SREDAY

Site Reliability, DevOps and Cloud

March 27-28, 2025 London, UK

2
Days
50+
Speakers
1
Tracks
200
Attendees

Real-time earthquake alert system: Leveraging Serverless architecture with Confluent Kafka

Vlad Onetiu
DataIceberg

In our upcoming presentation, we'll explore a cutting-edge architectural solution for real-time SMS and email notifications, particularly geared towards responding to earthquake events. This system is designed to handle rapid data transmission, listening for event changes every second, making it ideal for real time critical alert scenarios. Central to our discussion will be the integration of Lambda functions and Confluent Kafka, coupled with advanced multithreading techniques and DynamoDB lock strategies. A focal point of our presentation will be addressing the challenges and innovative solutions involved in integrating Confluent Kafka with Lambda functions to enable serverless operation of both producers and consumers. This is a key element in ensuring the quick and efficient distribution of notifications through parallel methods. Additionally, we will delve into the implementation of an automated scaling mechanism, which is vital for optimising the performance of the Serverless Notification ecosystem. Our aim is to provide a comprehensive insight into how these technologies can be effectively combined to develop a robust and efficient system, capable of delivering critical real-time alerts for situations like earthquake occurrences, ultimately playing a crucial role in saving human lives.

Vlad Onetiu, a DevSecOps and Software Automation Engineer from Cluj-Napoca, Romania, is renowned for his expertise in cloud technology, cybersecurity, and software automation. Since embarking on his career in 2018, he has been instrumental in conducting security research for Romania's major banks, significantly bolstering their cybersecurity measures. Vlad has also contributed to the field through his research papers on malware and phishing, shedding light on these critical cyber threats. His proficiency in employing cloud-based solutions for system automation, combined with his skillful handling of CI/CD processes and cloud architecture, reflects his commitment to fostering secure and resilient digital environments. Known for his passion for technology and relentless innovation, Vlad stands out as a leading figure in cybersecurity, continuously exploring and implementing cutting-edge strategies to address the challenges of evolving cyber threats.

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