Kushagra Sharma's Blog Posts

Kushagra Sharma is a Product Manager at Cisco working on AIOps products that help teams operate complex systems with intelligence and scale. He focuses on translating customer problems into practical, data-driven solutions at the intersection of AI, reliability, and software platforms. Passionate about clear thinking and strong product craft, Kushagra writes to share insights on technology, product strategy, and building systems that actually work in the real world.

Beyond the Music: Lessons from Spotify's Fleet Management Journey
Ciso Circle
6 Minute Read

Beyond the Music: Lessons from Spotify's Fleet Management Journey

Learn how Spotify leverages standardized tooling, automated pipelines, and organizational alignment to transform challenges into opportunities for innovation.
Building the Future: Splunk Developer Sessions You Can't Miss at .conf25
.conf & .conf Go
3 Minute Read

Building the Future: Splunk Developer Sessions You Can't Miss at .conf25

Join us at .conf25 for an amazing lineup of sessions, activities, and expert staff covering best practices that are tailored to elevate your Splunk development game.
Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs): What They Are and How to Defend Against Them
Learn
8 Minute Read

Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs): What They Are and How to Defend Against Them

Learn about Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs): their stages, characteristics, real-world examples like Operation Aurora, and strategies to protect your organization.
Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) Explained: OSI Layers, Real-World Applications & Ethical Considerations
Learn
4 Minute Read

Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) Explained: OSI Layers, Real-World Applications & Ethical Considerations

Explore Deep Packet Inspection (DPI): how it boosts security & network ops, its applications, and the crucial privacy vs. security debate.
London to Bruges 2025: Riding for a Cause, Powered by Data
Global Impact
3 Minute Read

London to Bruges 2025: Riding for a Cause, Powered by Data

What has 40 wheels, 20 hearts, and one powerful mission? A team of dedicated riders from Cisco, Splunk, Adarma, and RiverSafe embarking on a 400km ride from London to Bruges — all to raise awareness and funds for Prostate Cancer Research. Follow their journey filled with determination, data, and heart.
Why Modern Incident Response Strategies Need Network and Service Intelligence: Part 1
Observability
3 Minute Read

Why Modern Incident Response Strategies Need Network and Service Intelligence: Part 1

Modern incident response isn’t just about fast reflexes – it's about smarter responses. Read on to explore why aligning network and service context is critical for reducing MTTR, prioritizing the right issues, and more easily navigating increasingly complex IT environments.