This talk will be an introduction to help developers get started with using AsyncAPI. It will cover how to describe your Kafka cluster and define how clients should connect. Come along to learn about how AsyncAPI complements and extends existing use of schema formats like Apache Avro and why you should start using it today as part of your event-driven architecture.

Dale Lane is currently a Senior Cloud Engineer at IBM with prior experience as a software architect responsible for capabilities in IBM’s Cloud Pak for Integration that supported the use of Apache Kafka. From his time as the lead developer for IBM Event Streams, Dale has experience managing Apache Kafka in Kubernetes and had a deep understanding of how it can be useful to enterprises.

Nic Townsend is a Software Engineer in event endpoint management for IBM. Over 10 years’ experience as a software developer with a recent focus on Apache Kafka. Nic has worked in a full stack capacity to build user focused solutions with award winning UX.

2022 Summit API Management Developers

Speakers

Dale Lane

Dale Lane

Senior Cloud Engineer

IBM

Dale Lane is currently a Senior Cloud Engineer at IBM with prior experience as a software architect responsible for capabilities in IBM’s Cloud Pak for Integration that supported the use of Apache Kafka. From his time as the lead developer for IBM Event Streams, Dale has experience managing Apache Kafka in Kubernetes and had a deep understanding of how it can be useful to enterprises.
Nic Townsend

Nic Townsend

Software Engineer

IBM

Nic Townsend is a Software Engineer in event endpoint management for IBM. Over 10 years' experience as a software developer with a recent focus on Apache Kafka. Nic has worked in a full stack capacity to build user focused solutions with award winning UX.