Kubestronaut Program
Rocket-power your Cloud Native skills
The Kubestronaut program recognizes community leaders who have consistently invested in their ongoing education and grown their skill level with Kubernetes and Cloud Native.
Kubestronauts are people who have successfully passed all 5 of CNCF’s Kubernetes certifications. Introducing our newest designation, Golden Kubestronauts are people who have passed all 13 of CNCF’s Cloud Native certifications plus LFCS.

Individuals who have successfully passed every CNCF Kubernetes certification – CKA, CKAD, CKS, KCNA, KCSA – will receive the title of Kubestronaut, as well as these additional benefits:
- An exclusive Kubestronaut jacket to show off your elite status
- A Credly badge to showcase your expertise
- Access to the dedicated/private Kubestronaut Slack channel and mailing list
- Five coupons for 50%-off certifications each year, for yourself or to share
- 20%-off three CNCF events (KubeCon or KubeDays) a year
Individuals who have successfully passed every CNCF certification (currently CKA, CKAD, CKS, KCNA, KCSA, PCA, ICA, CCA, CAPA, CGOA, CBA, OTCA, KCA) and LFCS, will receive the title of Golden Kubestronaut for life, as well as these additional benefits:
- An exclusive backpack with the Golden Kubestronaut logo
- A special Golden Kubestronaut beanie
- ThriveOne subscription (as long as the Kubestronaut title is maintained)
- One free ticket per year to any Kubernetes Community Days (KCD)
- One 50%-off KubeCon registration per year
- A 60% discount voucher for each new CNCF certification
- A distinguished Golden representation on the Kubestronaut website
Interested in becoming a Kubestronaut
(or a Golden Kubestronaut?)
When you pass all 5 required certifications, expect to be emailed by CNCF within a business week for next steps.
All certifications must not have expired to be recognized as a Kubestronaut or a Golden Kubestronaut.
For more information, read the Kubestronaut FAQ.
A special thanks to one of our CNCF Ambassadors, Ramesh, for inspiring us to create the Kubestronaut program.
CNCF Kubestronauts
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(He/Him)

Vincent Dely
(He/Him)
- Location: Toulon, France
I’m a cloud-native enthusiast with a DevOps background, passionate about building scalable and resilient systems using technologies like Kubernetes. I value approaches such as GitOps and Config-as-Code. Committed to continuous learning and security best practices in this fast-paced field, I believe in open collaboration to solve complex challenges. I greatly value the open-source community and aim to contribute back soon.
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Bouygues Telecom

Abdelkoddous Lhajouji
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Bouygues Telecom
- Location: Meudon, France
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.
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EURECOM

Akram Boutouchent
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EURECOM
- Location: Nice, France
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.
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Ali Samid
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- Location: Lille, France
I am a passionate Site Reliability Engineer with a strong background in network and system administration. I have extensive experience in automation, infrastructure as code, and scripting with Bash and Python. Enthusiastic about cloud-native technologies, I actively explore and contribute to the CNCF ecosystem. I also participate in tech communities and Meetups, sharing knowledge and best practices around Kubernetes and reliability engineering.
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AIRFRANCE/KLM

Amine Alaoui Echerif
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AIRFRANCE/KLM
- Location: Toulouse, France
I’m a Platform Engineer and open-source nerd, passionate about Kubernetes, GitOps and GoLang. I love sharing what I learn and connecting with others exploring the cloud native world. My goal is to become a CNCF Ambassador, growing the community, contributing knowledge, and continuing to learn together.
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Axians DataBase

Anthony Macle
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Axians DataBase
- Location: Valbonne, France
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.
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Antoine Guillard
(He/Him)
- Location: Paris, France
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.
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KIOWY
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Cheops Technology

Arnaud Tron
(He/Him)
Cheops Technology
- Location: Quinsac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Passionate about open source and the “Cloud Native” ecosystem, I combine technical expertise with curiosity to drive container orchestration and DevOps transformation projects. After 10 years of experience in R&D in Macromolecular Chemistry and Photochemistry in France, the United Kingdom, and Portugal—where I held roles as a Junior Researcher and Project Manager—I successfully transitioned into the IT world, focusing on DevOps methodologies. This shift was fueled by my passion for modern technologies. As a Technical Leader within the Evolution Division of the Cloud & Managed Services Department at Cheops Technology, I lead projects related to Kubernetes, GitOps, and Cloud Native applications.
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Aurélien Simon
(He/Him)
- Location: Saint-Louis, France
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.
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Société Générale

Bangaly Kaba
(He/Him)
Société Générale
- Location: Colombes, Hauts de Seine, France
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.
Deloitte

Baptiste Roux
Deloitte
- Location: Lyon, France
I’m a senior DevOps engineer specializing in building cloud infrastructures with GitOps principles, using the GCP and Kubernetes ecosystems. Passionate about open-source technologies, I focus on creating resilient, observable, and self-healing systems that scale efficiently.

Bertrand Langeac
- Location: Nanterre, France
I am a solution architect with over 15 years of experience driving architecture and DevSecOps initiatives across finance, retail, and industrial sectors — including BNP Paribas, TotalEnergies, Société Générale, L’Oréal, Chanel, Banque de France, Fnac and Veepee. As a committed continuous learner, I thrive on mentoring teams and delivering secure, scalable, cloud-native solutions that drive business impact.
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Orange

Buglioni Thomas
(He/Him)
Orange
- Location: Grasse, France
I am a Full Stack DevSecOps engineer at Orange, specializing in Prometheus, Linux, Kubernetes, Python, Terraform, and Ansible. Passionate about continuous learning and improvement, I focus on automating and securing cloud-native infrastructures while implementing robust CI/CD and security practices. I strive to optimize both team performance and system efficiency to deliver scalable and secure solutions.
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Devoteam

Carl Castanier
(He/Him)
Devoteam
- Location: Orsay, France
With a scientific background in physics and data analysis, I apply a structured, analytical approach to building cloud-native platforms. Passionate about Kubernetes, open source, and IaC, I design automated, resilient, and scalable infrastructures with a strong business focus and empathy — crafting elegant solutions that meet real needs. I’m driven by real-world impact, tech challenges, and the power of collaborative engineering.
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Scaleway

Cédric Moulard
(He/Him)
Scaleway
- Location: Marseille, France
With over 25 years of experience in the tech industry, I have transitioned from software development to tech leadership at a prominent French cloud provider. My expertise spans software development and infrastructure management, with a strong focus on Kubernetes. I am passionate about cloud-native technologies and committed to driving innovation in the cloud ecosystem. Eager to contribute my extensive knowledge and leadership to the CNCF community.
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Chabane Refes
(He/Him)
- Location: Toulouse, France
Hey! I’ve been a Cloud Architect & Software Engineer for around 13 years already. I’ve worked for diverse product companies and also consultancies. I have a passion for exploring topics such as technology, sociology, biology and even leadership. I also hold a passion for Container, DevOps and Security and I love bringing these principles to my customers by empowering them with the power of the public cloud.
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Accenture

David Auffray
(He/Him)
Accenture
- Location: Calan, France
- Project Experience: Argo, Artifact Hub, Backstage, cert-manager, Cilium, Confidential Containers, Container Network Interface (CNI), containerd, CRI-O, Crossplane, Dex, Envoy, etcd, external-secrets, Falco, Fluentd, Flux, Harbor, Helm, k3s, KEDA, Krustlet, Kubeflow, Kubernetes, Kubescape, KubeVirt, Kyverno, Longhorn, Notary Project, OpenFeature, OpenGitOps, OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, Thanos, Virtual Kubelet, zot
I am passionate about cloud-native technologies and all open-source technologies. I am very curious and I like to share everything I discover. I test some cloud-native technologies to help my city community expand its skills. If I discover and/or do not understand something, I do not hesitate to create issues on open-source technologies to improve the documentation or features. I co-organize a Cloud-Native community with partners to highlight cloud-native and surrounding technologies, such as generative AI.
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Devoteam Innovative Tech

Dhafer Ben Ali
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Devoteam Innovative Tech
- Location: Paris, France
I’m driven by a quiet confidence in the power of Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies. Navigating the boundless potential of this ever-evolving landscape, I turn challenges into simple, scalable solutions. My journey is one of continuous discovery, helping businesses embrace the cloud with confidence. At Devoteam, I partner with our clients to craft innovative, enduring, and agile solutions, always looking ahead to what’s next.
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Zenika
(He/Him)
Onepoint

Frazer Sado
(He/Him)
Onepoint
- Location: Nantes, France
I’m a seasoned DevSecOps engineer with 12+ years of experience, specializing in automation, security, and cloud infrastructure.My expertise includes operating Kubernetes clusters (GKE, Openshift, Onpremises), leveraging IaC tools (Terraform, Ansible, AWX, Gitlab-Ci…), and mastering cloud services from GCP and AWS.I have a proven track record of securing and automating deployments for major companies, driving technical innovation, and optimizing system performance and security.
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Red Hat

FréDéRic Klein
(He/Him)
Red Hat
- Location: Paris, France
I’m a Senior Solutions Architect at Red Hat with over 20 years of experience in IT and Networking, specializing in cloud-native technologies and modern applications. In my previous roles at Orange and VMware, I led large-scale transformation projects, designed resilient architectures, and automated deployments to drive technical innovation and optimize system performance. I share insights on my blog https://fklein.me and connect with professionals on https://fr.linkedin.com/in/fklein82 . Passionate about learning from the community, I stay engaged with the latest developments in the cloud-native world.
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Gael Hascoet
(He/Him)
- Location: Paris, France
Hi my name is Gael i’m 31 years old and i am French. I’m a Devops engineer since 6 years now and i worked with lot of big company like Societe General, SNCF, GRDF… The technologies i’m working on are Kubernetes, Jenkins, Ansible, Python, GIT, Terraform. About the cloud i’m essentialy on AWS. I love learning new technologies and i’m glad to be part of the kubestronaut program !
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Gaétan Morlet
(He/Him)
- Location: Tours, France
I am a Data Platform Engineer and tech enthusiast, dedicated to building scalable, efficient, and robust data platforms on a daily basis. Driven by curiosity and a passion for continuous learning, I constantly explore new technologies and best practices. Recently, I fell in love with Kubernetes, further deepening my enthusiasm for cloud-native and infrastructure solutions.
Hexanet

Grégoire Groison
Hexanet
- Location: Reims, France
I’ve been a Linux and Cloud-Native Engineer at Hexanet for 2 years with decades of experience. I carry out audits, troubleshooting and design highly available Kubernetes architectures for our customers. I am constantly looking for ways to improve my knowledge of Cloud-Native technologies.
Passionate about open source, I firmly believe in the power of the community to move technology forward.
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Bashroom

Guillaume Mailhol
(He/Him)
Bashroom
- Location: Toulouse, France
Young platform engineer working on innovation and improving developer experience. Passionate about new technologies and cloud native. Love to go to conferences like Kubecon, Fosdem, etc and local meetup. Rust && WASM Enthusiast. Strong belief in Kubernetes and cloud native as bests standards for platform engineering.
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Kapheira

Hamdi Khelil
(He/Him)
Kapheira
- Location: Fontainebleau, France
SRE / DevOps / Cloud Engineer specialized in Kubernetes platform management. Expert in orchestration, automation, and security. Possessing strong skills in creating, deploying, and optimizing clusters. I am passionate about innovation and constantly seeking ways to improve the performance and reliability of container-based infrastructures.
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IBM

Hervé Friquet
(He/Him)
IBM
- Location: Bois-Colombes, France
I’m a technology enthusiast focused on client success. I like to acquire new skills and share knowledge. I’m a Kubernetes fan with passion for Automation and Observability. In my current role as Technical Solution Architect and Delivery Consultant at IBM Technology Expert Labs, I help customers to succeed with IBM Aspera and IBM Instana technologies.
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Zenika

Hugues Connan
(He/Him)
Zenika
- Location: Rennes, France
DevOps Engineer and trainer on Kubernetes Application Developer and Admin. I have a keen interest in all things Kubernetes, focus on observability and FinOps. Using automation tools such as Terraform, Ansible, GitLab CI or ArgoCD to apply the DevOps best practices and help teams to develop all the environments they need.
Devoteam Innovative Tech

Ibrahima Birane Faye
Devoteam Innovative Tech
- Location: Paris, France
I am a passionate cloud-native enthusiast, deeply fascinated by Kubernetes and the endless possibilities it brings to modern infrastructure. With a strong background in DevOps and a love for solving complex infrastructure challenges, I thrive in the ever-evolving world of cloud-native technologies. Whether it’s automating deployments, optimizing clusters, or contributing to the Kubernetes community, I’m always eager to learn and share knowledge.
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KIOWY
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WeScale

Jérôme Masson
(He/Him)
WeScale
- Location: Gargas, France
I began my career as a consultant, specializing in helping clients transition to digital platforms. My journey into cloud-native technologies started in 2017 with Docker and Kubernetes, and has since evolved to include open-source software within the CNCF Landscape. As a consultant with expertise in platform engineering projects, I am passionate about sharing my knowledge at conferences such as Devoxx FR, KCD France, and DevFest Nantes.
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Accenture

Joseph Ligier
(He/Him)
Accenture
- Location: Le Plessis-Bouchard, France
- Project Experience: Argo, Backstage, Cilium, Falco, Helm, Istio, Kubernetes, Kyverno, Open Policy Agent (OPA)
I began my IT career as a Linux SysAdmin specializing in deployment. In 2015, everything changed when I discovered Docker, igniting my passion for containerization. I learned Kubernetes and passed the CKA certification in 2020. Currently, I’m an enthusiast of Cilium CNI, have collaborated on the Cilium certification (CCA) and i created an OpenTofu provider for deploying Cilium in Kubernetes. I’m also a Kubestronaut. My blog: https://medium.com/@littel.jo My credly: https://www.credly.com/users/joseph-ligier
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Karim Arous
(He/Him)
- Location: Courbevoie, France
DevSecOps Engineer Location: Paris, France Project Experience: Kubernetes, Argo, Helm, Artifact Hub, Cert-manger, KEDA, External DNS, Grafana, Prometheus, Datadog, Kyverno With a passion for automating and optimizing development and operations, I specialize in implementing cutting-edge DevOps practices and cloud solutions. My expertise includes CI/CD, cloud infrastructure across AWS or Azure and leveraging tools like Docker and Kubernetes for efficient deployment. Why I am excited to be an ambassador: Since the beginning of my career, I always try to share knowledge with teammates or even my friends. Being an ambassador will help me reach more people around the world since sharing is caring. Just remember, together we rise
Accenture

Karim Benmalek
Accenture
- Location: Toulouse, France
I am a cloud native engineer with 4 years of experience, passionate about CNCF technologies and the Kubernetes ecosystem. I enjoy exploring related projects such as Helm, Argo, Kubeflow, and Crossplane to enhance my skills and knowledge. I focuse on designing scalable and resilient applications, as well as automating infrastructure deployment. My dedication to learning and improving makes me a reliable contributor to any cloud-native development team.
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Koki Jean-David
(He/Him)
- Location: Paris, France
I am KOKI Jean-David, a DevOps and Cloud specialist with over seven years of experience, passionate about knowledge sharing, algorithms, mathematics, quantum physics, and computer science. Throughout my career, I have led teams and deepened my expertise in container orchestration, containerized environment security, cloud computing, and CI/CD processes. I actively contribute to the cloud-native community and share my insights on my GitLab repositories and on LinkedIn.
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Lionel Daubichon
(He/Him)
- Location: Mantes la Jolie, France
I’m a Senior Solution Architect with a strong track record of designing, building, and delivering platforms—both in the cloud and on-premises. I work with a Platform as a Product mindset, closely aligned with labspractices.com principles. My focus is on building platforms that empower developers to ship secure, scalable, and high-quality applications faster—while also ensuring they remain operationally simple and maintainable for SREs. I’m passionate about continuous learning and I make it a point to attend major conferences like KubeCon and AWS re:Invent to share and connect with peers.
Trueskil

Lionel Lonkap Tsamba
Trueskil
- Location: Lille, France
I’m a Founder/CEO, Speaker, Investor and DevOps & Cloud Architect with more than a decade of experience working in the IT industry. I’m a pragmatic polyglot software engineer who’s passionate about technologies, innovations, and helping others grow either their carrier or their business.
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Capgemini

Maximilien De Csiky
(He/Him)
Capgemini
- Location: Cannes, France
Systems engineer with almost 15 years of experience, I am passionate about DevOps, Kubernetes and everything related to Linux. My background has allowed me to manage technical projects and take on roles of responsibility, while keeping a real focus on customer satisfaction. Accustomed to working in a team and proposing innovative solutions, I enjoy both technology and relationships. My goal? Offer efficient, long-lasting solutions that make users’ daily lives easier.
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Independent

Mohamed Anouar Khediri
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Independent
- Location: Paris, France
Mohamed Anouar is a passionate DevOps engineer and Cloud Native Technologies guru. He has an engineering degree in Telecommunications and certified in Kubernetes, Openshift and Terraform. He is committed to continuous learning and self-improvement to drive exceptional results. He has a proven track record of successful projects with many clients around the globe to adopt open source solutions and adopt cloud native application development best practices.
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Amazon web services
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SMEG Monaco

Mohamed El Hadi Chabani
(He/Him)
SMEG Monaco
- Location: Paris, France
I am an experienced Cloud Infrastructure Consultant with a proven track record in designing, deploying and managing cloud environments, ensuring robustness, scalability and security. My expertise lies in automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and GitOps. I am deeply committed to fostering collaboration and driving meaningful change within organizations. I take pride in proactively resolving issues, optimizing performance and delivering reliable, tailored solutions that align with business objectives.
Datadog

Mouhamad Koreissi
Datadog
- Location: Paris, France
An experienced Sales Engineer | Solutions Architect currently working at Datadog, I have extensive expertise in delivering complex software to small, medium and large organisations using MEDDICC. My customers have ranged from start-up and mid-market eCommerce companies to French CAC40 organisations in travel industry, financial services and transport. With a strong interest in Cloud communities, I’ve been co-leading the Bamako AWS User Group for the past 2 years. Check out my website to say hi: https://koreissi.com

Narcisse Foidieng Kentsa
- Location: Plaiseau, Essone, France
Cloud Native Enthusiast passionate about cloud native technologies and always trying to understand their impact in Telco and IT industries. Always trying to extend my skill set by continuously learning and improve they way I’m designing resilient, scalable, fault tolerant and secured Kubernetes environments
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ZSoft Consulting

Nouredine Lamamra
(He/Him)
ZSoft Consulting
- Location: Villejuif, France
I’m a DevOps engineer and full-stack developer with expertise in cloud-native technologies, automation, and CI/CD pipelines. I specialize in CNCF tools like Kubernetes, Prometheus, and Helm, helping teams streamline their deployments and observability.
Rivada Space Networks

Oliver Fletcher
Rivada Space Networks
- Location: Paris, France
Oliver has close to two decades of experience as a systems engineer, software engineer, and technology consultant, both in leadership roles and as a practicing technologist.
His passion for Platform Engineering and helping organizations adopt Platform as a Product has seen him dedicate time to help drive initiatives with the CNCF’s TAG for App Delivery.
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Boursobank

Olivier Hanesse
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Boursobank
- Location: Nancy, France
Experienced system/infrastructure/platform engineer (20+ years in complex IT systems), my interests gravitate around monitoring tools, security, automation process, high-performance web architecture and contributing to the developer-sysadmin friendship 🙂
Orange Business

Oumar Ballo
Orange Business
- Location: Rennes, France
I am a DevSecOps engineer who has a passion for cloud native technologies with a strong interest in security. Among those I use on a daily basis: Kubernetes, ClusterAPI, Cilium, FluxCD, Helm, Kyverno, Cert-Manager, External Secrets Operator combined with HashiCorp Vault.
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Oumarou Kabore
(He/Him)
- Location: Paris, France
I’m a DevOps and cloud engineer passionate about containers and cloud-native technologies. With extensive experience in designing and managing scalable infrastructure, I specialize in tools like Kubernetes, Helm, ArgoCD, and Terraform. I enjoy building cloud infrastructure by integrating DevOps culture with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and CI/CD tools to enable automation, consistency, and reliability. Security remains a top priority in my approach, ensuring best practices are followed.
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Deloitte

Oussama Algouti
(He/Him)
Deloitte
- Location: Paris, France
I’m a Senior DevOps & Cloud Consultant focused on automating cloud infrastructure on AWS using Terraform, Kubernetes (EKS), and cloud-native tools from the CNCF ecosystem such as Argo CD, Prometheus, Loki, and Helm. I specialize in GitOps workflows, cost optimization (FinOps), and secure CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions. I help engineering teams migrate to the cloud and adopt DevOps best practices.
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Devoteam Gcloud

Paul Daubin
(He/Him)
Devoteam Gcloud
- Location: Paris, France
31 yo Parisian tech enthusiast with a newfound passion for Kubernetes. I’ve been working with it and in computer science in general for one year, after working and studying in other fields. I’m doing consulting gigs, and using kubernetes daily, trying to master it (as much as possible). I’ve yet to publish articles, but that might come !
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Devoteam

Pierre Fort
(He/Him)
Devoteam
- Location: L'Union, France
I am a tech enthusiast and IT professional with over 2 decades of experience, I enjoy collaborating with teams and clients on cloud-native solution architecture, DevOps, automation, and observability. I enjoy exploring new technologies and sharing my knowledge with colleagues through mentoring and coaching. The Kubernetes ecosystem is vast and always evolving, and I’m curious to see how AI-related workloads will change the game!
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Devoteam - Innovative Tech

Quentin Marszalek
(He/Him)
Devoteam - Innovative Tech
- Location: Paris, France
I would define myself as a tech enthusiastic. As far as I remember, I always wanted to work in computer science. I started working last year and I’m very proud to be part of the Kubestronaut program. Kubernetes is such a good technology and there is so much more to learn so I won’t stop learning !
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Raquel Fabiani Touoyem
(He/Him)
- Location: Elancourt, France
Cloud-Native & Security Architect | 11+ Years Crafting Secure, Resilient, Scalable and cost effective Solutions for Global Enterprises. Results-oriented Cloud and Security Architect with over 11 years of experience in designing, implementing, and securing advanced systems for global organizations. Specializing in cloud-native technologies, I bring deep expertise in Kubernetes security, Falco, Cilium, and service mesh to drive modernization, scalability, and security across complex environments. Proficient in cloud transformation and modernization strategies, I excel at building secure, scalable architectures leveraging Zero Trust principles and defense-in-depth methodologies. My hands-on approach to integrating innovative tools like Kubernetes-native security solutions ensures comprehensive protection and operational efficiency. A collaborative leader, I thrive in fast-paced, deadline-driven settings, mastering cloud native technologies which are essential to protect today critical applications. With exceptional communication and presentation skills, I effectively bridge the gap between business requirements and cutting-edge technical solutions.
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Accenture

Rémi Verchère
(He/Him)
Accenture
- Location: Aubagne, France
I began my career as a developer working on embedded solutions and gradually transitioned into operations, tackling diverse infrastructure challenges. With over a decade of experience collaborating with both development and operations teams, I have consistently championed Open Source solutions. My expertise lies in automation, observability, and cloud-native infrastructure. As a consultant for several years, I bring this knowledge to companies, helping them innovate and streamline their operations. As an Ops professional dedicated to supporting developers, I strive to bridge the gap between these domains and drive strategic technical success. I also love sharing what I learned, being a speaker at several conferences (Devoxx FR, KCD FR, DevOps D-Days), co-organizing local DevOps Aix-Marseille Meetup and writing some technical blog posts on my personal website https://www.vrchr.fr.
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Deloitte

Remy Mollandin
(He/Him)
Deloitte
- Location: Bordeaux, France
Tech Lead DevOps AWS for few years. I build and maintain multiple Cloud native platforms on AWS or GCP with a team of 15 peoples. I focus on containerized and kubernetes architecture as this is a preferred way to operate cloud agnostic workloads.
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Spectro Cloud

Romain Decker
(He/Him)
Spectro Cloud
- Location: Roussy-le-Village, France
Romain is a Group Product Manager at Spectro Cloud. He has 20+ years of diverse work experience in architecture, consulting, and technical product management. Throughout his career, he has worked for a variety of organizations, including hosting companies, enterprises, EU institutions, and system integrators.
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Capgemini

Sidarte Rangadamalou
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Capgemini
- Location: Athis-Mons, France
I am Sidarte Rangadamalou, a Cloud Operations Engineer at Capgemini. I hold numerous certifications, including Kubernetes, AWS Practitioner, Azure Administrator, Terraform Associate, and Prometheus Associate. I am passionate about learning new things and constantly seek to expand my knowledge in multi-cloud environments and AI. In my free time, I enjoy traveling and have a deep love for making and listening to music. My ultimate goal is to achieve multi-cloud certification and expertise in AI.
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Conserto
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Groundspace

Sylvain Pierrot
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Groundspace
- Location: Montpellier, France
Curious by nature, I thrive at the intersection of software and hardware, exploring innovative ways to optimize, automate, and secure modern infrastructures. I’m drawn to the deeper layers of computing, from kernel development to hardware interactions and networking protocols. Beyond problem-solving, I value adaptability, resilience, and collaboration, believing that complex systems are best built through knowledge-sharing and open dialogue. I enjoy contributing to open-source projects, mentoring peers, and speaking at industry events. For me, technology is about understanding how things work, from transistors to distributed systems, and finding ways to bridge the gaps. I always approach challenges with curiosity, pragmatism, and a desire to push boundaries.
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Devoteam - Innovative Tech

Thibaut Champenois
(He/Him)
Devoteam - Innovative Tech
- Location: Toulouse, France
I am passionate about computers since I exist. Ex real-estate employee. Then a global pandemic happened. I am now working in Toulouse as a Cloud Native IT Operations & Secure Infrastructure Specialist in the space industry
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Les Filles & les Garçons de la Tech

Thomas Boullier
(He/Him)
Les Filles & les Garçons de la Tech
- Location: Aix-en-Provence, France
Over the past 15 years, I’ve evolved from freelancing on full-stack projects to co-founding and leading the technical development of a SaaS platform in the additive manufacturing sector. Today, I work as a consultant at Les Filles & les Garçons de la Tech, a company based in southern France specializing in cloud and DevOps expertise. I’m passionate about cloud-native technologies and eager to contribute more actively to the community.
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OVHcloud

Thomas Rotsaert
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OVHcloud
- Location: Marcq-en-Baroeul, Hauts-de-France, France
As a Run Cloud Engineer, Kubernetes is a mandatory step in our wonderful Cloud world. Obtaining certifications, attending Kubecons, and using Kubernetes in my daily life are some important milestones that I enjoyed understanding.
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SMATIS

Valentin Dubreuil
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SMATIS
- Location: Nantiat, Nouvelle Aquitaine, France
I am a passionate Cloud Architect at Smatis in Angoulême, deeply fascinated by emerging technologies, Kubernetes, and cloud computing. Coming from a farming family, I maintain a strong connection to nature and animals, which grounds my perspective in an increasingly digital world. My background as a farmer’s son has instilled in me values of hard work, sustainability, and respect for the natural environment. I bring this unique blend of technological expertise and rural heritage to my work in cloud architecture, where I help organizations navigate their digital transformation journeys. This dual perspective allows me to approach complex technical challenges with both innovation and practical wisdom rooted in traditional values.
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Agyla.Cloud

Wael Ayadi
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Agyla.Cloud
- Location: Massy, France
I am a cloud and DevOps consultant with 10 years of experience in the IT industry. I began my career as a system administrator before transitioning into the world of cloud and DevOps. Over the years, I have tackled numerous challenges by participating in IT projects and honing my skills in technologies such as AWS, Terraform, Kubernetes, Helm, ArgoCD, and many others. A big fan of CNCF solutions, I continuously strive to stay at the forefront of innovations in this field.
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Willem Berroubache
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- Location: Paris, France
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As a Security Architect at a leading telecom company in Europe, I oversee an essential project aimed at strengthening the security framework of 5G networks, with a focus on Telco Cloud infrastructure. My role is to actively promote cloud-native technologies within the company, advocating for their strategic implementation to enhance our services. In addition to my project management duties, I am committed to regularly training my colleagues on Kubernetes, Linux, Prometheus, cloud-native ecosystems, and observability practices, ensuring that our team remains at the cutting edge of industry developments. As a cloud technology enthusiast, I am constantly seeking ways to improve my skills and deepen my knowledge in these technologies, as well as other rapidly evolving fields.
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Tiime

Yahia Berchi
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Tiime
- Location: Nancy, France
I am a devops engineer with 7 years of experience, passionate about CNCF technologies and the Kubernetes. I’m also interested by the CI/CD with tools like ArgoCD and Github Actions and the DevEx with Dagger or Skaffold and much more. I’m also a Golang developer in personal project.
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Youssef Ouatik
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- Location: Lille, France
I am a DevOps Engineer passionate about cloud technologies. I focus on building scalable, resilient, and efficient cloud-native systems using Kubernetes and other CNCF technologies. My work includes creating CI/CD pipelines, managing containerized environments, and configuring robust infrastructure.
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Zakariae El Alaoui El Belghiti
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- Location: Suresnes, France
Passionate about development, I have started my journey as a PHP developper then tech lead .net to occupy now a position of Cloud Technical Architect. Continuous learning is my mojo and this is how I came to learn and explore Kubernetes. In my non virtual life, I enjoy runing and hiking.
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ACEGIK

Zied
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ACEGIK
- Location: Paris, France
I am a cloud-native technology enthusiast, specializing in Kubernetes solutions and CNCF projects. As a Kubestronaut, I regularly share my insights and knowledge through articles on my blog, engaging with the community on best practices and innovations in the field. My expertise includes managing Kubernetes clusters, automating deployments, and optimizing application performance. You can explore my contributions and read my articles at https://acegik.medium.com/