OpenNets

P4: Network Programmability and Control for Modern Networking Needs (Repeat Session)
2025-01-11 10:00 - 13:00 UTC
Event Details

Description
This session explores the shift in networking enabled by programmable switches and P4, a domain specific language designed to define the behavior of network devices. Starting with an overview of switching, routing, and Software-Defined networking (SDN), it examines how P4 compares to traditional network architectures in terms of flexibility and efficiency. The session highlights P4’s key use cases, ecosystem components (such as compilers, target platforms, and open-source tools), and its role in addressing modern networking challenges. Attendees will learn about standard protocols, practical workflows for developing, deploying, and testing P4 code, and how P4 is contributing to the evolution of network design and management.

Date & Time
Saturday, 11th January 2025
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM IST

Location
OJone Building, 72, Service Rd, LRDE Layout, Doddanekundi, Bengaluru,
Karnataka 560037, India
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Speakers

Rahul Hada
LinkedIn

Amith GSPN
LinkedIn

Rahul Hada
Rahul Hada is an experienced Engineering Manager with over 16 years of professional expertise in IT, research, and leadership. With a strong academic foundation that includes postgraduate studies in 5G, Cloud, and AI from IISc Bengaluru, an M.Tech in Computer Science from MNIT Jaipur, and a B.Tech in Information Technology from Bhilwara, Rajasthan, Rahul has built a career focused on innovation and excellence. His professional journey includes 6+ years of R&D and open-source work in cloud, virtualization, and networking, as well as 9+ years in IT management and leadership roles. Rahul has led multi-cloud Cisco SD-WAN solution designs, implemented DevOps and platform engineering best practices, and guided cross-team initiatives with technical mentorship and strategic planning. His expertise also encompasses stakeholder management and project planning, making him a valuable asset in engineering and research domains.

Amith GSPN
Amith is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in the College of Engineering and Computing at the University of South Carolina (UofSC). He holds a master’s degree in computer engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology. With over four years of professional experience, Amith has a strong background in developing scalable and user-friendly network web applications, specializing in both front-end and back-end development. His current research interests lie in data-plane programming, with a particular focus on P4 technology.

P4: Network Programmability and Control for Modern Networking Needs
2025-01-10 14:00 - 17:00 UTC
Event Details

Description
This session explores the shift in networking enabled by programmable switches and P4, a domain specific language designed to define the behavior of network devices. Starting with an overview of switching, routing, and Software-Defined networking (SDN), it examines how P4 compares to traditional network architectures in terms of flexibility and efficiency. The session highlights P4’s key use cases, ecosystem components (such as compilers, target platforms, and open-source tools), and its role in addressing modern networking challenges. Attendees will learn about standard protocols, practical workflows for developing, deploying, and testing P4 code, and how P4 is contributing to the evolution of network design and management.

Date & Time
Friday, 10th January 2025
2:00 PM to 5:00 PM IST

Location
OJone Building, 72, Service Rd, LRDE Layout, Doddanekundi, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560037, India
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Speakers

Rahul Hada
LinkedIn

Amith GSPN
LinkedIn

Rahul Hada
Rahul Hada is an experienced Engineering Manager with over 16 years of professional expertise in IT, research, and leadership. With a strong academic foundation that includes postgraduate studies in 5G, Cloud, and AI from IISc Bengaluru, an M.Tech in Computer Science from MNIT Jaipur, and a B.Tech in Information Technology from Bhilwara, Rajasthan, Rahul has built a career focused on innovation and excellence. His professional journey includes 6+ years of R&D and open-source work in cloud, virtualization, and networking, as well as 9+ years in IT management and leadership roles. Rahul has led multi-cloud Cisco SD-WAN solution designs, implemented DevOps and platform engineering best practices, and guided cross-team initiatives with technical mentorship and strategic planning. His expertise also encompasses stakeholder management and project planning, making him a valuable asset in engineering and research domains.

Amith GSPN
Amith is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in the College of Engineering and Computing at the University of South Carolina (UofSC). He holds a master’s degree in computer engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology. With over four years of professional experience, Amith has a strong background in developing scalable and user-friendly network web applications, specializing in both front-end and back-end development. His current research interests lie in data-plane programming, with a particular focus on P4 technology.

SamosaCh.AI series #4 Scaling AI Infrastructure - Memory and Storage
2024-12-18 14:00 - 16:15 UTC
Event Details

Description
As AI models and datasets grow exponentially, scaling infrastructure, particularly memory and storage, becomes paramount. Challenges ranging from the handling of massive datasets to training large models to real-time processing to model deployment and inferencing require efficient storage and retrieval of model parameters and data. New techniques to handle the emergent data volumes and velocity, diversity of data, model complexity, data compression, etc., are being developed. Let us learn about the latest happenings in this field!

Date
December 18th 2024, Wednesday

Location
OJone Building, 72, Service Rd, LRDE Layout, Doddanekundi, Bengaluru,
Karnataka 560037, India
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Speakers

Manoj Wadekar
LinkedIn

Gallery

SamosaCh.AI series #3 Evolution of AI Open Source & Projects
2024-12-15 14:00 - 16:15 UTC
Completed Event
Event Details

Description
As AI evolves, questions around democratization by way of increased accessibility and lowered barriers to entry, transparency and trust, cost-effectiveness via shared infrastructure, standardization and interoperability, etc., are increasingly important to address. Open Source Software and Hardware are essential drivers of AI innovation. Collaborative development fosters democratized access, promotes transparency, reduces costs, and ultimately accelerates development and adoption of AI technologies across various industries.

Date
December 15th 2024, Sunday

Location
OJone Building, 72, Service Rd, LRDE Layout, Doddanekundi, Bengaluru,
Karnataka 560037, India
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Speakers

Soma Dhavala
LinkedIn

Sridhar Rao
LinkedIn

Gallery
https://www.opennets.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/ai-infrastructure-presentation.mp4

SamosaCh.AI series #2 Evolution of AI Infrastructure
2024-12-15 11:00 - 13:00 UTC
Completed Event
Event Details

Description
The evolution of Ethernet is revolutionizing the AI landscape. Join us for an engaging tech talk where we explore Ultra Ethernet, the new networking standard being to address the growing needs of AI and HPC workloads. Discover how this cutting-edge technology is poised to transform AI applications by enabling ultra-low latency, high throughput, and unparalleled scalability.

Date
December 15th 2024, Sunday

Location
OJone Building, 72, Service Rd, LRDE Layout, Doddanekundi, Bengaluru,
Karnataka 560037, India
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Speakers

Sundar Ramakrishnan
LinkedIn

Venkat Pullela
LinkedIn

Gallery
https://www.opennets.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/ai-infrastructure-presentation.mp4

ISB Alumni Networking Dinner
2024-12-14 18:00 - 21:00 UTC
Completed Event
Event Details

Date
December 14th 2024, Saturday

Location
OpenNets, OJone Building, 72, Service Rd, LRDE Layout, Doddanekundi,
Bengaluru, Karnataka 560037, India
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Speakers

Venkat Pullela
LinkedIn

PGPMAX 2012

Open Source Learning Center Launch
2024-12-14 10:30 - 14:00 (Asia/Kolkata)
Completed Event
Event Details

Date
December 14th 2024, Saturday

Location
OpenNets, OJone Building, 72, Service Rd, LRDE Layout, Doddanekundi, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560037, India
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Speakers

Shyam Kaluve
LinkedIn

Sridhar Rao
LinkedIn

Pamela Kumar
LinkedIn

Gallery

https://www.opennets.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/shyam-explaining-about-opennets.mp4
