Integration for the AI Era—Introducing Devant by WSO2!
We are excited to unveil Devant, the latest groundbreaking innovation from WSO2, designed to revolutionize the integration landscape. Devant is an AI Integration Platform as a Service (AI iPaaS) tailored for the AI-native era, built to enhance the efficiency, intelligence, and manageability of integration solutions across diverse environments.
Devant: The iPaaS Shining in the Cloud and AI-Native Era
In today’s cloud and AI-driven world, businesses must seamlessly integrate systems to stay agile and innovative. However, traditional integration platforms as a service (iPaaS) often struggle to meet the evolving demands of AI agents and GenAI applications.
Speakers
Shankar has over two decades of experience in the technology industry, with expertise in telecommunication billing systems, web services, cloud deployments, integration, and security. His tenure at WSO2 has included roles in product development, solution architecture, and head of engineering, where he collaborated with numerous global clients on their digital transformation initiatives. Currently, as the head of WSO2's Integration Business Unit, Shankar is responsible for the strategy and overall management of the Integration business.
AI-Powered Integration
AI is revolutionizing the way we build integrations! In this talk, we’ll explore how AI empowers developers in two key ways: by supercharging productivity and enabling entirely new kinds of integrations.
From streamlining onboarding and upskilling to automating development and maintenance, AI acts as a co-pilot for integration developers, allowing them to achieve more with less effort. But that’s not all—AI also opens doors to the fuzzy, unstructured world, making integrations possible where they once seemed out of reach.
Speakers
Shafreen, with over a decade of experience in core Java, software architecture, and agile project management, has excelled in leading the standard library team for Ballerina, a language for cloud native applications. As the lead developer of Ballerina's HTTP transport, he created a robust, scalable library supporting key internet protocols. At WSO2, he contributed to the renowned ESB product, the fastest open source ESB in the world. Shafreen also led a team of 70 engineers as an engineering manager, fostering a culture of excellence. His commitment extends to the open source community as an Apache committer and PMC member, demonstrating his leadership and expertise in technology.
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.
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.
Building AI Applications in the Enterprise - Part 1
Building AI applications for the enterprise requires understanding key architectural patterns that enable powerful, scalable, and intelligent solutions. This session explores the core approaches to building AI-driven applications, including Generative AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and AI Agents.
Speakers
Shafreen, with over a decade of experience in core Java, software architecture, and agile project management, has excelled in leading the standard library team for Ballerina, a language for cloud native applications. As the lead developer of Ballerina's HTTP transport, he created a robust, scalable library supporting key internet protocols. At WSO2, he contributed to the renowned ESB product, the fastest open source ESB in the world. Shafreen also led a team of 70 engineers as an engineering manager, fostering a culture of excellence. His commitment extends to the open source community as an Apache committer and PMC member, demonstrating his leadership and expertise in technology.
Nadheesh Jihan is an AI leader at WSO2, driving AI adoption across WSO2 products. With expertise in generative AI, deep learning, and machine learning, he has been instrumental in shaping AI strategy and delivering enterprise-grade solutions. Beyond AI, his work spans system performance, distributed systems, and API management. Nadheesh has played a hands-on role in integrating AI into real-world use cases, including enhancing WSO2 Choreo with AI-driven capabilities. He also contributes to enabling middleware products for AI development, helping enterprises build and scale production-grade AI solutions. Passionate about AI’s impact on enterprise software, he continues to bridge innovation with practical applications.
Building AI Applications in the Enterprise - Part 2
Building AI applications for the enterprise requires understanding key architectural patterns that enable powerful, scalable, and intelligent solutions. This session explores the core approaches to building AI-driven applications, including Generative AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and AI Agents.
Speakers
Shafreen, with over a decade of experience in core Java, software architecture, and agile project management, has excelled in leading the standard library team for Ballerina, a language for cloud native applications. As the lead developer of Ballerina's HTTP transport, he created a robust, scalable library supporting key internet protocols. At WSO2, he contributed to the renowned ESB product, the fastest open source ESB in the world. Shafreen also led a team of 70 engineers as an engineering manager, fostering a culture of excellence. His commitment extends to the open source community as an Apache committer and PMC member, demonstrating his leadership and expertise in technology.
Rosen is a Technical Lead at WSO2 with over 7 years of experience building and leading large-scale enterprise software. Rosen currently leads WSO2 Micro Integrator. Previously, Rosen managed product areas in WSO2 API Manager and Enterprise Integrator, where he drove customer-centric feature development and resolved critical technical challenges. He is passionate about software architecture, enterprise integration, and API management.
Bijira by WSO2: AI-Native, Scalable API Management in New SaaS Release
WSO2 introduces Bijira, a cloud native SaaS API management platform designed for seamless, scalable, and developer-friendly API lifecycle management. It handles ingress, egress, and AI-related API needs, enabling enterprises to efficiently create, govern, and manage API traffic.
WSO2 API Manager March 2025 Release: AI-Powered, Unified, and Future-Ready API Management
For over a decade, WSO2 API Manager has been a trusted solution for enterprises looking to build, secure, and scale their API ecosystems. Organizations across industries—from financial services to telecommunications and healthcare—have leveraged its capabilities to accelerate digital transformation, streamline API governance, and enhance developer productivity.
Introducing Identity Server 7.1: AI-Powered Efficiency, Seamless Customization, and Enhanced B2B CIAM
We’re excited to announce the release of WSO2 Identity Server 7.1, bringing powerful new capabilities to simplify and accelerate your IAM implementations. With AI-driven enhancements, a flexible API-based extension architecture, and enriched B2B CIAM features, this release continues our commitment to delivering cutting-edge identity solutions.
Introducing the AI-Native and Future-Ready WSO2 Micro Integrator 4.4.0!
The WSO2 Integration team is excited to announce the release of the 100% open source, AI-native, and future-ready WSO2 Micro Integrator 4.4.0! A key component of the WSO2 Integrator product, WSO2 Micro Integrator 4.4.0 builds on the success of WSO2 Micro Integrator 4.3.0, and introduces a range of improvements and new features designed to enhance the low-code integration development experience, boost productivity, and drive innovation.