May 2025 Meetup

Akshay shared with us his inspiring project, combining AI and DevOps into a chatbot to help address real world production issues.

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The rapid adoption of cloud-native technologies has fundamentally reshaped software engineering, enabling faster innovation, increased scalability, and improved reliability. Integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into modern cloud-native software stacks offers transformative potential, streamlining operations, enhancing decision-making, and automating complex tasks. This presentation explores the intersection of AI and cloud-native development, highlighting best practices for integrating intelligent solutions into contemporary software architectures. Featuring a practical demonstration of "CloudyBot," an AI-powered DevOps assistant chatbot, attendees will witness firsthand how large language models (LLMs) can effectively address real-world DevOps challenges, such as troubleshooting, deployment strategies, and operational inquiries. Participants will gain insights into leveraging AI-driven tools, such as OpenAI and Hugging Face transformers, to enhance their workflows, improve operational efficiency, and maintain robust cloud infrastructures.

Akshay Mittal is a seasoned IT professional with over a decade of experience as a full-stack developer and a growing footprint in technology leadership. He currently serves as a Staff Software Engineer at PayPal, where he builds scalable, resilient systems in high-performance cloud environments. In parallel, Akshay is pursuing a PhD at the University of the Cumberlands, focusing his research on the convergence of cloud-native architectures and AI/ML-driven automation. With a track record of success as a consultant across diverse teams and industries, Akshay is known for his ability to rapidly adopt new technologies and lead impactful engineering initiatives. He holds multiple cloud certifications, including from AWS and GCP, and is deeply committed to mentoring and empowering the next generation of technologists. Akshay is an active contributor to the open-source and developer community. He frequently speaks at conferences and meetups on topics such as cloud-native development, FastAPI, and AI integration in modern software stacks. His professional mission centers on advancing technical excellence, community engagement, and continuous innovation.