JSM 101: Unlocking the Power of Jira Service Management for Modern Teams

Jul 12, 2:00 – 5:00 PM (UTC)

Nairobi

Join us for an engaging introduction to Jira Service Management (JSM), Atlassian’s comprehensive platform for IT service management and operations. This session will guide you through the essentials of setting up JSM, from configuring your first service desk to leveraging advanced features like operations management and asset tracking. Get your ticket!

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Join us for an engaging introduction to Jira Service Management (JSM), Atlassian’s comprehensive platform for IT service management and operations. This session will guide you through the essentials of setting up JSM, from configuring your first service desk to leveraging advanced features like operations management and asset tracking.

Our speaker Aditya Mani is a Senior Product Manager at Atlassian, based in Bengaluru, India. Aditya has been instrumental in enhancing IT Operations features in JIra Service Management and Compass over the past couple of years. His work primarily revolves around improving collaboration among diverse teams, leveraging his extensive experience with infrastructure, platform, and DevOps teams. This background provides him with a deep understanding of Incident Management, Change Management, and System Administration.

Aditya has spent the last 10 years in the IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service) and PaaS (Platform as a Service) domains. Over the years, he has contributed to building and refining products that have impacted millions of users globally. Outside of work, Aditya is passionate about music and tea, often at the same time. He enjoys engaging in conversations about economics, sports and sustainability. For our event he represents the cloud environment

Key Takeaways:

  • Learn how to get started with JSM and set up projects, workflows, and streamline workflows for efficient ticket management

  • Discover how you can use JSM to set up manage incidents, on-call schedules, and escalations, ensuring rapid response and business continuity

  • We will touch upon how to track and manage assets, and use built-in automations and Atlassian Intelligence

  • Whether you’re new to JSM or looking to expand your knowledge, this session will equip you with practical insights to deliver exceptional service experiences and drive operational excellence within your teams.

Target Audience:

  • IT Service Desk Managers & Administrators
    Professionals responsible for setting up and managing service desks, workflows, and ticketing systems.

  • IT Operations, Infrastructure, and DevOps Teams
    Teams aiming to enhance incident management, change processes, and asset tracking within their organizations.

  • System Administrators & Platform Managers
    Individuals interested in leveraging automation and advanced features within JSM to streamline operations.

  • Software Developers
    Developers seeking to understand how JSM integrates with development workflows, particularly in DevOps and agile environments.

  • Business & Technical Leaders
    Executives and managers looking to improve cross-team collaboration and ensure rapid incident response and business continuity.

  • Customer Support & Service Delivery Teams
    Professionals aiming to enhance service experiences and drive operational excellence within their teams.

  • Tech Enthusiasts & Students
    Individuals passionate about IT service management and looking to expand their knowledge in this domain.

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Speaker

  • Aditya Mani

    Atlassian

    Senior Product Manager

When

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Saturday, July 12, 2025
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM (UTC)

Agenda

Check-In and Ice Breaker
Introduction and News and in the Atlassian Ecosystem
JSM 101: Unlocking the Power of Jira Service Management for Modern Teams
Networking

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  • Michael Kimathi

    Impact Masters & Africa's Talking

    Atlassian Community Leader

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