OpenObservabilityCon + OTel Community Day 2025

Just throw OpenTelemetry in your code and hope for the best - what could possibly go wrong?
OpenTelemetry is a powerful tool, but without a clear plan or governance process, chaos reigns supreme!

In this session, we’ll explore the common mistakes made when implementing OpenTelemetry, from over-instrumenting APIs to drowning in excessive traces, logs, and metrics, to why an "instrument-first, plan later" approach is a recipe for disaster.

You’ll learn how to avoid these pitfalls and build a well-structured, efficient observability strategy that provides actionable insights without overwhelming your systems. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced user, this talk will equip you with the right mindset and tools to make OpenTelemetry work for you, not against you.