Streamlining Enterprise Application Deployment: Unifying CI/CD Automation with GitHub Copilot
During the session, Mala will address the challenge of enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction through optimized CI/CD deployment processes, exemplified by DocuSign Inc.'s strategic collaboration with GitHub's Copilot ecosystem. She will delve into key focus areas such as automating deployments and establishing robust branching strategy and governance practices. For instance, she will explore how DocuSign leverages Infrastructure as Code to automate provisioning and configuration of infrastructure components, ensuring consistency across diverse deployment environments. Additionally, she will discuss the implementation of CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment processes, facilitating rapid and reliable software delivery. Attendees will learn actionable insights on designing scalable CI/CD architectures, enforcing release gating mechanisms for quality assurance, integrating automated testing frameworks, and incorporating security controls throughout the software delivery lifecycle. Mala will also showcase the use of AI-driven test case generation and automation, exemplifying how DocuSign maintains stringent control and ensures compliance, ultimately enabling efficient and secure delivery of high-quality software products.
With an unwavering passion for technology, Mala Punyani stands as a dedicated leader with a proven track record spanning over seventeen years. Her expertise lies in cultivating teams that excel in Cloud,DevOps/SRE/Automation, SecOps, and SaaS/PaaS domains, all within the realm of expansive production landscapes. Notably, She has contributed her skills to renowned industry players such as DocuSign, Crowdstrike, Splunk, Visa, and PayPal, alongside dynamic and rapidly emerging stealth startups. Mala's proficiencies are diverse, encompassing: DevOps orchestration, seamless CI/CD integration, platform engineering, infrastructure management, program oversight, and the strategic implementation of automation solutions. Throughout her journey, Mala has adeptly bridged the gap between overarching organizational strategies and actionable remedies, propelling operational distinction and fostering expansion.