TECH TALKS
Traditional vulnerability and threat detection tools promise application-layer protection, but achieving true visibility and actionable insights is often more challenging than it seems. As organizations become increasingly software-driven, integrating security into the development lifecycle is no longer optional - it's essential. In fact, according to Splunk’s State of Security 2025 report, 74% of organizations identify DevSecOps as the most significant skills gap today, and one that will shape the future of secure development.
Secure Application eliminates the silos between observability and security. Integrated into Splunk AppDynamics and Splunk Observability Cloud, and seamlessly connected to Splunk SIEM and SOAR, it brings security intelligence directly into your existing workflows without the context-switching or tool sprawl.
Join this Tech Talk to discover how to:
Experience live demos, see real use cases, and get your questions answered. Whether you’re bringing your curiosity, your toughest questions, or just your morning coffee - this session is for you.
| Time | Place | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00am - 10:55am | Expo Hall | Meet and greet in the lobby outside the Expo Hall before the General Assembly. |
| 11:00am - 11:55am | Rm 314 | Expert Track: TOP 10 WAYS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE INDUSTRY | John Dough, CFO Marketizingly |
| 11:00am - 11:55am | Rm 159 | Social Track: MODERN NETWORKING | Hosted by: SponsorName |
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Leader, Product Management,
Splunk
Kashyap Merchant is Product Management Leader at Splunk, driving strategy, product innovation and Go-To-Market for AI, Applications and Data Observability and Security solutions. With over 20 years of experience, he has held key leadership roles across F5, Cisco, Calix, and Good Technology. Kashyap specializes in bringing innovative products to market across AI, Data, Security and Mobile helping drive customer impact and business growth. He holds an M.Sc. in Computer Science from the University of Southern California and a B.Eng. in Electronics Engineering from the University of Mumbai. Kashyap is also a holder of four U.S. patents.
Sr. Product Marketing Manager,
Splunk
Cale is a Sr. Product Marketing Manager focused on advancing Cisco's mission to help businesses enhance digital resilience with Splunk Observability. With a robust background that precedes his tenure at AppDynamics, Cale has played an instrumental role in Product and Solutions Marketing for Cisco's hybrid cloud solutions. He joined Cisco in February 2018, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience from 14 years at Dell Technologies. His journey at Dell encompassed pivotal roles in product marketing, product line management, and enterprise sales, where he demonstrated an unwavering commitment to customer success and product excellence.
