Alexander, a 34-year-old Software Engineer at JDriven, holds dual Dutch and Greek nationality. He earned his master’s degree in Game Studies from the University of Amsterdam, where he discovered his passion for gamification and software engineering. Alexander aims to bridge the gap between game development and software engineering, believing that both industries have much to learn from each other. He is dedicated to integrating technologies and methodologies from both fields. Additionally, he enjoys experimenting with new technologies and cutting-edge sdk's. Riccardo is an inquiring and experienced Java / Kotlin Developer with a passion for solving complex problems. Known by his colleagues as the Kotlin Hipster (probably because of the beard), he is the go-to guy for everything Kotlin-related. He works for JDriven, where he shares his passion and drive with other enthusiasts.

Deploying a new product is exciting, but how will you monitor its performance and swiftly handle errors? Join Alexander and Riccardo as they explore OpenTelemetry, demonstrating how to use standardized APIs for flawless logging and comprehensive metrics. Learn to trace calls across your entire service landscape effortlessly, ensuring you can quickly identify and fix issues. This talk will equip you with the tools to confidently manage your production environment, knowing your services are running smoothly.