THE DURABLE EXECUTION CONFERENCE FOR AI, BY TEMPORAL

MAY 5-7, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

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Jacob LeGrone

Jacob LeGrone

TITLE:Software Engineer

COMPANY:Datadog

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Jacob LeGrone is a Software Engineer at Datadog, where he focuses on building systems that enable reliable communication across distributed services. Based in New York and a graduate of the University of South Carolina, his work centers on improving interoperability and scalability in large-scale infrastructure. He contributes to platforms that help complex systems operate seamlessly in production environments.

TALK

100 Temporal Mistakes (and how to avoid them)

ABSTRACT

Temporal is a powerful platform, but both new and experienced teams often encounter challenges using it to build production systems. This talk will explore common pitfalls discovered through years of real-world usage at Datadog, offering practical strategies to prevent them and ensure successful adoption.