AI-Driven API Design, Development, and Consumption with Enhanced Governance
As APIs continue to evolve, AI is transforming how they are designed, consumed, and governed. By integrating AI-driven capabilities, organizations can streamline workflows, enhance automation, and ensure compliance—making API management more intelligent, efficient, and adaptive.
This session explores how AI can be applied across the API lifecycle, from intelligent design recommendations to optimizing consumption patterns and enforcing governance policies. Through real-world examples, we will demonstrate how AI enhances API interactions, automates compliance, strengthens security, and integrates seamlessly with development workflows.
By the end of this session, attendees will gain valuable insights into leveraging AI for API management, balancing automation with governance, and building smarter, more secure API ecosystems. Whether you're an API developer, architect, or platform engineer, this session will provide practical strategies for the future of AI-enhanced API management.
Speakers
Pubudu Gunatilaka is an Associate Director at WSO2, leading the product architecture for WSO2 API Manager. With over 9 years of experience in API management and cloud-native architectures, he has played a key role in advancing WSO2's API management solutions. A recognized thought leader in the industry, Pubudu has shared his expertise at global conferences such as APIDays, Nordic APIs, and Conf42, along with various tech meetups. He is dedicated to driving innovation in API management, Kubernetes-native API gateways, and API security to help enterprises build scalable and future-ready API strategies.
Natasha Wijesekare is an Associate Lead Solutions Engineer at WSO2, specializing in providing architectural and technical consultation to design solutions that adhere to industry best practices and meet customer needs. She works closely with customers, prospects, and partners in the EU region, helping them develop robust solutions aligned with industry standards. Natasha also serves as a technical owner for clients across multiple domains, offering guidance on their IT roadmaps. With over 8 years of experience in integration, API management, and identity and access management, Natasha plays a key role in guiding strategic decisions that drive organizational success. Natasha’s primary goal is to understand the unique challenges of different business domains, helping clients identify effective architectural designs and integration patterns. She works closely with clients to tailor solutions that address both immediate needs and long-term objectives. By staying updated on industry trends, Natasha ensures her solutions remain innovative, continuously expanding her expertise to offer valuable insights and guidance.