Hina

As applications grow, the monolithic architectures that once enabled rapid development often become barriers to scalability, reliability, and innovation. Organizations face increasing challenges with tightly coupled codebases, lengthy release cycles, operational complexity, and the inability to scale individual components efficiently. This session explores the evolution from monolithic systems to microservice architectures and the role cloud-native technologies play in enabling that transformation.

Drawing on real-world examples from companies such as Netflix, Amazon, and Uber, the talk examines why organizations choose to migrate to microservices, how to identify the right time to make the transition, and the architectural patterns that support successful adoption. Attendees will learn practical strategies for service decomposition, data management, observability, resilience, and incremental migration while avoiding common pitfalls associated with distributed systems.

The session also highlights lessons learned from large-scale cloud modernization initiatives, including balancing technical complexity with business value, establishing reliable monitoring and testing practices, and determining when microservices may not be the right solution. Whether you are an engineer, architect, or technology leader, this talk provides actionable guidance for building scalable, resilient, and cloud-native applications in today's rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Biography:

 Hina Gandhi is a technical leader with extensive experience in designing and developing scalable, high-performance applications. She holds a Master’s degree in Information Systems and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science Engineering. Over the years, she has demonstrated her technical expertise through impactful roles at Cisco Systems, VMware, and CloudHealth Technologies, excelling in areas such as cloud-based microservices, big data platforms, and SaaS solution development. Beyond her industry contributions, she is passionate about giving back to the community by mentoring students and delivering guest lectures at universities, inspiring the next generation of technology professionals.