TEQnation 2024: Observability: A Catalyst for Sustainable Engineering – Mark van der Walle

We all acknowledge the immense effort required to combat climate change. With the rapid advancement of technology, our ecological footprint has skyrocketed. It is time for a change. However the the ongoing dialogue on this matter has many of us getting weary. This does not mean the subject is any less import and urgent. But what can we do as engineers? How do we transform our landscape for sustainability? The obvious answer seems to be “go to the cloud” and “go serverless”. But is that enough? And can that always be done? In this session we go beyond the obvious and delve into the engineer’s role in leveraging observability to benefit humanity and the planet. Leaving this session you will have practical tools where to start, what to look out for and your first steps for a more sustainable future. Because you can only change what you can observe.