his book "Clean Code". Performance, security, abstractions and testability are all important. Good code layout is equally important to facilitate ease of maintenance in the long run. This is usually overlooked or underestimated by many. Often I refer to these quotes while talking about the importance of well structured code. I found these in Robert Martin's books - "Clean Code" and "Code Complete". 1) "Any fool can write code that a computer can understand. Good programmers write code that humans can understand." -- Martin Fowler, author, speaker & software developer 2) "Clean code is simple and direct. Clean code reads like well-written prose...." -- Grady Booch, author of OOAD with Application 3) "You know you are working on clean code when each routine you read turns out to be pretty much what you expected. You can call it beautiful code when the code also makes it look like the language was made for the problem." -- Ward Cunningham, inventor of Wiki To me • Good code should tell the story you wanted to tell without a need for a single line of comment. • Names used should not require interpreters, and should mean consistently the same thing everywhere. • The indentation & spacing should be such that I do not search & match the opening/closing braces. • Block should be small enough to fit in a single screen, to avoid scrolling up and down. Readability is vital to enhance the code maintenance experience. As you can see, none of what is listed above is complex concepts to understand. It just requires some discipline. "Raw string literals" introduced as part of C# version 11 in Nov 2022 is an example of this. This is introduced only to enhance readability, nothing else I can think of. Don't stop at writing good code, write good looking code 🙂.

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Just published the article on Architecture and Governance Magazine along with Yar Savchenko, SVP, Comerica Bank to provide a reality check on Cloud Migration. This is based on the free-flowing discussion we had at Innotech Dallas on Apr 11 based on experience working with different enterprises over the years, such as these: -- enterprises who were anti-cloud at that time -- enterprises who have been effectively operating in the cloud for some time now and -- enterprises who are considering venturing into the cloud on a trial-basis No matter the type of enterprise you have in mind, the article provides an approach for you to consider. https://lnkd.in/gjmCiWhR Sean Lowery :: Lisa Danzer :: Angie Penney :: Jim Wilt :: Holt Hackney https://lnkd.in/gjmCiWhR

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Just finished Microsoft Power Apps: Using the Dataverse (Formerly the Common Data Service)! Check it out: https://lnkd.in/geRkeWEd

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🚀 Transforming Customer Experience with Integrated Solutions: A Lesson from USAA In the fast-paced world of business, customer experience is the new battleground. Inspired by insights from the book "Outside In," I want to share a remarkable example of how USAA revolutionized its approach to customer service and reaped significant rewards. 🔍 USAA’s Transformation In January 2010, USAA made a strategic move by reorganizing its structure to place all nine thousand customer-facing employees into a single organization. This shift, led by Wayne Peacock, allowed USAA to focus on customer journeys rather than internal silos. 📈 Results Speak Volumes USAA launched Auto Circle, an integrated service that supports members through the journey of finding, financing, and insuring a vehicle. This holistic approach led to: 🚗 A 15% year-over-year increase in completed auto loans 🚙 A 23% increase in vehicles sold through its car-buying service These results highlight the power of breaking down silos and creating seamless, integrated customer experiences. 🔄 Customer Journey Maps vs. Business Process Flows It's crucial to differentiate customer journey maps from business process flows. While the latter focuses on internal operations, customer journey maps emphasize the customer's experience at every touchpoint, ensuring a cohesive and personalized interaction. 🏅 Applying This in Pega Projects As Pega professionals, we have the tools and platforms to implement these customer-centric strategies. By leveraging Pega's capabilities to break down data silos and create integrated offerings, we can drive significant improvements in customer satisfaction and business outcomes. 🔧 Practical Steps for Pega Implementation Identify Customer Pain Points: Use Pega’s robust analytics to gather customer feedback and identify pain points. Develop Detailed Journey Maps: Utilize Pega’s journey mapping tools to visualize and improve the customer journey. Foster Cross-Department Collaboration: Encourage seamless data sharing across departments to ensure a unified customer strategy. Implement and Monitor: Use Pega’s monitoring tools to continuously gather feedback and adjust strategies for optimal results. 🌟 Join the Conversation Let’s harness the power of Pega to transform customer experiences in our organizations. Share your thoughts, experiences, and insights on how we can continue to innovate and deliver exceptional customer journeys. #CustomerExperience #Pega #DigitalTransformation #CXInnovation #BusinessStrategy #PegaCommunity #JourneyMapping #CustomerCentric

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Check out this awesome webinar from Mphasis Silverline!! Register now to get valuable insights and practical knowledge you can use to tap into the full potential of Financial Services Cloud with MuleSoft.

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I am hiring for multiple Capital One roles (McLean VA) to help us change banking for good. Are you passionate (or know someone who is) about APIs (REST, GraphQL, etc) and Data Analytics? Aspired to take the API Platform to the next level? Interested in joining one of the world’s great software engineering companies that is making a difference in millions of people's lives? If yes, please reach out to me for more details. About us: Technology is central to our business strategy and APIs are the glue that holds the digital world together. We’re using real-time data at scale, AI and machine learning, and the power of the cloud to solve challenging industry problems and build products, services, and experiences that can make a real difference in millions of peoples’ lives. Capital One technologists working in software development, infrastructure & operations, machine learning and data science, data engineering, and cybersecurity are harnessing the power of the public cloud to deliver top notch customer experiences. With our extensive technology experience, we are building, using and selling leading-edge technology that makes our products easy to build and easy to enjoy. #apis #platform #engineering #governance

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