Discover how to efficiently deploy scalable applications by leveraging the Azure Application Platform, using the best tool for the job. This demo-heavy session will provide insights on integrating AI into your applications with Azure’s robust developer tools and services like Azure App Service, Azure Kubernetes Service, Azure Functions, and Azure Container Apps. Learn AI app development best practices to optimize resource utilization, reduce costs, and enhance performance and security.

Scott Hunter
VP of Product, Azure Developer
I work on the Azure Developer Experience team building our Azure PaaS Services (App Service, Functions, Container Apps), Azure Developer Tools and Azure SDK's.

Abdul Rehman
Director of Architecture
A visionary leader at EY Client Technology, I specialize in Cloud-Native architecture, driving seamless migrations of on-premises workloads to the cloud and transforming monolithic systems into agile microservices. With over 20 years of experience, I lead multiple scrum teams, applying effective DevOps practices to deliver resilient, distributed solutions that enhance performance and user experience. Passionate about coding and emerging technologies like Gen AI, and Data Science.

Anthony Shaw
Cloud Developer Advocate
Anthony Shaw is the Python Developer Advocacy lead at Microsoft and Fellow of the Python Software Foundation.

Naga Surendran
Sr. Director of Product Marketing, Azure
Naga Surendran is a Senior Director of Product Marketing for Azure Application Services, such as, Azure Kubernetes Service, Azure App Service, Azure Container Apps and more. In his role, Naga leads product marketing strategy for Azure application platform as well as the go to market strategy for AI Applications, App Modernization and Integration Services. Naga has 20+ years of industry experience in Cloud and B2B SaaS products across Engineering, Product Management and Marketing. Naga holds a MS in Computer Science from Washington University in St. Louis and an MBA from University of California Berkeley.