We are thrilled to announce the addition of three esteemed industry leaders to our Technical Advisory Board (TAB): Ahmed Bebars from The New York Times, Ben Somogyi from Lockheed Martin, and Kenta Tada from Toyota. Their extensive experience and deep understanding of cloud-native technologies will undoubtedly be invaluable as we continue to advance our cloud-native platform.
- Ahmed Bebars: With a proven track record in architecting and building an internal developer platform at The New York Times, Ahmed brings a unique perspective on multi-tenant Kubernetes, platform engineering, and automating developer workflows at scale. His involvement in organizing Kubernetes Community Days, speaking at industry conferences like KubeCon, AWS re:Invent, and KubeCrash, and contributing to cloud-native initiatives highlights his commitment to shaping the future of cloud computing.
- Ben Somogyi: Ben’s expertise in DevSecOps and Kubernetes platform development at Lockheed Martin has been pivotal in successfully building and managing complex platforms that support mission-critical applications in highly regulated environments. Through his contributions to cloud-native products and his engagement with the open-source community, including participation in conferences, Ben has been able to share his expertise and provide actionable insights on how to overcome common challenges and optimize the use of these products. His dedication to advancing the cloud-native ecosystem and promoting a collaborative approach to innovation has not only driven progress within the industry but also reflects his commitment to advancing the cloud-native ecosystem for the benefit of all stakeholders.
- Kenta Tada: Kenta Tada’s deep knowledge of Linux kernel tracing and eBPF within Japan’s local OSS communities provides valuable insights into observability, performance tuning, and security challenges in cloud-native environments. As an organizer of the eBPF Japan Community and Cloud Native Community Japan, his active involvement underscores his passion for driving innovation in cloud-native computing.
The combined expertise of these new TAB members will provide strategic guidance and support as we continue to evolve our cloud-native platform. We are excited to collaborate with them and leverage their insights to shape the future of cloud computing. Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Ahmed, Ben, and Kenta Tada!