Aleksandr Stankevic

Systems Wrangler, Automattic

Aleksandr Stankevič has been a Systems Administrator since 2006, bringing extensive experience across diverse industries such as education, hosting, ISPs, and finance. His expertise covers a wide range of areas, including DNS, MySQL, security, nginx, email (primarily postfix), scripting languages like Bash, PHP, Python, and Perl, as well as large-scale log management with ELK clusters that exceed 500TB. Aleksandr has a strong track record in managing high-load server environments, including supporting platforms like WordPress.com. He is particularly passionate about email infrastructure, with his journey starting from providing user support in #postfix on FreeNode to managing mail servers for a leading Lithuanian provider. Currently, he oversees high-volume, self-hosted transactional email clusters that process between 30-50 million emails each day.

14:30 - 15:20

25 April Main Stage

Expert insights on building, scaling and securing high-volume email platforms

Join leading technical experts from Automattic, Zoho, Mailkit, and MailerLite for an insightful panel discussion on the intricacies of high-volume email operations. Discover the strategies behind managing infrastructures that deliver millions of emails daily, from the selection and operation of Mail Transfer Agents (MTAs), to the critical considerations for scaling to meet new demands. The panelists will share their firsthand experiences in ensuring reliable and secure delivery, delving into essential techniques for compliance, spam prevention, and maintaining a positive sender reputation. Gain valuable insights into the tools and methodologies employed, including AI-driven anti-abuse and the value of Kubernetes, from the technical leaders who are shaping the future of email communication at scale.