Viktor Gamov is the Head of Developer Advocacy at StarTree, a pioneering company in real-time analytics with Apache Pinot. With a rich background in implementing and advocating for distributed systems and cloud-native architectures, Viktor excels in open-source technologies. He is passionate about assisting architects, developers, and operators in crafting systems that are not only low in latency and scalable but also highly available.
As a Java Champion and an esteemed speaker, Viktor is known for his insightful presentations at top industry events like JavaOne, Devoxx, Kafka Summit, and QCon. His expertise spans distributed systems, real-time data streaming, JVM, and DevOps. Viktor has co-authored “Enterprise Web Development” and “Apache Kafka® in Action”. Follow Viktor on X - @gamussa to stay updated with Viktor’s latest thoughts on technology, his gym and food adventures, and insights into open-source and developer advocacy.
Navigating API security in today’s digital world is a complex task. The rise of GraphQL has introduced new challenges and opportunities in API authorization. In our enlightening talk, “Guarding GraphQL: Strategies for Robust API Authorization”, Viktor Gamov, a Principal Developer Advocate at Kong, will share valuable insights on GraphQL authorization techniques for securing your APIs effectively.
Viktor will start with a concise overview of GraphQL, underlining its advantages over traditional REST APIs, including its capacity for clients to define precise data needs, boosting application performance.
He’ll then delve into the crux of GraphQL authorization. He will discuss how API management platforms, like Kong, can secure GraphQL APIs and share best practices for implementing role-based access control. Real-world scenarios will be used to bring these principles to life, demonstrating how to strike a balance between flexible API access and stringent security requirements.
Viktor will highlight how GraphQL encourages efficient development, bridging the gap between front-end and back-end teams. To wrap up, he’ll gaze into the future of GraphQL, discussing advanced features like real-time updates with GraphQL subscriptions.
Join Viktor Gamov for an insightful exploration of GraphQL authorization. This talk is designed for API architects, developers, and product managers eager to strengthen their API security while maximizing the potential of GraphQL.