Rocket-power your Kubernetes skills.
The Kubestronaut program recognises community leaders who have consistently invested in their ongoing education and grown their skill level with Kubernetes.
Individuals who have successfully passed every CNCF’s Kubernetes certifications – 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
- Coupons for 50% off five certifications each year – for yourself or to share
- 20% off three CNCF events (KubeCon or KubeDays) a year
Interested in becoming a Kubestronaut?
When you pass all 5 certifications, expect to be contacted by CNCF within a business week by email for next steps.
All certifications must be valid to be recognized as a Kubestronaut.
For more information, read the Kubestronaut FAQ.
A special thanks to one of our CNCF Ambassadors, Ramesh, on inspiring us to create the Kubestronaut program.
CNCF Kubestronauts
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IBM
Aaron Williams
IBM
- Location: Fort Wayne, United States
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.
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Abdel SGHIOUAR
(He/Him)
- Location: Stockholm, Sweden
- Languages: Arabic, English, French
- Project Experience: containerd, Crossplane, Istio, k3s, Knative, Kubernetes, OpenTelemetry, OpenTracing, Rook, SPIFFE, SPIRE
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
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Bouygues Telecom
Abdelkoddous Lhajouji
(He/Him)
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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Microsoft Corporation
Abdul Sajid Mohammed
(He/Him)
Microsoft Corporation
- Location: Redmond, United States
Senior Engineer and a Cloud Solutions expert leading critical role at Microsoft Corporation, contributing my skills and knowledge to one of the world’s foremost prominent software technologies development organizations globally. In my role, I actively engage in shaping and implementing innovative cloud solutions, showcasing my expertise in the dynamic field of technology.
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Thiqah
Abdulkareem Esawy
(He/Him)
Thiqah
- Location: Riyad, Saudi Arabia
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.
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Architech
Abdullah Ahmed
(He/Him)
Architech
- Location: Toronto, ON, Canada
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.
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Abhishek Behera
(He/Him)
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
- Location: Bengaluru, India
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.
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Zepto
Abhishek BVS
(He/Him)
Zepto
- Location: Bengaluru, India
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.
SKY Mobile UK
Abiodun Akanbi
SKY Mobile UK
- Location: Swindon, United Kingdom
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.
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Achyutha Mithra
(He/Him)
- Location: Bengaluru, india
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.
(He/Him)
FourEnergy GmbH
Adam Czepiel
(He/Him)
FourEnergy GmbH
- Location: Aachen, Germany
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
Wipro
Adam Sawicki
Wipro
- Location: Zürich, Switzerland
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.
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Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd
Ader Fu
(He/Him)
Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd
- Location: Taipei, Taiwan
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.
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Netcracker Technology
Aditya Samant
(He/Him)
Netcracker Technology
- Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India
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.
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Zühlke Group
Adrian Damm
(He/Him)
Zühlke Group
- Location: Zurich, Switzerland
As a Principal Cloud Architect, I specialize in guiding cloud transformation projects and training professionals in Kubernetes, Helm, and other cloud-native tools. I focus on helping teams package, deploy, and orchestrate microservices at scale using cutting-edge technologies. I’m passionate about sharing my knowledge and helping others build resilient, scalable systems.
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Ejada
Ahmed Said Attia
(He/Him)
Ejada
- Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
With over 10 years of experience across diverse domains, I specialize in integration and have a strong passion for cloud technologies. I’m continuously driven to learn and adapt to the latest advancements, applying innovative solutions to meet the demands of an ever-evolving tech landscape.
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IT Consultant
Ajay Kulkarni
(He/Him)
IT Consultant
- Location: San Jose, United States
I am a Senior DevOps Engineer with working experience in EKS, AWS, Kubernetes, and Databases. I have been working in the IT industry for over 30 years and am certified in AWS Security, MongoDB, Oracle DB, and MySQL. In my free time, I enjoy singing and recording Indian classical songs as well as practicing yoga and meditation.
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Ampity Infotech
Ajit Inamdar
(He/Him)
Ampity Infotech
- Location: Mumbai, India
I specialize in cloud architecture, platform engineering, and bespoke application development, focusing on driving innovative solutions and transformative initiatives. With experience as a Sr. Cloud Architect and Technology Lead, I excel at crafting robust platforms, leading DevSecOps transformations, and managing cloud infrastructure for optimal performance and security. I have also been recognized as an AWS Ambassador for my contributions to the cloud community and honored as an ET Great People Manager. Passionate about collaboration and sharing knowledge, I actively engage with the tech community through Meetups and other initiatives. Additionally, I write on LinkedIn about developer productivity and DevOps. I run a YouTube channel where I discuss Kubernetes and platforms: https://www.youtube.com/@ajitinamdartech.
(He/Him)
EURECOM
Akram Boutouchent
(He/Him)
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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Veritas Automata
Akshay Sood
(He/Him)
Veritas Automata
- Location: Toronto, Canada
I am a blockchain developer specializing in Hyperledger Fabric and a DevOps professional based in Toronto, Canada. With over 6 years of experience in the blockchain space and over 9 years of total software engineering experience, I am passionate about Kubernetes and containerization. My expertise extends to tools like Terraform and cloud-native infrastructure management, making me a well-rounded tech expert.
Singlet
Aleksandar Ivanov
Singlet
- Location: Sofia, Bulgaria
I have been an IT professional since 2012. Started as a frontend developer in the e-commerce field with the typical for the time HTML/CSS/JS/jQuery stack. In 2019 naturally I switched to DevOps after I realized that without even knowing I was implementing a variety of DevOps practices in my team. I am currently pursuing Cloud specializations with a main focus on the development lifecycle with Kubernetes, predominantly utilizing CNCF-graduate and other OSS projects like VS Code, Lens, Terraform, Helm, Argo, Istio, Prometheus, Trivy etc. Outside of the digital world I am a philosophy and singing enthusiast, as well as a mental health advocate.
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
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Aleksandr Varlamov
(He/Him)
- Location: Raleigh, NC, United States
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.
Aleksei Kostenko
- Location: Vancouver, Canada
As a child, I dreamt of becoming an astronaut. I spoke with a slight stutter, struggling to pronounce certain letters. Yet, in some mysterious way, the angels heard my plea, and in their grace, they fulfilled it. I’m passionate about cloud technologies, machine learning, and automation.
(He/Him)
Florence Consulting Group
Alessandro Quadrini
(He/Him)
Florence Consulting Group
- Location: Roma, Italy
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.
(He/Him)
Kubespaces.io
Alessandro Vozza
(He/Him)
Kubespaces.io
- Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Project Experience: Argo, Backstage, Brigade, Cilium, CoreDNS, Crossplane, Dapr, DevSpace, Istio, Kubernetes, Linkerd, Merbridge, Open Policy Agent (OPA), Open Service Mesh, OpenGitOps, OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, Thanos
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!
iits-consulting
Alex Litvinenko
iits-consulting
- Location: Solingen, Germany
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.
(He/Him)
Alex Szakaly
(He/Him)
- Location: Zurich, Switzerland
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.
Cloud Wizard
Alexandru Țopa
Cloud Wizard
- Location: Cluj-Napoca, Romania
With over a decade of experience as a DevOps Engineer, I am deeply enthusiastic about cloud technologies, Kubernetes and maximizing automation through code. Presently, I am working on growing the local DevOps community by organizing and presenting to local meetups.
Broadcom
Alexis Villalon
Broadcom
- Location: Raleigh, United States
I work as a Product Support Engineer specializing in Kubernetes products, and I’m passionate about virtualization, containerization, and Linux. I love exploring and tinkering with these technologies to deepen my expertise in the Kubernetes ecosystem. I’m also deeply interested in cybersecurity and enjoy activities like “upskilling” in controlled environments and competing in security-related Capture the Flag (CTF) challenges. When I’m not working, I could be busy with my family or you’ll find me outdoors, mountain biking, hiking, or running to stay inspired and balanced.
(He/Him)
Firefly IT Consulting Ltd
Alistair Mackay
(He/Him)
Firefly IT Consulting Ltd
- Location: Oxted, United Kingdom
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.
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Microsoft
Altan Altundemir
(He/Him)
Microsoft
- Location: Ankara, Turkey
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.
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Dassault Systemes
Aman Pasi
(He/Him)
Dassault Systemes
- Location: Navi Mumbai, India
I like to explore the depths of Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies, specializing in tools like Helm, Prometheus, and Istio. I share my knowledge through blogs on LinkedIn(www.linkedin.com/in/amanpasi) & Medium(https://medium.com/@amanpasi) and practical insights to help teams solve real-world cloud-native challenges. My goal is to empower others to harness Kubernetes effectively and drive innovation in the cloud-native ecosystem.
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Aman Puri
(He/Him)
- Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina
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
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Statistics Sweden
Amar Sepic
(He/Him)
Statistics Sweden
- Location: Örebro, Sweden
Platform Engineer with a special interest in GitOps and CI/CD, specifically ArgoCD. Passionate about traversing the cncf landscape and learning about all new open-source initiatives. Experienced in vSphere/Tanzu, feel free to hit me up with any k8s-related questions!
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Aruba Cloud
Amedeo Palopoli
(He/Him)
Aruba Cloud
- Location: Milan, Italy
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
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KPMG
Amit Ghosh
(He/Him)
KPMG
- Location: Pune, Maharashtra,India
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
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UBS
Amol Gaikwad
(He/Him)
UBS
- Location: Pune, India
I am a passionate technologist and cricket enthusiast (the sport, not the insect!), always learning and staying up to date with new technologies. I am flexible and dynamic, ready to adapt to new challenges, and have worked in top companies in the oil and gas and fintech industries.
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Amos Egonmwan
(He/Him)
- Location: Lethbridge, Canada
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.
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Katalon
An Nguyen
(He/Him)
Katalon
- Location: Vietnam
I am currently working at Katalon Company, where I am deeply involved in exploring and learning about CNCF technologies. My primary interest lies in Kubernetes (K8s), and I am actively expanding my knowledge in this area. I frequently participate in Meetups and community events related to cloud-native technologies to stay updated with the latest trends and best practices
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Andi Pangeran
(He/Him)
- Location: Jakarta, Indonesia
An active member in the cloud-native community, Passionate about knowledge sharing, they run local Meetups to help developers and engineers adopt cloud-native practices. With a deep understanding of modern DevOps tools, they focus on improving automation and infrastructure scalability.
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Andre Kämmerer
(He/Him)
- Location: Frankfurt, Germany
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.
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Devies Cloud & Engineering
Andreas Erlandsson
(He/Him)
Devies Cloud & Engineering
- Location: Gothenburg, Sweden
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.
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Crayon AS
Andreas Lote Rosland
(He/Him)
Crayon AS
- Location: Orre, Norway
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.
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Andrei Pirjol
(He/Him)
- Location: London, United Kingdom
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.
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CG Solutions
Andrei Rusnac
(He/Him)
CG Solutions
- Location: Chisinau, Moldova
Coming from the Networking and Linux field I am a DevOps engineer who loves spending time discovering new things and troubleshooting infrastructures. I like to research new methods of optimizing products and to find extravagant ways to solve the unsolvable.
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Digital Savages
Andrei-Mihai Zaharia
(He/Him)
Digital Savages
- Location: Bucharest, Romania
In 2020, I embarked on my IT journey with almost zero experience, driven by the need to sustain my company. After a few months of hard study, I realized that this is a field I truly enjoy. Over the past four years, I’ve had the privilege of working as a contractor for renowned companies like Google. Today, I run my own IT company, offering specialized services in infrastructure, CI/CD (DevOps), and cloud solutions. If you’re passionate about starting your own journey in IT or need expert advice, feel free to reach out.
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If P&C Insurance
Andrej Trusevic
(He/Him)
If P&C Insurance
- Location: Vilnius, Lithuania
As a Cloud Engineer specializing in Kubernetes, I work on designing and managing secure, scalable and reliable cloud environments. My expertise includes using Kubernetes and other Cloud Native technologies for efficient container orchestration and automation, with a strong focus on security. I am committed to continuous learning, staying updated with industry trends and sharing knowledge with the community in my blog https://sysadminas.eu
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Andrew Aiken
(He/Him)
- Location: Amherst, United States
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.
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Sigma Defense Systems
Andrew Ravn
(He/Him)
Sigma Defense Systems
- Location: Castle Rock, United States
I develop air-gapped kubernetes platforms focused on developing highly secure, scaleable solutions. Whenever possible, I try to take advantage of CNCF technologies to continue to push modernization into those environments where possible. When I’m not tinkering with my rpi lab at home, I enjoy the great outdoors with my family in Colorado and the surrounding area.
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Andrey Gustavo de Oliveira
(He/Him)
- Location: Curitiba, Brazil
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.
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Andrii Berezniuk
(He/Him)
- Location: Kyiv, Ukraine
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.
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Andy Wu
(He/Him)
- Location: Taipei, Taiwan
I am deeply invested in the Kubernetes ecosystem, steadily advancing my expertise in this field. With a commitment to continuous learning and practical application, I aim to provide precise and innovative solutions. Embracing the spirit of exploration, I remain eager to uncover new opportunities and push the boundaries of cloud-native technologies.
Accenture
Ang Jian Yu Kenny
Accenture
- Location: Singapore, Singapore
A seasoned Cloud Infrastructure and DevOps Engineer with expertise in Terraform, GitLab CI/CD pipelines, and a wide range of AWS services, Kenny is skilled in designing scalable, secure, and cost-optimized cloud solutions. He excels in building reusable infrastructure, automating workflows with Python and Bash, and embedding security best practices into CI/CD pipelines. With extensive hands-on experience in Kubernetes and various observability tools, Kenny is adept at managing and orchestrating microservices while ensuring robust observability and performance monitoring. Recognized for his leadership, mentoring, and commitment to innovation, Kenny consistently delivers reliable and scalable solutions for modern cloud-native applications. He remains dedicated to staying at the forefront of industry trends and emerging technologies, continuously expanding and deepening his skill set. He writes on Medium to share his knowledge and experience. https://medium.com/@kennyangjy
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Cuemby
Angel Ramirez
(He/Him)
Cuemby
- Location: Delray Beach, United States
- Languages: English, Spanish
- Project Experience: Cilium, gRPC, Helm, Kubernetes, Prometheus, Tinkerbell
Angel Ramirez is an accomplished technology leader and entrepreneur with a strong background in software product development, cloud-native technologies, and Kubernetes Kubestronaut. Angel is a CNCF and TODO OSPO Ambassador, known for his exceptional public speaking skills, effectively communicating intricate technical ideas engagingly and understandably. His dynamic approach seamlessly integrates technology with business strategy, helping organizations achieve robust, scalable solutions while promoting a culture of ongoing learning and community engagement.
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Katalon
Anh Quach
(He/Him)
Katalon
- Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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.
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Aniello Serio
(He/Him)
- Location: Carpi MO, Italy
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!
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Hewlett Packard Enterprose
Aniket Kanade
(He/Him)
Hewlett Packard Enterprose
- Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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.
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Anoop Jayadharan
(He/Him)
- Location: Doha, Qatar
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.
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AWS
Anqi Wang
(She/Her)
AWS
- Location: Melbourne, Australia
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.
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Axians DataBase
Anthony MACLE
(He/Him)
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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RingCentral
Anton Guba
(He/Him)
RingCentral
- Location: Valencia, Spain
I love to create and be effective, and technology is where it’s possible to implement it gracefully and creatively. Having more than 10 years of experience in various IT fields: from business automation to maintaining high-load systems, I decided to strengthen my knowledge in a great variety of CNCF products.
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Anton Kobylko
(He/Him)
- Location: Almaty, Kazakhstan
Hello! I have been working in the IT industry for over 15 years and I genuinely love technology. My career encompasses various aspects, from building projects from scratch to software development, which allows me to see the full picture of the industry. I actively keep an eye on new trends and continuously develop my skills to stay at the forefront of technological changes. In my free time, I share my knowledge with friends and colleagues, helping them grow in this dynamic field. I believe that technology can change the world for the better, and I strive to create innovative solutions for real-world problems.
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Anton Murashka
(He/Him)
- Location: Minsk, Belarus
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 !
(He/Him)
Critical Techworks
(He/Him)
Antony Chen
(He/Him)
- Location: Taipei, Taiwan
I am an enthusiastic learner of cloud-native technologies, deeply interested in and curious about the Kubernetes ecosystem. I aspire to continuously explore, implement, and deeply study this field, aiming to master various emerging technologies and gradually accumulate practical skills, so that I can ultimately tackle diverse challenges with flexibility. I am collaborating with my team to develop the Taroko K8s: https://github.com/tarokok8s/Tarokok8s.
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ElysianNXT
Apinant U-suwantim
(He/Him)
ElysianNXT
- Location: Bangkok, Thailand
As a Software Engineer and cloud enthusiast based in Bangkok, I blend cloud expertise with a passion for emerging technologies. My journey from full-stack development to SaaS cloud solutions reflects my commitment to continuous learning. Proficient in Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies, I craft efficient, scalable architectures. I’m dedicated to bridging development and infrastructure, always exploring new tools to enhance cloud computing and containerization solutions.
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HackTech
Areg Hovakimyan
(He/Him)
HackTech
- Location: Yerevan, Armenia
Areg is a DevOps engineer specializing in Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies. Working with multi-cloud solutions, including AWS and GCP, he use a wide range of CNCF tools daily, with favorites like Argo CD, Falco, OPA, and Crossplane. Focusing on building scalable systems that prioritize security while optimizing performance and resilience, he is passionate about automating processes to enhance infrastructure efficiency.
Arjun Kaushal
- Location: Mississauga, Canada
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.
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Hamburg Port Authority
Artem Lajko
(He/Him)
Hamburg Port Authority
- Location: Dortmund, NRW, Germany
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.
(He/Him)
Unicorn
Artem Sukhorukov
(He/Him)
Unicorn
- Location: Prague, Czech Republic
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.
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Arun Avasare
(He/Him)
- Location: Pune, India
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.
(He/Him)
Valley Startup Consultants
Arvind Singh
(He/Him)
Valley Startup Consultants
- Location: Ahmedabad, India
Hi, I’m Arvind Singh, a seasoned DevOps and SRE professional with over 12 years of experience. I specialize in Kubernetes, cloud technologies, and automation, having worked with companies like Shoreline to streamline incident management and auto-remediation processes. As the founder of ventures like FutureApp and AlertMend.io, I’m passionate about creating solutions that save time and improve operational efficiency. Currently, I’m focused on growing AlertMend.io and exploring business opportunities across Asia in the DevOps and IT services sectors.
(He/Him)
Sourced Group
Asanka Nissanka
(He/Him)
Sourced Group
- Location: Singapore
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
(He/Him)
Publicis sapient
(He/Him)
Atanas Atanasov
(He/Him)
- Location: Sofia, Bulgaria
I’m a seasoned IT Engineer who fell in love with the DevOps culture several years ago and have been following its principals since then. My experience as Support and Cloud Engineer, SRE, DevOps, Service Design and Solution Architecture guided me through numerous challenges…and I love every one of them. Digging deep into the Kubernetes ecosystem while learning how to write custom resources and enhance different aspects of it, is my vocation now. “The key to following the continuous delivery path is to continually question your own assumptions about what’s possible.” —Jeff Sussna
(He/Him)
Hazelcast
Atil Eren Sensalduz
(He/Him)
Hazelcast
- Location: Lisbon, Portugal
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.
(He/Him)
Alerant Zrt.
Attila Akai
(He/Him)
Alerant Zrt.
- Location: Debrecen, Hajdú Bihar, Hungary
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.
(He/Him)
Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Centre
Aung Aung Myo Myint
(He/Him)
Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Centre
- Location: Myanmar
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.
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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.
Wildcard Corp.
Austin Marten
Wildcard Corp.
- Location: Writing, United States
A former Marine Corps Military Police officer, I earned my bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems: Cybersecurity from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. I began my career as an IT Generalist and have advanced to DevSecOps Engineer, working primarily with open-source software and CNCF technologies. I have achieved all five Kubernetes certifications, becoming a certified Kubestronaut. I am passionate about securely deploying and managing cloud-native applications and infrastructures and continuously seek to further progress my skillsets and knowledge.
(He/Him)
Be Devops Consulting
Ayman Feki
(He/Him)
Be Devops Consulting
- Location: Tunis, Tunisia
My name is Ayman Feki, and I’m a trainer specializing in DevOps and Kubernetes. I’m passionate about providing hands-on training that empowers individuals to gain practical, real-world skills. My goal is not just to teach but to create a collaborative and enriching learning experience built on open communication and a positive mindset. Whether you’re just starting out or advancing your skills, I’m here to help you grow and succeed. Training with me is a shared journey, and I look forward to connecting and making a difference together in the DevOps and Kubernetes community!
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(He/Him)
Aziz Chahkar
(He/Him)
- Location: Utrecht, Netherlands
As a Cloud Engineer, I thrive on building secure, scalable, and highly automated cloud platforms. My passion lies in creating cloud-native solutions and designing seamless CI/CD workflows that make complex systems feel effortless—“so easy that even a chimpanzee and two trainees could run them!” I focus on leveraging tools like Kubernetes, GitOps, and automation frameworks to ensure both reliability and resilience at scale. When I’m not solving cloud challenges, I love diving into cutting-edge DevOps technologies and continuously sharpening my skills. Outside of work, I enjoy contributing to the community through sharing my insights and connecting with like-minded engineers. #PlatformEngineering #Kubernetes #GitOps #ArgoCD #Crossplane
(She/Her)
Aziza Hamdani
(She/Her)
- Location: Tunis, Tunisia
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!
(He/Him)
Balaji Ravi
(He/Him)
- Location: Tokyo, Japan
With over 13+ years of IT experience, I am a DevOps professional with a solid track record in the Engineering services and Insurance sectors. I am adept at developing robust infrastructure solutions and enhancing software delivery pipelines. My expertise spans a broad range of state-of-the-art technologies, including cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), containerization and orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker), infrastructure as code (Terraform), CI/CD tools (GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps), configuration management (Ansible), as well as monitoring and logging. I am proficient in code quality tools (SonarQube), version control systems (Git, GitHub, Bitbucket), automation scripting (Linux Shell Scripting), service mesh (Istio), and package management (Helm). I specialize in designing scalable, robust, and secure cloud-native solutions, and I am dedicated to advancing automation to optimize development processes
(He/Him)
Balasundaram N
(He/Him)
- Location: Bangalore, India
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.
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NTT DATA Ltd.
Bálint Kaszás
(He/Him)
NTT DATA Ltd.
- Location: Budapest, Hungary
I started as an intern at NTT Data (then still Dimension Data), where I dealt with network and data center virtualization. In addition, I wrote small applications in python and script languages, which helped clients perform various integrations efficiently. I really like to discover and learn new things, which is why I came to Kubernetes, which contains an inexhaustible number of integrations and components.
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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.
(He/Him)
Trendyol
Batuhan Apaydın
(He/Him)
Trendyol
- Location: Istanbul, Turkey
- Project Experience: Argo, Artifact Hub, Buildpacks, cert-manager, containerd, Dex, Falco, Flux, Harbor, Helm, in-toto, ko, Kubernetes, Kyverno, Lima, Open Policy Agent (OPA), ORAS, SPIFFE, SPIRE, zot
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.
(He/Him)
Automated Ascent LLC
Benjamin Muschko
(He/Him)
Automated Ascent LLC
- Location: Denver, CO, United States
- Project Experience: Helm, Kyverno, Open Policy Agent (OPA)
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.
Benny Hoog
- Location: Dronten, Netherlands
Kubernetes enthousiast, cloud developer, and Linux engineer. Aiming to build better full stack applications to make everyone’s life a whole lot easier.
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CENADI
Bertrand Bello Fils
(He/Him)
CENADI
- Location: Yaounde, Cameroon
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.
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Discover Financial Services
Blake Shaver
(He/Him)
Discover Financial Services
- Location: Rockford, IL, United States
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.
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SASS SYSTEMS DEVOPS
Kyndryl
Bolivar David Llerena Fuenmayor
Kyndryl
- Location: Quito, Ecuador
An experienced tech consultant with over 8 years of expertise in software development, cloud computing, and machine learning. Bolivar has worked with multinationals such as McKinsey & Company, Kyndryl, and IBM, and holds over 400 certifications across AWS, Azure, GCP, and Cisco. He was honored with the José Gualberto Pérez Award for excellence in physics and mathematics and is passionate about continuous learning.
(He/Him)
Borislav Tonev
(He/Him)
- Location: Sofia, Bulgaria
I started my career 13 years ago. I have occupied various roles, from server infrastructure engineer and consultant, cloud engineer, to technical leader and manager. I strongly believe in the importance of continuous learning and knowledge sharing and I am a Microsoft Certified Trainer. I am keen on infrastructure automation and configuration management. As a manager of an infrastructure DevOps team, I have got familiar with Kubernetes as one of our main cloud native focus areas. My interests also include Argo, Envoy and Istio.
(He/Him)
Alter Solution Deutschland
Bounouh Fadi
(He/Him)
Alter Solution Deutschland
- Location: Tunis, Tunisia
I am Fedi Bounouh, a cloud engineer with expertise in DevOps and cloud-native technologies, including AWS, Google Cloud, and Kubernetes. I hold multiple certifications across CNCF and cloud platforms, specializing in CI/CD automation, containerization, and infrastructure management using tools like Terraform and Kubernetes.
Roche
Brayan Andres Torres Contreras
Roche
- Location: Madrid, spain
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.
(He/Him)
Siemens Mobility
Bryant Yu
(He/Him)
Siemens Mobility
- Location: Hong Kong, Hong Kong
A passionated solution builder enjoys turning innovative ideas into real-world solutions; growing PoC cases into Enterprise production environments solving challenging questions. Skilled in hybrid-cloud and AI/ML applications development. Keen interest in new technologies and a Never-Stop learner.
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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.
(He/Him)
Ericsson
Burlacu Viorel Vasile
(He/Him)
Ericsson
- Location: Bucharest, Romania
I have worked with cloud and container technologies since 2020 when I wanted to deepen my understanding of applications deployed as microservices, particularly in distributed, scalable environments like Kubernetes. Since 2023, I decided to focus on Cloud and Kubernetes security and have built expertise in the CNAPP space. I am highly driven by the challenge of staying ahead of emerging technologies and finding efficient solutions to complex technical problems. I am also certified as AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate and Certified OpenStack Administrator.
(He/Him)
Lunit
ByungJun Kim
(He/Him)
Lunit
- Location: Seoul, South Korea
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
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Microzon Technology
Cahit Yusuf Kafadar
(He/Him)
Microzon Technology
- Location: Ankara,Turkey
As a passionate consultant specializing in cloud-native technologies, I have a wealth of experience in designing and optimizing modern cloud solutions. My work focuses on empowering organizations to enhance their agility, scalability, and operational efficiency through cutting-edge cloud-native practices. With a strong dedication to innovation, I strive to deliver tailored solutions that align with the unique goals of every business I collaborate with.
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Calexx Chimanyiwa
(He/Him)
- Location: Cape Town, South Africa
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.
(She/Her)
Camila Soares Camara
(She/Her)
- Location: Sao Paulo, Brazil
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.
(He/Him)
Trifork
(He/Him)
SoftwareOne Turkey
Celalettin Altinpinar
(He/Him)
SoftwareOne Turkey
- Location: Istanbul, Turkey
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.
Microsoft
Cenk Caglar
Microsoft
- Location: New Providence, United States
With over two decades of industry experience, I currently serve as an App Innovation Cloud Solutions Architect within the Healthcare and Life Sciences team in the Customer Success Unit at Microsoft. I have been globally honored as a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) four times. My contributions include publishing four software books, delivering numerous seminars, and extensively teaching software development courses. I am passionate about utilizing and contributing to the open-source community. I hold a degree in Management of Technology from New York University.
(He/Him)
Chamila de Alwis
(He/Him)
- Location: Wellington, New Zealand
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
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Sony Interactive Entertainment
Chandrasekhar Malladi
(He/Him)
Sony Interactive Entertainment
- Location: Austin, United States
I am a Senior Platform Engineer with extensive experience in the CNCF landscape, particularly with Kubernetes, ArgoCD, and their extensions. I have architected and implemented large-scale cloud-native solutions, focusing on delivering scalable and highly available systems. My deep expertise in Kubernetes and other CNCF tools drives my passion for continuous learning and innovation within the cloud-native ecosystem. I am actively expanding my knowledge to further enhance automation and infrastructure in cloud-native environments.
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Chay Te
(He/Him)
- Location: Jura, Switzerland
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.
(He/Him)
Cheng-Xi Yang
(He/Him)
- Location: Taoyuan, Taiwan
I am passionate about Cloud Native, DevOps, and GitOps technologies. I enjoy working with tools such as Kubernetes, Jenkins, Argo Workflows, and Argo CD to build effective CI/CD pipelines. I am collaborating with my team to develop the Taroko K8s: https://github.com/tarokok8s/Tarokok8s.
(He/Him)
DoiT International
Chimbu Chinnadurai
(He/Him)
DoiT International
- Location: London,United Kingdom
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.
Chris Burns
- Location: London, United Kingdom
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.
(He/Him)
Baillie Gifford
Chris Finn
(He/Him)
Baillie Gifford
- Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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.
(He/Him)
Hashbang Digital
Chris Old
(He/Him)
Hashbang Digital
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Chris has been in the IT industry for over 15 years and has found a special interest in Kubernetes and Container technology. Now working as a Platform Engineer across a number of projects and helps teams to manage their Microservice Deployments on container platforms such as Openshift and EKS. Chris has a keen interest in Kubernetes cluster monitoring, application observability and metrics, and helping teams secure their applications with Kubernetes best practices.
(He/Him)
Swisscom
Christian Colic
(He/Him)
Swisscom
- Location: Bern, Switzerland
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
(He/Him)
viadee Unternehmensberatung AG
Christian Gilles
(He/Him)
viadee Unternehmensberatung AG
- Location: Cologne, Northrine-Westphalia, Germany
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.
(He/Him)
Christian Huth
(He/Him)
- Location: Nürnberg, Germany
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.
(He/Him)
L3Harris
Christian Zambrano
(He/Him)
L3Harris
- Location: Melbourne, FL, United States
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.
(He/Him)
Jemmic
Christophe Kamphaus
(He/Him)
Jemmic
- Location: Luxembourg, Luxembourg
I’m an experienced DevOps Architect with extensive knowledge in modern Cloud Native technologies and heterogenous deployments. Adept at deep diving into complex issues I can develop innovative answers to them. Contributing to OpenTelemetry Semantic Conventions I help advance the field of CI/CD. A strong communicator I’m dedicated to empowering colleagues and clients through effective and efficient solutions.
(He/Him)
Amazon Web Services
Christopher Adigun
(He/Him)
Amazon Web Services
- Location: Herndon, Virginia, United States
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)
(He/Him)
Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC)
Christopher Duffy
(He/Him)
Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC)
- Location: Tampa, Florida
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.
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RX-M Cloud Native & AI Consulting and Training
Christopher Hanson
(He/Him)
RX-M Cloud Native & AI Consulting and Training
- Location: Vallejo, California, United States
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/.
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Chung Ng
(He/Him)
- Location: Hong Kong, Hong Kong
A passionate DevOps engineer, dedicated to optimizing software delivery through open-source technologies and platform engineering. Enjoyed collaborating with teams to enhance deployment processes and drive innovation. Enthused in cloud native software architecture design
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O2B
Cláudio da Silva Pinheiro Júnior
(He/Him)
O2B
- Location: Santana, Brazil
I am a DevOps and Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) with extensive experience in designing and maintaining scalable and secure infrastructure on Kubernetes, leveraging CNCF technologies such as ArgoCD, Crossplane, and Prometheus. I specialize in Infrastructure as Code (IaC), GitOps, and cloud-native solutions, working across platforms like AWS, Azure, GCP, and Oracle Cloud. My expertise extends to managing Kubernetes clusters (EKS, AKS, GKE, and more), automating deployment pipelines, and ensuring high availability and disaster recovery strategies.
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ICE Mortgage Technology
Claudiu Avatamanitei
(He/Him)
ICE Mortgage Technology
- Location: Ponte Vedra Beach, United States
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.
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Nomura Research Institute, Ltd.
Daiki Takasao
(He/Him)
Nomura Research Institute, Ltd.
- Location: Hachioji-shi, Tokyo, Japan
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.
(He/Him)
Cloud Technology Experts
Damian Igbe
(He/Him)
Cloud Technology Experts
- Location: Dallas, United States
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.
Mantel Group
Damian Szuberski
Mantel Group
- Location: Morayfield, Australia
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.
(He/Him)
PwC Luxembourg
Damien Obringer
(He/Him)
PwC Luxembourg
- Location: Kirchberg, Luxembourg
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.
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Iress
Dan Oliver
(He/Him)
Iress
- Location: Cheltenham, United Kingdom
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.
(She/Her)
Pengcheng Laboratory
Dandan Liang
(She/Her)
Pengcheng Laboratory
- Location: Shenzhen, China
Dandan is an associate professor in Pengcheng Laboratory and has more than ten years of experience in the field of communication technology. Her current research area is cloud native network technology.
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Royal Bank of Canada
Daniel Dias
(He/Him)
Royal Bank of Canada
- Location: Calgary, Canada
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.
(He/Him)
FullStackS GmbH
Daniel Drack
(He/Him)
FullStackS GmbH
- Location: Graz, Austria
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.
DevsOperative, Inc.
Daniel McCracken
DevsOperative, Inc.
- Location: Grand Rapids, United States
I am a DevOps and business professional with over two decades of experience spanning enterprise healthcare IT, application development, CI/CD, and Kubernetes administration. I helped found the Google Developers Group of Grand Rapids, MI, which sparked my interest in containerization and orchestration at scale. In 2019, I left the corporate world to help start DevsOperative, Inc. with my friends. They introduced me to Kubernetes around the time of the Kubernetes 1.0 launch, which inspired me to learn and invest in this amazing platform and community. My favorite tools are Helm, ArgoCD, and Cert Manager. Reach out to me on LinkedIn and checkout our stream on Twitch or YouTube called the Cloud Native Coffee Hour!
(He/Him)
ETB
Danilo Granados
(He/Him)
ETB
- Location: Bogota, Colombia
I’m a telecommunications professional with expertise in mobile core network engineering. Building upon my core network background, my interest in 5G and Open RAN led me into a parallel path that became what is now a journey into Cloud Native technologies. While leading a team that manages critical voice services in my current role, I’ve dedicated my personal time to mastering cloud-native concepts and developing a deep understanding of containerized network functions orchestration. As the telecom industry slowly adopts these technologies, my objective is to leverage my extensive telecom background with these recently acquired skills to help drive the industry’s inevitable transformation toward Cloud Native architectures. I’ve documented key moments of my learning journey and technical insights on my blog: https://medium.com/@danilo.j.granados
(He/Him/They/Them)
Amazon Web Services
Danilo Souza Silva
(He/Him/They/Them)
Amazon Web Services
- Location: Dublin, Ireland
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.
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Danny Yang
(He/Him)
- Location: Taipei, Taiwan
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.
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NAB
Dat Diep
(He/Him)
NAB
- Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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.
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Accenture
David AUFFRAY
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Accenture
- Location: Lorient, France
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…
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Xait AS
David Halfdan Haugli
(He/Him)
Xait AS
- Location: Stavanger, Norway
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.
Amazon Web Services
David Mukuzi
Amazon Web Services
- Location: Nairobi, Kenya
I’m a DevOps engineer that’s driven by a deep-rooted enthusiasm for continuous learning and exploring emerging technologies
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depeche.io
David Pech
(He/Him)
depeche.io
- Location: Ostrava, Czech Republic
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.
David Solis
- Location: Mexico City, Mexico
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.
Sweetwater Sound
David Stahl
Sweetwater Sound
- Location: Fort Wayne, United States
As a dedicated Platform Engineer, I specialize in building resilient, scalable infrastructure that powers seamless deployments and empowers development teams. With expertise in Kubernetes, cloud architecture, and DevOps practices, I’m committed to driving efficiency, automation, and security across platforms. Whether it’s streamlining CI/CD pipelines or optimizing container orchestration, I’m here to push the boundaries of what’s possible in cloud-native environments.
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David Watts
(He/Him)
- Location: Adelaide, Australia
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.