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Stève Sfartz

Principal Architect

Cisco Developer Relations

Stève leads Cisco's API Experience; the cross-organizational program defines internal standards to drive quality and consistency in the developer experience and design of Cisco APIs. NeXT developer back in the 90's, Stève evangelized Java, then .Net and Azure at Microsoft. As VP of Engineering, he built the SaaS platform of Kosmos Digital Services for Education serving 3 million users. Co-founder of Restlet, Stève built APISpark – an innovative cloud platform for Web APIs. In 2016, he joined DevNet - Cisco's Developer Program. Advisor for strategic initiatives and incubation projects, Stève is a recognized industry expert in API strategy, design and governance.

Articles

December 20, 2023

DEVELOPER

Managing API Contracts and OpenAPI Documents at Scale

2 min read

See how Cisco DevNet discussed how to build and publish robust APIs, managing API contracts and OpenAPI documents at scale, and the challenges that come with the lifecycle management of OpenAPI documents.

February 1, 2023

DEVELOPER

Take a Deep Dive into API Quality at Cisco Live in Amsterdam

2 min read

See how technical leads, devops engineers, and compliance officers face challenges such as how to deliver high quality APIs, how to measure the quality of API contracts, and how to gain visibility into new API releases.

December 6, 2022

DEVELOPER

See API Insights at APIdays in Paris

2 min read

Learn how Cisco Engineering leverages the OpenAPI specifications to drive API quality and a state-of-the-art developer experience.

June 9, 2022

DEVELOPER

Getting to World-class APIs Using the OpenAPI Specification

4 min read

Learn why Cisco has invested in methodology and tooling around the REST style OpenAPI Specification (OAS) for many of our APIs – from security and network controllers, to collaboration and IoT.

March 21, 2019

DEVELOPER

Engage with IoT, Edge, and Enterprise Transformation at DevNet Create 2019

2 min read

Developers, network programmers, and IT pros share their latest findings when coding modern user experiences and applications leveraging network infrastructure, Machine Learning, and DevOps.

June 5, 2018

DEVELOPER

Learn How To Build Applications for Webex Devices

4 min read

Webex devices are fully programmable! Through embedded APIs you can extend and leverage the capabilities of your Webex room and desk devices in several ways.

December 14, 2017

DEVELOPER

Starting Your Journey as a ‘ChatBot’ Developer

2 min read

In no more than two years, ChatBots have raised from a techie’s gadget to strong interest from all industries, due to their unique ability to smoothly engage with end-users via...