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May 18-20, 2026
Minneapolis, MN
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Monday May 18, 2026 2:25pm - 3:05pm CDT
Learning to architect robust cloud infrastructure often comes with high barriers: expensive monthly cloud bills and a lack of access to senior mentorship. How can we train the next generation of SREs and Platform Engineers without financial gatekeeping? This session explores a novel pedagogical approach: combining the physicality of a Raspberry Pi "Micro-Data Center" with the instructional power of AI coding assistants.

We will demonstrate how to use low-cost edge hardware to make abstract concepts (clustering, database sharding, and network security) physically tangible. We will then show how to utilize LLM-based chatbots to act as real-time "Senior Architects," guiding learners through complex configuration and troubleshooting tasks that usually require years of experience to master.

Attendees will leave with:

- A blueprint for building a low-cost, enterprise-grade learning lab.

- Strategies for using AI agents to accelerate learning in Kubernetes, networking, and security.

- A method to simulate "Catastrophic Failure" (e.g., pulling a plug) to learn resilience safely.
Speakers
avatar for Cameron Khorsandi

Cameron Khorsandi

Business Development Expert, SAP
Cameron Khorsandi is a Business Development expert at the Office of the CTO at SAP. He specializes in working with Fortune 500 executives to bridge the gap between advanced AI and Machine Learning technologies and real-world business applications. A technologist at heart, Cameron... Read More →
avatar for Derek Bowdle

Derek Bowdle

Senior Machine Learning Engineer, RTX
: Derek Bowdle is a Senior Machine Learning Engineer at RTX and a former math educator. He combines deep technical expertise in Kubernetes and AI with a passion for accessible learning. At RTX, he architects digital threads and predictive models; off the clock, he pushes the limits... Read More →
Monday May 18, 2026 2:25pm - 3:05pm CDT
200H (Level Two)
  Open Source 101
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