Kubestronaut Program

I am a DevOps engineer who loves all things Kubernetes. I have a passion for learning and exploring within the CNCF landscape. Some of my favorite tools to use include ArgoCD, Helm, and OPA Gatekeeper. I host a blog that can be found at aaronwilliams.dev.

I’m a Cloud Developer Advocate with Google. I co-host for the Kubernetes Podcast by Google and the Cloud Careers Podcast.

Why I am excited to be an ambassador: Learn from the community. Contribute to the Open Source and Cloud Native world and help inspire others to do the same

Abdelkoddous is a seasoned systems architect with over a decade of experience in cloud and systems architecture. He excels in crafting and deploying resilient, scalable infrastructure solutions, drawing upon cloud-native technologies and CNCF principles. With a steadfast dedication to innovation, Abdelkoddous continuously explores emerging trends and advancements in the field to deliver cutting-edge solutions.

DevOps Engineer with a strong passion for Kubernetes.

I’an a Staff Platform Engineer with 10 years’ experience participating in the complete product development lifecycle of successfully launched applications. Working with the most efficient cloud native concepts and tools to deliver highly available, scalable, and secure applications.

Meet Abdullah, a seasoned software engineer and cloud-native aficionado with over ten years of groundbreaking work in the industry. As a DevOps guru and expert cloud architect, Abdullah wields a deep mastery of Kubernetes, orchestrating scalable, resilient, and efficient digital ecosystems. His innovative approach and technical prowess drive the cutting-edge of cloud technology, transforming complex challenges into streamlined solutions.

I’m a seasoned Cloud Automation Architect specializing in cloud platforms, with deep expertise in CNCF technologies, particularly Kubernetes and cloud-native automation. I have extensive experience in automating cloud infrastructure and have pioneered open-source private cloud solutions. As the COE-Automation lead in my current project, I drive innovation and efficiency across the organization, while fostering a growth-oriented mindset within the team.

I am a software engineer specializing in designing and implementing scalable and resilient software applications, serving thousands of users in real-time using Kubernetes and other CNCF technologies. I am passionate about solving complex computational problems, improving developer experience within the realms of DevOps and Cloud technologies. I enjoy and love solving problems around containers and Kubernetes.I am eager to contribute to the community and share my learnings.

Highly skilled, seasoned mobile telecommunication expert in Evolved Packet Core and 5G core design/services with great enthusiasm for Telco Cloud. Bagged MSc in Telecommunications and certified in 5G, Kubernetes/Docker, VMware, Openstack, and PMP. Currently designing and deploying next generation cloud-native mobile data core (EPC & 5GC) network functions and services.

I am a passionate Full Stack Java Developer deeply committed to technology and with a strong love for animals. As a Full Stack Developer, I excel in multiple languages and frameworks, including Java, JavaScript, Python, Spring Boot, Vue.js, Angular, and Django, now venturing onto CI CD tech. I constantly expand my skillset driven by a thirst for knowledge.

The career progression from Linux Engineer to DevOps Cloud Engineer involves starting with managing Linux systems using technologies like Nginx, LDAP, Samba and Bash scripting. Transitioning to a Cloud Engineer role includes leveraging cloud platforms like AWS and Azure, working with services such as EC2 and Azure VMs, and utilizing Docker for containerization. Finally, as a DevOps Cloud Engineer, one focuses on automation and CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, Kubernetes, Ansible and Terraform, ensuring efficient and scalable cloud infrastructure. I love DevOps and Kubernetes from day 1

I am DevOps and Cloud focused professional with enthusiasm towards automation and problem solving. I love working with Kubernetes, Linux, IaC, Docker, Cloud, CI/CD and Python. I have been in IT for over 14 years now working with different roles and responsibilities, mostly in banking sector developing, supporting internal clients, vendor applications and platforms. I enjoy moving as much as possible into “as Code” principle.

Ader Fu, a.k.a. Yao-De Fu has extensive experience in DevOps and works at Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. I am an active member of the Cloud Native Taiwan User Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/cloudnative.tw) and co-organized the Kubernetes Community Day meetup event gathering (https://community.cncf.io/kcd-taiwan/) provides expertise in Kubernetes and CNCF technologies. I am also a member of Kubernetes Special Interest Group (SIG) Docs, and serve as an approver in the open source project cncf/glossary, and as an approver and reviewer in kubernetes/website. I am now fully certified in Kubernetes (CKA, CKAD, CKS, KCNA and KCSA) and am the first Kubetronaut in Taiwan. Favorite technologies include Kubernetes/DevOps/CNCF/APIM, etc.

Aditya is a highly experienced IT professional, currently working as a Site Reliability Architect. He is a former Director of R&D in Microservices and Cloud Native development. He has vast exposure in several major domains like SDK, Security, Public Clouds, CI/CD, Backing Services and Observability, all on an architecture predominantly based on open-source and Kubernetes, by adopting the DevOps culture. He is a member of the Kubernetes GitHub organization via regular contributions to the Kubernetes documentation.

Cloud native consultant, open source enthusiast.

Currently a Phd student and a Research Assistant at EURECOM, I started my career as a Software Engineer specialized in Web and Mobile development. I decided to specialize in Kubernetes due to its transformative potential in container orchestration, providing substantial advantages in scalability, flexibility, and efficiency for managing containerized applications. It also plays a crucial role in improving SLA compliance while optimizing FinOps and security practices.

DevOps & Cloud Engineer

“I have been interested in computer technology for a long time. I have had the opportunity to work in telecom and 5G deployment. I am actively involved in sports and enjoy mountain hiking.

With 20 years of experience in IT, telecom, and consulting, Aleksandr specializes in designing and delivering complex solutions and services at scale. He provides management and technical leadership to engineering and development teams, with a focus on Kubernetes, Cloud, and Security. His expertise also includes DevOps, GitOps, and DevSecOps.

I work as a DevSecOps Engineer with extensive experience in C/CD and designing/implementing scalable cloud infrastructure solutions. I am extremely passionate about the DevSecOps approach, GitOps, and the whole Cloud Native world. I love discovering each product under the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) and applying them in the best possible scenarios. I love participating in the community! See you around.

Community leader and CNCF ambassador, Alessandro has spent the last few years building cloud native infrastructures for Microsoft customers, animating the Dutch community, and training others to pass the CKx exams. He has passion for all things cloud native, he’s been around open source for 25 years and recently founded a startup that offers innovative Namespaces-as-a-service for developers. Twitter handle: @bongo

Why I am excited to be an ambassador: Because I was before and it was awesome!

I have over 17 years of software development experience. I specialize in designing and implementing scalable cloud architectures and use advanced automation tools such as Argo CD and Flux to optimize processes. I provide technical leadership to engineering and development teams focusing on Kubernetes, cloud, and security. Years of experience with Kubernetes, Helm, Prometheus, and Istio allow me to build fault-tolerant solutions on all popular cloud platforms.

Alex is always seeking to expand his knowledge and eagerly embraces new challenges. This drive led him to Kubernetes and subsequently to many other innovative CNCF projects. Whether working on deployments, tirelessly writing new Kubernetes Operators, or contributing to open-source initiatives, he brings a wealth of experience and a proactive mindset to the table. Last but not least, Alex is passionate about the vibrant community surrounding CNCF.

Azure | Cloud Architect | Kubernetes | DevOps | Security | Infrastructure as Code

Kubernetes Platform Engineer and DevOps.

Experienced IT professional with a background in development, database administration, cloud and DevOps. Currently working on a platform with 40+ Kubernetes clusters and as a part time mentor to students on the KodeKloud platform.

As a dedicated consultant with a profound passion for cloud-native technologies, he brings extensive experience working with a variety of cloud-native products. His expertise spans the implementation and optimization of cloud solutions, enabling businesses to achieve agility and scalability. He is committed to driving innovation and excellence in the cloud-native landscape.

I am Technical Solutions Consultant at Google for App Modernization at Buenos Aires, Argentina (formerly Mumbai, India). I work on DevOps, Kubernetes, Terraform, API Management and development. Medium: https://medium.com/@amanpuritrf Github Contribution: https://github.com/GoogleCloudPlatform/resource-security-remediation

Amedeo Palopoli, a Cloud Architect at Aruba Cloud, is passionate about technological innovation and is an expert in containerization and cloud computing. He began working with Kubernetes in 2016 during his Master’s thesis in Computer Engineering at the University of Bologna. During this time, he deepened his interest in containerization and deploying cloud-native applications on Kubernetes through research studies that resulted in publications in scientific journals such as ACM and IEEE. Currently, he’s part of the Aruba Cloud group to design and support the cloud management platform which is one of the CNCF Kubernetes Service Provider

I am a seasoned Devops professional, having expertise in Kubernetes , Service Mesh and in Microservices and Cloud Native development, with vast experience in several major domains like SDK, Security, Public Clouds, CI/CD, Observability . I have a passion for cloud technologies and enjoy exploring CNCF tools

Amos is a Senior DevOps Engineer with expertise in DevSecOps and SRE practices, designing secure, scalable solutions for large-scale distributed systems in the cloud. Passionate about Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies like microservices, service meshes, CI/CD pipelines, container orchestration, serverless architectures, observability, and GitOps, Amos continuously explores innovative trends to deliver cutting-edge solutions to complex IT problems. Amos holds graduate degrees in Applied Mathematics and Numerical Simulation.

Starting my journey as a Linux system engineer, evolving through roles as DevOps engineer and now being a cloud engineer, I have discovered my passion for automation and cloud technologies. With expertise in Cloud (Azure), Kubernetes (AKS, on-prem), IaC (Terraform, Ansible, Puppet), software development (Python), CI/CD (GitHub actions, FluxCD, ArgoCD) and monitoring (Prometheus, Icinga), I am always excited to dive into new innovations. I love sharing my knowledge and discussing challenging topics to support others in their development and success.

Andreas is a platform engineer consultant at Devies Cloud & Engineering. He has 15+ years of experience in IT and provides products and services for internal development teams. He’s an organizer of the Gothenburg chapter for CNCF communities.

I’m Andreas, a cloud and platform engineer with a deep passion for containerized technologies. I leverage Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automation pipelines, and Kubernetes to build robust and scalable infrastructure. I’m constantly seeking ways to improve containerized solutions, and I’m always happy to connect with others who share this interest.

I am Senior Data Engineer working in the fintech landscape here in London, will start soon a new gig, I work a lot with automation tools (IaC, Go, Python), cloud technologies, CI/CD tools (Concourse, Jenkins), I have fun with a lot of Kubernetes related tasks at work. Fun fact, I am also fully certified with AWS and have a Golden Jacket.

I’m a practicing DevOps and Cloud Security Engineer who works heavily with Kubernetes, infrastructure as code & AWS. I’m a volunteer for the NECCDL (neccdl.org) which sets up cyber defense competitions for college students across the northeast of the USA. Outside of work, I am usually either working on a project, spending time outside, or studying.

Infinitely curious about all things technology, with a special interest in Cloud, Kubernetes and Container security.

I am a Data Platform Engineer, with experience in providing resilient and scalable Big Data and Data Engineering solutions on Kubernetes, using CNCF technologies such as Airflow, Spark and Kafka. I also provide DevOps, SRE, and Security solutions to support a Data Platform on Kubernetes, using CNCF technologies such as Flux, KEDA, Velero, Prometheus, Gatekeeper.

Andrii Berezniuk is a DevOps engineer with 10+ years of experience in the industry. He specializes in the development and transformation of cloud-native applications, DevSecOps, and CI/CD implementations, with the focus on scalable and secure solutions to complex business problems. Connect with Andrii on LinkedIn to learn more about his work and insights.

Angel Ramirez is a Kubernetes Certified Administrator (CKA) and curator of the Kubernetes CKA exam, with expertise in cloud computing, infrastructure, cloud and software architecture, DevOps, security, team building, leadership, and community building. With over a decade of experience in the industry, Angel is a skilled practitioner and evangelist of cloud native technologies. Angel has founded the Hispanic Foundation of Cloud Native, which aims to empower the Spanish-speaking community to adopt cloud native technologies, and currently runs two Kubernetes community chapters with over 1500 members, making him a valuable asset and true Kubernetes Ambassador. https://www.youtube.com/@fhcn https://community.cncf.io/kcd-colombia/ https://community.cncf.io/medellin/ https://community.cncf.io/south-florida/ https://www.meetup.com/lahoradekubernetes/ https://www.meetup.com/kubernetes-and-cloud-native-south-florida/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVCT1t69BF4&list=PLKR8WO9E9BlM_22CmbvsiBlWsXQK9l9R5

Why I am excited to be an ambassador: As the Kubernetes Ambassador, I am particularly excited to help the LATAM and Hispanic communities learn and adopt Cloud Native and Kubernetes. Cloud native technologies have the power to transform businesses and individuals alike, and I am passionate about sharing this potential with as many people as possible. By empowering the community to embrace these technologies, we can create a more equitable and prosperous future for everyone. I am honored to have this opportunity to make a difference in the lives of so many people.

I am currently working as a Senior DevOps Engineer with a strong focus on cloud-native technologies and CNCF tools such as Kubernetes, Prometheus, and Helm. With a passion for building scalable and resilient infrastructure, I also have hands-on experience in some specific areas, e.g., container orchestration like Kubernetes, microservices, CI/CD pipelines. I will continuously learn new cloud-native technology, and be deeply committed to continuously expanding my knowledge and exploring new advancements within the CNCF landscape.

Hi all! I’m Aniello, a passionate advocate for Kubernetes, cloud-native technologies, and the open-source ecosystem. I am deeply committed to promoting the adoption of Kubernetes and CNCF technologies through content sharing, open-source contributions, and active participation in community meetups. I thrive on connecting with like-minded professionals, mentoring fellow enthusiasts, and engaging with the community. My expertise lies in architecting and deploying scalable, reliable, and cloud-agnostic infrastructures and applications that adhere to cloud-native principles, as well as building Internal Developer Platforms (IDPs). I strongly leverage GitOps, DevOps best practices, and open-source solutions whenever possible, while maximizing the potential of the cloud. I am dedicated to driving innovation in cloud-native technologies, contributing to the growth of this vibrant community, and expanding my network with fellow enthusiasts!

I’m working in technology inudstry for more than two decaded, currently working as DevOps Architect. I’ve spent most of my tech career in telco industry, while most of my recent work has been in hybrid cloud platform by Azure. Generally everything kubernetes is my keen interest with particular interest in cluster security.

A Security Consultant with more than 10 years of experience in the industry. I am an open-source enthusiast and cloud-native architect with a deep passion for CNCF technologies. My enthusiasm for Kubernetes runs deep, and I love diving into its complexities.

As a cloud engineer, I possess a profound passion for container technology. My expertise lies in the successful delivery of on-premises cloud-native solutions, coupled with providing consultancy, troubleshooting and guidance to clients leveraging public cloud container technologies. I take great pride in adhering to industry best practices, ensuring my customer with optimal performance and efficient implementation.

I am a DevOps Consultant working for Axians DataBase, where I mainly focus on understanding the challenges of scaling containerized databases. Working hand in hand with DBA’s, I strive to provide highly reliable and available environments. This involves optimizing performance and ensuring robust security in dynamic and distributed systems.I chose to specialize in Kubernetes because of its potential to revolutionize container orchestration, offering significant benefits in scalability, flexibility, and efficiency for managing containerized applications while enhancing SLA compliance and optimizing FinOps and Securitiy practices.

I am a Cloud Security Engineer, specialised in the security implementation in product architecture and/or integration of cybersecurity product in cloud Native Environments. I work on mainly on the the security throughout the lifecycle of a product and broader topics like IAM and PKI. I always heavily rely on open source technologies in my daily work.

I’m working as DevOps engineer more than 3+ years. My techonology stack: Clouds; Baremetal; Ansible; Terraform; GitLab; Helm; Kubernetes; Openshift; Istio; ArgoCD; Linstore; Cillium; KubeArmor; OpenTelemetry; Keda. Also interesting in SRE and DevSecOps directions too !

Cloud consultant with 5+ years of experience migrating applications from on-prem to the cloud. Strong proficiency in Azure, and learned Kubernetes through multiple projects which took advantage of AKS. Passionate about DevOps, IaC, and Security, and always excited to learn more.

Never stop learning 😀

certified geek, navigating the Kubernetes cosmos with a smile:)) excited about venturing boldly where no pod has dared to go before🚀🧑‍🚀🤩 …mainly in it for the jacket🫠

Security and Devops engineer who loves working on cloud native systems. Blog : https://arnavtripathy98.medium.com/

I am focused on writing efficient, scalable, cloud native applications which leverages CNCF projects such as Kubernetes.

I’m a Platform Engineer specializing in cloud-native technologies, with a keen interest in optimizing and streamlining operational frameworks. As a blogger and contributor, my writings on cloud-native tools attract 5-6 thousand reads per month, reflecting my deep involvement in the community. I’m also an author and the co-founder of CONNECTii, a platform designed to facilitate smooth networking among professionals. When I’m not immersed in technology, I enjoy staying active as a casual runner.

I am a senior DevOps engineer and seasoned developer with extensive experience in Kubernetes. I also excel in FinOps, system monitoring, and have a strong background in cloud administration and application development. Additionally, I possess strong skills in Elastic Stack for observability and security. My work in the fintech and energy tech industries has given me a deep understanding of industry-specific challenges and solutions. Passionate about CNCF projects, I continuously seek innovative solutions to enhance my skills.

Solution Architect, Platform Engineer & Kubernetes Fan

Experienced DevOps professional with a proven track record in the dynamic internet industry. Proficient in orchestrating robust infrastructure solutions and optimizing software delivery pipelines. Skilled in a wide array of cutting-edge technologies, including cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, Azure), containerization and orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker), infrastructure as code (Terraform), CI/CD (GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Harness), configuration management (Ansible), monitoring and logging, code quality (SonarQube), version control (Git, GitHub, Bitbucket), automation scripting (Python, Linux Shell Scripting), service mesh (Istio), and deployment automation (Helm Charts, Harness, Jenkins). My expertise lies in architecting scalable, resilient, and secure cloud-native environments while driving automation initiatives to streamline development workflows. Passionate about leveraging emerging technologies to enhance operational efficiency, accelerate time-to-market, and deliver exceptional user experiences. Let’s connect to explore opportunities for collaboration and innovation in the ever-evolving landscape of DevOps and cloud technologies.

Senior platform Engineer with a respectable career spanning over 10+ years of experience implementing cloud-based platforms and applications in heterogeneous enterprise environments. Certified Kubernetes specialist and a co-creator of the Kubernetes Platform Accelerator at Sourced Group. I am also an AWS-certified professional solutions architect. Blog: https://medium.com/@asankanissanka

Atil Sensalduz is an advocate for open-source and cloud-native technologies, with significant experience in Kubernetes and CNCF projects. He consistently seeks to broaden his knowledge and embrace new challenges. Atil’s enthusiasm for continuous learning and innovation drives him to push the boundaries of what’s possible in the cloud-native space.

With several years of experience in the DevOps field, I bring a wealth of expertise in cloud infrastructure, especially focused on Azure. Proficiently managing CI/CD pipelines, IaC, monitoring solutions, and Kubernetes orchestration across various distributions, I leverage both enterprise and open-source solutions. Currently serving as a DevOps Architect at Alerant Zrt. in Hungary, I have participated in and managed projects across diverse sectors, including finance, government, and telecommunications, both in my current role and in previous positions. My comprehensive skill set enables me to effectively contribute to projects and optimize complex infrastructures, driving operational efficiency and innovation.

I’m a Senior Server and Cloud Specialist advocate with linux and cloud-native technologies. I am keep learning Cloud-Native Computing Kubernetes, Prometheus, and other CNCF projects. My expertise lies in linux, AWS Cloud, Redhat Openstack, container orchestration and microservices architecture.

Aurélien is a cloud and platform engineer with a strong focus on cloud-native technologies. He has hands-on experience across various CNCF projects, both in production environments and in cloud-lab setups, spanning the CNCF landscape.

An enthusiastic advocate for Infrastructure as Code (IAC) and open source, Aurélien is also keenly interested in SRE and DevSecOps practices.

He is committed to driving innovation and supporting the cloud-native ecosystem through active knowledge sharing and collaboration.

AWS/Azure/GCP/VMWare/Kubernetes Cloud/DevOps/Platform/SRE Freelancer || AWS Community Builder || AWS Certification SME || 11x AWS || 5x Azure || 4x VMware || Kubestronaut(5x Kubernetes) || 3x Hashicorp

I am a Senior Cloud Native Engineer, with 6+ years of experience. I love working with Kubernetes, Linux, IaC, Cloud, CI/CD and Python. I am always excited to dive into new innovations, and I love sharing my knowledge with the Open Source community.

I’m Aziza Hamdani, a seasoned DevOps/SRE engineer with a knack for mastering the Cloud Native Stack and Public Clouds like AWS and GCP. I’m passionate about automating robust, scalable, and highly available systems using technologies like Kubernetes and the Cloud Native Tooling. When I’m not optimizing cloud infrastructures, you can find me cuddling with my cats or exploring new travel destinations. Let’s connect and explore how we can collaborate on exciting projects!

I have been in IT over a decade and half now. I am passionate about cutting edge technologies and instrumental in in optimizing workflows, improving system reliability, and automating infrastructure deployment processes in cloudnative space. I have a small contribution to minikube and microk8s add-ons.

I am a Senior TechLead/Cloud Architect at Société Générale, with strong background in designing and implementing cloud native solutions. Passionated by kubernetes, prometheus, falco, cilium, argo, istio. In my free time, I like running, biking along the river seine.

Barisi is a Senior Platform Engineer who is fascinated by cloud computing. He enjoys building scalable solutions for thorny problems.

Batuhan Apaydın a.k.a. developer-guy has been very active in the Software Supply Chain Security space. He is eager to learn more about it in all aspects because he knows this topic will become one of the utmost critical topics that everybody has to be concerned about. Towards that direction, he won the “Best Sigstore Evangelist” award and wrote a blog post about it to encourage to the next one and took an active role in the first-ever SigstoreCon by being one of the Program Committee members of the event and created a Twitter Community about Software Supply Chain Security and that community is now about 500+ people joined. He is also selected as Docker Captain Program 2023. In addition to that he is also a CDF (Continuous Delivery Foundation) Ambassador 2023. He also tries to be active in Turkey by organizing in-person, and virtual meetups, and workshops. He is the organizer of two important organizations in Turkey named DevOpsTr, CNCF Istanbul Chapter, and Cloud Native Turkiye. He is also one of the organizers of the KCD Turkey. He is also an active contributor to several CNCF projects including Ko, Flux, and Kyverno. He also enjoys writing technical blog posts and wrote 10+ blog posts and all of which are published on important official websites including Kyverno, CD Foundation, Flux, Sigstore, etc. • https://cd.foundation/blog/2022/10/18/tekton-chains/ • https://fluxcd.io/blog/2022/10/prove-the-authenticity-of-oci-artifacts/ • https://fluxcd.io/blog/2022/08/manage-kyverno-policies-as-ocirepositories/ • https://fluxcd.io/blog/2022/11/verify-the-integrity-of-the-helm-charts-stored-as-oci-artifacts-before-reconciling-them-with-flux/ • https://kubesimplify.com/the-secret-gems-behind-building-container-images-enter-buildkit-and-docker-buildx • https://blog.kubesimplify.com/getting-started-with-ko-a-fast-container-image-builder-for-your-go-applications • https://nirmata.com/securing_base_images/ • https://blog.sigstore.dev/how-to-verify-container-images-with-kyverno-using-kms-cosign-and-workload-identity-1e07d2b85061

Why I am excited to be an ambassador: First of all, I’m the first person from Turkey who has been selected as a CNCF Ambassador which is super great for me because I have the energy to spread all my knowledge with other people and I do really like to collaborate with people by organizing in-person, virtual meetups. I thought that I can waste my time and energy by becoming a CNCF Ambassador still continue organizing meetups and sharing knowledge because Turkiye has great potential of using CNCF projects to solve problems.

Behrouz is Senior DevOps Engineer with extensive experience in implementing DevSecOps and SRE practices by designing secure and scalable innovative solutions in large-scale distributed systems and cloud computing.

I am a system engineer, installing and maintaining Kubernetes clusters primarily in airgapped environments.

Benjamin Muschko is a software engineer, consultant, and trainer with more than 20 years of experience in the industry. He specializes in cloud-native application development and transformation, container solutions, DevSecOps, and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery implementations. Ben is an author, a frequent speaker at conferences, and an avid open source advocate. Among his published books are the Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) Study Guide, the Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) Study Guide, and the Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) Study Guide.

Why I am excited to be an ambassador: I am excited to teach beginners the basics of Kubernetes in a practical and relatable fashion. One way to learn Kubernetes effectively is by following the curriculum of the official Kubernetes certification exams. I will continue to produce hands-on learning resources in the form of written, and interactive media.

I am passionate about open-source technologies, especially cloud-native applications, and I am eager to engage in all aspects that support and mentor newcomers in the field. I am also committed to continuous learning and professional development.

I am a devops engineer specializing in automation tools in a hybrid environment. I frequently work with Ansible Automation Platform and work to develop pipelines and controls. I am interested in cloud technologies and containers and push myself to learn new tools to implement new solutions. I also hold certifications in Linux, Ansible, AWS, Jenkins and Terraform.

Infrastructure engineer with 20+ years of experience in networking, virtualization and storage. Currently spends his time tinkering with Kubernetes, ElasticSearch, and automation technologies (Ansible, Terraform).

Borko is a constant learner with passion for all things related to Kubernetes and cloud native technologies. In his free time, he enjoys reading books and running along the beautiful Rideau Canal in Ottawa, Canada.

With 5 years of professional experience, I have leveraged cutting-edge technologies including AWS, Kubernetes, EKS, Docker, Lambda Functions, and open-source frameworks to drive innovation and efficiency. Orchestrated the architectural blueprint and execution strategy for enterprise-level cloud infrastructure, ensuring optimal network topology, storage systems, computational resources, and security frameworks. Championed the development of CI/CD pipelines, resulting in a 70% reduction in time-to-market and eliminating human errors in deployment procedures.Passionate about learning new technologies and using open source to deliver the best architectures.

Linux and Kubernetes infrastructure engineer.

Go, Kubernetes and Cats 🐱 🙂

I’m a DevOps Engineer. I’m so happy to be Kubestronaut. I love Kubernetes and CNCF projects. I wish CNCF endless development. and I run a tech blog with more than 600,000 total visitors, so please love it a lot. tech blog – https://kingofbackend.tistory.com

I am a seasoned DevOps professional with a robust background in networking, DevOps practices, and cloud computing. Holding a Bachelor of Engineering Honors degree in Electronic Engineering, I have amassed several industry certifications, including all five Kubernetes certifications, HashiCorp Certified Terraform Associate, and various AWS certifications including AWS DevOps professional. My expertise spans across networking, Kubernetes, CI/CD, AWS and Terraform. Passionate about continuous learning and innovation, I excel in creating efficient, scalable, and secure DevOps pipelines, solving complex challenges, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Camila is a platform engineer with experience in Cloud and DevOps, working with technologies such as kubernetes, CI/CD, AWS and Infrastructure as Code (IaC), always focusing on implementing scalable and secure solutions to improve the end user experience.

Casper is a consultant and solution architect with solid experience in technologies such Kubernetes, Strimzi and Opensearch. He has built several platforms over the decades in AWS, Azure and pure cloud-native platforms as well.

I have been doing Cloud and Container Orchestrations projects for long time, helping customer to adopt new technologies and transform their legacy applications and environment to cloud-native technologies. I am Red Hat Certified Architect for 6 years and doing events for container technologies, container security and Devops. I am also managing Cloud and DevOps team.

I’m a Senior Cloud Architect with experience in Software Engineering, DevOps, and SRE in past lives. As an Open Source Software enthusiast, I love writing niche tools and use them to tinker with my home lab. I also blog at https://chamila.dev

I love playing with bleeding edge technologies. I run a bare-metal openstack cluster at home and a bare-metal k8s cluster. Other than nerding out, I like to go for bike rides on the boardwalk.

Chay IT background goes from Linux administrator to platform engineer for more than 24 years. He worked for various domain, insurance, bank, public services, telecom, agri-food, pharmaceutical, watchmaking helping people with his passion about automation and containerisation in linux ecosystem as a senior consultant, trainer and coach. He founds so much fun working in the DevOps area and he likes to share this fun whenever possible.

Chimbu is a passionate senior cloud architect with a knack for solving complex cloud challenges.He has a proven track record of helping companies of all sizes leverage the power of Kubernetes and achieve greater scalability, agility, and resilience.He actively shares his expertise through insightful blog posts on his Medium page (https://chimbu.medium.com/) and by engaging with the Open Source and Cloud Native communities at industry conferences.

Open-source enthusiast, wearer of many hats, but at the core – an engineer, with a specific interest in building platforms, applications and securing the software supply chain. Chris has played almost every core engineering role there is, from software engineering to platform engineering, all the way to architecting and team leading, Chris prides himself in being able to lead the way in many disciplines, but what really drives him is problem solving on the frontier.

Senior DevOps Engineer with a solid foundation in application development. I have a keen interest in all things Kubernetes, with a specific focus on observability and resource optimisation. Using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps), and GitOps tools (Flux CD) to apply DevOps best practices and develop cloud-native platforms for enterprise environments. I also contribute as an author and subject matter expert in delivering internal Kubernetes training. Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert.

I am a passionate DevOps Engineer with a strong background in automation. Always eager to expand my knowledge, I’m constantly seeking to learn new technologies and improve my skills. With expertise in networking, Linux, automation, cybersecurity, and virtualization, I excel at quickly understanding problems and implementing innovative solutions and streamlining processes

Learning Kubeflow made me dig deep into Kubernetes. I am always eager to learn new technologies in data science, cloud and security. The CNCF Landscape is therefore like a land of milk and honey for me.

I have worked as a Cloud & DevOps Engineer as well as Cloud Architect and Consultant in the healthcare, medical informatics, medical technology and tourism sectors. My focus is on Automation, GitOps, Kubernetes and Monitoring. Sharing my knowledge is my Passion. Therefore I hold Trainings on Kubernetes and write articles on my Blog about Cloud Native Technologies.

I am a Multicloud(AWS/GCP) Certified Software Architect with 20 years of experience designing, creating and supporting Highly Available event-driven applications. I have a passion for helping teams realize all the benefits Cloud Native technology provides. I currently run bi-weekly employer-internal Cloud Meetups to help make connections, educate and stay up to date on the constantly evolving Cloud Native landscape.

I am running kubernetes/openshift at several customers in Switzerland . I visit Cncf meetups in Switzerland. I have many years experience with devops/gitops and software development.

As a Cloud Native Telco Architect, I specialize in designing telecommunications networks using Kubernetes and related software.

My expertise includes advanced Kubernetes networking solutions like Multus, Whereabouts, SRIOV-Device-Plugin, Spider-Pool, and Userplane Acceleration (DPDK).

I’m passionate about sharing my knowledge and have created a Udemy course on Kubernetes networking (https://www.udemy.com/course/kubernetes-baremetal-networking-using-gns3).

Additionally, I create content about Kubernetes-related topics on my Medium blog (https://medium.com/@futuredon) and YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuAdwhfPswT1hDezzRGnTKg)

Chris, or know to his friends and coworkers as Duffy, is a dedicated architect who helps businesses seamlessly migrate and optimize their operations in the cloud. Passionate about CNCF technologies, CI/CD, containerization, and orchestration, he leverages these tools to transform systems for increased scalability and agility. A lifelong learner, Duffy constantly experiments with and adopts cutting-edge technologies, ensuring his clients’ cloud journeys remain future-proof.

I have taught hundreds of DevOps engineers at Fortune 100 companies how to successfully use Kubernetes, Docker, OpenShift, Prometheus, Istio, Spinnaker and other cloud-native tooling to package, deploy, and orchestrate microservice applications at scale. I give frequent talks at industry conferences to share my expertise with the community and write technical blogs with the RX-M team at https://rx-m.com/blog/.

I am an experienced IT professional with a strong background in design and implementation of complex software platforms, reliability and observability engineering, and defense in depth security. I am currently focused on enabling digital and cloud-native transformations at scale in the mortgage servicing business, by providing harmonious foundational technology ecosystems composed of vendor neutral, CNCF managed open source de facto standards. With extensive hands on expertise in Kubernetes (EKS, OCP), Istio, GitOps and ArgoCD, OTEL and Kiali, IaC (Terraform, Crossplane, Spacelift, Puppet), software development (Python, Java, C++), and several CI/CD platforms, I enable teams to focus on business value delivery and ensure low stress, successful development and operations of comprehensive software platforms.

While relatively new to the DevOps profession, I have found a deep passion for all things Kubernetes and Cloud Native technologies with a focus on security, reliability, and cost optimization.

I’m a Japanese IT infrastructure engineer working at NRI. I work with CNCF technologies in building financial IT systems. I have been using Kubernetes, Linkerd, and Prometheus for many years and have sufficient know-how.

Damian Igbe, PhD, has a doctorate in computer science. He is a Technical trainer and consultant with Cloud Technology Experts, Inc. Damian Loves helping and simplifying cloud native technologies for organizations, worldwide. Damian runs one of the largest Kubernetes meetups in Dallas, the Kubernetes and Cloud-native North Dallas. Damian loves running and has completed several marathon races.

Damian is an accomplished senior DevOps/SRE engineer renowned for designing and implementing secure, scalable solutions for large-scale distributed systems in the cloud. His expertise spans Cloud Native, Kubernetes, GitOps, Service Meshes, CI/CD, Serverless, and Observability.

I am a freelance cloud-native engineer and trainer based in France

Damien is an experienced Solutions Architect currently working at PwC Luxembourg. He is passionate about designing and implementing scalable, highly available, and maintainable applications using .NET, Kubernetes, Helm, and other Cloud-Native technologies.

Dan is a Technical Architect with extensive experience in developing software and cloud solutions for Financial Services, Automotive, and Retail sectors. Transitioning from a software development background into cloud-native DevOps and platform engineering, Dan is proficient with AWS, Azure, and Kubernetes, and keen to get stuck into code, driving innovation and efficiency in his field by creating valuable solutions.

Cloud Devops Engineer at Rackspace. Interested in all things Kubernetes, as well as GitOps tools like helm/fluxCD.

I’m Daniel Drack, a DevOps engineer and community organizer from Graz, Austria. I work as a cloud-native consultant, teach at an Austrian university of applied sciences, and currently run the local CNCF chapter in Graz. Additionally, I’m one of the founders of Cloud Native Austria, the association hosting KCD Austria. I love speaking at conferences and meetups, solving technical challenges, and being part of the cloud-native community.

Daniel is a Sr Software Developer at Solo.io with a focus in DevOps, and a maintainer with the Istio project. Prior to Solo, I was apart of SUSE Rancher.

Daniel Nunes Dias is a highly skilled Cybersecurity Specialist with over five years of dedicated experience in the cybersecurity field. Holding prestigious certifications such as a CISSP, CCSP, and CCSK, Daniel brings a robust expertise in cloud security, Kubernetes, and Azure to his work. Known for his ability to tackle complex security challenges, he is passionate about leveraging automation to streamline operations and enhance security practices.

I am a platform engineer from Norway. Working with Kubernetes and working with open source is my passion. I created and am currently maintaining https://github.com/deggja/netfetch

Danilo is a Senior DevOps Architect at Amazon, specializing in AWS container solutions, Security and DevOps practices. With a Master’s in Computer Science, he leverages Infrastructure as Code to drive modernization and transformation in IT operations. His qualifications include an AWS Certified Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer and an extensive array of Kubernetes credentials from CNCF (CKA, CKAD, CKS, KCNA, KCSA). Danilo leads significant cloud migration projects across Europe, working with public sector entities to harness cutting-edge cloud solutions.

Agile explorers in the cloud native. Advancing steadily in the cloud field, offering precise and detailed solutions. Accumulating experience through practical application, propelling enterprises on their journey of digital transformation, while maintaining the initial spirit of explorers, seeking new opportunities in the cloud native.

I specialize in designing and implementing scalable and resilient software applications that serve thousands of users in real-time using CNCF technologies, particularly Kubernetes. I’m passionate about solving complex problems and improving developer experiences. I enjoy working on challenges related to containers and Kubernetes and am eager to contribute to the community and share my learnings.

Community leader in my location, I have spent the last few years building cloud native infrastructures for my customers, animating the internal company community, and support others to pass the Cloud Natives certification exams. My passion are for all things about and around cloud native. I am focused on Virtualisation, Observability, GitOps, Event Autoscaler…

My name is David currently work as a SRE in a Software company, have a passion for Open Source Cloud-Native technologies like Linux, Kubernetes, Talos, Cilium, ArgoCD, FluxCD, Trivy and Falco and I often tend to get lost in OpenSource software and the Cloud Native Landscape but this is why I do what I do. Certified Nerd can’t stop talking about containerization and why all companies that produce some kind of software needs to do Cloud Native Containerization as a bare minimum. I love new challenges both in terms of troubleshooting and figuring out how new technologies works.

DevOps Engineer with a Master’s degree in Computer Science. Main interests include DevOps, GitOps and Cloud but also optimizing code by clever usage of data structures and algorithms.

I help people understand and get on the cloud technologies preferably in the Kubernetes ecosystem. I am very passionate about producing quality software that can be operated by the teams that create it. I have more than 20 years of experience in SW development and infrastructure and hands-on experience in dozens of technologies. I don’t blindly rush to new tech adventures, but I try to be reasonable, pragmatic, and security-aware. I love CNCF tools such as ArgoCD, Traefik, Knative, Prometheus, CloudNativePG and many others, as they enable you to take make a difference in real projects.

I have extensive experience and specialized skills in IT strategy and leadership, as well as advanced degrees in Actuarial Science, Quantitative Finance, and Computer Science.

I apply my expertise in cloud-native technology, such as the Kubernetes ecosystem, machine learning, blockchain, and software engineering, to drive technological advancements in Mexico’s financial sector.

I focus on developing solutions that address current needs and anticipate future challenges to improve financial services’ stability, inclusivity, and efficiency.

Hi there! I’m Dave, and I’m deeply passionate about all things CNCF, especially Kubernetes. I believe true leadership isn’t about rank or authority but about the choice to look after the person to the left of you and the person to the right of you. My approach to DevOps is rooted in breaking down silos, emphasizing the importance of people skills and communication to foster trust and collaboration within teams. Ensuring that everyone feels supported and empowered to succeed is what drives me.

I am Deepak Gupta, a seasoned Cloud Migration Expert specializing in AWS and Azure cloud platforms. I have extensive experience in migrating applications from on-premises to the cloud, with a particular focus on containerization using Kubernetes. My expertise lies in transforming traditional applications into scalable and efficient cloud-native architectures. My work is instrumental in driving digital transformation and optimizing performance in the new cloud environment.

I’m Deepesh Puthalath, currently serving as a Technical Solutions Consultant at Hewlett Packard Enterprise. My professional focus lies in the exciting fields of AI and Machine Learning, where I work on supporting innovative solutions and driving technological advancements.

Hello from Israel 🇮🇱! Passionate about community collaboration, I actively contribute to the Kubernetes community by sharing insights on cloud-native technologies through my blog. I currently work as a DevOps Engineer, with a strong focus on providing Kubernetes assistance and guidance to Israeli startup companies.

As a Cloud Solution Architect with over 10 years of experience and a strong foundation in software architecture and engineering, I specialize in designing and implementing scalable distributed systems, including serverless architectures.

Dennis is a Technical Architect (Cloud / DevOps) at Infosys. In his role, he is responsible for designing and developing solutions for clients, mainly cloud and DevOps related. He specialises in cloud infrastructure, container orchestration, CI/CD pipelines and application modernisation. He is active in a number of tech meetups in his city, and actively promotes cloud-native and DevOps solutions. Open-source software is another thing he is very passionate about and he believes that the best comes from collaborating with others and giving back to the community, a way to create and learn together.

Devendra works as a Technical Architect with over 13 years of experience in the industry and is a seasoned DevOps professional. Passionate about cloud-native technologies, he has been instrumental in driving the adoption of Kubernetes and other CNCF projects within multiple organizations. His expertise lies in designing and building cloud-native solutions with Kubernetes across various platforms, addressing the complexities of modern systems.

Why I am excited to be an ambassador: I am passionate about the cloud and the endless possibilities it offers for building complex, innovative systems. The CNCF democratizes cloud-native technology, making it accessible across all platforms and embodying the spirit of open-source collaboration that fascinates and inspires me. Serving as an ambassador for this vibrant community is a great honor and opportunity to contribute to its growth and innovation.

Multicertified Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Technical Account Advisor with up to 10 years of experience designing and supporting highly available applications. As a seasoned Kubernetes administrator and multicloud architect, I’m a champion for unlocking the full potential of Cloud Native technologies across cloud environments. I’m also a FINOPS Certified Engineer, bringing expertise not just in cloud technologies, but also in optimizing cloud costs and maximizing business value. My experience bridges the gap between Google Cloud and its customers, with a particular focus on helping them deploy and manage their workloads using Kubernetes in a multicloud setting.

A professional specialised in infrastructure management, cloud, devops, middleware and open source technologies.

I have been in the software industry since 2007 across a variety of domains including financial, health, telecommunications. Love everything about technology working across domains from development, devops to SRE.

Dipesh Rawat is an experienced software developer with expertise in Kubernetes, cloud-native development, and DevOps practices. His work encompasses CI/CD implementations and the creation of scalable, secure solutions. As an active contributor to the Kubernetes community, he is dedicated to advancing cloud technologies and sharing his knowledge to promote community growth and innovation.

SVP SaaS and Digital Technology @ MYCOM OSI | AWS Ambassador. Talks Cloud Engineering, Platform Engineering, Release Engineering, and Reliability Engineering | https://medium.com/@micheldirk

I am a computer engineer with a keen interest in cloud-native technologies, particularly those under the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF).

I’m a Lead DevOps Engineer with extensive experience in the fintech sector. My expertise lies in automating processes across both cloud and on-premise platforms. I thrive on implementing an everything-as-code approach to build robust, scalable, and reproducible environments. I’m passionate about optimizing workflows and leveraging cutting-edge technologies to enhance operational efficiency and drive innovation.

I’m a DevOps Engineer with a passion for Kubernetes. I’m learning and developing my skills in Kubernetes deployment and management, and I’m excited to see how Kubernetes can transform businesses.

As DevOps Engineer, I work with a team of professionals to deliver high-quality solutions for various clients using Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), GitOps I have successfully implemented and maintained multiple AKS clusters, automated deployments and configurations, and ensured security and compliance standards.

I have worked in a telecommunications company for almost 19 years at a leading digital telecommunications company in Indonesia. I started my journey in the field of virtualization and cloud technology from 2015 until now. Physical to Virtual (P2V) and Virtual to Virtual (V2V) are the first experiences in virtualization projects that know the basics of cloud computing. I started planning, assessing and building cloud computing in my company since the end of 2019 by conducting several cloud technology assessment tenders and selecting hyperscalers (cloud provider) according to my company’s use cases. our challenge is how we maximize the benefits of cloud computing by migrating monolithic applications to microservices from on-premises to cloud using hyperscaler, with microservices we will have agile delivery to support rapid Go to Market (GTM) from a business point of view, we can support multiple deployments or sprint releases according to the business requirements program every week, it is much easier to maintain our applications / services independently and much more. Therefore, we realize the need to have microservices knowledge by understanding in-depth knowledge of the Kubernetes Platform to support this so that we will have an agile environment that can support our business growth and provide added value and competitive advantage for digital transformation in our company. I started learning Kubernetes from 2022 until now to support all kinds of applications/services migrating to microservices in the cloud. by fully understanding this knowledge we can maximize the value of kubernetes to support our business in our company.

I’m a Principal Customer Engineer at Microsoft. Helping many ISV and Startup with OSS Kubernetes on Azure.

Hello! I’m working as a junior DevOps engineer. I’ve had experience with a variety of technologies such as Kubernetes, Helm, Fluent-Bit, Harbor, Prometheus, and Apache Kafka. Lately, I’ve been very interested in other projects within the CNCF ecosystem, as well as in SRE and DevSecOps. Thank you!

Douglas Luna, a passionate Cybersecurity Specialist, brings his expertise in Kubernetes, Cloud Security and DevSecOps to highly regulated environments. Since discovering CNCF technologies in 2019, he has started learning about and actively contributed to the community by organizing KCD São Paulo (Brazil) in 2024. Share his knowledge journey at blog.douglasluna.com – feel free to get in touch!

DevOps Engineer with a background in Data Management Consultancy. I’m passionate about Kubernetes and cloud native technologies, and act as the chair of our internal Kubernetes Working Group. Recent projects I have worked on involved the implementation of GitOps practices using Flux, and establishing a service mesh with Istio. I work extensively with Terraform in Azure, and have helped build out data platforms across Snowflake and Databricks.

Certified as an Azure DevOps Expert, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional, and Kubestronaut.

I am a passionate technologist with a focus on cloud-native technologies, particularly Kubernetes. As a co-organizer of Cloud Native Lithuania Meetup, I have helped to build a strong community of like-minded professionals where everyone is sharing their own experience. In addition to my meetup involvement, I am a speaker at technology conferences and currently work as an SRE at Vinted, where I bring my expertise in Kubernetes to help ensure the reliability and scalability of our systems.

Why I am excited to be an ambassador: I’m excited to be an ambassador because it enables me to connect with like-minded other ambassadors, share our knowledges and expertise and will help to educate and promote cloud-native technologies to a wider audience. The role also provides access to exclusive events and resources, as well as opportunities for professional growth and career development. Overall, being a Cloud Native Foundation Ambassador is a great way to give back to the community!

I run the infraheads DevOps agency where I also lead the development of our turnkey Kubernetes cluster management toolset called turnk8s showcased on awesome-talos repository. I blog mostly here https://medium.com/@info_98249

In the early 2020s, I actively advanced the DevOps movement in Armenia while overseeing Cloud and DevOps at EPAM Armenia. My leadership in DevOps engineering and abiding interest in AI led me to MLOps and now we partner with Netris, DVC and Outbound for OnPrem AI infrastructure deployment and management.

🧑‍🎓Graduated from the National Technological University (UTN – FRBA – Argentina) and specialized and certified in multiple technologies (AWS, Kubernetes, Redhat, Fortinet, Terraform, to name a few of them). With more than 15 years of experience, I have provided optimal and tailored solutions for every need for all my customers.

I am a backend engineer and DevOps specialist with a strong background in cybersecurity. I hold the SANS University Elite Cybersecurity Professionals challenge coin, reflecting my expertise in securing systems. My work involves developing efficient backend systems and implementing advanced DevOps practices to streamline and secure deployment pipelines. Passionate about programming technologies and DevOps, I continuously seek to enhance software development and operational processes.

The go-to person for DevOps and Kubernetes Automation, with a passion for networking, security, endpoint management, and endpoint security, Eleni brings a diversity of experiences to her role as a DevOps Consulting Engineer at Cisco Systems. Always eager to learn, she enjoys trying out the newest tech in a home lab and writing blog posts about her experiences. At this point in time, she is an active contributor to the ProjectSveltos. Beyond tech, she is all about sports and recently joined a local Rugby team. Medium: https://medium.com/@eleni.grosdouli

I am DevOps engineer working on different platforms, such as Kubernetes Vanilla distribution. I am migrating some workloads running in virtualization platform to a targeted Kubernetes platform. I am also implementing service and environment pipelines to facilitate code feature deployment in the targeted platform. While doing so, I use Tekton for service Pipeline and ArgoCD for environment Pipeline. I am eager to learn more technolgies related to the Kubernetes ecosystem.

a “certified Kubernetes engineer” with a strong background as a Linux sysadmin. I have extensive experience in designing, deploying, and managing scalable containerized applications, expertise also includes cloud technologies, infrastructure automation, and ArgoCD’s GitOps best practices.

Emídio is a Site Reliability Engineer. He holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science and has experience in software and infrastructure development, working on the conceptualization, design, and building of scalable solutions and architectures for cloud-native CPaaS/SaaS industry applications. Besides coding, Emídio has experience as a teacher, and he loves diving into local community projects and teaching. Emídio is also the Chapter Lead of the Cloud Native Community Group in RN/Brazil.

I’m a regular guy who just loves tech, crypto, series and spend time with family and friends, i enjoy work as much as hanging out with them, father of 2 cats and a dog!

Linux, Networking and Go

Senior Business Architect in VMware. Over 20 years in IT/Networking. Specialized in DCN, DC Security and Modern Application.

Hi, I’m Erlend, a security conultant and pentester from mnemonic. I set out to learn Kubernetes from the ground up to effectivly navigate, hack and secure clusters. Now, I can become cluster administrator before lunch.

I’m a system engineer with several years of work experience. My main focuses are Kubernetes, ArgoCD and Crossplane.

After more than ten years of experience in infrastructure and middleware integration in various environments, I’ve naturally shifted to the cloud native world by more specifically focusing on container platforms. During the last years, I’ve acquired solid skills in designing and setting up cloud-native oriented architectures relying on various container engines, OpenShift and Kubernetes. The main focus being integrating those complex platforms in on-prem trusted, secured and compliant environments, as well as designing more hybrid setups in AWS and Azure. Those state of the art container platforms bring tremendous agility features to micro services integration, but there are nothing without proper governance and without using the right tools sets depending on a wide range of contexts and use cases. The cloud native world and its vast eco-system is evolving at high pace and today’s challenge for many companies is to make sure they’re not outrun by this strong wind of change in the digital transformation race. It’s furthermore also important to understand all those concepts, the way they interact and their many impacts.

I work as a Cloud and Kubernetes Engineer. I handle migrations to major cloud providers and design cloud-native architectures, always promoting open-source software and minimizing vendor lock-in. I primarily work with technologies such as Kubernetes, Terraform, Prometheus, Grafana, Velero and Nginx, which allows me to build scalable architectures, optimize costs, and use a declarative approach. Participating in events like KubeCon, KCD Italy, and Linux Day in Benevento every year, both as an attendee and a speaker, has given me the opportunity to meet extraordinary people.

Kubestronaut and vExpert 2024 KCD Italy Organizer Linux Foundation Authorized Instructor – VMware Cert Instructor – AWS Champion Authorized Instructor

CNCF Member , CNCF Speaker , Linux Day Puglia Speaker, Linux Day Basilicata Speaker, CometoCode member and speaker, AWS Meet up member, AWS Community member , Kubernetes Community Days Italy Organizer, The development of a career and a reputation as a reliable computing professional in both the creative and technical sides of IT, building on my technical knowledge of software, hardware and computing standards. I also aim to obtain a good and professional reputation as a world wide known IT trainer for Kubernetes , AWS, VMware and possibly others such as Google and so on.

Loving also to build knowledge sharing my consideration and my expertise and gaining knowledge from the students.

Hope to see you soon, never stop , keep studying.

Have a strong passion for automated, highly available, optimized and secured clusters and systems. A DevOps advocate, opensource enthusiast, a Linux/GNU geek who continually studies, researches, and improves in these areas. A trainer and Author by passion.

Coming from a background of DevOps and SRE, where I operated Kubernetes clusters at scale on different cloud providers, I currently work as a Cloud Architect where I help other companies on their cloud journey. Automation is a topic that’s close to my heart, as well as open source software.

I work as a principal consultant in the AWS field and focus on the infrastructure side. My primary stack mostly contains AWS, CNCF projects and the hashicorp products.

Fadi is a cloud security architect with extensive experience architecting and securing cloud technologies. His research and passion have concentrated on implementing zero trust architecture into Kubernetes and cloud environments, aiming to enhance the security posture within the cloud landscape.

Hello, I’m Fangel, I live in the Dominican Republic. My first steps using CNCF technologies began in 2020 when the technological world advanced significantly. As of today I have already achieved a lot of knowledge and my wishes are to continue in this wonderful world.

I am a software engineer, consultant, and Trainer with more than 20 years of experience in the industry. I specialize in cloud-native application development and transformation, container solutions, DevSecOps, Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery implementations and Kubernetes Administration. I have authored few courses and I am the course maintainer of all the official Kubernetes Administrator, Developer and Security courses at The Linux Foundation. I am excited to teach the nitty-gritty of Kubernetes in a practical and relatable fashion.

With over 3.5 years of experience in container orchestration, deployment automation, and Kubernetes, I have developed a robust expertise in CNCF technologies. My specialties include managing infrastructure as code using Kubernetes, AWS, Terraform, and ArgoCD.

Florian is a DevOps Engineer working fully remote for adconova in the small town of Kamen.

A software engineer with a focus on Kubernetes, multi-cloud and security. Enthusiastic about DevOps, DevSecOps and Cloud-native approaches. Always learning and exploring the CNCF landscape.

Frank is a Senior DevSecOps Engineer currently working at PwC. He works primarily within the Azure cloud environment through Infrastructure as Code (IaC) pipelines along with seamless CI/CD application pipelines. With a keen eye for innovation and efficiency, Frank has been involved on several high-impact internal projects, driving significant improvements in deployment speed, reliability, and cost savings through right sizing resources.

Driven by a deep passion for technology’s dynamic landscape, Frankely Ortiz Catano finds joy in pushing boundaries and continually venturing into uncharted territories. As a Senior Site Reliability Engineer at Royal Caribbean Group, Frankely’s current focus centers around Kubernetes and the realm of automation.