Session: Scaling Microservices: Mastering Zero-Downtime Data Migration
Data and traffic migration is a critical yet often overlooked challenge in modern distributed systems that can make or break an organization's technological resilience. In an era where every minute of downtime translates to potential revenue loss, security vulnerabilities, and eroded user trust, the ability to seamlessly transition data without interruption has become a strategic imperative.This presentation unveils the intricate dance of migrating complex infrastructures—a process that demands surgical precision, advanced architectural patterns, and a deep understanding of distributed systems dynamics. Attendees will explore real-world strategies that transform what could be a high-risk, potentially catastrophic infrastructure transition into a controlled, methodical evolution. By dissecting live migration scenarios, demonstrating cutting-edge traffic routing techniques, and providing actionable insights, this session offers a rare, in-depth look at how top-tier engineering teams solve one of the most nuanced challenges in modern cloud architecture. or anyone managing mission-critical infrastructure, this session offers a blueprint for seamless, zero-downtime migrations that preserve system integrity and performance.
Bio
Niti is currently working as a Lead software engineer and Scrum Leader at Salesforce. She has seven years of experience as a software engineer. At Salesforce, she works in the Identity space focused on authorization and authentication at scale. Her interest lies in the area of distributed systems, identity and machine learning. Niti is a trailblazing tech leader who combines deep technical expertise with a passionate commitment to community building. She serves on the advisory board for the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and leads the Vancouver hub for AnitaB.org.