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 CNCF’s Kubernetes certifications. Introducing our newest designation, Golden Kubestronauts are people who have passed all CNCF’s Cloud Native certifications plus LFCS.

Individuals who have successfully passed every CNCF Kubernetes certification – currently 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, CNPA, CNPE) 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 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 and the Kubestronaut Standards of Excellence.
A special thanks to one of our CNCF Ambassadors, Ramesh, for inspiring us to create the Kubestronaut program.
CNCF Kubestronauts
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Michael Schulz
(He/Him)
- Location: Eisleben, Germany
Started at Dell Technologies in Client Tech Support. Now working as a Service Reliability Engineer wich a passion for the CNCF landscape and kubernetes.
Michael Stucki
Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport (DDPS)
- Location: Bern, Switzerland
I am a Linux engineer with a primary focus on Kubernetes, OpenShift, and cloud-native technologies. My work revolves around designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable, reliable cloud-native infrastructures, combining my Linux expertise with advanced container orchestration solutions. In addition to my professional focus, I contribute to IT education by evaluating practical work from IT learners in the Canton of Bern, ensuring training quality standards. I am also involved in the SwissSkills Cloud Computing competitions, where I help design tasks, evaluate participants, and drive the event’s success. These roles allow me to balance my technical career with fostering the next generation of IT professionals.
Michał D.
- Location: Katowice, Poland
DevOps Engineer with Kubernetes expertise since 2019. Mastered multi-cloud environments through hands-on challenges. Committed to creating simple solutions for complex problems.
Michael Sprott
- Location: La Plata, MD, United States
Michael is a seasoned DevSecOps Engineer and Senior Linux Administrator with over 8 years of experience specializing in infrastructure automation, system configuration, and mission-critical cyber defense. With a deep-seated passion for automating complex environments, he has spent his career optimizing enterprise systems and high-availability architectures. This drive for efficiency extends to his personal life, where he applies the same professional rigor to automating his homelab, managing sophisticated digital storage and backup solutions, and developing interactive study games to sharpen his technical edge.
Michael Van Slingerland
- Location: Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
I’m a DevSecOps engineer focused on delivering secure, production‑grade cloud‑native systems. I use CNCF projects—Cilium, Calico, Istio, Linkerd, Flux, K3s, Harbor, OPA, Trivy, Falco, Kyverno, Fluentd, Jaeger and Prometheus—to build hardened, automated environments. I spend as much time teaching customers how to adopt and refine those solutions, especially around automation and CI/CD pipelines. My goal is simple: ship reliable, high‑quality infrastructure that actually works in the real world.
Michał Jabłoński
(He/Him)
- Location: Warszawa, Poland
I’m a platform engineer with 10+ years of experience across telco (IMS, 5G, SR-IOV / NFV), pharmaceutical IIoT, anti-fraud, and financial trading. My focus is Kubernetes, container security, and infrastructure automation — on-prem and cloud. I enjoy finding patterns and building things that scale where infrastructure complexity is a feature, not a bug.
Outside of work: strength sports, nutrition, and sustainable agriculture. Nature.
Michal Czajkowski
(He/Him)
- Location: Opole, Opolskie, Poland
Hands-on Red Hat Certified Engineer with 20+ years of experience designing, building, and operating enterprise infrastructure and cloud-native platforms. Driven by an SRE mindset, I am a problem solver and Platform engineering advocate with deep expertise in Linux, Kubernetes, Cloud-Native technologies, observability, automation, platform security and resilient infrastructure at scale. Recognized as an OpenShift expert, passionate about DevOps, cloud platforms and infrastructure automation. I specialize in building reliable, self-service platforms that empower organizations to innovate with confidence while embracing open-source technologies, security best practices and modern engineering practices.
Michael Hill
(He/Him)
Kitu Systems, Inc.
- Location: Temecula, United States
Michael Hill is a technologist and executive with a decade of experience designing and building complex systems, programs, and teams. He is an avid open-source evangelist and active member of the cloud native community. Michael is currently helping build a sustainable future by building bleeding edge grid solutions as VP of Technical Operations (TechOps) and Cybersecurity at Kitu Systems, Inc.
Michael Klug
(He/Him)
FullStackS
- Location: Villach, Austria
I am a Senior DevOps Engineer with a background in Software Engineering, bringing years of experience in managing complex systems. I started my career as a Linux System Administrator, which laid the foundation for my deep understanding of infrastructure and operations. Currently, I help host the CNCF chapter in Graz, sharing my passion for cloud-native technologies with the community. I have a strong interest in Infrastructure as Code and GitOps, and I actively leverage these practices to create efficient, scalable, and automated solutions. My focus lies in empowering developers by simplifying their workflows and making their lives easier.
Meïssa Birima Couly MBAYE
(He/Him)
- Location: Dakar, Dakar, Senegal
I’m Currently a FullStack Software & Platform Engineer, based in Dakar, Senegal and Technical Team Lead. Apart from the code, I am passionate about the DevOps movement and the Cloud Native ecosystem, distributed systems as well as cybersecurity and DevSecOps. I am also the co-founder and lead organizer of the Cloud Native Dakar Community (CNCF Dakar or CNCG Dakar) and casual speaker. Project Experience: Kubernetes, Argo, Prometheus, Istio, KEDA, Helm
Michael
(He/Him)
- Location: Faenza, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
I’m a DevOps engineer and cloud-native enthusiast with a strong interest in Kubernetes, CNCF technologies, and network security. I enjoy studying and experimenting with open-source tools from the CNCF ecosystem, especially those that help build reliable and secure infrastructure. I’m always eager to deepen my understanding of modern cloud-native patterns and stay up to date with evolving best practices. Programs like Kubestronaut are a great opportunity for me to grow and connect with the broader community.
Michael Göttsche
(He/Him)
- Location: Laboe, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
I’m a DevSecOps engineer with deep expertise in Kubernetes and cloud infrastructure across AWS, Google Cloud, and on-premise environments. I design and operate secure, scalable platforms using Terraform, ArgoCD, and Helm to ensure stability and efficiency from development to production. My work focuses on automation, security, and reliability in modern cloud-native and hybrid setups.
Michael Besnainou
(He/Him)
- Location: Paris, France
DevOps engineer based in France with 4+ years of experience designing and operating cloud-native infrastructure. I specialize in Kubernetes, CI/CD, and scalable systems on AWS, with a strong focus on reliability and automation. I’m passionate about the cloud-native ecosystem and continuous learning, which led me to pursue the Kubestronaut journey.
Miang Xx
(She/Her)
VISA
- Location: Singapore, Singapore
I’m a Container & Cloud Reliability Engineer, where I manage and support large-scale Kubernetes and OpenShift platforms across enterprise production environments. My work focuses on Kubernetes operations, platform reliability, automation, and cloud-native technologies, including OpenShift, TSB/Istio, Calico, and GitOps workflows. I’m passionate about continuous learning within the CNCF ecosystem and have earned the Kubestronaut designation by completing all Kubernetes certifications. Outside of work, I enjoy building personal cloud-native projects and exploring new technologies to deepen my understanding of the platform.
Michael Contino
(He/Him)
Stitch Fix
- Location: Royville, Indiana, United States
Michael “Sleventyeleven” Contino is a cybersecurity professional with over twelve years of experience in penetration testing, vulnerability management, and cloud-native security architecture. He shares insights on zero trust, edge AI, and system hardening on his personal blog, [Hackers Vanguard](https://hackersvanguard.com/whoami/). Additionally, he maintains popular open-source tools on [GitHub](https://github.com/sleventyeleven), such as the Linux privilege escalation tool `linuxprivchecker`. Contino is also an active tech conference speaker and regularly mentors student teams competing in national cybersecurity programs.
Michael Hartmann
(He/Him)
Computacenter AG & Co. oHG
- Location: Munich, Bavaria, Germany
Physicist turned cloud engineer, full-time nerd, part-time foosball professional and a firm believer that you should automate all the things. As a consultant I build reliable Kubernetes infrastructure across public and private clouds, working with a broad automation toolkit but deepest in Terraform and Ansible on AWS and Azure, right down to the Linux plumbing underneath.
Meletis Papadopoulos
(He/Him)
- Location: Thessaloniki, Greece
Interested in Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, Cloud and DevOps. Currently hold the following certifications: • Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), • Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS), • Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD), • Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA), • Kubernetes and Cloud Native Security Associate (KCSA), • Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900), • Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104), • Linux Foundation Certified IT Associate (LFCA), • Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS)
Melvin Wee
(He/Him)
- Location: Singapore, Singapore
I’m a security specialist at Resorts World Sentosa, where I focus on safeguarding our world-class facilities and ensuring a secure environment for guests and staff. My role involves integrating security measures with our operations, tackling potential threats, and maintaining a seamless, safe experience for everyone.
Mehmet Yazıcıoğlu
(He/Him)
- Location: Munich, Germany
I started my career as a Software Engineer and transitioned into DevOps, later expanding into DevSecOps, and I am now working as a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE). With a strong foundation in software development, I specialize in Kubernetes and CNCF technologies. My focus is on integrating GitOps principles to enhance, automate, and secure operations, helping organizations streamline their DevOps and DevSecOps processes while optimizing infrastructure for improved efficiency, security, and reliability.
Merijn Keppel
- Location: Hattem, Netherlands
An experienced and passionate techie with deep expertise in Kubernetes, networking, and hosting. Spare time contributor to open-source projects and is engaged in the CNCF community. With a strong analytical mindset, I’m able to solve complex challenges and drive innovation.
Mehrdad Faridi
(He/Him)
- Location: Hamburg, Germany
Mehrdad Faridi is an accomplished Senior DevOps/Platform Engineer with over 8 years of experience in automation and cloud computing across platforms like AWS, GCP, and OpenStack. A Kubestronaut with expertise in Kubernetes, he specializes in managing resilient, cloud-native infrastructure. Mehrdad leverages CNCF tools such as ArgoCD, Prometheus, and Grafana to build scalable and efficient solutions. Known for his ability to streamline software development pipelines, he drives innovation in operational processes. His proven track record ensures high-quality outcomes in complex environments.
Melcolm Lee
Defence Science & Technology Agency
- Location: Singapore, Singapore
I am a Platform Engineer focusing on building and maintaining internal development platforms in air-gapped environments with expertise in GitLab CI/CD, container security, Kubernetes security & AWS architecture.
I design and implement secure, scalable, and resilient infrastructure, ensuring seamless automation and compliance in highly controlled environments while enhancing developer experience by improving automation and optimizing CI/CD pipelines within my organization.
Mehrshad Lotfi
(He/Him)
Optiop GmbH
- Location: Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany
Mehrshad is a Grafana Champion. He helps teams extract valuable insights from their applications through logs, metrics, and traces. His deep field experience enables him to implement alerting systems that identify incidents before they impact users.
Melikşah Çetinkaya
AktifTech
- Location: Antalya, Turkey
Security and automation enthusiast, handling DevOps and Linux System Administration matters for private companies. Certified Kubernetes expert with a focus on secure and efficient management of containerized environments, following industry best practices. Desires to work with container technologies and cloud services. Seeks to leverage skills in systems administration, automation, networking, and secure infrastructure design to grow as a DevSecOps expert.
Meliani Abdelghani
Eurecom
- Location: Valbonne, France
PhD student at EURECOM focusing on edge-to-cloud systems. Passionate about software engineering, especially the runtime layer of cloud-native applications and container technologies. Previous work includes proactive migration of stateful applications and automation of Kubernetes cluster creation and scaling.
Mendjargal
(He/Him)
- Location: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
I am a DevOps Engineer based in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, dedicated to building robust cloud-native environments. My core expertise lies in Infrastructure as Code (laC), Kubernetes, and AWS Cloud, with a strong emphasis on security, network security, and automation for critical infrastructure.
Meng-Ting , Tsai
(He/Him)
Dynasafe
- Location: Banqiao District, New Taipei City, Taiwan
I am a Senior System Integration Engineer with 10 years of experience, specializing in F5 ADC and cloud-native infrastructure. As a certified Kubestronaut, I have a deep focus on OpenShift (OCP) architecture review. I am passionate about bridging traditional networking with modern cloud-native services to help organizations modernize their workloads, with a current focus on GPU orchestration and management.
Melvin Reyes Martin
(He/Him)
- Location: Voorhees, United States
I built my career designing and operating large-scale networks across the telecommunications and ISP industry, earning dual CCIE certifications in Service Provider and Enterprise Infrastructure. I later expanded into platform engineering, where I design and operate production-grade Kubernetes and cloud-native infrastructure with a strong focus on automation, security, observability, and reliability. I am now evolving toward AI infrastructure engineering, bringing together deep networking, distributed systems, and platform expertise to build the infrastructure behind modern AI workloads.
Md. Mokit Hossain
(He/Him)
Optimizely
- Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh
Currently, I’m a senior data engineer with a robust background in various technology companies as a DevOps Engineer. My experience spans across health care, education, and travel-related platforms, where I’ve honed my skills in Kubernetes and other CNCF technologies. In my workplace, I’m always sharing insights and best practices of CNCF technologies with fellow enthusiasts.
Md Nasir Uddin
Anwar Technologies
- Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh
I am a DevOps Engineer passionate about cloud-native technologies, actively contributing to the community through Kubernetes Community Days, Meetups, and other events. I co-organize Kubernetes Community Days in Dhaka and Chattogram, with expertise in CNCF technologies like Docker, Kubernetes, Prometheus, Grafana, Terraform, cloud technologies, and CI/CD tools.
Md Towhidul Islam
(He/Him)
AWS
- Location: Sydney, Australia
A passionate DevOps and SRE enthusiast, I thrive on leveraging cutting-edge technologies to streamline software delivery and operations. With a keen interest in Kubernetes and Amazon’s Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS), I am dedicated to mastering containerisation and orchestration for efficient and scalable application deployments. My goal is to drive innovation and automation, enabling organizations to achieve agility, reliability, and cost-effectiveness in their IT infrastructure.
Md. Rakibul Hassan
(He/Him)
RedDot Digital Ltd.
- Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh
Working as a Head of Platform Architecture and DevOps Engineering. I lead the strategic design and implementation of scalable, secure, and high-performing platforms. My role bridges technical architecture and operational excellence, enabling seamless software delivery and robust system reliability. I specialize in cloud-native solutions, CI/CD automation, and incident management while fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement across teams.
Md. Saif-Uz-Zaman
(He/Him)
aptovet
- Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh
I am a skilled DevOps engineer with extensive experience in cloud infrastructure, automation, and CI/CD. My expertise spans platforms like AWS, Azure, and GCP, as well as container orchestration with Kubernetes and Docker. I have a strong background in multi-tenant SaaS applications, Terraform, and GitOps tools like FluxCD and ArgoCD. Passionate about streamlining operations and optimising systems, I combine technical excellence with a focus on delivering scalable, secure solutions.
Md Touhidul Islam
(He/Him)
- Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh
I am a seasoned DevOps professional with over 12 years of experience in the tech industry, specializing in architecting, developing, and overseeing end-to-end solutions both as an individual contributor and as a collaborative team member. Currently serving as a DevOps Lead, I have extensive expertise in Kubernetes, vSphere, Terraform, Ansible, AWS, GCP, and other cutting-edge DevOps tools, and have successfully embedded DevOps practices within teams to drive efficiency and innovation. My work in fintech has focused on enhancing security, visibility, and observability through robust monitoring, logging, and tracing solutions, ensuring scalable and secure application deployments. I am passionate about advancing cloud-native technologies and fostering best practices in the DevOps and Kubernetes ecosystems.
Md. Amdadul Bari
(He/Him)
BRAC IT Services Limited
- Location: Dhaka, Dhaka Division, Bangladesh
I am a Technical Lead – DevOps with a deep passion for Kubernetes, cloud-native technologies, CI/CD, automation, and security. With strong experience in container orchestration, DevOps best practices, and performance optimization, I focus on designing scalable, resilient, and efficient solutions for modern applications.
Md Tarique Yaseen Khan
(He/Him)
- Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
I am a DevOps Engineer with 4 years of experience in building secure, scalable, and automated infrastructure. I specialize in Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible), and cloud-native technologies. Passionate about optimizing developer workflows, I focus on automation, security, and performance. I ensure best practices in RBAC, network policies, and system reliability while staying updated with industry trends. Committed to continuous learning, I actively contribute to the tech community and explore innovations in DevOps and cloud automation.
Mehmet Karadayi
(He/Him)
DRV-Bund
- Location: Neu Ulm, Germany
Passionate about DevOps, DevSecOps, and all things cloud-native, I thrive on building secure, scalable, and automated systems. I focus on enabling robust infrastructure and enhancing security in cloud environments, always eager to learn, share knowledge, and contribute to the open-source community.
Md. Tanvir Ahmmad
Dynamic Solution Innovators Ltd.
- Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh
I am a Software Engineer enthusiastic about cloud-native applications and distributed systems. My strengths include Kubernetes, DevOps practices, and creating practical tools to simplify cluster management and application deployment. I enjoy experimenting with CNCF technologies. I have worked with projects that make working with Kubernetes easier.
Md. Tanjin Alam
(He/Him)
- Location: Uttara, Dhaka, Bangladesh
I am a Software Engineer exploring CNCF technologies, with experience across multiple domains including software engineering, blockchain, and machine learning. I have worked as a mentor for Hyperledger: Learning Tokens for Hyperledger Community Building. I am deeply curious and always eager to learn new technologies, with hands-on experience building highly scalable software using industry best practices. My goal is to build practical, real-world solutions that create meaningful impact.
Md. Samrat-Uz-Zaman
(He/Him)
Pubali Bnak PLC.
- Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh
I am a banking-sector infrastructure engineer focused on building secure, production-grade Kubernetes platforms in highly regulated environments. Having completed all five Kubernetes certifications, I specialize in cluster hardening, CNI design (Cilium), observability (Prometheus, Grafana), and on-prem enterprise architectures without public cloud dependency. I actively advocate cloud-native adoption within financial institutions and share practical implementation insights through technical knowledge sessions and community engagement. I am pursuing deeper involvement with the Cloud Native Computing Foundation ecosystem by mentoring engineers and contributing to real-world Kubernetes enablement initiatives.
Md. Sazedur Rahman
(He/Him)
Pubali Bank PLC.
- Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh
Working as a System Engineer with over a decade of dedicated experience in the open-source ecosystem, I have established myself as an expert in driving modern cloud-native infrastructure solutions. As a Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA) and CKA, CKS my professional passion lies in architecting resilient environments with a sharp focus on cloud-native technologies, platform security, and deep observability. I thrive on solving complex engineering challenges, ensuring that platforms are not only scalable and efficient but also inherently secure and transparent.
Mehmet Burak Çeti̇n
(He/Him)
- Location: Ankara, Turkey
I’m Burak, a Site Reliability Engineer based in Türkiye with a background in systems engineering and infrastructure. I began my career as a System Engineer, building a strong foundation in IT infrastructure, systems administration, and infrastructure operations. Over time, my career evolved toward cloud technologies, automation, and DevOps, eventually leading me to my current role as an SRE. Today, I focus on cloud-native technologies, with a particular emphasis on Kubernetes, automation, reliability, and security, supported by a comprehensive Kubernetes certification journey. My transition from traditional infrastructure to cloud-native engineering has shaped my passion for continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and contributing to the Kubernetes and CNCF community.
Maximilian Marschall
(He/Him)
evoila
- Location: Vienna, Austria
Enthusiastically immersed in the ever-evolving world of technology, Maximilian finds joy in pushing boundaries and continually venturing into uncharted territories. His current focus centers around Kubernetes and the realm of automation, with a particular penchant for harnessing the power of VMware Tanzu and ArgoCD to streamline and optimize processes. In the fascinating journey of technology exploration, his homelab has flourished, expanding to a scale that rivals the capabilities of some enterprise-level cloud infrastructures.
Mayo Takanashi
(She/Her)
- Location: Tokyo, Japan
Kubernetes Member, CNCF Security TAG Member. Cloud Native Community Special Author. Author of Implementing chaos engineering in K8s: chaos mesh principle analysis and control plane development on the CNCF official blog (https://www.cncf.io/blog/2022/01/13/implementing-chaos-engineering-in-k8s-chaos-mesh-principle-analysis-and-control-plane-development/). OSS active contributor.
Maxim Skakun
(He/Him)
- Location: Berlin, Germany
I’m a Solution Architect with a decade of hands-on experience shaping reliable, scalable, and secure platforms. My background across various Engineering roles gives me a deep understanding of how systems behave in the real world and how to make them better. I’m driven by Open Source principles, a passion for simplifying complexity, and a commitment to empowering teams through thoughtful, resilient Architecture.
Mayur Tendulkar
(He/Him)
Rapid Circle
- Location: Pune, India
Techno functional passionate person with love for technology and people. Mayur has been volunteering for Pune User Group since 2003 and has been Microsoft MVP for couple of years, till he joined Microsoft. More details here: https://bio.link/mayten
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.
Max Rahimi
(He/Him)
We Know Cloud LLC
- Location: Fairfax, United States
Proactive DevSecOPS Engineer with expertise in establishing secure and scalable infrastructures tailored for defense, government, and private-sector environments. Specialized in advanced CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (IAC), and cybersecurity strategies in compliance with stringent standards (GDPR, SOC2, FISMA, FedRAMP). Experienced in working with multi-cloud environments and security solutions to align infrastructure with compliance requirements, aiming to drive robust system security for missioncritical applications.
Maxim Filipovich
(He/Him)
- Location: Warszawa, Poland
I’m a Site Reliability Engineer, passionate about Kubernetes, cloud-native infrastructure, everything Linux-related, and open source. I love being on the cutting edge of technology and bringing things together that weren’t originally meant to be together. I am also fully AWS certified and a holder of the “Gold Jacket.”
Maytham Alfouadi
- Location: California, United States
Solution Architect and lifelong learner, passionate about designing, securing and optimizing solutions across Cloud, Kubernetes, and Datacenter technologies.
Max Zeballos
(He/Him)
- Location: Arequipa, Peru
DevOps & DataOps, specializing in cloud computing with over 13 years of experience. I enjoy actively contributing to the community by giving talks and workshops. I’m currently working hard on bringing data analytics workloads to Kubernetes. I have passed all AWS certifications and currently hold the AWStronaut & Kubestronaut certification. I currently handle the following tools: Kubernetes, Istio, Cilium, ArgoCD, Helm, Prometheus and OpenTelemetry
Mayank Sharma
(He/Him)
- Location: Amstelveen, Netherlands
I’m a Polyglot OpenShift & Kubernetes Architect with over 13 years of experience in DevOps/SRE, DevSecOps, and cloud-native infrastructure.
I specialize in CNCF technologies including Kubernetes, OpenShift, Argo CD, Prometheus, Grafana, Linkerd, Helm, Velero, and Cert-Manager, with deep expertise in designing and securing production-grade clusters across bare metal, VMware, AWS, and GCP.
Throughout my career at companies like Shell, Reynen Court, and Ericsson,
I have architected GitOps-driven CI/CD pipelines, developed custom Kubernetes operators in Golang, and led large-scale cloud-native migrations.
I am a strong advocate for cloud-native security and automation, with hands-on experience in DevSecOps practices including ACS, PKI/certificate management, and infrastructure-as-code using Terraform.
I am passionate about advancing the cloud-native ecosystem and contributing to the broader Kubernetes and CNCF community.
Md Abu Syeem Dipu
(He/Him)
- Location: Frankfurt am Main, Germany
DevOps Engineer with an M.Sc. in Information Technology from Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences. Passionate about cloud-native ecosystems, I specialize in scaling infrastructure, mastering Kubernetes, and implementing robust observability. Driven by an ‘eternal apprentice’ mindset, I am constantly exploring emerging technologies to bridge the gap between development and resilient operations.
Mayank Sharma
(He/Him)
Cubastion Consulting株式会社
- Location: Kawasaki, kanagawa, Japan
I am currently working as a cloud architect and Head of operations of Japan entity of our company. I have 7 years of experience in IT industry with a strong expertise in Cloud and Devops. I primarily work with Microsoft Azure and Kubernetes. I have executed multiple cloud migrations and infrastructure rollout projects from scratch.
Mauro Santos
(He/Him)
Microsoft
- Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
I’m a Brazilian Software Engineer curious about several stacks, currently working mostly with SRE and Platform Engineering. Cloud and DevOps has been my priority focus since 2018 and Kubernetes was also a crucial part of it. Adopting Kubernetes is a challenge because if you want to take the best of it, it will requires a deep understanding of it’s purpose and underlying components, since we’re talking about a whole Platform, and not only a collection of VMs. So taking these certifications helped me filling these gaps I needed in order to increase my awareness about kubernetes.
Mauricio Quevedo
- Location: Raleigh NC, United States
As a Cloud/DevOps engineer I am passionate about growing and sharing my knowledge with others. I focus on automating, and creating cloud ready environments that allows applications to perform at their best. I prioritize best practices, security and development with tools like Kubernetes, IaC, and CI/CD.
Maurice Rozema
(He/Him)
- Location: Voorthuizen, Netherlands
As a Solution Architect, I help organizations design, build and manage modern applications using cloud-native technologies such as Kubernetes. With a background as a Software Developer, I develop and migrate full-stack applications, applying cloud-native principles from the ground up. My focus is on scalability, reliability, and accelerating innovation through modern infrastructure, artificial intelligence and automation.
Mauricio Perez
(He/Him)
Ernst & Young
- Location: Leon, Leon, Nicaragua
I am a Systems Engineer with over 10 years of experience as a software developer and the past 5 years dedicated to DevOps practices. Throughout this time, I have specialized in Kubernetes and its ecosystem, working on automation, container orchestration, and cloud-native infrastructure. My technical journey has allowed me to work on a wide range of projects, helping teams streamline their deployment pipelines and adopt modern DevOps methodologies. I enjoy tackling complex problems and building scalable, reliable solutions that make development and operations more efficient. In addition to my engineering background, I also have experience as an educator, which has made it easier for me to share knowledge with student groups in my local community. Teaching has been a rewarding part of my journey, allowing me to give back and inspire others pursuing careers in technology. https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauriciojoseperezflores/
Maurizio Venturelli
Tinext Cloud SA
- Location: Morbio Inferiore, Ticino, Switzerland
As a dedicated Cloud Solution Architect with a strong focus on Kubernetes management, I bring specialized expertise in container orchestration and cloud-native solutions. My passion for designing scalable and efficient cloud architectures has enabled me to deliver robust solutions that meet diverse business needs. Recent projects I have worked on involved the implementation of a Kubernetes-as-a-Service solution to simplify cluster provisioning and lifecycle management, serving the needs of both internal development teams and external clients.
Matthieu Rolla
(He/Him)
- Location: Paris, France
I’m a Senior DevOps and Site Reliability Engineer with over a decade of experience in system engineering, automation, and cloud infrastructure. I’ve worked across Europe and the U.S. focusing on reliable and secure on-premise & multi-cloud deployments. Certified across the Kubernetes stack (CKA, CKAD, CKS, KCNA), I enjoy designing practical solutions and building tools that simplify operations.
Mauricio Fernandes
(He/Him)
- Location: Miami, Florida, United States
Mauricio Fernandes is a Network DevOps Architect with 20+ years of experience designing and operating large-scale cloud, data center, and enterprise network platforms. He currently leads automation-first and AI-ready network initiatives at Marriott, applying Infrastructure as Code, SRE practices, and data-driven operations to improve reliability and scale. Previously, he served as a Senior Solutions Architect at AWS, where he partnered with customers on cloud-native and AI/ML architectures. He is passionate about using automation and AI to transform infrastructure into resilient, self-service platforms.
Mattia Vighesso
(He/Him)
- Location: Venice, Veneto, Italy
I am a DevOps Engineer deeply passionate about cloud-native technologies and the evolving CNCF ecosystem. I manage Kubernetes clusters in the cloud, applying GitOps principles and modern best practices to build resilient and secure systems. My work spans the entire lifecycle, from designing CI/CD pipelines to deploying and monitoring production systems. I enjoy being hands-on, experimenting with new tools, and continuously exploring innovative ways to improve workflows and platform performance. Outside of work, I am an avid fan of both video and board games.
Matthias Kutz
(He/Him)
- Location: Muenster, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Hi, my name is Matthias. I am a cloud enthusiast and consultant at viadee Unternehmensberatung AG. We are based in Muenster, Dortmund, Cologne and Hanover, Germany. The viadee Unternehmensberatung AG is the organizer of the meetup group Cloud Native Computing Rheinland in Cologne.
Matthias Hauber
(He/Him)
PRODYNA SE
- Location: Stuttgart, Germany
Matthias Hauber is a DevOps and Cloud Engineer at PRODYNA. As part of the Managed Services team, he is responsible for the seamless operation of a large number of Kubernetes clusters and Azure environments for various customers. As a trainer for Kubernetes, Terraform and Azure, he has already been able to share his knowledge in numerous workshops.
Matthew Robinson
(He/Him)
- Location: Perth, Australia
Matt has been doing DevOps since the mid-90’s and for more than twenty years has been working in the higher education sector, ensuring students and researchers have access to the resources they need. Matt was introduced to containers almost a decade ago and a cloud migration project in 2000 allowed a move to Kubernetes. Kubernetes allowed a complex migration to be completed quickly and painlessly. As new challenges need solving, he often finds the solution exists in another CNCF project (Argo, Helm, Prometheus, OPA etc). Matt is excited about the future of cloud native and the future of CNCF projects.
Matt Bargenquast
(He/Him)
- Location: Brisbane, Australia
Matt discovered his passion for Kubernetes as a software engineer while migrating systems to a cloud-native architecture. This ignited a career journey that led him to become a Principal Site Reliability Engineer and a strong advocate for building scalable, observable, and reliable software systems.
Matt Slater
- Location: Maidenhead, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Experienced Azure Platform Engineer with a passion for anything Kubernetes and Containers.
Matt Armstrong
(He/Him)
419 Technology
- Location: Holland, Ohio, United States
I started out fixing computers at a local electronics shop and since have gone into System Administration, Development, DevOps, Cloud Architect, and beyond. I love solving problems and using technology to create complex pipelines that transform highly complex issues. Please check out my blog at toledomaker.com
Matthias Brodbeck
(He/Him)
SVA System Vertrieb Alexander GmbH
- Location: Lemgo, Germany
I’m passionate about open source and cloud-native technologies, focusing on modern container orchestration and infrastructure automation. My current interests include building secure, resilient, and scalable systems, while actively exploring best practices in DevOps and GitOps. I enjoy contributing to and learning from the CNCF community and regularly experiment with new approaches.
Matthew Rodgers
(He/Him)
- Location: Fairfax, Virginia, United States
I am a Senior Software Engineer with a passion for cloud-native technologies and the Kubernetes ecosystem. I have experience developing modern applications, migrating legacy systems, and deploying tools that enhance workflows within Kubernetes environments. I enjoy solving complex challenges around scalability and reliability while writing clean, maintainable code. Excited to keep learning, I look forward to deepening my expertise and contributing to the Kubernetes community.
Matias Alejandro Mospan
(He/Him)
- Location: Montevideo, Montevideo, Uruguay
Argentinian living in Uruguay, with over 20 years of experience in IT, migrating and evolving through various technologies. I am passionate about innovation and am constantly learning and moving forward. I have been a speaker at events like KCD Argentina and Kubeday Colombia, where I had the chance to share some of my experience. I am also part of the Buenos Aires chapter of the CNCF. Outside of work, I am part of a beautiful family with my wife and daughters, I play Pickleball, and I’m a fan of Quilmes in football (soccer) and McLaren in Formula 1.
Matt Beverly
(He/Him)
- Location: Walpole, MA, United States
I am a seasoned software engineer and technical leader with over 12 years of experience spanning cloud-based systems, microservices, UI development, and quality engineering. My background in advanced scientific research, combined with extensive engineering work, allows me to quickly master complex domains and guide teams in building robust, high-impact tools. I’m known for driving architectural improvements, mentoring engineers, and delivering reliable, scalable solutions across finance, analytics, and enterprise software environments.
Matthew Abiola Oladipupo
(He/Him)
- Location: Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
I am a DevOps and Cloud Engineer based in Greater Manchester with strong experience in Kubernetes (EKS), Terraform/Terragrunt, GitOps, and AWS automation. I design and manage production-grade cloud-native platforms, integrating tools such as Helm, Prometheus, Grafana, cert-manager, and Envoy to support scalable and secure infrastructure. I’m AWS Solutions Architect Associate certified and actively participate in the Cloud Native & Kubernetes Manchester community. I also share technical insights through my GitHub projects and ongoing work in DevOps, MLOps, and platform engineering.
Matthew Frechette
(He/Him)
- Location: Pelham, NH, United States
I am a DevOps engineer specializing in Kubernetes, infrastructure as code, and automation through scripting. I enjoy building solutions from the ground up that enable companies to focus on building forward and thinking ahead. Outside of work, I enjoy playing guitar, working out, and taking care of my two cats.
Mathéo
(He/Him)
Cheops Technology
- Location: Villenave d'Ornon, Gironde, France
I am a 27 years old apprentice who’s working at Cheops Technology. I discovered Kubernetes and DevOps about 2 years ago now, before that I was working with Windows environments in the same company. Over the past two years, I became more and more passionate about open source, I also have a Go project in the making that will be fully opensource. I believe I’ll always be an apprentice, even after the end of it, I love growing in an environment of knowledge share, exchange and challenges. I also have a homelab that I try to keep as professional as possible, to learn lower layers of the OSI Model, because I don’t like not knowing why something works.
Matthew Thompson
(He/Him)
Arizona State University
- Location: Scottsdale, AZ, United States
I work for Arizona State University’s Research Technology Office (Knowledge Enterprise). A big part of my role focuses on designing Kubernetes workloads tailored strictly to HIPAA compliance standard requirements. My main focus is setting up big data pipelines and secure container environments that protect sensitive healthcare and patient data, so ASU researchers can focus on pushing medical innovation forward. As a certified Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect, I love bridging the gap between complex biomedical research needs and modern, rock-solid cloud environments.
Mathijs Hoogland
(He/Him)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathijs-hoogland
- Location: Amsterdan, Netherlands
I’m a freelance DevOps engineer with a specialisation in Kubernetes and cloud native environments. I love helping companies transform technically and culturally to fully grasp the advantages of Kubernetes. Usually the tech is easy, it’s about people.
Matheus Ulisses Paiva Ambrozio
(He/Him)
Neo Financial
- Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
I am a Software Engineering and Quality Manager with over 13 years of experience in software development and system architecture. My journey with Kubernetes began in 2018, and since then, I have attended various CNCF events, including KubeCons from 2022 to the present, and presented at KCD and The Developer’s Conference (TDC) Brazil. I am a Certified Backstage Associate (CBA) and have mentored three cohorts on Kubernetes, leading practical workshops and guiding professionals in effectively adopting this technology. Passionate about open source technologies, I explore and implement CNCF projects such as Kubernetes, Backstage, and others to drive innovation and operational efficiency, delivering scalable and high-impact solutions.
Mateusz Romaniuk
(He/Him)
Red Hat
- Location: Warsaw, Poland
I’m a Consultant at Red Hat with an expertise in the datacenter infrastructure. I am passionate about diving deep into a new technologies, especially in the realms of Kubernetes, OpenShift, open-source, DevOps and GitOps practices. I specialize in virtual infrastructure with a strong focus on getting more experience in Kubernetes orchestration and modern DevOps pipelines.
Mateusz Wróblewski
(He/Him)
- Location: Gliwice, Poland
With more than 10 years of professional experience, I specialize in cloud with primary focus on Azure, yet I still maintain a strong interest in self-hosting solutions. I’ve progressed through diverse technical roles including system administrator, devops, and platform engineer, as well as leadership positions managing similar teams. My primary interests lie in security and automation.
Mathieu De Sousa
(He/Him)
BeyondLimits Solutions
- Location: L'Isle-Jourdain, Occitanie, France
As a freelance DevOps engineer, I support my customers in their cloud and DevOps projects. I specialize in building robust, scalable and secure infrastructures that meet current and future challenges. My favorite CNCF projects are Kubernetes, Argo CD and Crossplane.
Mathieu Taillandier
(He/Him)
Groupe SII
- Location: Toulouse, Haute-Garonne, France
Infra / DevSecOps Engineer, passionate about the Cloud Native ecosystem. I have worked on projects combining Kubernetes, and automation, especially in the space industry, and I am always seeking new challenges. Driven by a genuine thirst for knowledge, I see life as a path of continuous learning. Curious and open-minded, I am also exploring the intersection of Cloud and AI. 🌍 Excited to keep contributing to the CNCF community and open to opportunities abroad.
Mathivanan Anbalagan
- Location: Tamil Nadu, India
An engineer passionate about computer science, focused on cloud platforms, Kubernetes, and Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Python, and Go. A continuous learner with deep interests in low-level systems, Linux internals, and systems programming. Focused on building secure, observable, and reliable systems.
Mateusz Roznowski
(He/Him)
- Location: Legnica, Poland
Mateusz is a Security Engineer with a cybersecurity education background and several years of hands-on experience in SIEM and SOAR tools as a member of a Security Operations Center, complemented by his GIAC Cloud Security Automation Certification (GCSA). He excels at automating complex workflows to streamline security operations and make teams more efficient. Eager to dive deeper into the Kubernetes ecosystem, Mateusz contributes innovative automation solutions that boost reliability and productivity in cloud-native environments.
Mateusz Szostok
(He/Him)
Cast AI
- Location: Poręba, Silesia, Poland
Engineering around Kubernetes since 2017 across all domains, currently focused on rightsizing and optimizing workloads in cloud-native environments. Former Co-Chair of Kubernetes SIG Service Catalog and Co-organizer of the Go & Cloud Native Meetup in Poland. Passionate about sharing knowledge through technical discussions, mentoring, and community engagement.
Mathieu Fournet
(He/Him)
Accolades
- Location: Clermont-Ferrand, France
IT passionate and strong advocate for open source, from systems to services. Today, I work with a variety of platforms depending on the needs, but primarily with containerized architectures because of the potential of this ecosystem. As a self-taught and curious at heart, I enjoy exploring.
Mathias Rinnhofer
(He/Him)
- Location: Vienna, Austria
After years as a co-owner of a mid-sized company — where my responsibilities gradually shifted toward the technical side — I made the deliberate move into infrastructure and operations. Today I work as a Cloud Service Engineer, handling deployments with and without Kubernetes across a broad range of cloud-native technologies through a CloudOps and DevOps approach. I see certifications less as a goal in themselves, but as a reliable way to raise the baseline — continuous challenges keep life interesting.
Matheus Almeida Costa
- Location: Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Professional with over 5 years of experience in Cybersecurity and Cloud Computing. Currently focused on integrating security practices from software design to cloud infrastructure implementation while building, automating, and scaling platforms. I currently hold more than 15 certifications across AWS, Kubernetes, and Terraform technologies. I am also an AWS Community Builder in the Security category and actively contribute to the cloud-native technical community.
Mateusz Iwanowski
(He/Him)
- Location: Gdańsk, Pomorskie, Poland
I am a Senior IT Operational Specialist based in Poland, with extensive experience in Linux environments and IT operations. I specialize in maintaining and optimizing business-critical systems where reliability, performance, and availability are essential. My expertise includes Linux, Bamboo, PostgreSQL, Kubernetes, Grafana, and Splunk, with a strong focus on monitoring, automation, and operational excellence.
Mathavan Krishnan
(He/Him)
Paynet Malaysia
- Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
I’m Mathavan Krishnan, a DevOps and Cloud Infrastructure enthusiast based in Malaysia. I specialize in Kubernetes, cloud infrastructure, networking, DevSecOps, and automation, with a strong interest in the CNCF ecosystem. I enjoy building cloud-native solutions and sharing my technical knowledge with the community.
Matheus Santos Sousa
(He/Him)
ReadyOn AI
- Location: São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
I’m a DevOps engineer with 7 years of experience running cloud-native platforms on public and private clouds and on-prem. I specialize in Kubernetes and service mesh, and I also write about platform engineering at mateops.me.
Masahiro Oke
(He/Him)
Mitsubishi Electric Information Network Corporation
- Location: Saitama, Japan
I work as an IT infrastructure engineer. I have been involved in the design, development, and operation of IaaS and STaaS in private cloud environments. Personally, I am interested in IT infrastructure using Kubernetes and have been testing OSS related to it. Recently, I have been designing and testing Kubernetes platforms for generative AI. My areas of interest include Kubernetes, hypervisors, IaC, edge computing, and networking.
Massimiliano Pablo Pianges
(He/Him)
Nexum-ai
- Location: Rome, Italy
I am a multi-certified Kubernetes and cloud-native specialist (CKA, CKS, KCNA, PCA) with deep expertise in container orchestration, secure microservice architectures, and DevOps automation. I regularly host CNCF-focused meetups where I share insights on Kubernetes security, observability with Prometheus, and best practices in multi-cloud deployments. Beyond cloud-native technologies, I am also involved in quantum computing research and advanced financial modeling, often integrating AI-driven solutions into real-world production systems. You can find more about my projects and thought leadership on my LinkedIn profile and blog, where I frequently publish technical deep dives.
Masaki Hagiwara
Microsoft
- Location: Tokyo, Japan
I work for Microsoft as a Support for Mission Critical Cloud Solution Architect. My area of expertise is Azure infrastructure, but I have a background as a pre-sales engineer for a hardware manufacturer, so I am particularly good at hybrid cloud computing. I am constantly honing my skills so that I can contribute to improving IT systems.
Masataka Ono
(He/Him)
Panasonic Connect Co., Ltd.
- Location: Osaka, Japan
I am a Cloud Engineer focused on building MLOps platforms on Azure, with experience developing machine learning systems for in-house inspection tools. I work with CNCF technologies including Kubernetes, Istio, Argo CD, OpenCost, and Prometheus in multi-cluster, multi-tenant environments. I also run an internal competitive programming study group, which I’ve organized for over two years to promote problem-solving skills and peer learning. Recently, I’ve been exploring AIOps and AI Agents to accelerate development and enhance engineering efficiency.
Mateusz Golebiewski
(He/Him)
- Location: Coventry, United Kingdom
I am a Platform Engineer with six years of experience, specialising in the design and implementation of resilient infrastructure across both the private and public sectors, including banking, airlines, and transportation. With a strong interest in cloud-native technologies, on-premise and cloud networking, and data platforms.
Mateus Gabriel Da Silva
(He/Him)
- Location: Osasco, SP, Brazil
DevOps Engineer and SRE with extensive experience in Cloud environments, focusing on Kubernetes, Linux, Observability, and major cloud providers (AWS, OCI, and GCP). Skilled in building modern, scalable, and automated infrastructures by combining best practices in CI/CD, IaC, and security to ensure high availability and operational efficiency.
Marwane Azzouzi
- Location: Paris, Ile-de-France, France
DevOps Engineer based in Paris at SFR, managing production Kubernetes infrastructure. I work extensively with CNCF technologies including ArgoCD, Cilium, and Rook. Passionate about cloud-native ecosystems and sharing knowledge through my blog at marwaneazzouzi.com”
Mateus Muller
(He/Him/They/Them)
Zeta Global
- Location: Campo Bom, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Mateus is a Senior DevOps Engineer at Zeta Global, where he uses CNCF tools and automation to enable developers to deliver good software, faster and more secure. Passionate about content creation, has also runs a blog and an youtube channel to share knowledge with Brazilian folks. https://mateusmuller.me/ https://www.youtube.com/c/MateusMuller
Masashi Kuwano
(He/Him)
NEC Solution Innovators, Ltd.
- Location: Tokyo, Japan
Software Engineer specializing in the design, build, operation, and troubleshooting of Kubernetes-based infrastructure platforms using open-source software (OSS).
Masami Sekiguchi
(He/Him)
- Location: Tokyo, Japan
I am a cloud-native engineer specializing in Kubernetes, Terraform, and CNCF technologies. I focus on promoting cloud‑native development practices within my organization by creating internal development guidelines and enabling teams to adopt modern infrastructure patterns. I am passionate about building scalable platforms and improving developer experience.
Mateusz Czajęcki
(He/Him)
- Location: Kraków, Poland
I am very interested in DevOps, cloud technologies, and the cloud-native ecosystem. I have worked as a Cloud Engineer for over 3 years, gaining hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure, automation, and modern deployment practices. My main areas of interest are networking, security, Kubernetes, and building reliable cloud-native solutions. I enjoy learning new technologies and improving systems through automation, scalability, and security best practices.
Martin Weber
Axel Springer National Media and Tech GmbH & Co. KG
- Location: Berlin, Germany
As a Technical Lead and Platform Architect at Axel Springer National Media & Tech GmbH & Co. KG, I am responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining cloud-native platforms and solutions for the media and tech division of the leading European digital publisher. With over 15 years of experience in software engineering, DevOps, and cloud computing, I have acquired multiple CNCF certifications and extensive skills in AWS, Kubernetes and Terraform, among other technologies. I am passionate about delivering high-quality and reliable solutions that enable the digital transformation and innovation of Axel Springer and its brands. I am also committed to sharing my knowledge and expertise with my colleagues and the wider community, as well as learning from others and embracing new challenges. I am looking for opportunities to collaborate with diverse and talented teams and to contribute to the mission and vision of Axel Springer.
Marquis Grove
(He/Him)
- Location: Columbus, Ohio, United States
I’m a passionate software developer who thrives on tackling complex challenges. I love learning new technologies and continuously seek innovative solutions to improve systems and processes. Dedicated and detail-oriented, I leverage technical expertise to make an impact on every project.
Martin Zieroth
(He/Him)
Deutsche Telekom AG
- Location: Niederkassel, Germany
I’m working with Kubernetes since 5 or 6 years, at the beginning only in try and error mode. Today i’m responsible in one project for my own K8s clusters and in my other role i’m the product owner of our european central cloud clab where we are validating vendor workloads with our cloud and develop fluxcd deployments for it. I learned so much the last years at the Kubecons and met so many fantastic people. I’m really happy to choosed this way.
Martina Clemente
(She/Her)
KO2
- Location: Rome, Italy
Declarative scripting enthusiast. Everything that can be versioned, should be versioned! I started as a Python Backend developer and then I slowly got curious about the Cloud and automation world until I decided to become a DevOps. The tools I had the most fun working with are Kubernetes, Jenkins, Terraform, mainly in the GCP cloud provider.
Martin Adema
(He/Him)
- Location: Purmerend, Netherlands
Started as Unix/Linux engineer and moved my focus to Kubernetes for several years now. Enjoy the continuously innovating and growing community around Kubernetes. Always something new to learn or explore.
Martin Lefler
Schuberg Philis
- Location: Utrecht, Netherlands
Ever since I saw a computer for the first time, I knew what I wanted to do with my life. That passion—and my thirst for understanding—has never left me and has shaped me into the T-shaped engineer I am today. I have extensive experience with a wide range of technologies, but I most enjoy working with Kubernetes and other modern Cloud Native solutions. Learning is one of my favorite hobbies, and thanks to the CNCF community, there’s always something new and exciting to explore.
Martin Bergamasco
(He/Him)
Bragg
- Location: Ljubljana, Slovenia
DevOps engineer passionate about real-time high throughput systems running on Kubernetes. Worked with multiple “big clouds” such as AWS and Azure, from system design to supporting production systems. Interested in everything IT (cloud or on-prem)
Martin Řehořek
(He/Him)
Deutsche Telekom
- Location: Prague, Czech Republic
I’m an up-and-coming DevOps Engineer who’s always curious about Cloud, Kubernetes, ML/AI, CNCF, and honestly, any tech adventure. 😎 You’ll find me at Cloud Native Prague events and hanging out at KubeCon + CloudNativeCon – so if you spot me, come say hi! 👋🏻
Martin Lukšík
- Location: Zug, Zug, Switzerland
I’m a DevOps Team Lead and Senior Platform Engineer with over 7 years of experience bridging the gap between development and operations. I collaborate closely with developers, architects, and infrastructure teams to streamline workflows, eliminate bottlenecks, and deliver scalable platform solutions. My focus is on building developer-centric tools and practices that accelerate delivery while maintaining reliability and operational excellence.
Marvin Mottet
(He/Him)
Onepoint
- Location: Paris, Paris, France
I’m a naturally curious problem-solver who loves diving into new challenges ! My work in IT has led me to develop skills and a strong interest in fullstack development and DevOps. As a Kubestronaut, I’m excited to keep learning, sharing, and contributing to cloud-native technologies.
Martijn Pepping
(He/Him)
- Location: Deventer, Netherlands
As an IT engineer passionate about open-source, I specialize in Platform Engineering, Kubernetes, DevOps, Cloud, and Automation. I enjoy supporting team growth and delivering value, while staying curious about new developments in IT and technology.
Martin Van Der Vies
(He/Him)
SUE | Cloud Native Solutions
- Location: Rosmalen, Netherlands
In my role as a cloud system engineer consultant I help customers to modernise and optimize their cloud native infrastructure/applications. My ambition is to become a specialist in the Kubernetes/microservices ecosystem including all tools that are being used to rollout/manage/secure clusters and to deploy/manage/secure microservices that run on a Kubernetes cluster.
Martin Uggerholm
(He/Him)
- Location: Aalborg, Denmark
Software Consultant based in Denmark specializing in cloud-native systems and Kubernetes-based infrastructure. Experienced with designing scalable backend services and working with Kubernetes and microservices architectures. Passionate about learning and continuously expanding expertise within the world of IT.
Marvin Hung
(He/Him)
- Location: Taiwan
I’m a cloud engineer focused on the adoption and implementation of Microsoft cloud platforms. I’m honored to have been awarded the Kubestronaut title by the CNCF. I’m deeply passionate about microservices architecture and committed to bringing microservices into a wide range of industries, helping organizations strengthen their technical competitiveness and operational efficiency. Looking ahead, I will continue to deepen my expertise in the cloud-native space and hope to contribute meaningfully to both the community and the industry.
Martin Brown
(He/Him)
- Location: Warrington, Cheshire, United Kingdom
Martin is a Senior Data Scientist with a strong focus on AI engineering, DevOps, and cloud-native technologies. His experience includes building and deploying AI applications, particularly Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems and data processing services, using microservices architectures on Kubernetes to create scalable, production-ready solutions. Passionate about technology and automation, Martin enjoys automating infrastructure and Kubernetes cluster provisioning, as well as deploying AI applications onto the platforms he builds. He is particularly interested in combining modern software engineering and cloud-native practices to create robust, scalable AI systems.
Mark Højer Hansen
(He/Him)
Netic A/S
- Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
Cloud Consultant with a passion for security and containerization technologies. Currently with a main focus of Kubernetes, but love to learn about all the different technologies in the CNCF Landscape and all the concepts surrounding it.
Mark Wilson
Episode Six
- Location: Melbourne, Australia
Mark is a DevOps Engineer working in FinTech in Melbourne, where he plays a co-organiser role at K8SUG – Australia’s largest Kubernetes user group. With a background in software development spanning over 6+ years, Mark combines professional expertise with a lifelong passion for IT.
Mark Lunday
(He/Him)
Army Software Factory
- Location: Austin, United States
Platform Engineer prototyping the future force design.
Mark Anthony Cinco
Woven by Toyota
- Location: Tokyo, Japan
I’m an Infrastructure Engineer based in Japan, specializing in one of the most transformative technologies of our time: Kubernetes. The CNCF has been instrumental in deepening my understanding of architecting and deploying robust, scalable, and resilient cloud-native infrastructures. My journey with Kubernetes began during a previous role, where its potential sparked my passion for DevOps and cloud-native ecosystems. Since then, I’ve dedicated my career to harnessing this technology’s limitless possibilities, turning everyday challenges into opportunities for innovation and growth.
Marius-George Bledea
- Location: Sighetu Marmatiei, Romania
I am a DevOps Engineer with extensive experience in Azure, Terraform, Kubernetes, and Cloud Native technologies. My expertise lies in designing and implementing scalable cloud infrastructure, automating deployment pipelines, and optimizing application performance for reliability and efficiency. I am passionate about eliminating manual processes and embracing automation to move away from ClickOps, ensuring robust and repeatable workflows. I thrive on solving complex challenges and continuously exploring innovative ways to enhance cloud-native ecosystems.
Mark Zielske
neoworx GmbH
- Location: Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
I am an IT consultant based in Hamburg, working for neoworx GmbH. With a strong passion for software development, I have been coding both backend and frontend solutions for many years. My expertise extends to IT architecture and DevOps, where I have gained extensive experience in designing and optimizing systems. I enjoy tackling complex technical challenges and delivering innovative solutions. Technology and problem-solving are at the heart of what I do.
Markus Oliver Annuk
(He/Him)
Pipedrive
- Location: Tallinn, Harjumaa, Estonia
I’m a DevOps engineer and tech-forward founder with extensive expertise in Kubernetes, Argo CD, and GitOps methodologies, specializing in building scalable cloud-native solutions. Outside of tech I enjoy going for hikes and playing ping-pong.
Marián Macháček
(He/Him)
Deutsche Telekom IT Solutions Slovakia
- Location: Košice, Slovakia
I am a 30-year-old father of two daughters, currently working as a Senior DevOps Engineer and also serving as a deputy Tech Lead and Architect. As part of the IaaS squad for the Open Sovereign Cloud project, I am dedicated to advancing digital sovereignty in data, operations, and technology, with a strong focus on secure and private innovation—including confidential computing. My key skills include Linux, networking, containerization, orchestration, and hardware security modules (HSM), with hands-on experience in technologies such as Kubernetes, FluxCD, Prometheus, Grafana, Cilium, SONiC and many more.
Marko Filipovic
(He/Him)
- Location: Munich, Bavaria, Germany
I am a DevOps Engineer and Kubestronaut passionate about Kubernetes and the CNCF ecosystem. Over the past year, I earned all five Kubernetes certifications while sharing my learning journey and tips with the community on LinkedIn. My specialties are Kubernetes administration, security best practices, and GitOps. I am committed to continuous learning and inspiring others to grow with cloud-native technologies.
Mark Sawle
(He/Him)
Capgemini
- Location: Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom
A software engineer, turned platform engineer, I like to use my coding background to solve infrastructure and deployment problems in novel ways with an “automate everything” mindset and a love of writing quality code. In addition to being a certified AWS Solution Architect, I have 5 years of direct Kubernetes experience and more in the general area of containerisation. I’ve gone from running a handful of containers serving a small development team, to managing critical national infrastructure supporting millions of users, with a number of other deployments in between. I’m keen to expand my knowledge of Kubernetes and the wider ecosystem, so Kubestronaut is just the beginning!
Marko Buncic
(He/Him)
- Location: Zagreb, Croatia
A tech-focused DevOps and cloud infrastructure engineer, I have a strong professional background in Kubernetes, containers, observability, and automation with a hands-on, problem-solving mindset. Outside of work, I’m an avid road cyclist who experiments with fit, structured training and performance metrics. I have a keen interest in home energy efficiency and automation using open source tools. To round it off, I enjoy a good coffee.
Marko Lindeberg
(He/Him)
- Location: Tallinn, Harjumaa, Estonia
I’m a Site Reliability Engineer focused on Kubernetes and cloud-native infrastructure. I’ve worked extensively with both Azure and AWS, building and running cloud infrastructure with a strong emphasis on automation, security, and platform engineering. I enjoy learning new technologies and applying a security-first mindset to how modern platforms are designed, run, and secured.
Mark Sarge
OPITZ CONSULTING
- Location: Seevetal, Niedersachsen, Germany
A Solution Architect with a Product Owner focus, I bring 15 years of experience in delivering high-impact products. For me, Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies aren’t just tools—they are the means to enhance customer experience in a better, faster, and more meaningful way.
Mark Joseph Jagyo
(He/Him)
- Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Started out as a software engineer for 3 years and a sudden move to DevOps (just out of curiosity) and really fell in love with the game until the present, I love reading (you can’t out nerd me in terms of LOTR) and making sure things work the way it should. Blogs: Streamlining Jenkins Management with Terraform – https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/streamlining-jenkins-management-terraform-mark-joseph-jagyo-avrwc/?trackingId=NYzV6Sg2TuOHTFm6lyuZKA%3D%3D Deploy Your Node.js Backend on Azure Using Terraform: A Simple, Scalable Solution for Startups – https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/deploy-your-nodejs-backend-azure-using-terraform-simple-jagyo-x8p8c/?trackingId=%2FL0StitXxL4%2B9%2FtWJqCU0A%3D%3D Implemented support for file configuration in terratag: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/mark-joseph-jagyo-580aa79b_excited-to-share-my-latest-contribution-activity-7271559388614553600-soqZ?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAABVXRHAB4egfjz7p7azKpEDRh-hwIcR_gH0
Markus Fiedler
(He/Him)
Evoila Germany GmbH
- Location: Bayreuth, Bavaria, Germany
I design and manage complex, scalable cloud infrastructure for our clients using the latest technologies and best practices. I’m committed to delivering high-quality, secure solutions, continuous learning, and collaboration to drive the success my customers.
Marius Matonis
(He/Him)
Vinted
- Location: Kaunas, Lithuania
Marius Matonis specializes in cloud-native and multi-cloud solutions, platform engineering, DevSecOps, and cybersecurity. He excels in developing and securing cloud infrastructures, helping organizations implement scalable and secure technology strategies. Marius is passionate about mentoring and inspiring future tech leaders, fostering a collaborative learning environment, and sharing his expertise through professional meetups. His dedication to technological excellence and innovation ensures robust and reliable cloud solutions.
Marius Reinhardt
(He/Him)
SVA System Vertrieb Alexander GmbH
- Location: Aachen, Germany
Before a few years, as I started with containers, I was fascinated by the technology moving big things into tiny efficient container. Then I learned of kubernetes and couldn’t hold back. Until now I try to secure kubernetes clusters and help other people with the open source stacks. Open source tools like falco, trivy or OPA should be simpler usable by everyone and everywhere to secure kubernetes cluster security.
Maria Salcedo
- Location: Munich, Germany
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Backend / DevOps developer with experience in cloud native Kubernetes deployments. I am passionate about GitOps and infrastructure as code.
Mario Lechończak
(He/Him)
Hard Rock Digital
- Location: Koszalin, Poland
Experienced Cloud Network Engineer specializing in AWS with a comprehensive skill set in designing, deploying, and managing sophisticated cloud network infrastructures. Passionate about continuous learning and staying ahead of emerging cloud technologies to drive innovation and efficiency
Mariam Ben Ali
(She/Her)
Hewlett Packard Entreprise HPE
- Location: Tunis, Tunisia
I’m Mariam Ben Ali, a cloud-native engineer passionate about Kubernetes and everything in the cloud-native space. Currently at HPE, I’ve had the privilege of working on some exciting projects, backed by certifications like CKA, CKAD, CKS, KCNA, LFCS, and PCA (Prometheus Certified Associate). I’m proud to be a Kubeastronaut, constantly pushing the boundaries of what I can achieve in cloud, containerization, and monitoring. From handling complex systems to diving into microservices architecture, I’m always looking for the next challenge to grow my skills and contribute to the ever-evolving cloud-native landscape.
Mario Constantin
(He/Him)
Vodafone
- Location: Bucharest, Romania
From a university student with zero cloud-native knowledge just three years ago to a Cloud Engineer and Kubestronaut, my journey through the CNCF ecosystem has been both challenging and rewarding. I’m hands-on, detail-oriented, and a problem-solver, but above all a team player. My experience spans AWS, GCP, and Azure, incorporating CNCF projects like Kubernetes, ArgoCD, Istio, Cilium, and Prometheus. I enjoy sharing knowledge, mentoring peers, and engaging with community events, and I’m currently building marioconstantin.dev to inspire collaboration in cloud and Kubernetes spaces.
Mario Martínez
(He/Him)
Axpo
- Location: Madrid, Spain
Cloud-native engineer exploring Kubernetes, Helm, and GitOps. Building resilient platforms and automating everything.
Marius Budu
VOIS
- Location: Leresti, Arges, Romania
I am passionate about technology and deeply admire the principles of open source projects. I have a strong curiosity about collaborative software development and value the impact open source has on innovation and community. I’m really interested in these projects and always eager to learn more, with the hope of getting involved someday down the line.
Marius Tanawa Tsamo
(He/Him)
Novo Nordisk
- Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
I have a Master’s degree in Systems, Network, and Security. Although I’m very passionate about container environments, I’m even more passionate about meaningful contributions. I’m familiar with most of the graduated projects in the CNCF landscape. ArgoCD, Istio, Cilium ect..
Marius Mühlthaler
(He/Him)
- Location: Berlin, Germany
As a freelancer, I enjoy working with cloud-native technologies and Kubernetes, turning complex infrastructure into systems that actually behave. I’m particularly interested in platform security and building resilient systems that create real value for the public sector. I like sharing knowledge, and pushing platforms a little further every day. When I’m not in a terminal or reading about the latest platform patterns, you’ll probably find me paragliding somewhere above the mountains. Turns out both flying and running distributed systems require calm nerves and good observability.
Mari Venkata Krishnan
(He/Him)
Oracle
- Location: Bengaluru, India
I am a passionate engineer with 14+ years of experience building and operating large-scale distributed systems and modern cloud ecosystems. As a Kubestronaut, I bring deep expertise in Kubernetes and cloud-native infrastructure, with a strong focus on reliability, observability, automation, and reducing operational complexity. I have a proven track record of designing resilient, scalable systems and driving operational excellence across production environments. I am passionate about sharing practical insights on SRE practices, system design, and distributed architectures through technical discussions and engineering blogs. Always eager to grow, collaborate, and push boundaries, I am currently exploring AI integrate intelligent capabilities into real-world systems.
Mario Rodríguez Hernández
(He/Him)
Indra Group
- Location: Gran Canaria, Spain
I am a Senior Cloud Architect and DevOps Engineer with over two decades of IT experience, spanning from software engineering to executive leadership as a CIO. Throughout my career, I have successfully designed secure, resilient, and highly optimized cloud-native environments and automated infrastructures. Driven by a commitment to technical excellence, I have earned over 60 professional IT certifications across all major cloud ecosystems. Furthermore, I actively contribute to the global open-source community as a Calico Big Cat Ambassador, advocating for advanced networking and cloud security best practices.
Marcos Paulo Riquetta
(He/Him)
Microsoft
- Location: Calgary, AB, Canada
With many years of experience as an IT Engineer, I am passionate about cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and Kubernetes. I hold multiple certifications in these domains, including all five Kubernetes. I also contribute to the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) as a chapter organizer and a Kubernetes expert for the Cloud Native Calgary community group. My mission is to help organizations adopt and secure cloud-native technologies and practices.
Marcus Ross
(He/Him)
- Location: Hamburg, Germany
In the past ten years, I have been addicted to the cloud (AWS/Azure/OpenTofu) and Kubernetes, helping enterprise customers to achieve their solutions. Always try to align business requirements with technology. I share my real-world experience from projects as an official Linuxfoudnation Kubernetes Trainer, AWS ChampionTrainer, and MCT.
Marco Maurer
(He/Him)
Swiss Post
- Location: Kallnach, Switzerland
Grüezi from Switzerland! After drawing schematics and layout PCBs, repairing power supplies and xDSL modems and writing assembler and C for microcontrollers as an electronics technician in 2005, I luckily came to the embedded Linux world: Linux based LAN switches, routers, PBXes.
In 2015 I then switched into the public sector to the market leader in public bus transport here in Switzerland for modernizing the IT systems inside the ~2000 busses. We proved that microservices and containers aren’t just limited to datacenters and the cloud but are also working great in the edge. Unfortunately there was no K8s for the edge like k3s at this time, so we used docker-compose. Since 2019 I work as a platform engineer around Kubernetes and its ecosystem.
Marco Nilo
(He/Him)
CybergON (Elmec Informatica spa)
- Location: Varese, Varese, Italy
I’m a cybersecurity enthusiast, especially when it comes to Kubernetes and containerized environments. I like focusing on Kubernetes security, from protecting clusters to container runtime security. I enjoy learning about attack patterns, vulnerabilities, best practices, and tools to make cloud-native environments more secure.
Marcus Antonio De Souza Costa
(He/Him)
- Location: Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
I am a technology professional with strong experience in infrastructure, networking, and DevOps, specializing in containerized and cloud-native environments. I work extensively with CNCF technologies such as Kubernetes and Docker, focusing on CI/CD automation, platform reliability, and DevSecOps practices. My background combines hands-on engineering with academic research in automated security mechanisms and traffic analysis. I am particularly interested in securing microservices platforms through observability, policy enforcement, and resilient architecture design.
Marco Kuendig
copebit AG
- Location: Zurich, ZH, Switzerland
Marco is the CTO at copebit and an AWS Ambassador with 30 years of IT experience, including a decade focused on Kubernetes and CNCF technologies. An expert in Platform Engineering and cloud-native modernization, he actively fosters the Swiss tech community as the owner of the “Containers on AWS” meetup. Marco is a frequent speaker, having recently presented at CNZ Zurich and on Platform Engineering at the DevOps Meetup Zurich 2025. You can follow his technical deep dives at https://www.copebit.ch/en/blog/
Marcos Jair Herrera Vizcaino
(He/Him)
Palo Alto Networks
- Location: Bogota, Cundinamarca, Colombia
I am a Cloud Security Engineer with a four-year track record of hardening Kubernetes environments. My expertise lies in operationalizing security across the entire CI/CD pipeline. I specialize in utilizing Prisma Cloud and Cortex Cloud to provide end-to-end visibility and protection, ensuring that security is a facilitator of speed rather than a bottleneck.
Marco Sartorato
(He/Him)
- Location: Malmö, Skåne, Sweden
Software engineer specializing in cloud-native systems, Kubernetes, and DevOps practices. Focused on backend development, CI/CD, and observability, with hands-on experience across the CNCF ecosystem. Enjoy building reliable, scalable systems and contributing to real-world, production-ready platforms.
Marco Van Egdom
(He/Him)
Greater B.V.
- Location: Delft, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
Old School SysAdmin since before Y2K. Former RHCA. Currently working as a contractor for Greater B.V. at the Dutch National CyberSecurity Center (NCSC-NL). Becoming a Cloud Native Platform Engineer to be ready for the next phase of my career.
Marcos Monteiro De Souza
(He/Him)
Formation Technology Group
- Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Marcos Monteiro de Souza is a Cloud Engineer specializing in Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies. He is a Kubestronaut, having earned all five CNCF certifications (CKA, CKAD, CKS, KCNA, KCSA), alongside AWS Professional and Associate certifications and LPIC credentials. He’s driven by continuous learning, pursuing certifications not as an end in themselves but as a way to sharpen his skills and stay current with industry best practices. This mindset carries into his daily work, where he focuses on delivering production-grade solutions built to last.
Manuel Vogel
(He/Him)
MV Consulting GmbH
- Location: Frankfurt, Germany
Hi, I’m Manuel, a Freelance AWS Solution Architect & DevOps engineer by heart with a broad set of skills strong collaboration and knowledge-sharing abilities. My aim is to minimize your risks by setting standards on software architecture and quality, deployment strategies, pipelines, and automation. I run the AWS User Group Frankfurt as a co-leader.
Marc Vázquez
(He/Him)
Kyndryl
- Location: Barcelona, Spain
Coming from SRE background, now working as technical lead and solutions architect. I’m a technology passionate and i’m always ready to learn. I’ve a strong aws background and during the last years I’ve acquired solid skills in designing and setting up cloud-native architectures and technologies. As a Solutions architect I advocate for Container and Cloud Native solutions, automation and gitops.
Marco Bulgarini
(He/Him)
Sysdig
- Location: Bergamo, Italy
As a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer, I take great pride in managing complex systems at scale, treating them with the precision and care they deserve.
My passion for Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and GitOps drove me to Kubernetes and continues to push me on a path for more self-organizing, self-healing, self-scaling systems. Whether it’s optimizing a Cloud Infrastructure with Terraform, fine-tuning a datastore or message broker, or instrumenting applications for maximum observability, I enjoy the challenge of making everything run smoothly.
Marc Ter Bogt
(He/Him)
Kroescontrol
- Location: Wijchen Gelderland, Netherlands
My interest in technology and automation helped me to become a Linux and cloud platform engineer. By following this path I have been able to satisfy my technical curiosity and contribute to various automation related roles and projects. Solving problems through code come natural to me and I enjoy translating requests and problems into an automated solution.
Marcin Wasiucionek
Statkraft
- Location: Oslo, Norway
Marcin is a seasoned DevSecOps engineer and leader with a passion for cybersecurity and building secure, scalable systems. He enables organizations to deploy applications reliably, efficiently, and at scale, with a special focus on designing and optimizing CI/CD solutions. With extensive experience across sectors such as investment banking, healthcare, and critical infrastructure, Marcin has tackled complex challenges involving sensitive data and advanced security needs. Known for his deep technical expertise and a people-centered approach, he bridges the gap between technology and collaboration to deliver impactful, high-quality solutions.
Marcelo Andrade
Serpro
- Location: Recife, Brazil
Professional with more than 20 years of experience, tech lead of the team responsible for the Brazilian government’s on-premises Kubernetes solution, Estaleiro, created in 2016 as a revolutionary alternative for our developers to create and deploy software. Acted as Linux administrator, automation/IaC specialist, DevOps engineer and SRE. Currently working as principal multicloud architect and consultant on strategic projects like Brazil’s Sovereign Cloud.
Marcelo Fabricanti
(He/Him)
Natura
- Location: São Paulo, SP, Brazil
Cloud Platform Engineer at Natura, based in São Paulo/Brazil, I specialize in designing and delivering robust cloud architectures. Passionate about the magic of Kubernetes and the incredible CNCF ecosystem, I designed, developed, and implemented Natura’s internal development platform, now called Amazonia, from scratch. Currently, this platform is responsible to manage all the cloud-native infrastructure for all countries and brands of Natura Group. The Amazonia platform has transformed teams’ experience managing their product infrastructure, improved collaboration and efficiency, reduced cognitive load, and shortened the Natura Engineering Team’s overall time to market. As a result of this transformation in our operations, we won the DevOps Dozen 2022 award in the Best DevOps Transformation (Non-Vendor) category. As a GitOps enthusiast, I also implemented a fully automated Git-based operational model with ArgoCD across our 40+ Kubernetes clusters. This brought us traceability, reduced error occurrence, and enabled us to have a functioning DR environment, thus increasing the operational excellence of our cloud engineering team. KCD Brazil speaker and re:Invent attendee.
Marcin Łangowski
(He/Him)
- Location: Gdańsk, Pomorskie, Poland
I’m a DevOps Engineer with 14 years of experience in IT, solving problems many consider unsolvable. I love automating and optimizing work, exploring new technologies, and explaining the “why” behind things. My focus is Kubernetes and popular CNCF projects. Certified Kubestronaut, passionate about continuous learning and sharing knowledge with the IT community. My IT adventure began at age 5 with an Amiga 500, and I’ve been exploring computers and technology ever since. I also voluntarily support a dog therapy foundation, combining my passion for technology with giving back to the community.
Marcelo Monteiro Da Silva
(He/Him)
net2phone Canada
- Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
I am a Senior Linux Systems Administrator with over 20 years of experience designing, operating, and securing large-scale Linux systems and cloud environments. I am passionate about Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies, container security, and platform reliability, with hands-on experience across both on-premises and cloud infrastructures. I am committed to continuous learning, sharing knowledge, and staying active in the cloud-native ecosystem while applying Kubernetes best practices to build reliable, secure, and scalable platforms in real-world environments.
Marcio Andre Castelo Branco Zampiron
(He/Him)
- Location: Brasília, Brazil
As Head Senior Technical Account Manager, I contribute to driving IT innovation with expertise in systems design, Kubernetes, OpenShift, Linux, Terraform, DevSecOps, SRE, AWS, GCP, AZURE, OP, OCI and Huawei. A member of the FinOps Foundation since 2022, I actively engage in fostering financial accountability in cloud operations. My work reflects a commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technology to address complex challenges. I’m deeply committed to open source and the cloud-native community, and I’m genuinely grateful for the knowledge-sharing culture that makes us all better engineers. I’m driven by faith in God, and I’m thankful for my wife, my son, and my family—my foundation and daily motivation.
Marcin Ziółkowski
(He/Him)
- Location: Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland
I’m a CNCF Kubestronaut, Software Engineer and a PhD candidate at WUT, specializing in efficiency and sustainability of distributed systems. My current obsession outside of volleyball is Server-side WebAssembly, which I’m speaking about at various events, from KubeCon to IEEE conferences.
Manuel Wegel
(He/Him)
SVA System Vertrieb Alexander GmbH
- Location: Bamberg, Bavaria, Germany
Senior Platform Engineer with 6+ years of hands-on Kubernetes experience, specializing in cloud-native infrastructure, GitOps workflows with ArgoCD, and Kubernetes operator development using the Kopf framework. I work primarily in healthcare and public sector environments, building production-grade platforms on Rancher and OpenShift. My CNCF journey started with CKA and grew into the full Kubestronaut path – CKA, CKAD, CKS, KCNA, and KCSA – driven by a passion for deep Kubernetes expertise and the cloud-native ecosystem. Currently pursuing the Golden Kubestronaut path with ICA, CAPA, and CGOA as next targets.
Marc Herschel
(He/Him)
- Location: Hildesheim, Lower Saxony, Germany
A Platform Engineer passionate about Kubernetes, cloud-native technology, and the ever-evolving CNCF landscape. What started with trying to see how many Linux distros my laptop could boot as an early teenager has since evolved into running the most overengineered homelab on the planet powered by Talos for funnsies — bringing that same curiosity and hands-on spirit to the day job of building and operating cloud-native platforms. When not in front of a screen, you’ll find me hiking, diving, or kayaking somewhere outdoors.
Marco Boss
(He/Him)
- Location: Biel/Bienne, Switzerland
I’m a Swiss DevOps engineer with an educational background in cybersecurity and a passion for cloud-native technologies. I enjoy exploring new technologies and continuously expanding my technical knowledge, both professionally and through hands-on projects. Outside of work, you’ll often find me experimenting with software, electronics, or getting my hands dirty with mechanical and other hardware projects – usually just to see what I can build, automate, or break and fix again.
Marcel Kozonits
(He/Him)
- Location: Vienna, Austria
I’m a Senior Software Engineer, passionate about building robust applications across frontend and backend technologies. I also work in the DevOps space, with hands-on experience in CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes, and OpenShift. Earning my Kubernetes certifications has been a highlight of my professional growth, and I’m always looking to deepen my skills in software design and architecture while continuing to grow within the CNCF ecosystem.
Mangesh Pachkale
(He/Him)
- Location: Mumbai, India
A result-driven IT professional with expertise in Server infrastructure, Virtualization, Cloud Computing, DevOps, Load Balancing, Kubernetes enthusiast, practitioner and Opensource adopter/advocate. A key member of Platform Engineering team who plans, designs, implements, manages and troubleshoots enterprise wide mission critical technologies. I bring an innovative and pragmatic approach to analyzing complex business needs, enabling me to conceptualize, design and implement cutting edge solutions based on the latest technologies, in-depth knowledge, R&D mindset. I am passionate about learning & implementing new technologies, and believes in learn & change, also enjoy meeting like-minded people.
Manjit Singh
(He/Him)
Goldman Sachs
- Location: Hyderabad, India
A passionate DevOps Engineer with a love for Kubernetes and a zeal for learning new things. Deeply interested in enhancing security within containerized environments while continuously exploring innovative tools and practices to drive efficient and secure deployments.
Manuel Romei
(He/Him)
ReeVo
- Location: Parma, PR, Italy
I hold a BSc in Information Systems Engineering and currently work as a Platform Engineer at ReeVo. I have a strong passion for cybersecurity and automating infrastructure. I’m co-founder of the CTF team “havce” at the University of Parma, where we organize weekly cybersecurity meetings. Through havce, we conduct vulnerability research activities on IoT devices.
Manish Anand
Redeploy
- Location: Gothenburg, Västra Götaland, Sweden
I am a Senior Cloud Solution Architect at Redeploy with 14+ years of experience specializing in Azure cloud and Kubernetes. I am majorly focusing on designing and implementing cloud-native solutions on azure using native Pass solutions, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and container orchestration technologies. My expertise spans across the full spectrum of Kubernetes ecosystem and cloud-native architecture patterns.
Manogarane Steve
(He/Him)
- Location: Paris, France
I’m a DevOps engineer passionate about Cloud Native technologies and automation, currently working at Crédit Agricole Group Infrastructure Platform. I focus on complex environments involving Kubernetes, OpenShift, GitOps, and security. Curious and committed to continuous learning, I regularly share my experiences and insights on LinkedIn.
Manmohan Mirkar
(He/Him)
- Location: Thane, Maharashtra, India
I’m Manmohan Mirkar, a Cloud DevOps Engineer working across AWS, Azure, and hybrid environments. I specialize in Kubernetes administration, infrastructure automation, and cloud cost optimization. As a certified Kubestronaut, I focus on building secure, reliable, and audit-ready cloud-native systems. I’ve led deployments, built CI/CD pipelines, and automated infrastructure with Terraform, Jenkins, and SaltStack. My approach is hands-on and collaborative, with a passion for mentoring peers and advancing secure cloud-native engineering.
Manoj K R
(He/Him)
Motorola Solutions Pvt Ltd
- Location: Tumakuru, Karnataka, India
enior Software Engineer with 10+ years of experience designing, building, and operating cloud-native platforms at scale. I specialize in Kubernetes platform engineering, DevOps, GitOps, and multi-cloud infrastructure across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
My expertise includes self-managed Kubernetes (kubeadm), Amazon EKS, F5 NGINX Ingress Controller, Cilium, Helm, Argo CD, Terraform, ExternalDNS, Cert-Manager, Kyverno, Prometheus, Grafana, and CI/CD automation. I focus on building secure, highly available, and scalable Kubernetes platforms that enable engineering teams to deliver applications reliably.
I am passionate about open source, continuous learning, and sharing knowledge with the cloud-native community through technical talks, mentoring, and hands-on contributions. As a KubeCon speaker and Kubestronaut, I enjoy solving complex platform engineering challenges and helping organizations adopt Kubernetes best practices.
Mangale Lopchan
(He/Him)
- Location: Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal
I’m a passionate Platform Engineer dedicated to building and scaling reliable systems using CNCF technologies. I share my journey and tutorials on my YouTube channel, Linux Guy Nepal, where I dive deep into Linux, Kubernetes, and cloud infrastructure. Driven by a desire for open source collaboration, I am constantly exploring new ways to enhance developer experience and operational efficiency.
Manish Sethi
(He/Him)
- Location: Dublin, California, United States
I am a Senior SRE/Platform Engineer with 10+ years of experience across healthcare, insurance, and chip design domains with extensive experience in DevOps, Production, and Reliability Engineering, specializing in building scalable and reliable cloud-native platforms using CNCF open-source technologies.My expertise spans Kubernetes and cloud-native automation, with a strong focus on security, reliability, and high availability . I actively engage with the cloud-native community through meetups, conferences, and technical discussions.
Manh Pham
(He/Him)
CODE LEAP
- Location: Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
Backend Software Engineer & Open Source Enthusiast with a strong interest in the CNCF ecosystem. I enjoy working with Kubernetes-based systems and studying the internals of cloud-native projects to better understand their behavior in real-world environments. I actively engage with the community and have participated in CNCF and Linux Foundation events, including the Kubernetes 10th Birthday Bash in Ho Chi Minh City. My focus is on building scalable, reliable backend services and continuously learning from open-source communities.
Manoj Jain
(He/Him)
Bank of America
- Location: Gurgaon, Haryana, India
I am a certified senior cloud-native/Devops professional/SRE specializing in Kubernetes/Kafka and modern container platform. I design and operate scalable, secure, and highly reliable production systems, applying CNCF best practices to support enterprise-grade application platforms.
Manoj Ravikumar Nair
Microsoft
- Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Manoj is a Senior Apps & AI Solutions Engineer at Microsoft, helping customers align business strategy with modern application development and adoption on Azure. A Kubernetes-focused practitioner and Kubestronaut, he specializes in Kubernetes platform architecture and operations, with deep expertise in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and production-grade cluster setup. He also brings a security-first mindset to Kubernetes, drawing on CKS-aligned practices for hardening and operating clusters at scale. Manoj shares his experience through Pluralsight courses, including his training on AKS and CKS Exam
Manikanda Prabhu
(He/Him)
Nasdaq
- Location: Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
I am ManiKanda Prabhu, Lead Platform Engineer at Nasdaq, developing platform engineering stacks primarily focused on Kubernetes and GitOps workloads. I drive cloud-native solutions that enable self-service and automation for development teams. Passionate about continuous growth, I actively pursue advanced certifications to deepen my expertise in platform engineering and emerging technologies.
Manoj Kc
(He/Him)
- Location: Euless, Texas, United States
I am Manoj KC, Vice President, OpenShift & Kubernetes Platform Engineering with over 10 years of cross-industry expertise across Banking, Telecommunications, Airlines, and Semiconductor sectors. A proud United States Army Veteran, I bring the same discipline, resilience, and strategic foresight that defined my military service to every infrastructure challenge I tackle. My technical arsenal spans Red Hat OpenShift, Kubernetes, Ansible, Terraform, cloud platforms, and Linux-based hybrid environments. I live by the mantra that automation is not just a tool, it’s a force multiplier; just as the military relies on precision and efficiency, I believe automation separates good infrastructure from great infrastructure. Now, I am actively exploring AI and machine learning to push the boundaries of what intelligent, self-healing infrastructure can achieve.
Manoj Deemantha
(He/Him)
- Location: Galle, Sri Lanka
I am a passionate DevOps and Cloud Engineer with a strong enthusiasm for cloud-native technologies, automation, and continuous learning. I specialize in Kubernetes, AWS, Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD, and platform engineering, and I enjoy building secure, scalable, and resilient cloud solutions. As an AWS Golden Jacket recipient and Kubestronaut, I continuously challenge myself by earning new certifications and staying at the forefront of the cloud-native ecosystem.
Manoj Kulkarni
(He/Him)
- Location: Hadapsar, Pune, Maharashtra, India
I’m a Cloud & DevOps Engineer focused on building and scaling cloud-native platforms using Kubernetes, AWS, automation, and GitOps. My areas of interest include Kubernetes, platform engineering, infrastructure automation, observability, and the evolving use of AI in cloud-native environments. I enjoy building real-world projects, experimenting with emerging CNCF technologies, and sharing practical knowledge with the cloud-native community. I’m particularly interested in how Kubernetes and AI can come together to build more intelligent, scalable, and resilient platforms.
Maksym Petrychenko
(He/Him)
https://itechcraft.com
- Location: Kharkiv, Ukraine
I am a professional Cloud Architect and DevOps Team Lead in our company, specializing in designing and implementing solutions on top of Kubernetes. My expertise includes automating infrastructure, optimizing CI/CD pipelines, and enhancing application scalability and resilience.
Malte Groth
(He/Him)
Deepshore
- Location: Heidelberg, Germany
I am a Cloud Technology Evangelist at Deepshore, where I founded the ML & Analytics team. My work focuses on advancing machine learning and large-scale data operations on Kubernetes, with a strong emphasis on cloud-agnostic solutions and data sovereignty. I also collaborate with the Medical Machine Learning research group at IKIM UK Essen, bridging industry practice and academic research. I am particularly passionate about sharing my expertise as a Kubernetes coach, helping others to harness the full potential of this exciting technology.
Malek Troudi
(He/Him)
HPE
- Location: Ariana, Tunisia
Hi I’m Malek Troudi a data science graduate turned DevOps and Cloud Engineer at HPE, bridging the gap between machine learning and operations. I work with tools like Kubernetes, Prometheus, and Helm to build scalable infrastructure, and I help automate MLOps pipelines using Morpheus, Grafana, and other cloud-native technologies.
Malek Zaag
(He/Him)
Dassault Systemes
- Location: Paris, France
I am a cloud Engineer at Dassault Systemes and I am based in Paris at the moment, I am enthusiast about latest Cloud Native technologies and their security aspects. I would like to dive deeper into the details of each techno and pass the certification for each one of them if I have the time ofc.
Maksym Troshyn
(He/Him)
https://advancedhosting.com
- Location: Varna city, Bulgaria
After 15 years in IT, I’ve mastered the art of making complex systems behave. My journey as a kubeastronaut is powered not only by Linux Foundation certificates, but by AWS and HashiCorp certifications too. I am fueled by a love for AI and automation. Challenges excite me, innovation drives me, and obstacles simply don’t exist in my orbit.
Maksim Burakouski
(He/Him)
- Location: Gdansk, Poland
I am a DevOps/SRE engineer passionate about building reliable, scalable, and secure infrastructure, with a strong focus on Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies. I enjoy improving CI/CD pipelines, automating operational workflows, and reducing manual toil so teams can deliver software faster and more efficiently.
Malek Mohammad Karami Nejad
(He/Him)
Oracle
- Location: Montreal, QC, Canada
With over 20 years of experience in IT infrastructure, Networking, and cloud platforms, I specialize in designing secure, reliable, and scalable systems that bridge traditional operations and modern DevOps practices. I am also passionate about mentoring and knowledge sharing, regularly helping engineers upskill in Kubernetes and Terraform.
Mandy Schoep
(She/Her)
- Location: Nijlen, Belgium
Open source enthusiast with a passion for Linux, Kubernetes, automation, observability, and improving developer experience.
She has worked with companies from a diverse range of industries, including banking, online retailing and semiconductors in roles such as Linux system administrator, DevOps engineer and web developer.
Man Kong Henry Chan
(He/Him)
- Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
I am a Platform Engineer and Architect with over 25 years of experience across the gaming, finance, healthcare, and government sectors. My technical focus is on CNCF technologies and Kubernetes, specifically regarding cloud infrastructure and the optimization of developer experience. Throughout my career at both Fortune 500 companies and startups, I have maintained a commitment to technical education as a former instructor at BCIT and a current CS mentor at UBC. I also contribute to open-source projects and develop educational software to support the engineering community.
Maksym
(He/Him)
- Location: Kyiv, Ukraine
I’m a 25-year-old cloud-native engineer with over five years of hands-on experience working with Kubernetes and the broader CNCF ecosystem. I earned my CKAD and CKA certifications three years ago and have since completed all five Kubernetes certifications offered by the CNCF, rounding out my expertise across application development, administration, and security
Mamta Solanki
(She/Her)
Capgemini
- Location: Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom
I am a DevOps Engineer with expertise in Kubernetes, cloud-native technologies, CI/CD, infrastructure automation, and platform engineering. I hold all active Kubernetes certifications and have achieved Kubestronaut status. My experience includes designing and operating scalable Kubernetes platforms, implementing GitOps workflows, and automating cloud infrastructure using tools such as Terraform, Helm, Argo CD, and Jenkins. I am passionate about sharing practical cloud-native knowledge and helping teams adopt modern DevOps and Kubernetes best practices.
Mallappa Jadagoudr
(He/Him)
IBM India Pvt Ltd
- Location: Bangalore, India
Driven by a never-give-up attitude, I embrace every opportunity to learn and grow, continuously expanding my Kubernetes and cloud-native expertise. I am a quick learner who adapts rapidly to new technologies and thrives in dynamic environments. Always ready to take on new challenges, I enjoy solving complex problems and pushing myself to achieve the next milestone
Malek Cherif
(She/Her)
Tekkminds AG
- Location: Munich, Bavaria, Germany
Hi, I am Malek. I’m a DevOps Engineer working in Munich, Germany, with around two years of professional experience, specializing in cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes, CI/CD, and cloud-native technologies, with a strong focus on Azure.
Maksim Kotov
- Location: Dolgoprudny, Moscow Oblast, Russian Federation
MIPT graduate with 20+ years in IT and a lifelong passion for computers.
Currently working primarily with infrastructure and on-prem Kubernetes.
I’m driven by continuous learning and a desire to understand how systems work under the hood.
Mahamed Ali
Independent
- Location: Doha, Qatar
- Project Experience: Istio, k3s, Knative, Kubernetes
I’m a Senior DevOps Engineer and a maintainer of Kubernetes and Knative. I’m working on improving the cloud infrastructure of the Kubernetes project for our contributors and end-users. I’m also a member of the Kubestronaut program.
Majid Faridi
(He/Him)
- Location: Hamburg, Germany
Majid Faridi is a Senior DevOps/Infrastructure Engineer with over 8 years of experience designing and operating cloud-native platforms at scale. He specializes in Kubernetes, platform engineering, and production-grade infrastructure on AWS. As a Golden Kubestronaut, Majid has achieved all CNCF certifications, demonstrating comprehensive expertise across Kubernetes administration, application development, security, and cloud-native ecosystems. He is passionate about building secure, observable, and highly automated systems, with a strong focus on reducing cognitive load for developers through reliable internal platforms and GitOps-driven workflows. He actively mentors engineers and promotes cloud-native best practices within organizations, enabling teams to build scalable, resilient, and secure platforms.
Magdalena Jabłońska
(She/Her)
- Location: Poznań, Poland
I’m a DevOps Engineer focused on building reliable systems and enhancing development workflows. I enjoy exploring a versatile set of technologies and continuously expanding my skill set to stay up to date. Learning and continuous improvement drive me, and I value connecting with the community.
Mahendran Somasundaram
(He/Him)
Singtel
- Location: Singapore, Singapore
I’m a seasoned engineer who has worn many hats over the years — including roles as a DevOps, SRE, Platform Engineer, and System Administrator. My core interests include container orchestration, infrastructure as code, and DevOps automation. I’m actively exploring CNCF technologies like Helm, Prometheus, and ArgoCD to build scalable and resilient systems. I’m passionate about continuous learning and aim to contribute to the cloud-native community through blog posts and knowledge sharing.
Mahesh Shinde
(He/Him)
Rakuten Group, Inc.
- Location: Tokyo, Japan
I am Technical Leader in Cloud-Native Platforms and Customer Enablement with 15+ years of experience. I enjoy building and improving cloud-native platforms that help teams deliver faster and operate with confidence. My work centers on Kubernetes, automation, and observability—turning complex infrastructure across public, private, and hybrid clouds into systems that are easier to understand and adopt. I’ve helped teams adopt and scale cloud-native practices, driving their success by building reliable, secure, and practical platforms while enabling them to get the most from new technology.Looking ahead, I aim to combine technical expertise with leadership in Customer Success helping organizations deliver value, grow capabilities, and enable teams to fully leverage cloud-native tools.
Mageshwaran Sekar
(He/Him)
DÜRR NDT GmbH & Co. KG
- Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Project Experience: Argo, Kubernetes, OpenTelemetry
Open source enthusiast, Senior DevOps Engineer with experience in implementing CNCF projects/tools including Kubernetes, Argo, etc. and an active community organizer in Kuala Lumpur
Mahmoud Sharara
(He/Him)
Fawry Integrated Systems
- Location: Mansoura, Dakahlia Governorate, Egypt
Mahmoud Sharara is a DevOps and Cloud Native engineer specializing in Kubernetes, OpenShift, CI/CD, container security, and cloud-native application delivery. He has hands-on experience with Kubernetes security, GitLab CI/CD, OpenShift routing, service mesh troubleshooting, and automation testing pipelines. Mahmoud has earned CNCF certifications and is joining the Kubestronaut program, reflecting his commitment to the Kubernetes and cloud-native ecosystem. He is interested in sharing practical knowledge around Kubernetes operations, platform engineering, and secure cloud-native deployments.
Mahendran Selvakumar
(He/Him)
Tata Consultancy Services Limited
- Location: Coventry, United Kingdom
Mahendran Selvakumar is a Cloud-native practitioner,community organizer,Linkerd Ambassador,Global and keynote speaker and active open source contributor focused on the CNCF ecosystem. He organizes Cloud Native Birmingham and Cloud Native Trichy where he supports community learning through meetups,talks,mentoring and hands-on sessions around Kubernetes,ArgoCD,Istio,Linkerd,Helm,Kyverno,kagent,Opentofu.He actively contributes to CNCF and cloud-native projects including Knative, KServe, llm-d, PipeCD
Mahmoud Bouzid
(He/Him)
HPE
- Location: Tunis, Tunisia
I am a Cloud and Network Engineer with experience in networking, Kubernetes, Docker, and AWS cloud technologies. I hold multiple CNCF certifications, including CKA, CKAD, CKS, KCNA, and KCSA, and have earned the Kubestronaut designation. My interests focus on Kubernetes administration, container security, cloud-native networking, and platform engineering. I am passionate about continuous learning and enjoy sharing knowledge through technical discussions, hands-on labs, and community engagement within the cloud-native ecosystem.
Mahbub Rahman
(He/Him)
- Location: Luton, United Kingdom
I’m a Platform Engineer passionate about cloud-native technologies, with experience building secure and scalable enterprise platforms across Cloud, Kubernetes, DevOps, and DevSecOps. My journey has been focused on automation, security, and leveraging CNCF technologies to solve real-world engineering challenges. Connect with me on LinkedIn to follow my journey.
Mahmoud Abdelgawwad Abdelmoneim
(He/Him)
Apex Healthcare AI
- Location: Alexandria, Alexandria Government, Egypt
I am a DevOps and Cloud Infrastructure Engineer specializing in Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) technologies, including Kubernetes, and OpenTelemetry. I focus on building scalable, automated environments using Infrastructure as Code, GitOps principles, and robust CI/CD pipelines, while actively advancing my expertise in cloud-native security.
Mahamed Yahye
(He/Him)
Sogeti
- Location: Beek en Donk, North Brabant, Netherlands
I’m a Cloud Engineer based in the Netherlands. My focus is Kubernetes security I learn best by breaking clusters on purpose and figuring out how to lock them back down. That hands-on approach is what got me to Kubestronaut, and it’s how I approach every platform I work on.
Mahmoud Shehab
(He/Him)
VOIS Egypt
- Location: Suez, Egypt
Mahmoud is a cloud-native practitioner who loves working with Kubernetes infrastructure and security. Having earned his CKA, CKS, CKAD, KCNA, and KCSA certifications, he enjoys diving deep into cluster architecture and solving complex operational challenges. He is always eager to learn more about the CNCF ecosystem and share what he picks up along the way with others in the community.
Mahalakshmi Rangavajjula
(She/Her)
The Options Clearing Corporation
- Location: Argyle, Texas, United States
I am a Platform Engineer and Kubernetes enthusiast passionate about building scalable, reliable, and secure cloud-native platforms. My journey in the Kubernetes ecosystem has been driven by curiosity, continuous learning, and a desire to solve complex infrastructure challenges
Mahesh Rajapakse
(He/Him)
- Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka
I’m a cloud native technology enthusiast and a curious lifelong learner who enjoys exploring Kubernetes and cloud native technologies. I’m passionate about learning new technologies, solving technical challenges, and continuously improving my skills. I enjoy sharing knowledge and learning from others in the technology community. I’m excited to be part of the CNCF community and contribute to the growing cloud native ecosystem.
Madhu S Mallisetty
Gemini Solutions
- Location: Charlotte, United States
Madhu Mallisetty is an exceptional Technology Solutions Architect with extraordinary expertise in MuleSoft integration and cloud-native technologies, particularly Kubernetes. As a certified Kubernetes Administrator and a Salesforce certified MuleSoft Integration Architect, Mallisetty possesses a rare combination of skills that places him at the forefront of digital transformation. His architectural designs have resulted in significant improvements, including a 30% increase in operational efficiency for major enterprises, demonstrating his ability to deliver high-impact solutions. Mallisetty’s unique ability to seamlessly integrate legacy systems with cutting-edge cloud technologies enables businesses to achieve unprecedented levels of scalability and innovation. His continued contributions, including mentoring and thought leadership, are shaping the future of enterprise integration and cloud-native technologies across industries.
Mads Høgstedt Danquah
(He/Him)
the LEGO Group
- Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
Mads is a father of three girls, lifelong scout, and passionate volunteer, He is a firm believer in changing the world by helping and supporting others to be their best. He has always been interested in how technology works and how people interact with it. Mads is a strong advocate for open communities and the power of open source to level the playing field for the next generation. His current focus is on platform engineering, with an emphasis on building products that enable the rest of the organization. In his spare time, he volunteers with the Danish Scout Association and helps organize Kubernetes Community Days in Denmark.
Mads Urang Nilsen
(He/Him)
Sopra Steria
- Location: Oslo, Norway
I’mAs a trained Materials Scientist turned cloud-native enthusiast, I’m now focused on leveraging code to optimize workflows and drive innovation. Currently, I serve as a Senior Engineer at Sopra Steria, where I apply my expertise to tackle complex challenges and streamline processes. My passion lies in creating efficient, scalable solutions through code!
Maftun Gadimli
(He/Him)
- Location: Baku, Azerbaijan
DevOps Engineer with extensive experience in building and maintaining robust, cloud-native infrastructure solutions. Skilled in crafting efficient, scalable systems through a combination of automation, IaC, and cutting-edge cloud technologies. Recognized for a proactive approach to streamlining workflows and boosting system performance. Passionate about driving innovation and operational excellence through strategic DevOps practices.
M. Syawal Saputra
(He/Him)
- Location: West Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia
I am a Cloud & DevOps enthusiast with experience as a Cloud Consultant in an IT solution provider company. Proficient in managing and optimizing OpenStack and Kubernetes-based infrastructure to ensure scalability and efficiency. Experienced in implementing Cloud-based solutions and automation to increase the productivity of development teams. Committed to continuous learning and keeping up with technology to provide the best solutions for business.
Maciej Stepkowski
- Location: Warsaw, Poland
Cloud Engineer/Architect/DevOps A dedicated and innovative professional who spent 10+ years on delivering complex end-to-end solutions concerning building number of cloud-ready platforms, data science related solutions and applications used by thousands of users. Devoted team member always trying to find the best applicable solution. Deep experience with Cloud (proved by certificates), containers, Python, Infrastructure as a Code, observability and serverless topics.
Maciej Skuratowski
Hitachi Energy
- Location: Rzeszów, Poland
A cloud and platform engineer specializing in Kubernetes, Azure, and GCP. Experienced in designing and building scalable, secure, and developer-focused platforms with strong expertise in DevOps, platform engineering, and cloud-native architecture. With a background in software development, bridges the gap between engineering, operations, and architecture to drive modern cloud-native practices. Active in the community, regularly sharing knowledge through meetups and conferences, and passionate about empowering teams with modern engineering approaches.
Lê Văn Chung
(He/Him)
FPT Software
- Location: Hà Nội, Vietnam
I’m a Java developer currently working at FPT Software (Fsoft), specializing in backend development for high-performance systems. I have experience with Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, and microservices architecture. I enjoy learning about cloud computing.
M. A. Jobayer Bin Bakkre
(He/Him)
Nazihar IT Solution Limited
- Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh
I’m Jobayer, a Solutions Architect at Nazihar IT Solution Limited, specializing in cloud-native infrastructure and DevOps automation. My work focuses on designing and operating large-scale Kubernetes platforms for banking and fintech ecosystems, with deep hands-on experience across CNCF technologies such as Kubernetes, Prometheus, Cilium, Istio, Falco, and FluxCD. I regularly contribute to engineering communities through knowledge-sharing sessions, internal meetups, and architecture write-ups. You can find more about my background and work on my LinkedIn profile: linkedin.com/in/majobayer.
Mads Skau Nyland
- Location: Oslo, Norway
Senior Platform Developer who loves Linux and Kubernetes.
Madhan Kumaravelu
(He/Him)
- Location: Dallas, Texas, United States
Madhan Kumaravelu is a seasoned Platform Engineer with over 10 years of experience specializing in cloud‑native technologies and Kubernetes platform engineering. He actively shares his technical journey on his blog at madhan.app and on Medium – https://medium.com/@madhankumaravelu93, writing about Kubernetes, homelabs, AI, GitOps, security, IaC, automation, observability, self‑hosting, and cloud-native best practices. He uses his broad experience to help teams ship software faster & more reliably and deeply committed to the open-source ecosystem.
Madhav Sake
(He/Him)
- Location: Latur, Maharashtra, India
I am Cloud/DevOps Engineer from Pune with a strong focus on Kubernetes, cloud-native technologies, and platform engineering. I specialize in Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD pipelines, GitHub Actions, and cloud platforms including Amazon Web Services and Google Cloud. I am passionate about building scalable microservices infrastructure, automation, and exploring the CNCF ecosystem including observability, security, and AI-related workloads on Kubernetes.
Madhava Mannem
(He/Him)
HPE
- Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India
I am a Kubernetes and Platform Engineering specialist with expertise in cloud-native technologies, GitOps, CI/CD, and infrastructure automation. I work on designing and operating enterprise-grade Kubernetes platforms, release orchestration frameworks, and developer self-service capabilities. My interests include Kubernetes, FluxCD, platform engineering, observability, and AI-powered DevOps solutions.
Madhava Krishna Meduri
(He/Him)
Navy Federal Credit Union
- Location: Cary, North Carolina, United States
Madhava Krishna Meduri is a practicing architect and mentor to young engineers, specializing in cloud-native and distributed systems. With over 30 years of engineering and architectural experience across enterprise IT systems, he focuses on cloud-native transformation and AI workload orchestration through a security-first lens. He is currently expanding into AI and machine learning, bringing the same security-first rigor to how these workloads are architected and deployed. He is a strong advocate for shift-left security — championing threat modeling and security architecture reviews from the earliest stages of solution design.
Lê Thành Trung
(He/Him)
CIMB Bank Viet Nam
- Location: Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
I believe that simplicity is one of the most important principles in engineering. My goal is to build cloud-native platforms that are easy to operate, highly available, resilient, and secure. Feel free to check out my video: https://www.tiktok.com/@trunglt1742/video/7580719534361939220
Maciej Cieplak
(He/Him)
- Location: Lublin, Lubelskie, Poland
As a Cloud & Infrastructure Engineer with almost 30 years of experience, I specialize in bridging traditional infrastructure (Linux, Windows, vSphere, OpenStack) with Cloud Native ecosystems. With a strong focus on Kubernetes and container security, I drive CI/CD automation and integrate DevSecOps practices to secure environments at scale. Additionally, I provide comprehensive operational support for complex IaaS/PaaS deployments, enterprise networks, and databases like PostgreSQL, MySQL, and Oracle.
Maciej Browarski
(He/Him)
- Location: Lomianki, mazowieckie, Poland
Infrastructure engineer with experince with Network, Linux and Kubernetes. Challenge-solver across both on-premises and cloud environments. From teenage passionated about open source, automation and complex IaC. Open-minded, calm, and always learn new IT stuff.
Luis Miguel Copa Diaz
- Location: Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia
I am Luis Miguel Copa Diaz, a dedicated DevOps professional with a strong passion for cloud-native technologies, open source, and security tools. Since 2018, I have been actively working with tools like Kubernetes, Docker, and various security solutions, and I regularly host meetings on integrating AI with cloud technologies to drive innovation. With extensive experience in AWS and Azure, and strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, and PowerShell and GitOps tools, I focus on leveraging cloud solutions to enhance efficiency and scalability. I hold numerous certifications, reflecting my commitment to continuous learning and professional growth. Enthusiastic about data science and security, I actively engage in community discussions and contribute to the advancement of cloud-native practices.
Lukáš Vaško
(He/Him)
Deutsche Telekom IT Solutions Slovakia
- Location: Košice, Slovakia
I am a DevOps engineer passionate about cloud-native technologies. I have a background in Linux systems administration and Kubernetes-as-a-Service platform development. Specializing in Kubernetes with focus on enhancing automation within containerized environments to ensure reliability and performance.
Luis Schweigard
(He/Him)
- Location: Augsburg, Germany
I am a Cloud Platform Engineer who enjoys working with anything CNCF related. My specialties include Kubernetes and Observability. In the CNCF, I have held a talk at the official CNCF Meetup in Hamburg @ MaibornWolff about KEDA Autoscaling and assisted in other talks aswell.
Lukáš Šabľa
(He/Him)
- Location: Bratislava, Slovakia
Kubernetes wasn’t an instant love affair, but over time, it became a passion. I don’t believe everything is a nail—but Kubernetes is a really good hammer. I’ve been building and managing platforms since the days of PHP 4.3, mastering Linux, DevOps, and Kubernetes along the way. My journey took me through years at Slovakia’s largest hosting company, where I tackled real-world infrastructure challenges at scale. Now, with many years of experience, I design fault-tolerant infrastructures for high-traffic media, e-commerce, and on-demand video platforms, ensuring they stay reliable, scalable, and ready for whatever comes next.
Lustenberg
(He/Him/They/Them)
- Location: Burlington, KY, United States
Avid Linux on Desktop user, admin, and developer with over 25 years experience across physical on prem, cloud, and container / serverless technologies. When not wrangling servers, Alex spends his time SCUBA cave diving, and fishing for electrons as an Amateur Radio operator.
Lukas Panhirsch
(Any)
SenseLabs GmbH
- Location: Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
I’m a system administrator and software engineer at SenseLabs, specializing in self-hosted Kubernetes clusters using technologies like Talos Linux. Currently also studying Computer Engineering at the RWTH Aachen University in Germany.
Luis Felipe Ariza Vesga
(He/Him)
Beanters
- Location: Bogota DC, Colombia
Kubestronaut | PhD in Telecommunications | MSc in RF Microelectronics | Expert in next-generation telecommunication systems, cloud-native infrastructure, and applied AI. Organizer of the Colombia OpenInfra User Group and KCD Colombia 2025 | Driven by the mission to connect traditionally unconnected rural regions and to build open-source communities focused on solving real-world problems, not just learning concepts, but applying them through hands-on, meaningful projects.
Luis Fernando De Alvarenga Ferreira
OpsTeam
- Location: Dublin, Co Dublin, Ireland
I am a Site Reliability Engineer passionate about cloud-native technologies. I have experience with Kubernetes, GitOps practices using Argo CD and GitHub Actions, and implementing monitoring solutions. I work extensively with AWS cloud infrastructure, automating deployments, and migrating applications from legacy environments to Kubernetes. I focus on security and scalability to design resilient platforms that empower teams to deliver faster and more reliably.
Lukasz Kowalczyk
(He/Him)
- Location: Warsaw, Poland
Passionate DevOps Expert with over 18 years of experience designing and building infrastructure solutions for a variety of global clients. Skilled in both bare-metal and cloud-based environments, with extensive experience in cloud migration and cloud exit strategies. A strong advocate of DevOps and GitOps practices, specialising in Kubernetes and AWS. Enthusiastic about learning, building, and sharing knowledge. Actively engaged with the CNCF community.
Luka Kidrič
(He/Him)
CargoX
- Location: Rogaška Slatina, Slovenia
I’m an SRE engineer with more then 7 years of experience in this field. I have helped start ups as well as done consulting for big companies. My main focus now is Kubernetes but I also work a lot with cloud providers as well as other CNCF tools like prometheus. My goal in the future is to expand my knowledge also in the security side of DevOps.
Luiz Paulo Katayama Monteiro
(He/Him)
- Location: São José dos Campos, São Paulo, Brazil
Site Reliability Engineer focused on operating and optimizing mission-critical and multi-region Kubernetes-based SaaS platforms in cloud and on-premise environments. Acts as a technical leader and mentor, guiding engineers in Kubernetes operations, cloud-native architecture, and SRE practices. Brings a business-centered mindset focused on aligning SLOs with customer impact, turning operational data into stakeholder insights, and delivering measurable value through scalable platforms, robust observability, proactive incident response, and software-driven infrastructure operations.
Luiz Francisco Assis Cruz
(He/Him)
Itau BBA
- Location: Santo Andre, SP, Brazil
Luiz Francisco Assis Cruz is a Solutions Architect based in São Paulo, Brazil, with strong expertise in Kubernetes, OpenShift, VMware environments, and IBM Power systems. He specializes in cloud-native architectures, container platforms, infrastructure automation, and enterprise-grade environments integrating on-premises and cloud workloads. Luiz holds all five major CNCF Kubernetes certifications and focuses on security, cluster hardening, and production-ready implementations. His work bridges traditional enterprise infrastructure with modern container orchestration platforms.
Léo Martin
(He/Him)
- Location: Versailles, Île-de-France, France
Experienced IS/IT Engineer specializing in GNU/Linux environments and private cloud infrastructures. I have a strong interest in the DevOps movement and the Open Source world (Linux Foundation, CNCF). Curious and detail-oriented, I leverage my technical expertise and a collaborative approach to successfully deliver production projects.
Luiz Scofield Da Silva
(He/Him)
- Location: Teófilo Otoni, Minas Gerais, Brazil
I am a Cloud and DevOps Engineer, passionate about open source software and Linux specifically. I live in a small city in Brazil and I try my best to attend to conferences in major cities nearby and share my knowledge with those around me.
Luka Klaric
(He/Him)
- Location: Ditzingen, Germany
DevOps and Platform Engineer specializing in Kubernetes, GitOps, and SRE. Builds and operates scalable AI and cloud platforms with a strong focus on reliability, automation, and security. Covers the full lifecycle from architecture to operations, improving system stability and deployment efficiency.
Luke Taylor
- Location: Barnsley, United Kingdom
I’m a Senior Lead Platform Engineer building and running Kubernetes platforms for financial services workloads, with a platform as a product approach: developers are the customers, and adoption is the metric that matters. Before that I spent years as a Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft helping enterprises design and scale on Azure. I hold 30+ certifications, including the full Kubestronaut set and HashiCorp Terraform Authoring and Operations Advanced.
Luis Siccha
(He/Him)
eBIZ Latin America
- Location: Trujillo, La Libertad, Peru
I’m an engineer based in Peru. My work is mostly around Kubernetes, cloud infrastructure, and system architecture, with software security in the mix. I especially enjoy backend and application development. I’m curious about almost everything, from AI to cloud native technologies and open source.
Luiz Fernando Dantas Patheis
(He/Him)
- Location: Sao Paulo, Brazil
I’m a Specialist DevOps/SRE Engineer with experience working across very different environments, from large-scale banking institutions to fast-paced startups. My background includes cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes, platform engineering, automation, reliability, and developer experience, using technologies such as AWS, GCP, Azure, Argo CD, Helm, and Terraform. I’m also currently specializing in the use of AI to improve engineering workflows, automation, and overall developer productivity.
Lucas Leonardo Soto
(He/Him)
Caylent
- Location: Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
Lucas is an experienced professional in cloud architecture design, server management, and automation. With a strong focus on AWS, he has managed large-scale production environments and is a 4x AWS Certified expert. Since 2012, he has honed his skills in Linux, coding, and system optimization. Passionate about continuous learning, Lucas also contributes to open-source communities and enjoys staying updated on tech trends. His critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork skills drive his goal of personal and professional growth in the tech industry.
Lucas Gonçalves Mendes De Gois
(He/Him)
Itau Unibanco
- Location: Praia Grande, São Paulo, Brazil
With over 7 years of experience in the tech industry, I am a dedicated IT professional and an enthusiastic advocate of open-source culture. I have extensive expertise in Infrastructure as Code, utilizing advanced tools to streamline and automate complex systems. My background includes hands-on experience with Kubernetes and managing public cloud environments, enabling efficient and scalable solutions. I continuously seek opportunities to innovate and contribute to community-driven projects, always pushing the boundaries of modern technology.
Luca Trifilio
(He/Him)
- Location: Milano, Italy
Experienced Software Architect with a deep passion for technology and over a decade of building scalable, enterprise-grade solutions. Skilled in cloud-native architectures, microservices and Kubernetes. Always eager to explore new technologies and push the boundaries of modern software development.
Luis Diego Alvarez Corella
(He/Him)
Microsoft
- Location: Alajuela, Costa Rica
Passionate about cloud-native technologies, I thrive in the world of Kubernetes and container orchestration. I am currently working in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), driving scalable solutions in the cloud. I enjoy solving complex infrastructure challenges with a deep love for innovation, I’m committed to advancing cloud excellence through AKS and beyond.
Lucas Soriano Alves Duarte
(He/Him)
AWS
- Location: Austin, TX, United States
As a passionate DevOps and cloud automation enthusiast since 2017, I’ve dedicated myself to mastering and implementing efficient solutions, with a particular focus on reducing TOIL across organizations. Holding 4x AWS certifications and recognized as a Kubestronaut, I specialize in building robust CI/CD processes using Jenkins, infrastructure as code with Terraform, and container orchestration using ECS and Kubernetes, while developing go-to-market motions for containers at scale. My expertise in CNCF technologies, particularly in Kubernetes and Prometheus, has led me to speak at prestigious events like KubeCon and AWS re:Invent, where I share insights on cloud-native technologies and DevOps best practices.
Luis Eduardo Ferro Diez
Qualcomm
- Location: Madrid, Spain
I’m a Software Engineer, DevSecOps, MLOps and Machine Learning Engineer. Kubernetes specialist and Cyber security enthusiast. I had worn many hats in the tech stack and in multiple industries. I’m currently Staff Software Engineer, focused on Automation, DevSecOps, Cloud solutions and Site Reliability Engineering. I like to learn about many things by doing and experimenting.
Lucas Stofaleti
(He/Him)
Eurofiber Cloud Infra
- Location: Eindhoven, North Brabant, Netherlands
I’m a Senior DevOps Engineer with a passion for continuous delivery and infrastructure automation. As a big advocate for open-source technology, I believe in using technology to bridge the gap between people and companies.
Lucio Schenkel
(He/Him)
- Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Software engineer with nearly a decade of professional experience, having worked across finance, consumer electronics, and streaming industries. Passionate about coding since joining the robotics team in middle school. Has always been drawn to technology and innovation. In recent years, the focus has shifted toward exploring cloud native solutions, while maintaining a strong interest in self-hosting and infrastructure automation.
Lucian Cimpeanu
(He/Him)
Intuitive.Cloud
- Location: Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania
As a Cloud and Platform Engineering Lead, my expertise lies in designing and implementing sophisticated cloud solutions that align with customers’ business and technical requirements. My role involves guiding teams through complex cloud migrations, modernizing applications for cloud environments, and conducting comprehensive well-architected reviews.
Lucas Wittchen
(He/Him)
DZ BANK AG
- Location: Frankfurt am Main, Germany
I’m a cloud-native engineer from Frankfurt with hands-on experience operating Kubernetes in production environments. I work with CNCF technologies such as Istio, Prometheus, and the Kubernetes ecosystem. I focus on platform engineering, GitOps, and scalable infrastructure design and I’m always hungry to learn more.
Lucas De Souza
(He/Him)
- Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Brazilian DevOps engineer in Dubai with a “Sysadmin by heart” mentality and a passion for making deployments fast and boring. I live in the CNCF world, specifically tinkering with GitOps (ArgoCD/Flux), Prometheus, and IaC to keep things reliable.
Luis Alfonzo Rivas Marquez
- Location: Spain
I’m a DevOps engineer focused on building reliable, secure, and observable Kubernetes platforms. I work extensively with CNCF technologies including Kubernetes, Prometheus, Argo CD, Cilium, and Istio, with a particular interest in GitOps, networking, and service mesh architectures. Outside of work, I run a multi-cluster across multiple locations to implement high-availability patterns and operate my own services end-to-end.
Lucas Cornelis
(He/Him)
- Location: Lille, France
Certified Kubernetes and AWS DevOps/Platform Engineer with 4+ years of experience in designing and operating reliable and automated cloud infrastructures. Expertise in CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible), GitOps, and observability (Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, ELK) applied to multi-cluster and multi-region Kubernetes environments, with a strong focus on reliability (SLO, MTTR, DORA metrics).
Luciano Coutinho
- Location: Västerås, Sweden
I build cloud native platform infrastructure that developers love and security teams trust.
With 25+ years spanning software engineering, platform architecture, and operations leadership, I specialize in Kubernetes platform engineering and security in highly regulated industries — including zero-downtime operations and building self-service developer platforms without compromising compliance or innovation.
Lucas Norberto Burigo
(He/Him)
Red Hat
- Location: Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany
I am a former physicist specializing in simulating radiation interactions with matter. Over time, I naturally evolved into a system administrator and automation engineer, deploying and managing VMs to power my research experiments. Discovering cloud-native technologies sparked a deep passion for modern platforms, driving my transition into IT, where I now focus on cloud-native development, DevOps, GitOps, and infrastructure.
Loo Chee Heong
(He/Him)
- Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Cloud Native/DevOps Enthusiast. Experience in ML and data engineering
Luca Banzato
(He/Him)
Liquid Reply IT
- Location: Nizza Monferrato, Italy
IT Consultant with strong advocation to DevOps technologies and best practices, focusing on automation and everything which goes around. I started as a regular GNU/Linux administrator and then discovered things were made easier lately, thus I performed a relatively painless switch due to my previous background experience. My knowledge spaces from regular programming skills and troubleshooting, automation with Ansible/Terraform/Saltstack to everything involving Kubernetes and OpenShift clusters administration, passing by CI/CD pipelines scripting and management, while including observability here and there. For me learning is something like a drug: you cannot stop once you start. I mainly attend conventions and local events in North Italy to meet other experts, share ideas and trying to innovate the view each one of us has regarding a subject.
Lorenzo Bassi
(He/Him)
JMA Wireless
- Location: Bologna, Italy
I’m an Integration Platform Engineer with a strong interest in the cloud-native ecosystem, including Docker, Kubernetes, and related technologies. I enjoy working on automation, infrastructure integration, and building scalable, containerized environments. I’m passionate about staying up to date with modern DevOps practices and CNCF tools.
Low Guangwen Daniel
Dyson
- Location: Singapore, Singapore
Machine Learning Operations Engineer with deep expertise in Kubernetes, GCP, and DevSecOps practices. Passionate about cloud-native technologies, infrastructure as code, automation, and secure architecture design. Always looking forward to uncorking bottlenecks and building platforms that scale.
Ltaief Mohamed
(He/Him)
Maibornwolff
- Location: Oudref, Tunisia
A highly motivated and certified professional with a passion for cloud-native technologies. My career has been focused on building scalable and resilient systems using Kubernetes and various cloud platforms. I am particularly skilled in improving efficiency through automation and enhancing security.
Louis Gerhardus Ferreira
(He/Him)
- Location: Boksburg, South Africa
I am a Kubernetes professional who has earned all five CNCF Kubernetes certifications, demonstrating comprehensive expertise across administration, application development, security, and cloud-native fundamentals. My experience focuses on designing, securing, and operating scalable Kubernetes platforms in real-world environments. I am passionate about cloud-native technologies, continuous learning, and applying best practices to build reliable, secure systems. I enjoy contributing to the broader Kubernetes and CNCF community through knowledge sharing and hands-on problem solving.
Louise Champ
(She/Her)
LiveWyer
- Location: London, United Kingdom
I’m a DevOps engineer with nearly 10 years of experience managing production Kubernetes clusters and working with CNCF projects. My work spans architecting and building platforms from scratch through to operational concerns including security, observability, GitOps workflows and pipelines, multi-cluster platform management, developer experience, and cluster lifecycle management, whilst staying engaged with the fast-evolving best practices across the ecosystem. I regularly write technical content exploring practical and timely implementation challenges, and enjoy making complex Kubernetes concepts more accessible.
Lubos Mercl
(He/Him)
Cloudera
- Location: Prague, Czech Republic
I am a Senior Staff Engineer at Cloudera specializing in Platform Engineering and the deep internals of Kubernetes. My work focuses on architecting and optimizing highly scalable internal developer platforms that simplify complex infrastructure across hybrid-cloud environments. By leveraging CNCF patterns for automation, observability, and infrastructure composition, I solve the unique reliability and performance challenges inherent in modern data platforms. I am passionate about bridging the gap between low-level system mechanics and seamless developer experiences to drive operational excellence at scale.
Loïc
(He/Him)
Les Filles et Les Garçons de la Tech
- Location: TOULOUSE, France
An insatiable curiosity: I am driven by understanding the “why” and “how” of things, and I love digging into technical subjects to grasp their core without needing to become an expert on every single detail. Learning by doing: I believe technology must be experienced, which is why I built my home-lab to freely test new architectures and put this infrastructure at the service of my friends and family. Sharing above all: I don’t see IT as an isolated field; what truly excites me is helping others, simplifying what I discover, and growing together in dynamic team environments.
Lorenzo Pavan
(He/Him)
- Location: Verona, Veneto, Italy
Lorenzo Pavan is a DevOps and Platform Engineer based in Italy with a strong focus on Kubernetes, GitOps, cloud infrastructure, and platform engineering. He is passionate about building secure, automated, and observable cloud-native platforms using technologies such as Kubernetes, Argo CD, Terraform, Helm, Prometheus, and Grafana. Lorenzo continuously invests in the CNCF ecosystem through hands-on projects, open learning, and technical certifications, and enjoys sharing knowledge with the cloud-native community while advancing DevOps best practices.
Luc Verhoeven
(He/Him)
- Location: Helmond, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands
I’m a cloud-native enthusiast who’s passionate about building reliable systems with Kubernetes. I’m especially drawn to the open-source spirit behind Kubernetes and the broader Linux ecosystem that powers it. From containers to automation, I love turning ideas into scalable, production-ready platforms.
Loc Mai
(He/Him)
Axon Enterprise
- Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Like many others here, I’m a tech enthusiast with a strong passion for cloud infrastructure, scalable and distributed systems, and Kubernetes. When I’m not immersed in tech, I enjoy playing video games. When I decide to step away from the screen and touch some grass, I travel to explore other cultures (through their food)!
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.
Lize Cai
(He/Him)
SAP
- Location: Singapore, Singapore
Lize is a senior software engineer at SAP, based in Singapore. With a strong product mindset, Lize has extensive experience in building enterprise-grade machine learning platforms. A passionate advocate for open source technology, Lize actively contributes to various projects, including KServe, Fluid, and OpenFunction, demonstrating a commitment to fostering collaboration and innovation within the developer community.
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.
Liu, Ching-Hung
(He/Him/They/Them)
- Location: Taipei, Taiwan
I’m passionate about modern cloud-native and AI technologies, especially Kubernetes and its ecosystem. I enjoy exploring new tools, sharing knowledge, and continuously improving my technical skills. Lifelong learning and staying at the edge of innovation are part of my daily routine.
Linn Pe Htut
(He/Him)
- Location: Singapore, Singapore
Cloud & DevOps Engineer currently residing in Singapore, with a strong passion for automation, system reliability, and complex problem-solving. I design and build secure, scalable cloud solutions that enhance operational efficiency and support business needs.
Liviu-George Lupu
(He/Him)
- Location: London, United Kingdom
I am a platform/devops engineer with a main focus on cloud-native technologies and the CNCF stack. My high expertise includes Kubernetes, Service Mesh, GitOps with great additional knowledge on observability Prometheus/Grafana/Clickhouse, with hands-on experience building modern monitoring, automation solutions and exploring AI workflows that integrate with CNCF ecosystem.
Liman Alhassan
(He/Him)
Wren Kitchens Limited
- Location: Niger State, Nigeria
I’m a DevOps enthusiast with a passion for automation in infrastructure and application deployment. My areas of expertise include Kubernetes, Helm, Argo, KEDA, Falco, and Ansible, where I focus on streamlining operations and enhancing deployment strategies. I actively participate in DevOps discussions and share insights on these technologies.
Lewis Bertin
(He/Him)
TACTIQUAL
- Location: Toulouse, France
Based in France, I work extensively with Kubernetes and GitOps workflows, with a particular focus on Argo projects. I’m passionate about cloud-native technologies and helping teams adopt modern deployment practices. I enjoy sharing knowledge and exchanging best practices in a friendly way.
Levani Giorgobiani
(He/Him)
TBC Bank
- Location: Tbilisi , Georgia
Levani is a DevOps Engineer at TBC Bank, working on modernizing web and mobile platforms through microservices, automation, and on-premises Kubernetes orchestration. He’s passionate about cloud-native technologies, CI/CD optimization, and building scalable, reliable systems.
Li Jing
(He/Him)
SAP
- Location: Singapore, Singapore
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Lili Wang
(She/Her)
- Location: Ajax, Ontario, Canada
Lili is a seasoned Site Reliability Engineering expert with deep experience helping organizations evolve from traditional systems into cloud-native, Kubernetes-orchestrated platforms, passionate about mastering cloud-native technologies, untangling the quirks of containers and Kubernetes, and helping others demystify and enjoy the CNCF ecosystem through shared learning and relentless curiosity.
Lincoln Coutinho Alves
(He/Him)
- Location: São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
A lover of challenges, I started developing codes in 2009. Golang specialist and enthusiast. I have solid knowledge in Scala, PHP, Python, Ruby (With proven experience in these languages). Post graduated in Software Engineering, and Bachelor in Computer Science, always looking to update myself with new technologies. I have over 15 years of experience in technology (working in technical leadership, DevOps/DexEx, programming languages). I have also worked as a university professor and possess a strong knowledge of DevOps/DevEx (acting as a leader of platform teams (with a focus on DevOps and DevExperience), and Cloud Security).
Lindsey Blackstock
- Location: Atlanta, GA, United States
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Libu Das
(He/Him)
- Location: Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
Platform Engineer focused on building reliable and secure platforms. Passionate about solving infrastructure challenges and improving production operations. Driven by continuous learning and creating systems that are simpler and easier to operate.
Lhassan Ait Mouss
- Location: Casablanca, Casablanca-Settat, Morocco
IT professional with over 2 decades of experience in development, data engineering, and platform/system/database administration. I hold several CNCF certifications, including Kubernetes, and actively follow the Cloud Native ecosystem. My current focus is on applying container orchestration and cloud-native principles to data engineering and platform management.
Leo Paillier
(He/Him)
Datadog
- Location: Brooklyn, New York, United States
Strong Cloud architect with a passion for innovation and a focus on DevSecOps. I bring extensive experience in cloud technologies, particularly Kubernetes and Observability. Currently working as an Enterprise Sales Engineer at Datadog where I help customers on their Observability journey. My motto: Always keep learning.
Lennox Thompson
(He/Him)
- Location: Frederick, United States
Lennox Thompson is a highly skilled Cloud DevOps Engineer with over 6 years of experience in AWS and GCP and 5+ years specializing in cloud infrastructure and automation. He holds a BS in Computer Science, an MS in Geophysics & Software Engineering, and a PhD in Geophysics, blending technical expertise with advanced problem-solving capabilities.
Leonel Castro
(He/Him)
Netdata Cybersecurity
- Location: Metropolitan Region, Chile
I am a cybersecurity engineer specialized in cloud security, systems architecture, and DevSecOps. I have over 10 years of experience in the IT sector. I am passionate about exploring new technologies and innovative solutions to help companies strengthen their protection against cyber threats.
Leon Krass
(He/Him)
SVA System Vertrieb Alexander GmbH
- Location: Hamburg, Germany
Leon Krass works as Technical Leader for HashiCorp Vault at SVA System Vertrieb Alexander GmbH. In his role, he consults clients from the private and public sectors on various infrastructural and architectural topics. His favorite solutions to achieve infrastructure automation and standardization include Vault, Terraform, Ansible and Kubernetes.
Leonardo Gonçalves Da Silva
(He/Him)
Visa/Pismo
- Location: Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
I’m a Senior Solutions Architect and Cybersecurity Engineering Manager with extensive experience in cloud-native technologies and microservices architecture. I specialize in Kubernetes and many other CNCF projects, helping organizations design, build, and operate scalable, secure, and resilient cloud infrastructures.
Leo Dogyun Kim
(He/Him)
Hitachi Vantara
- Location: Pennant Hills, NSW, Australia
Seasoned IT professional with over two decades of deep expertise in enterprise infrastructure and mission-critical technical support. As a Master Technical Support Engineer, my primary focus is resolving diverse and complex challenges within intricate Kubernetes ecosystems. I specialize in Service Mesh, High Availability, Comprehensive Observability Frameworks, and Performance Tuning, Troubleshooting, and Optimization in production cloud-native environments. My passion lies in continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and driving technical excellence in CNCF technologies.
Leslie Alexander Cordell
(He/Him)
Cordell Consulting
- Location: Kristiansand, Agder, Norway
I am a UK/Canadian expat living in Kristiansand, Norway, where I run Cordell Consulting as a full-stack developer and DevOps engineer with over 14 years of experience. My focus is on Kubernetes, platform engineering, and cloud-native solutions on Azure, backed by the complete set of CNCF Kubernetes certifications (CKA, CKAD, CKS, KCSA and KCNA). I contribute to open-source projects, help organisations optimise costs with custom AKS deployments, and have recently been accepted into the Kubestronaut program.
Lester
(He/Him)
- Location: Mirador Sur, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐎𝐩𝐬 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫, specializing in automating cloud solutions at scale. I leverage CI/CD for continuous testing and deployment, ensuring the efficiency and reliability of cloud-based applications.. I’m a writer to in my free time in 𝘥𝘦𝘷.𝘵𝘰/𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘦𝘳3312
Leonardo Loch
(He/Him)
- Location: Porto, Porto, Portugal
I’m a DevOps Engineer with a strong focus on cloud-native architectures and Kubernetes. I actively work with CNCF technologies such as Kubernetes, Crossplane, and Prometheus, and enjoy helping teams build scalable and reliable platforms. I also write occasionally about DevOps topics on my blog at https://medium.com/@leonardo-loch
Ler-Sak Phonang
(He/Him)
- Location: Nonthaburi, Thailand
Infrastructure engineer with hands-on experience in networking, data center infrastructure, storage, and AWS cloud. Driven by personal interest, I completed all Kubernetes certifications and achieved Kubestronaut status. Currently expanding into AI infrastructure.
Lennert Mertens
(He/Him)
VersaMinds
- Location: Dendermonde, Belgium
Founder, DevOps & Linux Engineer with experience in designing, deploying, and automating cloud and infrastructure solutions. My goal is to deliver stable, scalable, and secure infrastructure solutions that streamline developer workflows and minimize operational risk.
Le Hoang Bach Le
Netcloud AG
- Location: Zürich, Switzerland
I’m a cloud engineer specializing in cloud-native platforms and automation. My credentials include CISSP, CCSP, Golden Kubestronaut, Terraform Professional, 16x AWS, 20x Microsoft, 2x Google Cloud, 14x CNCF, 14x CompTIA, and 1x Cisco certifications, along with two B.Sc. degrees in Mathematics and Computer Science.
Leandro Bedin
(He/Him)
- Location: Bangkok, Thailand
I’ve over twenty five years of experience in IT and Technology, especially within the Financial Services industry. I’m passionate about continual learning in order to drive efficiency and productivity and aim to inspire others to do likewise and develop their skills to achieve their goals. Always willing to investigate and explore the many technologies that exist within the DevSecOps world and Cloud Native space especially around automation, security and reliability…and of course Kubernetes 🙂
Lei Hou
(He/Him)
VHV Gruppe
- Location: Hanover, Germany
As a Senior Cloud & DevOps Engineer, I am passionate about automation and different Cloud techniques. My expertise spans infrastructure as code, Kubernetes, and other plugins and softwares in the CNCF ecosystem. Besides that, the advanced techniques from different Cloud solutions also fascinate me. With these tools, I can build a scalable, reliable, and secure infrastructure and Apps. I’m also interested in collecting different certifications to deepen my knowledge and broaden my horizons.
Lavanya Anbalagan
(She/Her)
- Location: Chennai, India
I am an enthusiastic learner with over five years of experience in enterprise container platforms and holds a Kubestronaut title. In addition to my professional achievements, I have a personal interest in exploring new places and maintaining physical fitness.
Laurentiu
(He/Him)
- Location: Pitești, Argeș, Romania
I’m a DevOps engineer specializing in CI/CD pipelines, cloud automation, and infrastructure as code, with a strong focus on CNCF technologies like Kubernetes, Helm, and ArgoCD. I’m passionate about building scalable, resilient systems and simplifying deployment workflows through automation and observability best practices. When I’m not fine-tuning clusters, you’ll find me off-road exploring new trails and testing limits—both mechanical and digital
Le Doan Phuong Uyen
(She/Her)
- Location: Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
I’m happiest when I learn something new, which is why I’m drawn to DevOps. I love its focus on teamwork, automation, and ongoing improvement. My curiosity drives me to experiment with technology. I constantly try out new cloud tools and have been exploring AI a lot lately. For me, learning is a never-ending journey, and I’m always eager for the next step.
Laurent Thil
(He/Him)
- Location: Tours, France
I am a DevSecOps and Software Engineer with decades of background spent in CI/CD and software development ( backend / frontend, even realtime ends ). I like building , architecture, making things lean, reliable and efficient. I felt in the Kubernetes wagon a few years ago and never looked back since. Today I help managing Kube infrastructures with CNCF principles and help projects jumping in the band waggon.
Lee Hyeonjae
(He/Him)
3-shake
- Location: Ota City, Tokyo, Japan
Hi, I’m a passionate engineer who loves Kubernetes and Linux. I’m particularly interested in security when it comes to building systems, with a strong focus on identity and access management through OIDC providers like Keycloak. Working within the CNCF ecosystem, I enjoy designing secure, cloud-native architectures that integrate robust authentication and authorization workflows. Exploring how open-source tools can strengthen system security is what drives much of my work and learning.
Le Hoang Quan
(He/Him)
- Location: Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
I am a passionate DevOps Engineer with deep expertise in the CNCF ecosystem, particularly Kubernetes. In every project, I focus heavily on understanding core business logic to deliver the most optimized and practical value to the product. Highly adaptable and capable of working under high pressure, I consistently maintain peak performance even in the most demanding environments and complex systems.
Lavanya Siliveri
(She/Her)
Oracle
- Location: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Lavanya Siliveri is a Principal Cloud Solutions Architect based in Sydney, Australia, specializing in enterprise cloud-native architecture, Kubernetes security, and DevOps automation. She possesses deep expertise focusing heavily on designing hardened container platforms, robust GitOps workflows, and integrating cutting-edge Generative AI and agentic systems. As a dedicated technical writer, she frequently publishes deep-dive engineering guides on Medium and LinkedIn, and actively contributes to the local tech community as a speaker at events like DevStandup and the Oracle Agent Days series. Blog – https://medium.com/@lavanya-siliveri
Le Hiep Minh Hoang
(He/Him)
- Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
I am a DevOps Engineer dedicated to mastering cloud-native ecosystems and automation. My expertise spans managing Kubernetes infrastructure, implementing GitOps workflows with ArgoCD, and securing containerized workloads. I thoroughly enjoy building efficient CI/CD pipelines and leveraging infrastructure-as-code to drive engineering excellence.
Lee Zhi Ming, Vincent
(He/Him)
Lenovo PCCW Solutions
- Location: Singapore, Singapore
I am a Senior DevOps and Platform Engineer with over 10 years of experience implementing resilient cloud solutions for leading IT providers in Singapore. Driven by a continuous hunger for technical innovation, I specialize in building scalable cloud infrastructure, AIOps, and end-to-end automation that optimizes delivery pipelines. I leverage a strong foundation in modern platform engineering to design self-service capabilities and streamline complex workflows, significantly accelerating software delivery and system reliability.
Lakshmi Meghana Kakarla
(She/Her)
Royal Bank of Canada
- Location: Toronto, Canada
I started my career with GoLang and worked my way to Kubernetes. I have 5+ years of experience in Kubernetes. My last job is with Microsoft where I worked as an AKS Engineer. I am passionate about cloud technologies and love exploring CNCF tools.
Lalam Srinu
(He/Him)
- Location: Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India
I’m a DevOps engineer transitioning my career toward Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies. I’m passionate about open-source tools like Docker, Kubernetes, and Prometheus, and I’m actively building hands-on experience in this space.
Larry Lai Yanlin
(He/Him)
- Location: Singapore, Singapore
Larry Lai is a Cloud & DevOps Engineer based in Singapore, specializing in Kubernetes, GitOps, and secure multi-cloud infrastructure. He is a Kubestronaut recognized by The Linux Foundation, holding certifications including CKA, CKAD, CKS, KCSA, KCNA, PCA, and LFCS, along with multiple AWS, Azure, and OCI credentials. Larry is passionate about CNCF technologies, with hands-on experience in service mesh (Istio), observability (Prometheus, Thanos, Loki), and GitOps automation (ArgoCD, Flux).
Laura Bertrand
(She/Her)
Devoteam A Cloud
- Location: Toulouse, Occitanie, France
I am a senior DevOps and Cloud engineer specialising in Kubernetes and the AWS cloud provider. I help teams to design, deploy and configure their Kubernetes platform. I regularly host Meetup sessions to present tools such as Karpenter, Keda, ArgoCD and Kubeflow.
Lars Dold
- Location: Tettnang, BW, Germany
I’m an infrastructure expert with a strong passion for Linux and Kubernetes, always striving to keep systems clean, correct, and simple in line with the KISS principle. I enjoy optimizing infrastructure and helping teams build reliable, maintainable cloud-native environments. I regularly attend KubeCon Europe to stay connected with the CNCF community and the latest developments in Kubernetes. My focus is on practical, elegant solutions that make complex systems easier to understand and operate.
Lars Nieuwenhuizen
(He/Him)
- Location: Amersfoort, Netherlands
I am a software engineer from the Netherlands. Focussed on Kubernetes and platform engineering in the cloud. I have a background in backend development for websites and API’s. I work with tools like Kubernetes, Golang, terraform, Istio, ArgoCD, Kyverno and many more.
Lacina Zina
(He/Him)
- Location: Houston, Texas, United States
Principal Container Infrastructure Engineer with a deep focus on Kubernetes and cloud-native platforms. I’ve architected and operated large-scale multi-tenant and single-tenant clusters, building reliable service mesh, networking, and GPU-accelerated systems across dozens of environments. My passion lies in simplifying complex systems, improving platform reliability, and creating strong engineering foundations through mentoring and architectural guidance.
Laiba Jahangir
(She/Her)
Al Nafi International College
- Location: Quetta, Baluchistan, Pakistan
I am Laiba Jahangir, the first female Kubestronaut from Pakistan, passionate about Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies. I specialize in CNCF tools like Kubernetes, OpenShift, and GitOps, and I am currently working on projects integrating platform engineering and chaos engineering into AIOps frameworks. I am dedicated to empowering others, especially women, to explore cloud-native technologies and DevOps practices.
Laurent Raharison
(He/Him)
- Location: Québec, Canada
I am a DevOps and Platform Engineer with 13 years of experience in IT, including software development and public cloud infrastructure. I specialize in Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies. I am passionate about continuous learning and continuously improving platform reliability and automation.
Latifa Mammadova
(She/Her)
Azintelecom
- Location: Baku, Azerbaijan
I am a Cloud and DevOps enthusiast specializing in Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies. I focus on building scalable, reliable, and automated infrastructures using tools such as Kubernetes, Docker, and Terraform. I am continuously improving my skills through hands-on practice and real-world projects. I am passionate about learning, sharing knowledge, and contributing to the cloud-native ecosystem. I actively follow CNCF technologies and best practices to stay up to date with industry trends.
Laurent Sibilla
(He/Him)
Sibilla Consult
- Location: Jehay, Belgium
Laurent Sibilla is a Freelance DevOps & Platform Engineering Consultant with 10+ years of experience, specializing in Cloud Native strategies and Internal Developer Platforms. Passionate about bridging technology and best practices, he helps teams build scalable, secure, and efficient systems. When not optimizing infrastructure, he loves hiking, skiing, or enjoying time with his wife and two children.
Lars Goeseije
(He/Him)
Interoplab
- Location: Vianen, Utrecht, Netherlands
Hi, I’m Lars, a cloud-native engineer at Interoplab B.V., where I work on Kubernetes-based infrastructure, interoperability platforms, and Dutch healthcare IT standards. I specialize in CNCF technologies including Kubernetes, OpenTofu and GitOps workflows with Argo CD, and observability with Prometheus and Grafana. I enjoy connecting cloud-native practices with real-world interoperability challenges, especially in regulated healthcare environments.
Lars Bättig
SECURIX AG
- Location: Langenthal, Bern, Switzerland
I am a Senior Product & Platform Engineer based in Switzerland with a strong Linux background, focused on Kubernetes, observability, automation, and secure cloud-native platforms. My work spans platform engineering, infrastructure automation, product engineering, CI/CD, and helping teams build reliable systems with practical, maintainable tooling. I enjoy simple, pragmatic solutions for complex infrastructure problems.
Laura Seidler
(She/Her)
DoiT
- Location: Berlin, Germany
Platform Engineer with a passion for automation and making complex systems simple. I love solving problems, and Kubernetes has become my tool of choice because it lets me tackle such a wide range of them. My goal is always the same: make the platform invisible so the people using it can do their best work.
Kārlis Akots Gribulis
Saxo Bank
- Location: Rīga, Latvia
I am a Latvian container platform engineer with focus on building, maintaining and improving Kubernetes platforms and developer experience within them. Actively use and promote open source products within my workplaces. Have also made some minor open source contributions to products, such as, Grafana, Prometheus, etc.
Kürşad Güneş
(He/Him)
Republic Of Turkey Ministry of Industry and Technology
- Location: Ankara,Turkey
Kürşad GÜNEŞ is a Senior System Administrator with a strong interest in Cloud Technologies. He is passionate about cutting-edge technologies and instrumental in optimizing workflows, improving system reliability, and automating processes. He has extensive hands-on experience in cybersecurity and system management, with 15 years of experience in system, network, and application security. He is honored to be part of the Kubernetes community and to be a Kubestronaut.
Kyeongjin Jeong
(He/Him)
InfoGrab
- Location: Incheon, South Korea
Kyeongjin has transitioned from being a System Operator, System Administrator, and System Engineer to working as a Cloud Engineer, and is currently active as a DevOps engineer. Through experiences as a Cloud Engineer and DevOps Engineer, Kyeongjin developed an interest in cloud-native systems and Linux systems, which naturally led to a focus on Docker and Kubernetes. While Kyeongjin’s blog is temporarily inactive, it will be back soon under a different URL. Currently, Kyeongjin is working as a DevOps Engineer at InfoGrab. Blog : https://velog.io/@ralook/posts
Kyungha Yu
(He/Him)
kt ds
- Location: Seoul, South Korea
Hi I am Kyungha Yu, working as a SW Engineer at kt ds since 2023. I am very pleased to become a Kubestronaut, and the journey to becoming a Kubestronaut was truly meaningful. Because I have a strong interest in the Cloud Native Landscape, I would like to study other Cloud Native technologies such as Cilium and Chaos Engineering, also I want to learn about how Cloud Native can be integrated with AI. Finally, I hope to be able to contribute to Cloud Native open source projects in the near future.
Kyungseo Oh
(He/Him)
Data-Dynamics
- Location: Mangpo-dong, South Korea
Hello! I’m a data engineer specializing in Hadoop and MLOps. I enjoy building scalable data pipelines. I’m excited to join this community of Kubestronauts and look forward to exploring the potential of Kubernetes and the CNCF ecosystem. To infinity… and beyond! 🚀 blog – https://kyeongseo.tistory.com/
Kylash Mukund Rameshbapu
(He/Him)
Torry Harris
- Location: Nagercoil, India
I am currently working as a DevOps Engineer with over 4 years of combined experience in managing ETL workloads and deploying cloud applications using DevOps practices. Recently, I transitioned into the DevOps domain, where I have built hands-on expertise working with various Devops tools. Having the Kubestronaut credential demonstrates my commitment to continuous learning and my ability to adapt to new technologies. I am excited to leverage my skills and contribute to the Cloud Native community in the coming years.
Kyungjin Park
(He/Him)
Broadcom
- Location: Seoul, South Korea
A decade of experience has honed my skills in Kubernetes, leading me to my current role as a Consultant at Broadcom. I am passionate about developing boundary-crossing competencies and ensuring seamless integration of Kubernetes solutions across diverse environments. Proud to be a Kubestronaut!
Labhesh Hase
- Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
I’m Labhesh Hase, a Kubestronaut passionate about cloud-native security and DevSecOps. I specialize in OCI, AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, and CNCF/cloud security tools like Kyverno, CIS Benchmarks, and Trivy. I help customers across the globe migrate from on-prem to cloud by designing and architecting secure, scalable cloud platforms. I also enjoy long-distance running, using it as a way to stay mentally focused while balancing the intense demands of tech and continuous learning.
Kyle Hsu
(He/Him)
HwaCom Systems Inc.
- Location: Taipei, Taiwan
I am Kyle from Taiwan, with over 15 years of hands-on experience in systems and cloud technologies. Throughout my career, I have held roles including Linux System Engineer, Senior System Engineer, Project Lead, and Technical Manager. My expertise covers Linux/Windows system administration, hybrid cloud architecture design, storage and server integration, and enterprise-grade high availability solutions. Although I started my career as an infrastructure engineer, I have developed a strong interest in Kubernetes. I am grateful for the CNCF Kubestronaut Program, which gave me deeper insights into cloud-native environments. I believe that certifications are only the beginning — continuous learning is the true goal. I look forward to engaging with experts from around the world to exchange knowledge, broaden my perspective, and further sharpen my skills.
Kássio Kiarelly Soares De Oliveira
(He/Him)
- Location: Krakow, Poland
I’m a Senior Software Engineer who bridges software, hardware, and the people who rely on them, constantly deepening my expertise in cloud‑native architectures, container orchestration, and distributed systems. Driven by curiosity and an eagerness to learn new technologies.
Kyaw Sithu
(He/Him)
Peg B Technology
- Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
DevOps Engineer with over 9 years of experience who transitioned from system engineering to specialize in cloud-native technologies. I work day-to-day with cloud platforms and Kubernetes, designing CI/CD pipelines, managing container orchestration, implementing IAC with Terraform, and GitOps workflows. I’m passionate about troubleshooting complex challenges/continuous learning and implementing secure, scalable solutions for modern cloud-native environments.
Kwasi Boateng
(He/Him)
- Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
I am a DevOps and Cloud Platform Engineer with a strong passion for Kubernetes, cloud-native technologies, automation, and secure infrastructure. My work focuses on building reliable developer platforms, improving CI/CD workflows, and using CNCF tools such as Kubernetes, Helm, Argo CD, Prometheus, Grafana, and service mesh technologies to help teams deploy faster and operate with confidence. I enjoy turning complex infrastructure challenges into simple, repeatable systems that improve reliability, security, and developer experience. Outside of hands-on engineering, I actively share practical DevOps, Kubernetes, and cloud-native insights on LinkedIn
Kyungse Park
(He/Him)
- Location: Seoul, South Korea
I am a DevOps and SRE engineer dedicated to building, operating, and automating secure and stable cloud infrastructure. I have a profound passion for Kubernetes and the cloud-native ecosystem, focusing on designing highly available and cost-effective system architectures. I deeply value a culture of active collaboration and continuous process improvement, aiming to create an environment where developers can truly immerse themselves. Ultimately, I strive to handle high-volume traffic efficiently while remaining a trusted colleague everyone genuinely enjoys working with.
Labiyb M Said
(He/Him)
SoftNet Technologies Limited
- Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Labiyb is a DevSecOps and Platform Engineer at SoftNet Technologies in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, where he designs and operates on-premises and cloud Kubernetes infrastructure running production banking systems for 16+ development teams. His work centres on cloud native networking and supply chain security — Cilium with eBPF, Istio Ambient and Gateway API, and a DevSecOps pipeline chaining SAST, SCA, SBOM generation, image signing and secrets detection into every build. He came to cloud native from electronics and telecommunications engineering, which shapes how he thinks about infrastructure from the hardware up. Alongside his work he is building NexBridge Technologies, a training initiative to teach practical Kubernetes, DevOps and IoT skills to engineers and students in Tanzania, and he is working to grow the cloud native community in East Africa.
Kunchala Vikram Babu
(He/Him)
Sony India
- Location: Bangalore, India
As a Senior Technical Specialist at Sony India Software Centre, I leverage my expertise in DevOps, cloud technologies, Python, Go, and Linux to design, develop, and deliver cutting-edge cloud-native applications and solutions for Sony’s diverse product portfolio. My proficiency in Kubernetes, Terraform, and other cloud platforms enables me to automate, orchestrate, and secure the deployment and management of containerized workloads across various environments. I am driven by a passion for continuous learning, problem-solving, and knowledge sharing. This dedication is reflected in my role at Sony and through my YouTube channel, DevOps Made Easy, where I share tutorials, tips, and best practices on a range of DevOps topics. With over 20,000 subscribers, my channel has become a valuable resource for the DevOps community, earning widespread positive feedback and engagement.
Kuldeep Singh
(He/Him)
- Location: Faridabad, India
Expertise in DevOps, Kubernetes, and cloud computing to deliver high-quality solutions for clients. With over 8years of experience in this role, I have successfully managed and optimized cloud service operations, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance. I am also proficient in Azure fundamentals, administration, and DevOps engineering, as evidenced by my Microsoft certifications. My passion for technology and continuous learning drives me to stay updated with the latest trends and best practices in the field.
Kumo Ishikawa
- Location: Kashiwa, Japan
I am an SRE/Infrastructure Engineer specializing in Kubernetes, AWS, and platform security, with a focus on GitOps and Zero Trust architectures. I contribute to the open-source project PipeCD and actively participate in the CNCF GitOps and security ecosystems like falco. I’m also involved in speaking at local cloud-native and platform engineering meetups in Japan (SRE NEXT, Platform Engineering Meetup).
Kumar Venukrishnan
(He/Him)
Prudential
- Location: Singapore, Singapore
I’m a technical lead in cybersecurity and identity engineering, with a strong focus on DevSecOps and cloud-native security. I build secure IAM solutions, lead transformation projects, and integrate security into DevOps workflows. I explore emerging cloud-native practices and share knowledge through hands-on guides, scenario-based learning, and technical mentoring.
Kumar Saurabh Raj
(He/Him)
Swissquote
- Location: Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
Kumar Saurabh Raj is a Cloud engineer dedicated to creating cloud-native platforms that are highly automated, robust, and compliant. His work focuses on creating scalable distributed systems, facilitating safe software delivery, and developing platform architectures that strike a balance between governance, performance, and reliability. He works on developing cloud patterns that enhance system adaptability, transparency, and dependability, helping organisations operate complex environments with confidence. In order to build strong and future-ready cloud ecosystems, he is passionate about bridging platform engineering, security, and AI/ML operations.
Kuruva Ramanjaneyulu
- Location: Guntakal, Andhra Pradesh, India
I am a Cloud/Devops Engineer at Microsoft and an active Kubernetes and CNCF community contributor, specialize in Kubernetes, AKS, Istio, and cloud-native observability using Prometheus and Grafana, with strong hands-on troubleshooting experience. I enjoy solving complex platform challenges across AKS, EKS, GKE, and OpenShift. I hold multiple certifications including CKA, CKAD, CKS, KCNA, KCSA, AZ-104, AZ-400, AI-900 etc, and enjoy mentoring and knowledge sharing. I actively engage with the Kubernetes and CNCF community, with a strong interest in sharing practical knowledge around platform reliability, automation, and Infrastructure as Code using tools like Terraform and Ansible.
Kumar Indrajit Das
(He/Him)
Microsoft
- Location: Orlando, FL, United States
I’m a Senior Kubernetes and Cloud Engineer at Microsoft, specializing in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), container platforms, and cloud-native architectures. I focus on designing, troubleshooting, and operating large-scale microservices environments, with deep experience across CNCF technologies such as Kubernetes, Helm, Prometheus, and service meshes. I’m passionate about sharing knowledge through real-world problem solving, architecture design, and contributing to the cloud-native ecosystem.
Kugamoorthy Gajananan
(He/Him)
- Location: Melbourne, Australia
Gajan, a Senior Consultant, excels at tackling intricate cloud migration, security, and compliance challenges for large enterprises. With over 7 years of experience, he specializes in researching, designing, building, and deploying cloud-native platforms and solutions, emphasizing security. Gajan has actively contributed to open-source cloud-native security projects, including Integrity Shield, Open Cluster Management/policy-collection, Kubernetes community-operators, and ArgoCD Interlace. His passion lies in assisting enterprises in adopting cloud-native practices and tools to enhance their agility, scalability, and resiliency.
Krzysztof Dąbrowski
(He/Him)
- Location: Poznan, Poland
I’m a DevOps Engineer who enjoys working with cloud-native technologies. I’m all about building and improving systems in the cloud, using containers, CI/CD and IaC. In my free time, I’m contributing to open-source projects and learning new technologies.
Krzysztof Greczka
(He/Him)
- Location: Poznan, Poland
I’m a dedicated professional with a passion for cloud and services-oriented solutions. For me, the most developing aspect of work is the opportunity to learn from experts and share my knowledge with others. I believe that open discussions about solutions and experiences are crucial at every stage of a project, adding value to both the endeavor and the individuals involved.
Krishnanand Reddy Vupputuri
(He/Him)
Rogers
- Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
I’m a DevOps engineer with a strong passion for Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies. I have hands-on experience deploying and managing scalable infrastructure, always focused on optimizing systems for performance and reliability. I’m dedicated to continuous learning and love sharing my knowledge of Kubernetes to help teams build and operate resilient, modern applications.
Krisztián Poós
(He/Him)
- Location: Budapest, Hungary
A highly skilled Architect with a solid background of 30 years experience in Linux systems and 19 years experience in Solaris systems operation and engineering and also 7 years experience in the cloud native field. A person who is not only focusing on the job itself but can take the lead about nearly any kind of problems and with good problem solving skills leading the team towards the solution while always keeping an eye on the business/customer impacts of the issue. A professional who is always open to any new technologies and can improve his skills on the direction which is needed. A person who can give his knowledge to the colleagues with holding trainings on several topics on unix/linux, security or cloud native fields. A person who believes in the lifelong learning both in the technical fields and the personal evolving as well.
Krzysztof Uszko
(He/Him)
- Location: Kraków, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland
Security engineer with several years of experience in building and maintaining resilient cloud-native environments. Focused on integrating reliability and security principles across Kubernetes ecosystems and cloud platforms. Passionate about automation, observability, and leveraging open-source technologies to enhance system resilience and operational efficiency.
Krzysztof Kurnik
(He/Him)
- Location: Wrocław, Poland
I’m a DevOps engineer with deep expertise in Kubernetes and Linux systems. My passion lies in automating workflows, optimizing deployments and ensuring high system availability. With a strong focus on automation and CI/CD pipelines, I streamline development workflows and reduce deployment friction. My goal is to build systems that are not only robust and secure, but also easy to manage and evolve.
Kshitij Upadhyay
(He/Him)
Cloudera
- Location: Ajmer, Rajasthan, India
I’m a Technical Support Engineer at Cloudera, where I work extensively with Kubernetes and Cloudera’s cloud-native data platform to help customers run reliable, scalable systems. Prior to Cloudera, I worked at Red Hat, gaining strong hands-on experience with enterprise open-source technologies and container platforms.
Krzysztof Pagieła
(He/Him)
- Location: Zabrzeg, Silesia, Poland
Systems Administrator and passionate advocate of containerization, Linux, and automation. I continuously develop my skills and advance my qualifications through certification. Achieving Kubestronaut certification has deepened my knowledge and fueled my drive for further growth in Kubernetes technology. I thrive on solving complex infrastructure challenges and implementing scalable, efficient solutions that streamline operations.
Krzysztof Wachowicz
- Location: Warszawa, Poland
DevOps | Linux Engineer with over 14 years of experience in designing, deploying, and automating cloud and infrastructure solutions. My goal is to deliver stable, scalable, and secure infrastructure solutions that streamline developer workflows and minimize operational risk.
Kuba Hönbrechts
(He/Him)
- Location: Warszawa, Poland
I’m a Data DevOps/Cloud engineer who’s deep into CNCF tech and comfortable with Kubernetes, Terraform, and cloud platforms. I spend a lot of time working with Databricks, pipelines, and automation, so when things break, I’m the one fixing it. I like digging into tricky problems and making things work for real, not just on paper. I’m constantly leveling up with certs and hands-on experience.
Kuba Krzychowiec
(He/Him)
Bayer
- Location: Pruszków, Mazowieckie, Poland
Started out as a Data Engineer, but quickly transitioned into DevOps and became a Kubernetes enthusiast and cloud advocate. I have integrated various CNCF-backed applications across multiple companies and systems. I’m always eager to learn new things everyday.
Kristaps Radebahs
(He/Him)
4data AG
- Location: Zurich, Switzerland
A Kubernetes and DevOps Engineer with experience designing, deploying, and managing scalable cloud-native infrastructure. Skilled in Kubernetes orchestration, CI/CD pipeline automation, Infrastructure as Code, and cloud platforms. Passionate about improving system reliability, automating operational tasks, and implementing best practices for security, monitoring, and high availability. A collaborative problem solver dedicated to delivering efficient, resilient, and scalable solutions that support modern software development.
Krupa Kiran Bachalakuri
(He/Him)
Infosys
- Location: Sydney, Australia
Senior Site Reliability Engineer with 10+ years of experience in Linux infrastructure, cloud platforms, and Kubernetes — specialising in cloud native security, platform reliability, and DevOps automation. Achieved KubeStronaut status by completing all 5 CNCF Kubernetes certifications (CKA, CKAD, CKS, KCNA, KCSA) in 29 days, reflecting a deep commitment to cloud native technologies. Holds AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional and AWS DevOps Engineer Professional certifications, bringing a strong multi-cloud perspective to Kubernetes environments. Currently pursuing Golden KubeStronaut status with a focus on observability, service mesh, and GitOps tooling across the CNCF ecosystem.
Krzysztof Biezanowski
(He/Him)
SeturionX
- Location: Zurich, Switzerland
Experienced system engineer with a demonstrated history of working in the information technology and services industry. Skilled in Linux administration, DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes, and Google Cloud (GCP). Strong engineering professional focused on automating manual work with use of Python, Ansible, Jenkins and Terraform.
Kristiyan Kolev
(He/Him)
Nemetschek Bulgaria
- Location: Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Platform/DevOps engineer by day, professional YAML negotiator by night.
I work with Kubernetes, AWS, Terraform, GitOps, observability, and the occasional cloud bill that needs explaining. I like building platforms that are boring in production, automated by default, and observable when they inevitably stop being boring.
Currently also doing a PhD around cloud automation and service orchestration.
More bits and bytes: khkolev.com
Koray Oksay
(He/Him)
Kubermatic GmbH
- Location: Istanbul, Turkey
- Project Experience: Argo, Flux, Helm, Knative, Kubernetes, KubeVirt, Kyverno, Prometheus, zot
He works at Kubermatic as a Kubernetes Consultant and Trainer to help companies with their cloud-native journey. Before that, he worked for startup and enterprise companies in the advertising, banking, and telecom industries as SysAdmin, Application Admin, DevOps Engineer, and SRE for more than 20 years.
Kostiantyn Skraga
(He/Him)
- Location: Krakow, Poland
I am an IT enthusiast, who is passionate about all the latest technologies. I love to mentor people, and share my knowledge. I do that through my blog and meetups. Happy to promote CNCF cutting-edge technologies, engage with a vibrant community, share my knowledge, network with industry professionals, and contribute to open-source projects.
Krishna Kumar Uvanachandran
(He/Him)
Boeing India
- Location: Bengaluru, India
Krishna Uvanachandran is a Lead DevOps Engineer with experience in designing, implementing, and managing robust infrastructure solutions for high-traffic web applications. He holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science and has continuously pursued professional development through certifications such as Microsoft Certified DevOps Engineer and Kubernetes Administrator. As a DevOps Lead, Krishna excels in fostering a collaborative environment where cross-functional teams can thrive. He is known for his strategic vision in aligning DevOps practices with business objectives, driving innovation, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.
Kounoshin Kojiyama
(He/Him)
OPTAGE Inc.
- Location: Osaka, Japan
I work as a platform engineer at OPTAGE Inc. I built a Kubernetes infrastructure within the company . And I aim to build an infrastructure that combines efficiency, scalability, and security, and to create a platform that is easy for developers to use. Definitely, I love and am enthusiastic about development that creates new value!
Kostiantyn Zaihraiev
(He/Him)
Automat-it
- Location: Prague, Czech Republic
I am a Senior DevOps Engineer with extensive experience across public cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, Microsoft Azure, and Aliyun. My journey with Kubernetes has been a game-changer, allowing me to integrate it into various solutions, empowering infrastructure with its flexibility and scalability. I’m also passionate about Blockchain and Distributed Computing systems, using Golang and Terraform to bring my ideas to life. Becoming a Kubestranaut has been an incredible achievement, giving me the opportunity to connect with professionals in the infrastructure engineering space and deepen my expertise.
Krish Aryan
(He/Him)
Webnish
- Location: New Delhi, India
Krish is a software engineer at Webnish and works with technologies such as Kubernetes, Prometheus, Terraform, ELK stack, Keda, etc. He became a Kubestronaut at the age of 24 and is one of the youngest Kubestronaut. He is also one of the organizers of India’s largest CNCF local chapter CNCG New Delhi and hosted more than 12 local events in the span of 1 year. He loves to play, learn and explore opensource cloud native technologies and suggest them to people who might not be aware about them. Krish also likes to contribute to opensource projects and was part of Google Summer of Code in organizations like openSUSE and CNCF.
Kotaro Inoue
(He/Him)
- Location: Saitama, Japan
A Software Engineer who loves Go and cloud technologies, passionate about building large-scale private cloud platforms. Specialized in container runtimes, distributed systems, and secure computing. Contributor to various CNCF technologies, including Kubernetes, Cluster API, Envoy, and youki.
Kostiantyn Lysenko
(He/Him)
- Location: Valencia, Spain
Platform Engineer with over six years of hands-on experience designing and building Kubernetes-native platforms, operators, admission webhooks, and infrastructure management tools. I specialize in CNCF technologies and work extensively with Argo Rollouts/CD, Crossplane, KCL, Rancher, and the Kubernetes Operator SDK across multi-cloud environments (GCP & AWS). I’m passionate about open source and actively exploring ways to contribute to the CNCF ecosystem, often prototyping tools and frameworks to simplify and scale platform engineering challenges.
Kotaro Nishiuchi
(He/Him)
NTT DATA Group Corporation
- Location: Funabashi-city, Chiba-prefecture, Japan
I am an SRE engineer specializing in performance-related non-functional requirements, with broad expertise in cloud-native technologies such as Kubernetes. I also have a solid background in observability and DevOps practices. In my free time, I manage a personal Kubernetes cluster at home and develop side projects written in Rust and Go and so on.
Kranthi Kumar Bitra
(He/Him)
- Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
I am a technology leader driving AI-First Software Engineering and Technology Transformation initiatives for global enterprises. With deep expertise in Kubernetes, cloud-native modernization, and distributed systems architecture, I help organizations adopt modern platform engineering practices at scale. I write about cloud native technologies, AI transformation, and DevOps practices on my blog: https://kranthib.github.io/tech-pulse/
Kota Sakuma
(He/Him)
Cloud Ace, Inc.
- Location: Miyagi, Japan
I am a cloud engineer with a deep-seated passion for exploring the frontiers of Cloud Native technologies. I specialize in mastering the CNCF ecosystem, particularly in architecting scalable Kubernetes environments and leveraging Service Mesh to enhance system reliability. While I am currently focused on deep-diving into performance optimization and platform engineering, I am eager to start contributing my findings back to the community and helping grow the cloud-native landscape.
Krishna Teja Manyam
(He/Him)
Amazon Web Services
- Location: Dublin, Ireland
Technical Account Manager at AWS, partnering with Enterprise organizations across EMEA as a trusted cloud advisor. Specializing in containerization, orchestration (Amazon EKS & ECS), and DevOps best practices. Had over five years of AWS Cloud experience to drive operational excellence and innovation. I hold a Master’s degree in Cloud Technologies, complemented by an impressive portfolio of certifications — including AWS Solutions Architect Professional, AWS DevOps Engineer Professional, and an extensive array of Kubernetes and cloud-native credentials from CNCF and the Linux Foundation (LFCS).
Koray Eyidoğan
(He/Him)
Türksat Satellite Communications Cable TV and Operations Inc.
- Location: New York, United States
I am a Senior Cloud and PostgreSQL DBA with over 15 years of experience architecting mission-critical, nationwide infrastructure systems. Throughout my career, I have focused on building high-performance environments serving tens of millions of people daily. My CNCF specialties revolve around orchestrating highly available stateful workloads and database architectures on Kubernetes. I am deeply passionate about automation, open-source communities, and cloud-native security.
Krishnakumar Venkataraman (Krishna)
EY GDS
- Location: Chennai, India
A broad-based technologist bridging systems architecture and operational leadership, Krishna guides enterprise cloud-native and AI transformations. Through CNCF webinars and technical sessions, they deliver practical insights on distributed traffic management, platform engineering, and zero-trust security.
Kosa Nenadić
(She/Her)
- Location: Novi Sad, Vojvodina, Serbia
Technology professional and system architect with extensive experience designing secure, scalable, and resilient enterprise platforms. Career spanning software engineering, distributed systems, cloud architecture, cybersecurity, and technical leadership across complex enterprise environments. Passionate about exploring emerging technologies and continuously expanding knowledge across cloud-native technologies, Kubernetes, AI, and distributed systems.
Kisung Yi
(He/Him)
Datadog
- Location: Seoul, South Korea
Hi, my name is Kisung, and I am a Technical Support Engineer at Datadog. With a deep passion for containerization and Kubernetes technologies, I specialize in helping organizations navigate and succeed in their cloud journeys. I bring extensive experience in CNCF technologies and am dedicated to providing support and guidance to those facing challenges in the cloud. My goal is to empower others to achieve success and innovation in their cloud initiatives.
Konstantinos Stavropoulos
(He/Him)
- Location: Athens, Greece
I have been working with Containers & other Cloud Native technologies since 2020. I am passionate about Infrastructure-As-Code, Policy-As-Code and actually everything-as-code, as I believe that it helps humans, teams and organizations to operate fast and securely.
At work, I like automating as much as possible -following GitOps practices-, ensuring Supply Chain Security from CI/CD pipelines and IaC to Kubernetes clusters and Containers, and setting up observability tools and alerts. Outside of tech I enjoy hiking, literature, 3D printing, playing the guitar, and being part of Open Source communities – contributing anywhere I can.
Kolawole Olowoporoku
(He/Him)
Armada AI
- Location: Redmond, WA, USA
- Project Experience: Argo, Artifact Hub, cert-manager, Container Network Interface (CNI), containerd, CoreDNS, Envoy, etcd, Falco, Fluentd, Flux, Helm, Jaeger, k3s, Kubernetes, Kyverno, Linkerd, Network Service Mesh, Open Service Mesh, OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, Service Mesh Performance, Thanos
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Senior Platform Engineer at Armada AI with 9 years of experience. An avid container lover and reader. Loves programming and most importantly loves building cost effective systems on whichever platform.
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.
Kirill Mazurov
(He/Him)
- Location: Minsk, Belarus
Throughout my career as a DevOps/Systems engineer and DBA, I have worked in outsourcing, banking, telecommunications, and gamedev sectors. I have extensive experience in building, migrating, and supporting Microservices and Big Data environments (both on-premises and in the cloud), primarily using Kubernetes, as well as implementing DevOps practices. If you believe I can add value to your company or project, feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn!
Kishore Gopalan
(He/Him)
DSV A/S
- Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
Kishore Gopalan is a seasoned DevSecOps professional with extensive experience in leveraging open-source technologies to build secure, scalable, and efficient solutions.
He holds a strong background in Kubernetes, cloud architecture, and designing robust microservice infrastructures. His expertise spans the entire DevSecOps lifecycle, emphasizing seamless integration of security into development and operational workflows. Passionate about the ever-evolving landscape of cloud-native technologies, he actively follows CNCF developments and project graduations, staying at the forefront of industry advancements.
Kirill Zhgulev
(He/Him)
EPAM
- Location: Yerevan, Armenia
Kirill is a Systems Engineer with over 15 years of experience, specializing in cloud architecture, container orchestration, and infrastructure automation. With a robust SysOps background, he excels in Linux systems, networking, troubleshooting, and scripting. Actively engaged with the global IT community, Kirill is passionate about DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), and cloud-native technologies. He also has a deep interest in Kubernetes, computer history, 80s culture, and demoscene.
Kochi Chuang
(He/Him)
Appier
- Location: Taipei, Taiwan
Kochi Chuang is a Senior Software Engineer with over 15 years of experience spanning AI AdTech, cybersecurity, and software development in the public sector. Previously, he spent more than 10 years at Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense, where he implemented Agile methodologies, led multiple Scrum teams, and managed national-scale software systems. Currently at Appier, he specializes in end-to-end system reliability, exploratory testing, and cloud-native CI/CD pipelines for large-scale digital advertising systems. Kochi actively shares his technical insights and book recommendations through his Medium and Facebook blogs, where he writes about Agile, engineering leadership, and new trends in software development.
Konrad Rzentarzewski
(He/Him)
1/1 READY
- Location: Warsaw, Poland
I was there when the config burned.
In the age before observability, chaos reigned. The servers howled, and nothing scaled but entropy.
Then kube cattle were born — simple, nameless beasts born of children’s games. But they multiplied. And their hunger grew vast.
Years passed. The sun revolved the Earth. Then the Earth revolved the Cloud.
I grew tired of debugging in darkness. I longed for light. And logs. Preferably structured. That’s when I began preaching — not loudly, just… declaratively. One apply at a time.
I walked among DevOps tribes, where bash begat shell, and shell begat pain. To them I brought ConfigMaps, and Secrets hidden in plain sight.
Then came the mysterious YAML — a language too holy to lint — inscribed deep within the API’s own heart.
Through toil and merge, the infrastructure became manifest. Pods floated on the waters. Deployments begat replicas. Helm bore Charts. Git begat Ops. What was once dev spun to prod. And every service had a name — and every name resolved. Unless external DNS was involved.
And the Preachers said: “Behold, our logs streameth clean.”
Thus began the age of the declarative. We once dwelled in darkness. Now, we scale planetary in full light.
Konrad Nowacki
Raiffeisen Tech Poland
- Location: Wrocław, Poland
A software developer with 7+ years of experience, fascinated with Distributed Systems, Microservices Architecture and Java + Spring ecosystem. Currently a student of Cybersecurity, master level, with plans for a PhD in Distributed Systems. I love technical challenges and the Kubestronaut program was a perfect one!
Kishor Kumar Thadikonda
(He/Him)
LTM
- Location: Pune, India
Kishor Kumar Thadikonda is an IT Consultant with 13+ years of experience in enterprise infrastructure, cloud transformation, and automation across VMware, Nutanix, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform. His areas of expertise include Terraform, PowerShell, Kubernetes, cloud-native security, and hybrid cloud modernization. He actively works on Azure Landing Zone and Kubernetes platform implementations, with a strong focus on automation, security, and operational excellence. Kishor has led large-scale migration and modernization programs for global organizations and is passionate about sharing practical lessons learned from real-world cloud adoption journeys. Connect with him on LinkedIn and GitHub to follow his work on cloud architecture, DevOps, and infrastructure automation.
Komal Sanjay Devgaonkar
(She/Her)
- Location: Pune, Maharastra, India
Experienced DevOps Lead with 10+ years in the industry, specializing in cloud infrastructure, automation and container orchestration. Skilled in AWS, GCP, Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform/CDK, CI/CD pipelines. Passionate about building scalable, resilient systems and driving DevOps best practices across engineering team.
Koduru Naresh
(He/Him)
Adobe
- Location: Bengaluru, India
I am a cloud-native and platform engineer at Adobe with 8+ years of experience building and operating large-scale infrastructure platforms. At Adobe, I have worked on and led Kubernetes platform initiatives at scale, including leading the Kubernetes 1.31 platform upgrade(400+ K8s clusters) and enabling Azure Red Hat OpenShift (ARO) Hosted Control Planes for Adobe. I enjoy solving complex cloud native infrastructure challenges, mentoring engineers, and continuously learning and discussing technologies.
Khushboo Khatter
(She/Her)
Infracloud Technologies Pvt Ltd
- Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India
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Hello! I’m Khushboo Khatter, an IT professional with over 8 years of experience. I have a passion for cloud technologies and enjoy exploring cutting-edge CNCF tools. My enthusiasm for Kubernetes runs deep, and I love diving into its complexities. Let’s connect on LinkedIn and explore the exciting world of cloud-native technologies together! Feel free to reach out: www.linkedin.com/in/khushbookhatter
Kim Sondrup
(He/Him)
Kamstrup A/S
- Location: Aalborg, Denmark
He is a regular attendee at Cloud Native Aalborg and KCD Denmark and a passionate open-source evangelist. He started his journey as a developer and, later, in 2016, began working with Puppet; with that, he learned and enjoyed what would later be known as GitOps while he also experienced working with lots of Yaml and IaC. After that, he noticed that binary artifact distribution and management were an often overlooked field of expertise. That led him to later greenfield Artifactory for a large enterprise and get involved with everything around it, including its newest biggest user, the company’s new Kubernetes clusters. A lot of Kubernetes and Cloud Native later, with some added certifications and today, he is an experienced Cloud Native professional and recognised Kubestronaut.
Kimi Huang
(He/Him)
- Location: Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Kimi Huang, a Site Reliability Engineer and Cloud Solution Architect with a strong interest in Kubernetes and Public Cloud Technologies.
He is passionate about using cloud-native tools such as Kubernetes, Argo, Helm, Prometheus, and Istio in his daily life. Kimi enjoys making things as automated as possible via Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) concept. He also loves to share how to build a Robust, Scalable, Secured, and Highly Available system in the Public Cloud.
Kim Iversen
(He/Him)
blinQ AS
- Location: Bergen, Norway
Bergen based DevOps- and Cloud advisor with a deep passion for technology; from high abstractions such as Kubernetes, all the way down to bits and bytes. I love discussing this stuff as well, so hit me up if you want someone to chat or collaborate with!
Kimihiko Abe
(He/Him)
Fujitsu Limited
- Location: Kanagawa, Japan
I am conducting research and development on data processing infrastructure leveraging Kubernetes and accelerators such as GPUs and FPGAs.Additionally, I am working on Layer 3 network verification technologies utilizing container-based routing technologies.
Kirill Andrienko
(He/Him)
Core42
- Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Former Microsoft-stack infrastructure (Hyper-V, AD) teamlead eventually turned to the dark side, heard a lil bit of K8s and Linux with security on the first place, prone a bit to over-engineering: 20+ years of IT-experience total – so seen some shings, you know.
Kinga F.
(She/Her)
Telstra Group Limited
- Location: Sydney, Australia
Kinga is a Security Engineer specializing in cloud and Kubernetes security, with a strong passion for securing code, workloads, and cloud-native infrastructures. She focuses on implementing secure development practices, protecting containerised environments, and enhancing overall cloud security posture.
Khine Nyo Thant
(She/Her)
Sofico Services Japan K.K.
- Location: Tokyo, Japan
I am a DevOps Engineer with a developer background, now focusing on cloud-native technologies, Kubernetes, and cloud architecture. I specialize in building scalable, automated, and resilient infrastructure for modern applications. I am particularly interested in Platform Engineering and continuously explore ways to optimize cloud and Kubernetes environments.
Kiran Anil
(He/Him)
- Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Project Experience: cert-manager, CoreDNS, ExternalDNS, Helm, K8sGPT, Kubernetes, Kyverno, Open Policy Agent (OPA), OpenCost, OpenTelemetry, Prometheus
Kiran Anil is a Senior DevOps Engineer with over 9 years of experience in containerization, pipeline automation and cloud security. He specializes in GitOps workflows using ArgoCD, Helm-based deployments, AWS and emphaizing on securing workloads using different opensource tools. Kiran is actively involved in the CNCF ecosystem. He contributes to open-source projects and discussions around Kubernetes best practices. Kiran shares his work on GitHub and participates in cloud-native meetups in Ontario. Outside of work, he enjoys mentoring, travelling, and exploring the bike trails nearby.
Kingsathurthi Gp
(He/Him)
Sagent
- Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
I’m a Cloud and DevOps enthusiast with a strong passion for Kubernetes and the broader cloud-native ecosystem. A continuous learner at heart, I thrive on exploring new technologies and staying updated in this rapidly evolving space. I enjoy attending technology conferences, not just to expand my knowledge, but also to connect with like-minded professionals and exchange knowledge and ideas.
Khoa Tran
(He/Him)
- Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Hello! I’m Khoa Tran, a Cloud-Native Architect and Kubestronaut based in Vietnam. With over 15 years of experience and a strategic mindset from the NUS CTO Program, I am passionate about bridging the gap between deep technical mastery and business leadership. I specialize in driving digital transformation through ‘Security by Design’ and building resilient platforms. Looking forward to connecting with fellow innovators!
Khun Lunnhtet
(He/Him)
- Location: Osaka, Japan
An infrastructure and server engineer based in Japan, working across Java, Spring Batch, and AWS Aurora while actively transitioning toward Site Reliability and Platform Engineering. A CNCF Kubestronaut, they hold all five Kubernetes certifications — KCNA, CKA, CKAD, CKS, and KCSA — alongside AWS Solutions Architect Associate
Kevin Tijssen
(He/Him)
Bright Cubes
- Location: Berghem, Netherlands
Kevin Tijssen is a Cloud Native Engineer at Bright Cubes, specializing in Kubernetes, Infrastructure-as-Code, pipeline automation, and cloud technologies. With a wealth of experience in Cloud Native and DevOps roles, Kevin brings valuable expertise to Fullstaq. He is dedicated to driving cloud-native transformations and enhancing operational excellence.
Khanh Tran
(He/Him)
CyberAgent
Khanh is maintainer of the PipeCD project. He is currently employed at CyberAgent Inc, and responsible for the CI/CD system across the organization. As a member of the productivity development team, he is interested in anything that improves development and operations processes, especially cloud-native topics. He is also an organizer at the Cloud Native Community Hanoi, Vietnam.
Khaled Taha
(He/Him)
- Location: Ramallah, Palestine
I am a skilled DevOps Engineer with expertise in leveraging advanced technologies to enhance system performance and reliability. I specialize in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and optimizing cloud and container environments. My strong skills in system administration and automation enable me to simplify workflows and foster effective collaboration, driving efficient development and operations.
Khayyam Gojayev
(He/Him)
- Location: Baku, Azerbaijan
I am a passionate DevOps & SRE Engineer with expertise in Kubernetes, Cloud Security, and CI/CD automation. With a deep focus on CNCF technologies, I specialize in multi-cloud architectures, Kubernetes security (CKS, KCSA), and infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible). I actively share insights on containerization, GitLab CI/CD, and cloud-native best practices, helping teams build scalable, resilient, and secure systems.
Khaja Ehteshamuddin Ahmed
(He/Him)
- Location: Al Nahda Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
A highly motivated DevSecOps engineer with a strong background in cloud computing and automation, I excel at building and managing scalable infrastructure. I have a particular interest in CNCF technologies, including Kubernetes, Prometheus, and Helm, and utilize Terraform for infrastructure as code. I am committed to knowledge sharing and actively participate in the DevOps community.
Kevin Yu
(He/Him)
- Location: Toronto, Canada
Kevin is a certified Cloud Solutions Architect with experience in designing resilient cloud solutions, automating operations, and hardening security. His areas of specialization include Cloud Computing, Enterprise Architecture, DevSecOps, MLOps, Kubernetes, Networking, Distributed Systems, and Cybersecurity. Kevin is widely recognized for analytical rigor, pragmatic problem-solving, and building resilient infrastructure at scale. Kevin is a multilingual leader with cloud certifications and a collaborative mindset, recognized for driving cross-functional initiatives and resolving complex technical challenges quickly and effectively.
Khaled El Ghammarti
- Location: Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Curious IT engineer with 4 years’ experience, an open-source advocate and enthusiast for cloud-native technologies. I design, automate and deploy secure infrastructures on Kubernetes and AWS, following a DevSecOps approach and security-by-design. I enjoy tackling the challenges of complex environments using GitLab CI/CD, Ansible, ArgoCD, containerization and IaC. Happy to join the Kubestronaut community.
Khalil Chalbi
Exalt Forge
- Location: Le Plessis-Robinson Paris, France
I am a DevOps and Cloud consultant at Exalt in France, where I work as a Senior Kubernetes Engineer. I am passionate about virtualization and cloud-native technologies, and I design, operate, and secure production Kubernetes clusters. I also mentor junior engineers, helping them build strong skills in Kubernetes and the CNCF ecosystem.
Khin Sandar Soe
(She/Her)
CGSI
- Location: Singapore, Singapore
I am a passionate cloud and DevOps with hands-on experience in Kubernetes and CNCF technologies. I am currently working toward becoming a Kubestronaut and continuously improving my skills in cloud engineering. I enjoy sharing knowledge through community learning and technical discussions, and I actively explore tools and practices that improve system reliability and scalability. I am committed to continuous growth and building impactful solutions in the cloud-native ecosystem.
Kevin Welter
(He/Him)
HumanITy GmbH
- Location: Trulben, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Kevin Welter is a technology-focused entrepreneur and product builder with a strong interest in artificial intelligence and scalable digital systems. He designs and develops intelligent tools that turn complex data into practical, usable solutions. With a hands-on background in software engineering and cloud infrastructure, he bridges technical depth with strategic thinking. Kevin is driven by curiosity, clarity, and the ambition to build technology that is both powerful and human-centric.
Khang Hoang Tran
(He/Him)
- Location: Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
Meet me at http://khangtictoc.github.io/
Khalid Kouttane
(He/Him)
OUTSCALE
- Location: Carrières-sous-Poissy, Île-de-France, France
I am a Cloud & DevOps Engineer specializing in Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies. I currently design and operate scalable and secure platforms on Outscale Cloud, with a strong focus on automation, Infrastructure as Code, and GitOps practices. As a Kubestronaut, I have hands-on experience deploying and managing complex distributed systems, including AI platforms. I am passionate about the cloud-native ecosystem and continuously explore new tools and best practices
Kevin Sandy
- Location: Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
I’m a Cloud Architect with three decades of experience creating solutions with Linux and open source technologies. I’ve worked for a range of companies, including internet service providers, government contractors, and healthcare providers. I love learning, and there’s almost always a book or video course I’m working through.
Khin Moh Moh Soe
(She/Her)
FPT Software Japan
- Location: Tokyo, Japan
I am a Cloud and Kubernetes Engineer based in Japan, working on AWS, Azure and Kubernetes infrastructure projects. My areas of interest include Kubernetes security, cloud-native architecture, observability, and platform engineering. I hold CNCF certifications including KCNA, KCSA, CKA, CKAD, and CKS, and I am continuously expanding my expertise in the cloud-native ecosystem. I enjoy learning new technologies and sharing knowledge with the community.
Kerem İzgöl
(He/Him)
Türk Ekonomi Bankası
- Location: İstanbul, Turkey
I graduated from Doğuş University in the Department of Control and Automation Engineering. I have worked in industrial automation and digital marketing companies. In 2017, my book titled “Herkes İçin Tinylab ve Arduino” (Tinylab and Arduino for Everyone) was published by Abaküs Kitap. I am currently working as a Linux system administrator in Türk Ekonomi Bankası.
Kenta Goto
(He/Him)
Amazon Web Services Japan G.K.
- Location: Tokyo, Japan
I am an ISV/SaaS Solutions Architect at AWS Japan. As our customers have been using Kubernetes projects for their production workloads, I have been learning cloud native technologies for a couple of years to support them. Additionally, I am particularly interested in Platform Engineering.
Kevin Python
(He/Him)
Swisscom
- Location: Fribourg, Switzerland
With over 10 years of experience in the IT industry, I built a strong foundation in system engineering before transitioning into the cloud and embracing DevOps. In early 2023, I discovered Kubernetes, which sparked my passion for the Cloud Native ecosystem and open-source projects. Now working as a Cloud DevOps Engineer, I am actively contributing to the development of a Kubernetes toolset aimed at simplifying workload management, improving efficiency, and enhancing scalability. I thrive on automation, innovation, and optimizing cloud infrastructure for modern workloads.
Kenta Nakase
(He/Him)
- Location: Tokyo, Japan
Previously worked as an engineer involved in the development and global expansion of IT operations management software at a major IT vendor. Currently serving as a Solutions Engineer, supporting organizations in implementing and optimizing DevSecOps practices. Skilled in cloud computing, automation, and security.
Kerim Kocabaş
- Location: Balıkesir, Turkey
I am a DevOps Engineer/SRE and a novice software developer. On the open source front I usually build tech that is useful to me (and maybe others) including Kubernetes tools (https://github.com/bouquet2) and a Linux distribution (see https://linux.krea.to). I mainly am focusing on Kubernetes and OpenTofu nowadays. I don’t write much blog posts but it is available at https://krea.to/blog
Kerem Tekant
(He/Him)
Nokia
- Location: Istanbul, Turkey
I’m Kerem Tekant, a senior Cloud-Native & Kubernetes engineer recognised as a Kubestronaut through the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) certification programme. I specialise in Kubernetes cluster administration, container security, and platform engineering. With a background in electronics & communications engineering and several years of hands-on experience at Nokia, I focus on building and operating resilient, scalable systems in production environments.
Kevin Mcclaren
Elastic
- Location: Medford, MA, United States
Site Reliability Engineer and Consultant, with extensive experience across the Cloud Native landscape, from Kubernetes and platform security to chaos engineering at scale. I focus on building reliable, observable, and secure systems through Infrastructure as Code, AWS, and disciplined incident response in highly complex environments. Outside of SRE work I am a passionate ultrarunner/rock climber who finds balance in nature.
Kevin Carlos Lopez Gonzalez
(He/Him)
- Location: Rafael Lara Grajales, Puebla, Mexico
Kubernetes and Linux Forensics Specialist with experience securing and operating containerized and Linux environments. Designs and maintains secure, highly available Kubernetes clusters using hardening, monitoring, and incident response best practices. Conducts Linux digital forensics, including log analysis and incident investigation. Skilled in CrowdStrike Falcon for XDR and Google Chronicle for threat hunting and security analytics.
Keshav Kushwaha
(He/Him)
AMD India Pvt. Ltd.
- Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
I am a Senior Platform Engineer with 21+ years of IT experience, specializing in Kubernetes, cloud-native platforms, infrastructure automation, and platform reliability. I’m passionate about continuous learning, mentoring others in cloud-native technologies, and sharing knowledge through hands-on troubleshooting, certification preparation guidance, and real-world platform engineering experiences. I enjoy working with and exploring innovative Cloud Native Computing Foundation projects such as Kubernetes, Argo CD, Kyverno, Falco, and other cloud-native tools that help build scalable, secure, and resilient platforms.
Kevin Hensel
(He/Him)
- Location: Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
Kevin Hensel is a Platform Engineer with a passion for Kubernetes, GitOps, and cloud-native technologies. He specializes in building automated, scalable platforms using Kubernetes, Argo CD, on public and private clouds, with a strong focus on platform engineering and infrastructure as code.
Kevin Morris
- Location: Morrisville, NC, United States
I’m Kevin, making the leap from 20 years in semiconductor escalation engineering into Kubernetes and cloud-native. That background had me deployed internationally as the engineer called in when local teams got stuck, and it’s given me a deep appreciation for systems that actually hold up under pressure. Kubernetes and the CNCF ecosystem have genuinely hooked me, both the technology itself and the open source culture behind it, and I’m looking forward to being an active, contributing member of the community. Achieving this certification at this stage of my career, after two decades in a completely different field, is something I’m incredibly proud of, and it’s fueling me to keep going!
Kevin Rohland
(He/Him)
B1 Systems GmbH
- Location: Wolfsburg, Niedersachsen, Germany
I enjoy porting and deploying software to Kubernetes, with a strong focus on the full DevOps and GitOps lifecycle. I like making delivery workflows reproducible, declarative, and easy to reason about, from commit to running workload. Exploring how cloud-native tooling and the wider CNCF ecosystem can make that simpler and more resilient is what keeps me interested.
Kevin Kariuki
Core42
- Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
I’m a Cloud Support Engineer at Core42 in Abu Dhabi, where I spend most of my time triaging alerts and chasing down incidents. I came into Kubernetes through administration, networking, and security of cloud resources. Lately I’ve been building tooling to take some of the grind out of alert triage for monitoring tasks for support. I hold all five Kubernetes certifications.
Kenta Asamura
(He/Him)
Amazon Web Services
- Location: Dublin, Ireland
Kenta is a Cloud Support Engineer and Subject Matter Expert in container services, specializing in IaC, CI/CD, and container technologies. Leveraging this expertise alongside his background in Software Development Engineering and practical DevOps implementation, he adeptly handles comprehensive solutions from IaC-based infrastructure to continuous container deployment, running containers securely and efficiently. Kenta accelerates organizations’ cloud transformation, utilizing cutting-edge technologies. Passionate about education, he has delivered tech presentations at high schools in Dublin, inspiring future technologists.
Kemalettin ‘K8N’ Yesilkaya
(He/Him)
MNM Teknoloji
- Location: Istanbul, Turkey
Kemalettin (aka. ‘k8n’) is a GNU/Linux SysAdmin who’s in love with the terminal.
He works with curiosity and passion on GNU/Linux, Free & Open Source software, and Cloud Native technologies such as Kubernetes, Helm, Prometheus, Argo projects. He also enjoys troubleshooting operating systems, containers, networking, and protocols and he’s dedicated to mastering them.
He currently works as a SysAdmin at MNM Teknoloji. He’s a big fan of Heavy Metal! 🎸 🤘 and lives with 5 cats in Istanbul. 🐱
Kenn Albert Gravador
(He/Him)
Ericsson Canada Inc.
- Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
I’m a telecommunications professional with over 11 years of experience handling complex projects across different domains such as NFVI, OSS, and IMS. I’ve recently transitioned into customer support role specializing in Cloud Infrastructure (Ericsson SDI, HPE Synergy) and Cloud-Native Solutions, such as Ericsson Cloud Container Distribution (ECCD) and Ericsson Cloud Native Infrastructure (CNIS). I’ve grown passionate about cloud technologies and currently exploring IaC tools like Ansible and Terraform, and public cloud platforms like GCP and Azure. Always learning, always curious – especially when it comes to anything cloud.
Kelvin Li
(He/Him)
- Location: Hong Kong, Hong Kong
A Tech lover. Keep learning CNCF technologies.
Kenneth René Lund
(He/Him)
Telenor Cyberdefence
- Location: Oslo, Oslo, Norway
I’m an IT professional from Norway located in the Oslo region, having focus on cybersecurity for the past several years. I’m an engaged tinkerer and generalist, but take special interest in infrastructure and networking projects.
Kenan Güler
(He/Him)
- Location: Hanover, Lower Saxony, Germany
I’m a full-stack developer who enjoys fast-moving tech and, lately, practical AI. CNCF certifications turned Kubernetes from “whoa” into “let’s go”. I build with TypeScript, Java/Kotlin, C#, GitLab and Angular (over React—less vibes, more structure) and run it on K8s with GitOps and o11y. On the side I tinker with embedded/IoT and 3D design & printing, and grow my own veggies. Always learning and always shipping. Tech evolves, principles stay—focus on improving, not proving.
Ken Takagi
(He/Him)
Oisix ra daichi Inc.
- Location: Saitama, Japan
I work as an SRE at Oisix ra Daichi Inc., an e-commerce company, where I am dedicated to enhancing the reliability of our products. I am committed to delivering robust and scalable services using cloud-native technologies, with a strong focus on Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) and Terraform. I am also passionate about applying SRE best practices to drive operational efficiency, infrastructure improvements, and enhanced observability.
Kenny Chen
(He/Him)
- Location: Taipei, Taiwan
I am a financial engineer who has transitioned from application development to the infrastructure layer, specializing in applying CNCF cloud-native tools to enhance financial systems. Through leveraging Kubernetes, OpenShift, and various open-source monitoring and security tools, I contribute to building stable and secure securities core systems. The complex financial scenarios drive my commitment to optimizing cloud infrastructure, while I dedicate myself to continuous self-improvement in community support and technical expertise to ensure business resilience and efficiency.
Kelani Moruf Abiodun
(He/Him)
ERICSSON
- Location: AJAO ESTATE, ISOLO, LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA
I’m a Technical Authority (TA) Manager with deep hands-on experience across 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G Core networks, specializing in cloud-native platforms and large-scale production operations. I’m also a member of the OpenInfra Foundation and an active local community contributor, supporting knowledge sharing and adoption of open infrastructure technologies. My professional focus spans service assurance, incident management, and building resilient, telecom-grade cloud-native systems.
Kenny Yuen
- Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
I’m a software developer and certified Kuberstronaut with a strong focus on cloud-native infrastructure, Kubernetes, CI/CD automation, observability, and building scalable systems. Continuously expanding my knowledge across the cloud-native ecosystem through hands-on projects and certification tracks.
Kenji Hiraoka
(He/Him)
- Location: Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
Passionate about technology-driven transformation, I specialize in advancing modern development environments. I lead the architecture and implementation of next-generation, cloud-native toolchains that empower engineering teams across large-scale software projects.
Kenny Hutcheson
- Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom
Platform Engineering Leader with over 20 years of experience in infrastructure, Linux, and cloud-native technologies. I specialise in Kubernetes, multi-cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and Spacelift, applying DevOps best practices to build cloud-native platforms for enterprise environments.
Kaur Kallas
(He/Him)
- Location: Tallinn, Estonia
I have specialized on Kubernetes and the surrounding open-source technologies. Always prefer to take a cloud-agnostic approach, using operators like building blocks to solve problems with a emphasis on 2nd day operations. Big fan of Pulumi, Crossplane, and Argo projects
Keba Stalin Britto J
(He/Him)
HPE
- Location: Paramakudi, India
I am an open-source enthusiast and cloud-native architect with a deep passion for CNCF technologies. I enjoy exploring cutting-edge CNCF tools, and my enthusiasm for Kubernetes runs deep. I specialize in designing scalable, resilient cloud architectures and contributing to open-source projects, all within an architecture predominantly based on open-source and Kubernetes, adopting the DevOps culture.
Kaung Nyunt San
(He/Him)
- Location: Bangkok, Thailand
I am a Senior System Administrator with extensive experience managing and optimizing Linux/Unix environments, specializing in automation, security, and infrastructure reliability. I specialize in tools like Ansible, Terraform, and Vault to streamline operations and enhance system security. Passionate about cloud infrastructure and automation, I actively explore modern IT trends and collaborate with like-minded professionals. While I may not have all the answers, I’m eager to learn, contribute, and support CNCF communities, sharing insights and collaborating on cloud-native technologies and DevOps best practices together.
Keisuke Kadoyama
(He/Him)
Accenture Japan Ltd.
- Location: Tokyo, Japan
As an architect, I’m passionate about driving challenging projects to success, enabling us to accelerate towards the next era. I specialize in leveraging cutting-edge cloud-native technologies, including containers, microservices, and observability, to design and implement robust systems and services. My goal is to contribute meaningfully to the community, ultimately fostering a better society for everyone.
Kaung Thant Lwin
(He/Him)
- Location: Yangon, Yangon, Myanmar
Kaung Thant Lwin is a community builder who specializing in Cloud and DevOps technologies, with a particular focus on CNCF ecosystem tools. He is the founder of the DevKTOps YouTube channel, where he shares Cloud/DevOps tutorials and insights to empower the Myanmar Cloud/DevOps community. Beyond video content, Kaung regularly publishes deep dives on his contents at kalaung.org and leads local meetups to foster collaboration among tech enthusiasts. His mission is to bridge the gap between complex infrastructure and accessible learning for developers everywhere.
Kehinde Aturuka
(He/Him)
- Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Lead DevOps/SRE and Cloud-Native Architect with over 6 years of experience operating mission-critical, large-scale financial infrastructure across GCP, AWS, and Azure. I specialize in the reliability and orchestration of high-availability payment systems, leveraging GitOps and advanced observability to maintain seamless operations for regulated, multi-region workloads. Combining deep technical expertise with a strategic MBA in AI, I focus on building secure, resilient, and automated ecosystems for global enterprise finance.
Kaustubha V
(She/Her)
Microsoft
- Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Kaustubha Vecham works at Microsoft working in automation and AI-driven systems. She is a Kubestronaut with a strong focus on Kubernetes security, policy enforcement, and production-grade cloud-native systems. She actively mentors engineers preparing for CNCF certifications and contributes to Women-in-Tech and cloud-native community initiatives. Her interests include secure Kubernetes architectures, AI-powered infrastructure optimization, and scalable DevSecOps practices.
Kazol Hossen
(He/Him)
Robi Axiata PLC
- Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh
Working as Manager, Digital Solution and VAS under IT division of Robi Axiata PLC. Kubestronaut with 8+ years of experience managing critical digital platforms and cross-functional teams in fast-paced telecom and fintech environments. Proven track record in delivering 24/7 operational stability, leading complex integrations, and adhering to strict governance and security standards. Combines deep technical expertise in Linux, cloud, containerization, and QA of mobile and financial applications.
Kaung Htet Aung
(He/Him)
Rabbit Care Company Limited
- Location: Bangkok, Thailand
Software engineer specializing in cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes, and secure system design. Experienced in building scalable systems and solving real-world engineering challenges through practical solutions. Strong background in leading technical initiatives, guiding teams, and delivering reliable cloud-native platforms. Passionate about continuous learning and contributing to the cloud-native ecosystem.
Kehao Chen
(He/Him)
Chunghwa Telecom
- Location: Taipei, Taiwan
I’m a Senior Engineer at Chunghwa Telecom in Taipei, where I build and operate cloud-native platforms on Azure Kubernetes Service. My day-to-day work centers on Kubernetes operations, GitOps with Argo CD, and observability with OpenTelemetry and Prometheus. I recently completed the 2026 iThome Ironman writing challenge with a 35-day series on taking GenAI/LLM applications on Azure from demo to production (https://ithelp.ithome.com.tw/users/20168288/articles). I’m mostly an active participant in Taiwan’s cloud-native community: I never miss DevOpsDays Taipei or JCConf, and I once shared a multi-cluster GitOps demo with Argo CD (“Dancing with GitOps”) at the DevOps Taiwan Meetup. You can find my work at https://github.com/kehao-chen and https://www.linkedin.com/in/kehao-chen/.
Kasper Borg Nissen
(He/Him)
Dash0
- Location: Aarhus, Denmark
- Project Experience: Backstage, Flux, Jaeger, Kubernetes, Linkerd, OpenTelemetry, Prometheus
Kasper is Director of Developer Relations at Dash0, where he helps make observability easy for developers by advocating for better tooling, best practices, and seamless integrations. Bridging observability, platform engineering, and AI, he ensures developers stay productive and gain actionable insights exactly when needed. He co-founded Cloud Native Nordics to unite meetups across the region, organizes Cloud Native Denmark (formerly KCD Denmark) and his local Cloud Native Community Group, and serves as a MergeForward & AAIF Ambassador, former KubeCon+CloudNativeCon Co-Chair, and Golden Kubestronaut. Outside of work, Kasper is a father of two boys and a dog owner who loves traveling and exploring the world. When he can, you’ll find him out on the water sailing his small monohull.
Why I am excited to be an ambassador: I’m excited to be an ambassador, because it’s a great community of like-minded people. I hope to meet and learn from the other awesome Ambassadors, and help grow the adoption of Cloud Native technologies even more here in the Nordics.
Karol Szymanowski
(He/Him)
- Location: Warsaw, Poland
I am a Senior Software Engineer specializing in TypeScript, AWS, and Kubernetes. My work revolves around designing scalable and secure web applications. Passionate about DevSecOps, I thrive on automating processes and I am a strong advocate for “self-driving” infrastructure.
Kashif Karim
(He/Him)
Saudi Arab Investment Bank(SAIB)
- Location: Karachi, Pakistan
As a DevOps engineer with a passion for cloud-native technologies, I’ve spent the past few years honing my skills in deploying and managing applications. My recent collaboration with a government organization involved transitioning their applications from Docker Compose to Kubernetes, optimizing their infrastructure for scalability and reliability. Alongside my professional endeavors, I’m committed to mentoring and guiding individuals on the CNCF certification path, helping them navigate the complexities of cloud-native environments with ease. While I don’t run Meetups or maintain a personal blog, I’m always eager to share my knowledge and experience with others in the community.
Kateryna Firoozi
(She/Her)
Sopra Steria
- Location: Rykene, Norway
Kateryna is an SRE/DevOps engineer with a deep passion for security and cloud-native technologies. She holds a Master’s degree in Information Security and brings over 10 years of experience in helping development teams accelerate secure and efficient product development using modern developer platforms.
Kashi Viswanathan
Tata Consultancy Services
- Location: Redhill, United Kingdom
I have expertise in various cloud and related technologies, including but not limited to Azure, Kubernetes, and Terraform. I work in a Cloud Engineering Team, maintaining a critical pension administration system, ensuring seamless operations with a focus on availability and scalability. Passionate about continuous learning, I am always eager to explore new technologies and further enhance my skills.
Karthik Babu Manam
(He/Him)
ContinuumCloud
- Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States
I am a DevOps Engineer at ContinuumCloud, where I focus on building secure, scalable infrastructure across AWS and Azure to support mental health and human services platforms. I started my career as a Linux Administrator and steadily advanced through roles in system administration, cloud engineering, and infrastructure automation. I actively contribute to the CNCF ecosystem, including Kyverno, and hold over 20 cloud-native and security certifications. I’m currently pursuing a PhD in Cloud Computing with a focus on AI/ML at the University of the Cumberlands and hold two master’s degrees in Software Engineering and Network Communications. My passion lies in solving real-world DevOps challenges and mentoring others through my open-source work and academic journey.
Karthik Shekar
(He/Him)
- Location: Melbourne, Australia
I am a Senior Cloud and Platform Architectwith over 15 years of experience delivering secure, scalable, and highly available infrastructure across AWS, Azure, and hybrid environments. I specialize in Kubernetes architecture, security, and production-grade design, having deployed and optimized enterprise clusters across EKS, AKS, and Red Hat OpenShift. My expertise includes Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation), CI/CD automation with GitHub Actions, Jenkins, and ArgoCD, and CIS compliance integration through Ansible and EC2 Image Builder. I have successfully led multi-cloud modernization initiatives, architected secure and observable Kubernetes platforms, and implemented governance, FinOps, and self-healing automation to drive operational excellence and reliability.
Karol Kurda
(He/Him)
- Location: Wrocław, Dolnośląskie, Poland
I am a Platform Engineer specializing in containerization, Kubernetes, and GNU/Linux system administration, with a strong focus on on-premise environments. I’m passionate about exploring the deep foundations of the technologies I work with and understanding how they function under the hood. I also have a strong interest in computer networks, recently complemented by a growing focus on cybersecurity and infrastructure security. My core strengths are Kubernetes and Linux systems administration, and I enjoy continuously deepening my expertise in these areas.
Kasper Jensen
(He/Him)
Aeven A/S
- Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
I’m Kasper Jensen, a Cloud-Native Architect & Advisor specializing in secure, compliant, and scalable platforms for regulated industries (pharma, defense, healthcare). As a Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) and Azure Solutions Architect Expert, I bridge technical innovation with enterprise-grade compliance (FDA/GxP/ISO27001), helping teams modernize infrastructure without compromising security or agility. My mission is to empower organizations through hands-on mentorship, community leadership (like the Copenhagen Cloud-Native & Kubernetes Meetup), and technical thought leadership. Let’s connect to collaborate on Kubernetes security, platform engineering, and cloud-native transformation!
Karthi Palanisamy
(He/Him)
Addepar
- Location: Folsom, California, United States
Karthi Palanisamy is a Senior Site Reliability Engineer with 12+ years of experience operating large-scale cloud-native platforms and production Kubernetes environments. He actively contributes to the Kubernetes ecosystem, including documentation contributions to the Kubernetes website and regular participation in SIG ContribEx meetings, with a growing focus on community enablement and contributor experience. His technical expertise spans Kubernetes operations, GitOps, Infrastructure as Code, and reliability automation, with real-world impact in platform governance and cloud cost optimization. Karthi is also an open-source contributor and writes about SRE and cloud-native operations on Medium (https://medium.com/@karthipalanisamy14). His current interests include applying AI to improve Kubernetes reliability, SRE workflows, and operational decision-making in complex systems.
Kashyap Savaliya
(He/Him)
- Location: Concord, ON, Canada
Kash is a tech-savvy tinkerer who loves building out his homelab and automating every corner of his home — if it can be smart, he’ll make it smart. When he’s not knee-deep in servers and scripts, you’ll find him out on a run or grinding through a calisthenics session. He’s the kind of person who’s always leveling up, whether it’s his fitness or his home network. Equal parts geek and athlete, Kash lives by the motto that everything can be optimized.
Karthik Kota
(He/Him)
Fidelity Investments
- Location: Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
I am a tech enthusiast, finding the perfect balance between high-speed innovation and the strategic learning. My passion shows my drive to constantly evolve and I’ve embraced the ‘Believe’ mantra —it adds a layer of authentic motivation that pairs perfectly with my sharp, tech-focused mind.
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
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.
Kannan N
(He/Him)
- Location: Perambalur, India
I’m Kannan, an experienced software engineer and cloud-native enthusiast with over a decade of innovation in the tech industry. My expertise as a DevOps engineer and cloud architect allows me to design and manage scalable, resilient, and efficient digital ecosystems. With a deep mastery of Kubernetes, I’ve helped organizations streamline operations and optimize cloud-native infrastructure. My passion for automation and cloud technologies drives me to constantly improve system performance and ensure high availability.
Kaouther Chalbi
(She/Her)
HPE
- Location: Maktar, Siliana, Tunisia
I’m a DevOps and Cloud Engineer specializing in CNCF technologies like Kubernetes, Prometheus, and Helm. I hold certifications including CKA, LFCS, and Prometheus Associate. At HPE, I build and automate private cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and observability solutions using Morpheus, Grafana, and OpsRamp. I’m passionate about infrastructure as code, automation, and monitoring at scale.
Kanzal Muhammad Ali Qalandri
(He/Him)
PufferSoft
- Location: Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan
I’m a DevOps engineer specializing in cloud-native scalable solutions with deep expertise in Kubernetes and container orchestration. I focus on CNCF technologies including Helm, Prometheus, and service mesh implementations. In my spare time, I write technical blogs about DevOps practices and cloud-native technologies at kanzal.com, sharing insights and best practices with the community.
Karl Lewis
(He/Him)
Cloud Native CISO
- Location: Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Karl Lewis is a cloud-native security architect and advocate who assists growing teams build secure, scalable platforms without slowing down. With more than a decade in cybersecurity — from leading international market expansions to designing Zero Trust and IAM solutions — he’s worked hands-on across the CNCF ecosystem with tools like Kubernetes, Cilium, Kyverno, and FluxCD. He holds certifications including CISSP, CCSP, and AWS Solutions Architect – Professional, and is passionate about using open-source, GitOps-driven approaches to make security practical, developer-friendly, and ready to scale. He shares his ideas at https://cloudnativeciso.com to help teams move fast and stay secure.
Karapet Andreasyan
Vacuumlabs
- Location: Yerevan, Armenia
I’m a DevOps Engineer who enjoys working with complex cloud and Kubernetes environments. I’ve been working with cloud and server setups since 2010, and my passion for software engineering and internet networks goes back to my childhood. Over the years, I’ve focused on building secure, scalable, and automated platforms while continuously learning and solving new infrastructure challenges. Joining the Kubestronaut program feels like a great opportunity to deepen my Kubernetes expertise and grow alongside others who share the same passion.
Kansei Chiba
(He/Him)
- Location: Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
I’m an infrastructure engineer who loves OSS such as Linux, Kubernetes, and Argo CD. I’m particularly interested in cloud-native infrastructure design and operational improvements, and I focus on building systems that are reliable and sustainable. Outside of work, I’m a passionate cyclist, applying the same mindset of long-term stability and safety to both technology and my hobbies. If you have any questions or challenges around infrastructure or OSS, feel free to reach out to me on LinkedIn anytime.
Kannan G S
(He/Him)
- Location: Bangalore, India
I am a passionate technologist with a strong focus on CNCF technologies.
Karandeep Singh Kapoor
(He/Him)
Accenture
- Location: Kharar, Punjab, India
I’m DevOps Manager and CNCF enthusiast with a focus on Kubernetes, GitOps, and cloud-native infrastructure. I specialize in deploying secure, scalable Kubernetes clusters using tools like kubeadm, Helm, Argo CD and Prometheus. I like to learn things and get engaged in difficult technical scenarios. My Passion is Networking.
Kaivalya Shah
(He/Him)
- Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
I am a DevOps consultant who specializes in Kubernetes, GCP, and AWS. I love to automate and codify as much as I can with any tools at hand. As an active member of many cloud communities and conferences, I love to discuss technical ideas and news. If I start talking about football or chess, I can’t promise I will stop!
Kaiwen Yang
(He/Him)
- Location: Beijing, China
I am a product manager and have been engaged in the cloud native field for five years. I have a strong passion for cloud native technologies and open source contribution. I am a contributor of Kubernetes(SIG Docs), OpenKruise and KubeWharf. Beside the cloud native technology, my hobbies are marathon running and trail running, and have completed three times of 50km trail running.
Kamlesh Nandlal Koladiya
(He/Him)
NTT DATA, Inc.
- Location: Frankfurt am Main, Germany
As an experienced DevOps Engineer, I specialize in collaborating with diverse clients on a wide range of projects, particularly in Network Automation, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC). My expertise in using Python and Ansible for automation, along with my skills in Kubernetes, Linux, and cloud technologies, enables me to design and manage efficient, scalable environments. Driven by a passion for exploring new technologies and solving complex challenges, I am committed to continuous learning and enjoy mentoring others in their technical journeys. I aim to foster a culture of innovation and collaboration, ensuring that each project benefits from cutting-edge solutions and best practices.
Kanishk Mankar
(He/Him)
Indiamart
- Location: Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
I’m a Software Engineer at Indiamart passionate about cloud-native technologies like Kubernetes, Docker, Prometheus, Helm, ArgoCD, and Ansible. I enjoy working with databases such as PostgreSQL and MongoDB. I actively follow CNCF trends and events to stay current and grow in the cloud-native ecosystem. My goal is to contribute meaningfully to the cloud-native community and help drive innovation through practical solutions and continuous learning.
Kanav Peer
(He/Him)
Total System Services, Inc
- Location: Atlanta, Georgia, United States
I’m Kanav Peer, a DevOps and Cloud Infrastructure Architect with over 11 years of experience in the IT industry, primarily in the enterprise financial domain. My core expertise includes Kubernetes, AWS, Linux, Terraform, CI/CD, Python, with a strong focus on automation, scalability, and cloud-native design. I’m passionate about simplifying infrastructure through the “everything as code” approach. Currently, I’m exploring how Generative AI can enhance cloud infrastructure and DevOps workflows.
Kaique Leste
(He/Him)
Alelo
- Location: Jandira, São Paulo, Brazil
I’m Kaique Leste, a 27-year-old Lead DevOps Engineer on the Platform Engineering team at Alelo Brasil. My work is centered on improving the developer experience by creating an Internal Developer Platform (IDP). I use tools like Backstage and Kubernetes to empower development teams, helping them build applications quickly and with less cognitive load by providing standardized templates and golden paths for reliable and secure applications.
Kanan Alasgarli
(He/Him)
- Location: Baku, Azerbaijan
I’m Kanan Alasgarli, a DevOps Engineer specializing in Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, Vault, and CI/CD pipelines. With hands-on experience in cloud infrastructure, monitoring, and security, I focus on building scalable and secure systems. I hold multiple CNCF certifications, including CKA, CKAD, and CKS, along with HashiCorp Terraform Associate. Currently pursuing a Master’s in Cybersecurity, I share my insights on cloud-native technologies and DevOps best practices via my LinkedIn(https://www.linkedin.com/in/alasgarlikanan/)
Kaj Grant-Mathiasen
(He/Him)
Canonical
- Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Cloud Support Engineer with an academic background in Computer Engineering. Previous professional experience developing and maintaining distributed microservice-based cloud platforms. Extensive hands-on knowledge investigating, diagnosing, and quickly resolving mission-critical issues in both development pipelines and customer environments. Currently focused on expanding expertise with Linux administration/development and distributed system design as well as technologies such as Kubernetes, Ceph, OpenStack, and Juju.
Kamel Najjar
(He/Him)
Sopra Steria
- Location: Courbevoie, Hauts-de-Seine, France
I am a Solution Architect and Technical Director at Sopra Steria, leading cloud-native transformation and driving large-scale modernization initiatives across the energy, banking, and retail sectors. I design resilient, scalable, and secure cloud-native platforms that align technology strategy with business objectives, enabling organizations to gain agility, reliability, and long-term competitive advantage.
Kaio Fellipe
(He/Him)
- Location: Araraquara, SP, Brazil
10 years of experience in systems and technology, working in the areas of Management, Architecture, DevOps, Infrastructure (On-premise and Cloud), Security and IT Services. Experience in Distributed Systems Architecture and Cloud Native solutions. I currently work with DevOps, Platform Engineering and Infrastructure as Code, resolving complex problems with open source technologies.
Kamil Aliev
(He/Him)
Mercedes-Benz AG
- Location: Berlin, Germany
I began my journey in IT with the Python for Everybody course and have been fully immersed in this field ever since. The School 42 program provided me a solid foundation, and after trying out a little bit of everything, I found the DevOps space really fascinating. Here, I still engage in various activities, such as CI/CD, platform engineering, and build engineering. In my solutions, I prioritize simplicity and scalability, truly embracing the Unix philosophy of using simple tools that excel at a single task. That’s also why I love Vim, and you should too! I enjoy learning and becoming more efficient in both my job and daily life, and programs like Kubestronaut definitely add some color to my journey!
Kaloyan Ivanov
(He/Him)
- Location: Chicago, United States
I’m a DevOps engineer passionate about cloud technologies and building scalable systems. I enjoy working on infrastructure projects. I’m also interested in connecting with others in the DevOps and cloud-native community and learning from shared experiences.
Kanishk Padhi
(He/Him)
- Location: Chhatia, Odisha, India
I am a DevOps and Platform Engineer specializing in cloud-native technologies, with strong expertise in Kubernetes (EKS/GKE), Terraform, and observability tools like Prometheus and Grafana. I focus on building scalable, secure, and automated infrastructure, with hands-on experience in CI/CD using GitHub Actions and Harness. I actively work on integrating AI-driven solutions such as K8sGPT and RAG/MCP-based automation to enhance Kubernetes troubleshooting and operations. I am passionate about helping organizations adopt modern DevOps practices and achieve reliable, production-grade systems.
Kamil Kawka
- Location: Kraków, Lesser Poland, Poland
I am a Site Reliability Engineer who builds scalable systems with platform-first thinking. I enjoy researching cutting-edge technologies and continuously identifying opportunities to improve our current environment, unlocking its full potential while balancing innovation with business value. I specialize in designing and operating cloud platforms, with a strong focus on Kubernetes. I work at the intersection of infrastructure and software development.
Kamil Wcislo
(He/Him)
Graphcore
- Location: Warzenko, Poland
Kamil Wcisło is a cloud-native engineer who connects Kubernetes to specialized AI accelerators. His team builds device plugins and Dynamic Resource Allocation (DRA) drivers, so accelerator hardware becomes a first-class, schedulable resource in bleeding-edge AI infrastructure. Outside of daily work, he applies the same declarative, GitOps-style practices to small embedded devices. He builds on open source and puts security first. Blog link: https://mekops.com
Kacper Lipka
(He/Him)
- Location: Warsaw, Poland
I’m a DevOps Cloud engineer with an interest in machine learning and automating everything I can. I specialize in cloud technologies, Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD and container orchestration. I want to constantly develop and seek new experiences. Discovering CNCF tools allows me to do just that.
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.
Kacper Szymański
(He/Him)
Stellatarum
- Location: Warsaw, Poland
Technical specialist in Kubernetes ecosystem with hands-on experience building Operators and CSI drivers. Co-founded Stellatarum to help companies benefit from Kubernetes. Open Source advocate. Happy user of Talos, Cilium, Prometheus and Grafana.
Kacper Cesarz
(He/Him)
LoopMe
- Location: Krakow, Poland
I’m a Cloud Engineer and DevOps enthusiast with a strong focus on CNCF technologies. My journey with CNCF began with Kubernetes, and since then I’ve gained hands-on experience with tools like ArgoCD and Istio. I’m passionate about continuous improvement and draw inspiration from lean principles and practices. I’m actively involved in the CNCF community and always looking to share knowledge and grow through meetups and collaboration.
Kadir Arıklar
(He/Him)
- Location: Istanbul, Turkey
I have worked in the fields of SRE and DevOps, and I am currently working as a DevOps Specialist. I have experience with cloud-native technologies, CI/CD pipelines, and automation. I actively work with tools in the CNCF ecosystem, especially Kubernetes, Argo CD, and Helm. In my spare time, I enjoy solving Rubik’s Cubes and constantly look for ways to improve my problem-solving skills.
Kai-Sheng Liu
(He/Him)
Dell Technologies
- Location: Taoyuan City, Taiwan
Kai-Sheng Liu is a software engineer specializing in modern web development and cloud-native technologies.
With strong expertise in Angular, he has developed and modernized large-scale web applications integrated with backend services running on Kubernetes. His experience includes building scalable CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions, and implementing observability with Grafana, Loki, Tempo, and OpenTelemetry. He bridges high-performance front-end interfaces with reliable, cloud-native infrastructure.
Kai Huei Lim
(He/Him)
- Location: Singapore, Singapore
Kai Huei is a Senior DevOps Engineer based in Singapore, specializing in Kubernetes, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), GitOps, and observability. He is passionate about AI, cloud-native innovation, and automation, and is dedicated to bridging cutting-edge technologies with practical implementations to build reliable, scalable, and robust platforms. Let’s connect, collaborate, and build the future of cloud-native — together. 🌍
Jérôme Thin
(He/Him)
Société Générale
- Location: Paris, France
Tech Lead at Société Générale | Kubernetes specialist ☸️ | Public Cloud (with main focus on Microsoft Azure) ☁️ | Cybersecurity enthusiast 🛡️. Passionate about cloud-native technologies, Kubernetes, platform engineering, dev experience, security and automation.
Jörg Uhlig
(He/Him)
Capgemini
- Location: Chemnitz, Saxony, Germany
With over 10 years of experience in the tech industry, I started my journey as a Software Engineer and later transitioned into DevOps Engineering, specializing in cloud-native ecosystems. My core expertise includes Kubernetes, OpenShift, ArgoCD, and the Grafana observability stack. I’m passionate about building scalable, reliable, and maintainable platform solutions that create real value for customers and contribute positively to the global society. Whether by improving digital healthcare, advancing sustainable infrastructure, or contributing to open-source initiatives, I believe engineers have a responsibility to help shape a more equitable, resilient, and transparent digital future.
Kadir Taşkıran
(He/Him)
Craftgate.io
- Location: Denizli, Turkey
I’m a DevOps/Cloud and Platform Engineer with a strong focus on Kubernetes, container orchestration, GitOps, and modern CI/CD practices. I work extensively with CNCF technologies to design secure, scalable, and observable cloud-native platforms, with a particular interest in software supply chain security and Kubernetes security. I enjoy building automation-driven infrastructure using tools like Kubernetes, Helm, Terraform, and GitOps workflows. I’m also passionate about sharing knowledge, mentoring engineers, and continuously exploring emerging patterns in the cloud-native ecosystem.
K. Ajitkumar
(He/Him)
- Location: Bengaluru, India
💻👨💻 I am a Senior DevOps Engineer specializing in Kubernetes, cloud-native technologies, platform engineering, and DevSecOps, with experience designing, automating, and managing scalable and resilient cloud platforms. My expertise includes Kubernetes, Docker, OpenShift, AWS, Azure, GCP, Helm, Terraform, GitOps, Jenkins, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC), with a strong focus on building secure, highly available platforms that accelerate software delivery. I am passionate about the CNCF ecosystem, Kubernetes security, automation, and continuous improvement, and I actively share knowledge, mentor engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive cloud-native adoption.
Justin Gilley
(He/Him)
BridgePhase LLC
- Location: San Antonio, United States
I enjoy the continual process of rethinking technology to produce better software. Kubernetes is not just a container orchestration tool; Kubernetes is also a philosophy around how to build software for production. As a person who graduated with a degree in philosophy and later transitioned into tech, I appreciate technologies such as Kubernetes that envision a better future by rethinking the status quo.
Junyeong Jang
(He/Him)
BespinGlobal
- Location: Seongnam-si, South Korea
My name is Junyeong Jang, and I am a developer at BespinGlobal. I am passionate about leveraging Cloud Native technologies and artificial intelligence to create innovative and efficient software solutions. With a focus on continuous improvement, I aim to develop scalable systems that drive both performance and user experience.
Justin Lex-Hammarskjöld
(He/Him)
Redpill Linpro
- Location: Helenelund, Sweden
Justin is a passionate Cloud/On-Prem Architect with in-depth experience in cloud architecture, cybersecurity, DevOps, and software development. He works as a DevOps consultant based in Stockholm, with a specialization in Kubernetes and other Cloud-Native technologies. Justin is also involved in helping to organize the Cloud-Native Community meetups in Stockholm, and occasionally gives talks. He enjoys the rapid pace that the Cloud-Native community has been building new technologies for the future, and is excited every year to see where Cloud-Native will go next.
Junyong Jang
(He/Him)
Hyundai Autoever
- Location: Seoul, South Korea
I am a DevOps/SRE engineer specializing in architecting and operating high-performance IT services. With expertise in modern cloud infrastructure and automation technologies, I excel at building and maintaining resilient systems that scale. My focus lies in implementing efficient CI/CD pipelines, optimizing service reliability, and continuously enhancing operational efficiency through sophisticated monitoring and incident response strategies.
Juwon Ok
(He/Him)
Woori Bank
- Location: Incheon, South Korea
Hello, I’m a Technical Architecture with more than 15 years of experience in IT. As a Cloud Architect at Cloud Division, I design a Cloud System using Kubernetes. I’m interested in Site reliability and application design in cloud environments ~~ continuously improving my skills to work with related technology stacks in CNCF.
Justin Neubert
(He/Him)
SVA System Vertrieb Alexander GmbH
- Location: Olbernhau, Saxony, Germany
I’m an system engineer, monitoring enthusiast and open source contributor by building own open source platforms. Running own kubernetes clusters was always a thing for me even though I didn’t think I would get there when I first discovered containers. Today I build own applications and scale them high available up in Kubernetes.
Jurgen Bruggeman
(He/Him)
Previder
- Location: Hengelo, Netherlands
I am a Linux and open source enthusiast and have worked most of my time in the ISP world as an Operations Engineer. Quite familiar with automation tools like Ansible. Currently I like spending my time on Kubernetes and help people/customers adopting the Cloud Native thought, preferably using my current employers own Kubernetes as a Service platform (PKE).
Justice Anyai
Transport NSW
- Location: Sydney, Australia
I am a Platform Cyber Security Architect with over 10 years of experience helping organizations design and implement secure, modern infrastructure to defend against cyber threats. My expertise spans both legacy systems and modern infrastructure, with a strong focus on security architecture across diverse environments. I have a continued interest in cloud-native technologies that are shaping the future of business and driving modern digital transformation.
Justin Watulingas
(He/Him)
- Location: Zevenaar, Netherlands
I’m a Platform Engineer and Kubernetes enjoyer focused on building robust Cloud Native platforms that balance performance, automation, and security. I enjoy simplifying complex systems and creating reliable foundations that help engineering teams deliver with confidence. Staying current with emerging tools, security practices, and platform patterns is a key part of my approach. I actively pursue opportunities to deepen my expertise through continuous learning and aim to create solutions that are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with long-term organizational needs.
Justin Quenneville-Levac
(He/Him)
PureLogic IT Solutions
- Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
DevSecOps Engineer and Open Source enthusiast. 10+ years experience across full stack software development and platform architect. Worked in both public and private sectors. Firm believer in proper automation, CI/CD and using GitOps everywhere.
Junki Ono
(He/Him)
NTT EAST, Inc.
- Location: Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
An infrastructure engineer specializing in Kubernetes, container technologies, and virtualization platforms. Focused on building secure, scalable systems and streamlining deployment pipelines through CI/CD automation. Passionate about improving operational efficiency across both cloud-native and virtual infrastructure environments.
Julien Sudan
(He/Him)
Exoscale
- Location: Bulle, Switzerland
I am Julien Sudan, a Site Reliability Engineer with extensive experience in architecting secure, scalable cloud infrastructures and implementing DevSecOps and SRE practices. Currently working at Exoscale in Switzerland, I excel in using technologies like Kubernetes, and IaC to optimize cloud deployments across environment, whether on premise or in the Cloud. I actively contribute to the cloud-native community by sharing insights through presentations at conferences and wrote articles on different blogs. My technical proficiency and commitment to continuous learning are demonstrated by a comprehensive suite of certifications, including CISSP, Kubestronaut, and several cloud-specific credentials..
Julio Tencio Coto
Microsoft
- Location: Cartago, Costa Rica
I am a passionate self-learner who began my tech journey as a network engineer before transitioning to Linux system administration, working with both physical and virtual machines. My interest in containers sparked a new passion, leading me to dive deeper into cloud-native technologies. Earning CNCF certification opened up exciting professional opportunities, allowing me to work on the cutting edge of technology and innovation.
Junhee Park
(He/Him)
WINITECH Co., Ltd
- Location: Daegu, South Korea
Junhee Park is a cloud native leader at Winitech, specializing in emergency reporting systems and disaster safety solutions for public institutions. With experience as a platform architect researcher in San Diego, USA, and Daegu, South Korea, he leverages his expertise as a Cloud Native engineer, focusing on Kubernetes and MSA architecture to design safe and efficient systems. Dedicated to building robust and reliable infrastructures, he actively explores innovative approaches to cloud-native technologies. He also shares his knowledge on his tech blog at devlos.tistory.com, covering topics like Kubernetes, cloud engineering, and modern software architecture.
Julio C. Martinez
- Location: San Antonio, TX, United States
I am deeply passionate about Kubernetes and software development, always eager to build scalable, secure, and efficient systems. With a strong focus on CI/CD automation, I take pride in streamlining deployment workflows and accelerating delivery cycles. My technical dedication is matched only by my love for my son—he inspires me daily to grow, lead by example, and pursue excellence in everything I do.
Jungil Choi
(He/Him)
CJ OliveNetworks
- Location: Incheon, South Korea
Hello! I’m a cloud architect at CJ OliveNetworks, where I take charge of public cloud consulting, infrastructure design, construction, and operations. I’m passionate about Kubernetes and CNCF technologies, and I strive to turn that passion into meaningful impact for both my team and the broader tech ecosystem. I’m thrilled to join the Kubestronaut community! I look forward to sharing insights, learning from fellow explorers, and pushing the boundaries of cloud-native innovation together. I’ll continue doing my best to ensure that my IT knowledge and skills — including Kubernetes — create value both internally and beyond. 🚀
Jungkyu Park
(He/Him)
Microsoft
- Location: Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
I work at Microsoft as a Cloud Solutions Architect, helping customers realize the value of cloud through technical guidance and solution delivery. With hands-on experience in Kubernetes-based microservices architecture projects, I design scalable and resilient cloud-native environments. I’m committed to continuous learning and growth as an architect, always striving to deepen my expertise and empower others.
Julius Da Silva Maia
(He/Him)
Amazon Web Services
- Location: Dublin, Ireland
Julius Maia is a Technical Account Manager at AWS focused on strategic Media and Entertainment customers and is passionate about containers and DevOps. With proven skills in resolving complex issues, implementing improvements, and collaborating with diverse stakeholders. Certified in Kubernetes, AWS, and Cisco, with a strong track record in analytical problem-solving and effective communication.
Jung-Hyun, Shim
(He/Him)
BespinGlobal
- Location: Seoul, South Korea
Hi, I’m a DevOps engineer. I am interested in technologies such as Private Cloud(Kubernetes), including Legacy Infra, and Public Cloud architecture design or Prometheus, Grafana, and Open Telemetry for services performance monitoring implementations.
Julio Cesar Caraca
(He/Him)
TOTVS SA
- Location: Santo Andre, Sao Paulo, Brazil
I’m a cloud-native engineer specializing in Kubernetes and CNCF technologies, with a strong focus on designing and operating modern distributed systems. I actively contribute to the community by organizing meetups and speaking at technical events, sharing practical experiences around containers, automation, and DevOps practices.
Junghyo Hwang
(He/Him)
- Location: Seoul, South Korea
Hello, I’m Dahan. I’m interested in DevOps.
Jumpei Ihara
(He/Him)
- Location: Kanagawa, Japan
I am a software engineer passionate about building reliable systems. I have a strong interest in Kubernetes, DevOps, and SRE. In particular, I enjoy learning and applying cloud-native best practices. I am eager to contribute to and grow with the CNCF community.
Julio Renner
(He/Him)
Routific
- Location: Salvador do Sul, RS, Brazil
Julio Renner is a Principal Cloud Infrastructure Engineer at Routific, with deep expertise in Kubernetes, GCP, and AWS built throughout his career at SAP and Routific. He focuses on building reliable and observable Kubernetes platforms that scale with engineering teams while keeping cloud costs under control. As a technical leader, Julio drives company-wide reliability initiatives by leading post-incident reviews, standardizing critical upgrade processes, and helping shape infrastructure direction across engineering teams. He previously developed Kubernetes Operators at SAP, where he also served as an internal Kubernetes and DevOps trainer and explored building custom Kubernetes scheduler plugins.
Julien Ronda
(He/Him)
- Location: Grenoble, France
Cloud Architect with extensive experience designing and operating production-grade Kubernetes platforms. Strong background in cloud-native architectures, automation, infrastructure as code, and ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of mission-critical environments.
Jungho Jang
(He/Him)
Opensurvey Inc.
- Location: Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea
I am a DevOps Engineer aspiring to become a Platform Engineer, with a deep passion for Kubernetes and the Cloud Native open-source ecosystem.
Recently, I have been actively integrating AI technologies to architect and automate scalable, AI-native workflows. As an active community participant, I enjoy sharing hands-on infrastructure patterns and operational best practices with fellow engineers.
I continuously strive to bridge modern infrastructure automation with cutting-edge AI developments to build resilient, developer-friendly platforms.
Juan Felipe Reyes Marlés
(He/Him)
- Location: Bogota, Colombia
I am a Lead DevOps Engineer and Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) specializing in AWS, Azure, Infrastructure as Code, and Kubernetes. I thrive on tackling intricate challenges by crafting and integrating cutting-edge solutions within the CNCF ecosystem. My passion lies in pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in cloud-native technologies.
Juan José Ruiz Romero
(He/Him)
ESW
- Location: Madrid, Spain
I’m a tech enthusiast and a lifelong Nintendo fan with a passion for Kubernetes, distributed systems, and programming. I thrive on solving technical challenges and building innovative solutions in the cloud-native ecosystem, combining robust infrastructure with clean, efficient code. Outside of tech, I enjoy staying active through sports, always striving to maintain a healthy balance between my work and hobbies.
Juan González
(He/Him)
Novo Nordisk
- Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
Lead Platform Engineer for Heimdall, Novo Nordisk’s Internal Developer Platform! 🥷🏼 I’m truly passionate about Information Security and Platform Engineering. I specialize in building scalable and secure platforms on top of Kubernetes, Crossplane, and many other CNCF tools. Follow our adventures at https://medium.com/the-heimdall-platform/ When I’m not coding, I enjoy scuba diving and fidgeting with my homelab!
Jules Pichon
(He/Him)
FDJ
- Location: Cavaillon, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, France
With a keen interest in information security and automation, I am eager to discover and learn about the technologies of tomorrow. Perhaps the boundary between the worlds of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence is closer than it seems. Who knows?
Juho Saarinen
(He/Him)
Mavericks Software
- Location: Helsinki, Finland
I’m Test & DevOps Architect with wide interest and knowledge around Cloud technologies and providers. In addition to Linux Foundation certificates I hold also many certificates from AWS, Microsoft (both Azure and GitHub) and Google. As a consultant those certificates are not just on paper, but also utilized on actual customer cases directly.
Juan Filardo
- Location: Erlangen, Germany
Originally from Argentina, I moved to Germany over five years ago and I’ve been working with Kubernetes ever since. Whenever I’m not debugging yet another CrashLoopBackOff while drinking mate, you’ll find me river surfing, training calisthenics or playing gigs with my band. 🌱
Jueun Yoon
- Location: Seoul, South Korea
Stay hungry, stay foolish.
Julia Okuniewska
(She/Her)
- Location: Gdańsk, Poland
Cloud Software Engineer focused on Golang and Kubernetes, moving from on-prem into public cloud providers. My background includes load testing with k6, scaling KubeVirt, observability (Prometheus+Grafana, now Dynatrace), CI/CD pipelines with GH Actions/Jenkins + ArgoCD and contributions to opensource – Cluster API and Telegraf projects.
Juan Jesus Cruz Osorio
(He/Him)
- Location: Piura, Peru
DevSecOps professional with experience in automation, continuous integration, and application security. Passionate about enhancing software development lifecycle security and efficiency while ensuring compliance with industry standards. Seeking to contribute my expertise in cloud security, infrastructure as code, and secure DevOps practices to drive resilient and scalable solutions.
Juan Ferreira
(He/Him)
Itau Unibank
- Location: Maracanaú, Ceará, Brazil
I’m a DevSecOps and Platform Engineer with almost 10 years in the IT market, with experience in security, infrastructure, and cloud. Today, at Itaú Unibanco, I work with DevSecOps and Platform Engineering, using Kubernetes, AWS, Terraform, GitOps, observability, and other tools from the Cloud Native ecosystem. This daily effort has translated into knowledge and technical skills, now recognized through the Kubestronaut title from the CNCF.
Juan Jose Cordero Gomez
(He/Him)
Microsoft
- Location: Tobosi, Cartago, Costa Rica
I am a Senior Technical Advisor at Microsoft specializing in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and cloud-native technologies. I work closely with engineering, support, and product teams to troubleshoot complex container platform issues, improve operational excellence, and drive technical readiness across the Azure Containers ecosystem. My expertise includes Kubernetes, Azure Container Registry (ACR), container networking, storage, and large-scale cloud operations. I am passionate about knowledge sharing, mentoring engineers, and transforming real-world field learnings into scalable documentation, training, and automation solutions that help both customers and engineers succeed.
Julian Augustus Ramkissoon Jr.
(He/Him)
- Location: Orlando, Florida, United States
I am a Kubernetes and Cloud Native developer, aspiring to master the Open Source and Cloud Native ecosystems. I develop and maintain Kubernetes platforms for Enterprises of various sizes to build and host their critical business applications. I experiment with LLM and Agentic Frameworks, Edge and IoT devices, and everything Kubernetes.
Juan Carlos Coto Sanchez
(He/Him)
Sysdig
- Location: Escazu, Costa Rica
It all started about seven years ago when a professor in the first university class I ever took taught us about Linux. I still remember his words: “I should be teaching you other stuff according to the schedule, but instead, I will teach you something that is worth learning.” Since then, it’s been so much fun that I keep learning and learning. I have worked in a variety of technical roles providing support, technical consultancy, and automation. I have a passion for cloud-native technologies and experience in Kubernetes, containers, IaC, service mesh, cloud, and recently, CNAPP.
Joël Traber
Netcloud AG
- Location: Winterthur, Switzerland
With over 20 years of experience in software engineering, I am a motivated and results-oriented team player who enjoys a hands-on approach. I am particularly enthusiastic about distributed systems, especially the Kubernetes orchestration technology. Additionally, I have a strong background in automation with various technologies.
Joël Van Der Voort Van Der Kleij
Previder
- Location: Hengelo, Netherlands
Passionate Linux and open source advocate with a strong track record in operations, consulting, and infrastructure design. As a seasoned multidisciplinary engineer, I specialize in cloud-native architecture at ISP scale—building resilient, scalable platforms that power modern services.
Juan Carlos Salvador Garcia
(He/Him)
Banco de Crédito del Perú - BCP
- Location: Lima, Peru
I’m a passionate about technology, innovation and always motivated to get new knowledge. I always enjoy researching topics about cloud, architecture, devops, cloud native, Kubernetes and observability. I have the KCNA, KCSA, CKAD,CKA, CKS, AZ-700, AZ-305 certifications.
Joël Schneider
- Location: Zurich, Switzerland
Master Graduate in Computer Science. Been in the security field for four years. Working on cloud native operators. Fascinated by the breadth of technologies in the cloud native universe.
João Vieira
Microsoft
- Location: Redmond, Washington, United States
I’m an Embedded Escalation Engineer focused on Azure Kubernetes Services. My journey began with a strong foundation in Windows technologies, but over time I’ve transitioned into the open-source ecosystem. I’m deeply passionate about debugging.
João Santos
(He/Him)
Scalabit.dev
- Location: Covilhã, Castelo Branco, Portugal
I’m a DevSecOps Engineer at Scalabit.dev, where I help teams ship software securely and efficiently through automation, CI/CD, IaC, Kubernetes, and Security best practices. In 2023, I transitioned from a 7-year career as a personal trainer to tech — with no prior experience and a tight schedule (full-time job + wife + 2 kids!). I did it all using free resources, discipline, and determination. Now, I’m passionate about helping others make the same leap into tech — especially those seeking flexibility, growth, and better work-life balance. 💻🌍 👉 ebook.jocasantos.com
Juan David Arguello Plata
(He/Him)
- Location: Bucaramanga, Santander, Colombia
Juan David is a technology leader with experience in cloud-native computing, software development, and IT infrastructure. He currently serves as the Lead of the Open-Source Program Office at Bancolombia. Regarding his academic background, Juan David has a MSc in Engineering and a postgraduate degree in AI and ML from The University of Texas at Austin. He is also an active contributor to the tech community, who holds the title of Kubestronaut and who has a keen interest in GitOps and Service Mesh technologies.
João Kauling Neto
(He/Him)
Volkswagen
- Location: Curitiba, Brazil
I have 15 years of experience in IT, with a strong background in application support, systems integration, and complex industrial environments. I currently work as a DevOps and Solution Architect, focusing on the modernization of industrial legacy applications using Kubernetes-based platforms, particularly in Industry 4.0 scenarios. I am responsible for technical decision-making across architecture, security, high availability, and observability, applying the CNCF ecosystem in real-world environments, including Kubernetes, Cilium, Argo CD (GitOps), Harbor, Prometheus, and Grafana. I am deeply passionate about new technologies and continuously driven to evolve platforms toward modern, resilient cloud native architectures.
Jua Song
(She/Her)
Mindwareworks
- Location: Seoul, South Korea
I am a cloud-native engineer focused on Kubernetes operations, security, and reliability.
Juan Camilo Restrepo Veintemilla
(He/Him)
- Location: Heredia, Costa Rica
Senior Technical Support Engineer in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and cloud‑native platforms. With over 15 years of experience supporting enterprise workloads. Focused on operational excellence, and translating complex customer cases into measurable impact through mentoring and reusable best practices. Passionate about sharing knowledge through internal documentation, workshops, and community collaboration.
Juan Deyvis
(He/Him)
Grupo Credicorp
- Location: Lima, Lima, Peru
DevSecOps Architect with a strong background in Cloud and Platform Engineering across Microsoft Azure, AWS, and GCP. Specialized in cloud-native technologies within the Cloud Native Computing Foundation ecosystem. Experienced in Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, containerization with Docker, and Kubernetes orchestration, along with CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and GitOps practices. Strong focus on DevSecOps, implementing security practices (SAST, DAST, IAST) and observability with tools like Grafana, Dynatrace, and New Relic. Passionate about building secure, scalable architectures and continuously contributing to the cloud-native community.
João Castro De Almeida
- Location: Bonn, Germany
I come from Portugal and have lived in Germany for over a decade. I have strong background in Mobile Networks related technologies. For the last 3 years I have been working as Automation Designer. I am part of an amazing team which is delivering automation solutions for applications running on Kubernetes.
João Gonçalves
(He/Him)
Critical TechWorks / BMW
- Location: Vila do Conde, Porto, Portugal
Joao Goncalves, known as JP, is a DevOps Engineer based in Porto, Portugal. Organized and ambitious, he thrives on solving complex problems and sharing ideas. Passionate about both technology and the outdoors, JP spends his time biking, experimenting with hardware, and exploring new hobbies like 3D printing. His curiosity and drive keep him constantly learning and building, whether it’s in the cloud or on the trails.
Joël Vappiani
(He/Him)
- Location: Metz, Grand Est, France
I am a software engineer specializing in building cloud-native applications, Kubernetes-based platforms, and agentic AI solutions. My work focuses on designing scalable, distributed systems, including microservices architectures, event-driven platforms, and Kubernetes API extensions through custom operators and CRDs. I also develop AI applications that combine LLM-based workflows, agent orchestration, and data integration. I have hands-on experience with CNCF technologies, particularly Kubernetes, and enjoy exploring ways to extend and automate cloud-native ecosystems.
João Oliveira
CEiiA
- Location: Santa Maria da Feira, Aveiro, Portugal
DevSecOps Engineer. All my foundations in programming and Linux come from 42 School. There I built the habit of working independently and, most importantly, of asking “why?”. Kubernetes is at the centre of what I do today, alongside ArgoCD, Falco, Kyverno and OpenTelemetry, supporting platforms for carbon efficiency and electric mobility. Always curious and trying to learn more.
Jothimani Radhakrishnan
(He/Him)
- Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
I am a Platform Engineer with over 9 years of experience, deeply passionate about cloud technologies. My expertise spans across various aspects of cloud engineering, and I proudly identify as a Cloud enthusiast. Alongside my engineering career, I am an active Blogger, where I share insights on DevOps, SRE, and Python development. I also frequently speak at community meetups, including AWS User Groups and CNCF KUL gatherings.
Joshua Taylor
Second Front Systems
- Location: Evans, United States
Experienced Devops Engineer working with Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD, and various cloud deployments throughout AWS, GCP, & Azure. I enjoy working on projects in Go and Rust. Outside of work, I love learning C++ and C# for video game development in Unreal Engine and Unity.
Joshua Leuenberger
(He/Him)
Bedag Informatik AG
- Location: Bern, Switzerland
I have a background in server virtualization and always used Kubernetes as a control plane for my automation. Moving into an architecture position in Observability I started to specialize in Prometheus. Not much after I started to write several Kubernetes Operatots and developing our platform based fully on Kubernetes. Now I am Business Lead Kubernetes and work tightly with Capsule, Cilium, Kyverno and Crossplane on a daily basis. My main business besides owning the k8s platform is onboarding of new teams into our custom cloud using Crossplane as our daily driver.
José Ureba Camacho
(He/Him)
- Location: Cádiz, Spain
Driven by a naturally curious mind, I am a cloud-native enthusiast specializing in CNCF technologies, with expertise in Kubernetes, observability, and security. I am dedicated to building secure and scalable cloud-native applications and infrastructure, with a strong commitment to DevOps practices and seamless automation. Beyond technology, I have a deep passion for music, cinema, and literature.
Joyson Fernandes
(He/Him)
Royal Horticultural Society
- Location: Feltham, London, United Kingdom
I am a Cloud Operation Engineer with hands-on expertise in Azure and AWS. Certified CNCF Kubestronaut with extensive experience designing, securing, and operating Kubernetes platforms (AKS, EKS, and self-managed). I am obsessed with home lab and like to tinker and learn new technologies. Blog link: https://joysonfernandes.medium.com/ portfolio link: https://joysonfernandes.com/
Josephine Roque
(She/Her)
AEVEN Philippines
- Location: Parañaque City, Philippines
I am a Kubernetes Cloud Engineer specializing in DevOps, Kubernetes administration, and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE). I design, deploy, and operate scalable, resilient cloud‑native platforms, automate CI/CD pipelines, and ensure the reliability, security, and performance of production systems. As a woman in the IT industry, I actively contribute to breaking barriers in a traditionally underrepresented field, advocate for inclusivity and diversity in tech, and lead by example through technical excellence, resilience, and continuous learning.
Josua Castro Vicente
(He/Him)
Banco de Credito del Perú
- Location: Lima, Lima, Peru
I’m a technology engineer who enjoys operating hybrid platforms that stay resilient in production. My work goes beyond simply migrating workloads to the cloud; I focus on modernizing traditional environments through Platform Engineering, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and GitOps, helping infrastructure scale securely, reliably, and efficiently. I’m passionate about automating Kubernetes at scale, deploying Cloud Native architectures, and building platforms that reduce friction for development teams without compromising operational stability. What truly drives me is solving complex problems, sharing knowledge with the community, and helping organizations adopt modern technologies in a sustainable way. If I had to describe myself in one word, it would be curiosity.
João Batista
(He/Him)
- Location: Santarém, Santarém, Portugal
João is a Software Engineer with over 10 years of experience building and delivering end-to-end applications, with a strong focus on the .NET ecosystem. Passionate about cloud-native technologies and modern software architecture, he enjoys exploring tools that improve scalability, reliability, and developer productivity. As part of his continuous learning journey, João has taken on the Kubestronaut challenge to deepen his expertise in Kubernetes.
Jovan Edric
(He/Him)
- Location: Hong Kong, HKSAR, China
I am a technology consultant with a passion for building reliable, scalable, and secure solutions. I try to keep myself abreast of different CNCF technologies through experimenting and building Proof-Of-Concepts. Aside from that, I am also a tutor who enjoys the interaction of knowledge sharing with others.
Joshan Fan
(He/Him)
F5, Inc.
- Location: Hsinchu County, Taiwan
I’m a cloud-native and cybersecurity professional specializing in application delivery and application security, with a strong focus on Kubernetes, networking, and container security. I work extensively with Kubernetes and CNCF technologies, particularly around secure application delivery, cloud-native infrastructure, and protecting modern applications and APIs. I also maintain a personal lab environment where I experiment with Kubernetes, GPU infrastructure, AI inference platforms, and cloud-native security technologies. I enjoy continuously exploring new technologies and applying them through hands-on experimentation and real-world use cases.
José Maia
(He/Him)
Critical TechWorks
- Location: Mindelo, Porto, Portugal
Platform Engineer from the north of Portugal, working on removing obstacles from developers’s paths and breaking silos for the last few years. Working on Kubernetes at scale, following GitOps principles. I also really like CI/CD, infrastructure automation and secrets management. In my free time, I love to play videogames, learn about history and watch pro wrestling. Say hi if you see me at a meetup or conference 🙂
José Elias Ribeiro Moreira
(He/Him)
- Location: Salvador, BA, Brazil
Cloud, DevOps, and Distributed Systems Engineer with 20 years of experience in technology. I started my career as a Linux System Administrator, building a strong foundation in operating systems, networking, and infrastructure before evolving into modern infrastructure, Kubernetes, distributed systems, and security.
Over the years, I have developed deep hands-on experience designing, operating, securing, and troubleshooting complex, large-scale production environments. My current focus is on Kubernetes, distributed systems, cloud-native technologies, automation, networking, reliability, and security.
I am passionate about understanding how complex systems behave at scale, continuously improving their resilience and security, and expanding my knowledge across the cloud-native ecosystem.
Joseph Maclean Arhin
(He/Him)
- Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Joseph Arhin is a Software Engineer specialising in cloud infrastructure, platform engineering, and AI systems. He has led cloud transformation initiatives, building scalable Kubernetes platforms that enable engineering teams to deploy and manage applications securely and efficiently. His work spans AWS, GitOps, infrastructure automation, and production-grade AI infrastructure, including LLM deployment and MLOps. As a Kubestronaut, he is passionate about cloud-native technologies, open-source innovation, and empowering engineers through self-service platforms and automation.
Jorian Taks
(He/Him)
- Location: Oosterhout, Netherlands
My name is Jorian Taks, a Cloud Native Consultant and DevOps Engineer. My eagerness to learn, enthusiasm and analytical attitude enables me to quickly master new subjects and tools and apply them in any context. I love diving into complex issues and figuring out abstract situations to achieve a practical solution. I am passionated about DevOps practices and building cloud native solutions.
Jose Luis Noriega Gutierrez
(He/Him)
- Location: Mexico, Mexico
Jose is a dedicated consultant specializing in cloud technologies. With a deep passion for containerization and orchestration, Jose focuses on helping clients seamlessly transition to and optimize their operations in the cloud. A lifelong learner, he continually seeks to expand his knowledge and stay at the forefront of industry advancements.
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
Jorin Vermeulen
(He/Him)
- Location: Groningen, Netherlands
I’m an IT-enthusiast with a deep passion for Webdevelopment, Cloud Engineering and Kubernetes. From an early age I’ve explored the intricacies of computers, building skills in programming, PC building, and server management. Over the years I’ve managed various servers and developed numerous applications and websites. Currently, my professional focus is at DevOps and Cloud Engineering, with the goal of becoming a Kubernetes specialist.
Jose Bañuls Campos
(He/Him)
Mercadona
- Location: Valencia, Spain
I am a Kubernetes infrastructure architect and RedHat engineer. I specialize in crafting and deploying resilient, scalable infrastructure solutions. On a regular basis I use tecnologies like Contour, Tanzu Kubernetes Grid, Nginx Ingress Controller, Pinniped, Falco and Gatekeeper, among others.
Jose Javier Acosta Santana
(He/Him)
- Location: San Cristóbal de la Laguna, Spain
Hi, I’m Jose! I love boosting productivity and automating processes. With a focus on Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code, and scalable cloud infrastructure, I excel at driving efficiency at every stage of the software development lifecycle. Remember, learning never stops! 🚀
Joseph Holmes
(He/Him)
- Location: Lunenburg, United States
Experienced IT professional focused on cloud, DevOps, and Site Reliability Engineering. My focus on automating repeatable tasks has not only minimized risk but has also boosted efficiencies across teams, aligning with my Team Leadership skills. I’ve introduced SRE concepts like SLIs, SLOs, and Error Budgets, ensuring our engineering practices are both robust and reliability-centric.
Jorge Tapicha
(He/Him)
Yuno
- Location: Neiva, Colombia
With extensive experience as an SRE engineer, I have a deep passion for DevOps, Kubernetes, and CNCF technologies. I have a strong focus on troubleshooting systems and building resilient infrastructure, improving system stability, and preparing organizations for future challenges through innovative chaos engineering methodologies. I specialize in CNCF tools like OpenTofu for managing Infrastructure as Code (IaC), the Argo ecosystem for enhancing deployment flexibility and developer experience, Istio for implementing service mesh architectures, and OpenTelemetry to ensure vendor-neutral observability systems. While these are my favorites, I actively embrace the entire CNCF ecosystem, which I find incredibly fun and a true work of art.
Jose Manuel Gonzalez Maldonado
(He/Him)
The Workshop - Inventors of Play
- Location: Malaga, Spain
I’m Jose, a Platform Engineer passionate about technology with expertise in Linux, Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, Helm, GitOps among others. I enjoy building scalable infrastructure solutions and optimizing cloud environments. I thrive on guiding team members, fostering collaboration, and effectively resolving technical issues.
Jose Manuel Escobedo Garcia
(He/Him)
CIC Consulting Informático
- Location: Santander, Cantabria, Spain
IT Architect / DevSecOps Engineer with over 21 years of experience in managing technological infrastructures, conducting IT audits, and leading multidisciplinary team. Currently focused on deepening my expertise across the entire CNCF ecosystem, working with technologies such as Kubernetes, Prometheus, and GitLab to build secure, scalable, and resilient systems.
Josef Zweck
(He/Him)
Microsoft
- Location: Deggendorf, Germany
Josef is a Senior Consultant and Architect at Microsoft, specializing in DevOps, Azure infrastructure, and Kubernetes. With deep expertise in platform engineering, he focuses on designing and building scalable, cloud-native solutions that accelerate development and operations. Josef is passionate about empowering teams through modern infrastructure practices and driving innovation through automation and cloud adoption.
Joseph Dockery-Jackson
(He/Him)
- Location: Rock Island, IL, United States
I’m an experienced Systems Engineer dedicated to mastering the art of cloud-native infrastructure. I love the challenge of making systems more secure and performant, with a particular interest in the intersection of DevOps and emerging technologies. I’m always looking for the next complex architectural puzzle to solve and enjoy contributing to the ever-evolving world of cloud-native tech.
Jorik Seldeslachts
(He/Him)
- Location: Leuven, Vlaams-Brabant, Belgium
Platform Engineer and DevOps enthusiast based in Belgium, specializing in Kubernetes and building cloud-native platforms within the CNCF ecosystem. He is passionate about GitOps workflows, container security, and helping teams adopt cloud-native best practices. Outside of work, he is continuously exploring new tools and patterns in the cloud-native landscape.
Jose Felix Coronado
Dell Technologies
- Location: Panama City, Panama
Jose Coronado is a Field CTO and Cloud Strategist at Dell Technologies, working with customers and partners across LATAM and the Americas on multicloud, cloud-native, and infrastructure modernization strategies. He has more than 20 years of experience in the technology industry, with specialties in Kubernetes, OpenShift, cloud-native platforms, security, and CNCF ecosystem technologies. Jose is a CNCF community organizer and part of the Cloud Native Panama organizing team, where he helps grow the local cloud-native community through technical enablement and knowledge sharing. He is passionate about continuous learning, community building, and helping organizations turn cloud-native technologies into real business and operational value.
Jose Lara
Jose Hawk S.L.
- Location: Jaén, Jaén, Spain
Telecommunications Engineer with over a decade of professional experience in Software Development, progressing from hands-on backend engineering to Software Architecture and technical leadership roles across international projects and organizations.
I specialize in microservices architecture, distributed systems, and Java ecosystems, with a strong foundation in DevOps and cloud-based solutions. Beyond the purely technical side, I have consistently taken on leadership and management responsibilities, defining technical roadmaps, coordinating cross-functional teams, mentoring engineers, and acting as the bridge between technical and business stakeholders.
I am deeply committed to Agile and Management 3.0, holding both Professional Scrum Master and Professional Product Owner certifications, and have applied them hands-on across multiple organizations and project types.
Outside of my main career, I co-founded Moonlight Games, where I also serve as Software Architect. We successfully shipped Hunt the Night, a video game available across PC and all major consoles: Steam, GOG, Epic Games, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.
I value companies where people and principles come first, and I thrive in environments that balance technical excellence with continuous growth and strong engineering culture.
Jose Ignacio Martin Fernandez
(He/Him)
ATG Engineering & Science
- Location: Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Software Engineer specializing in Cloud-Native ecosystems, DevSecOps, and the intersection of AI/ML infrastructure. I have a proven track record of modernizing complex legacy systems into resilient, automated Kubernetes environments. My expertise lies in bridging the gap between development and operations through “Security-by-Design,” comprehensive observability (LGTM stacks), and GitOps workflows. I am passionate about the evolving landscape of edge computing and the optimization of local LLM toolchains for scalable, production-grade deployment.
Jorge Andrade
(He/Him)
ITM
- Location: Guatemala City, Guatemala
As the Co-Founder of ITM in Guatemala and El Salvador, I am actively engaged in a variety of roles related to open-source technologies, serving as a user, speaker, instructor, contributor, and sponsor. My areas of expertise include Ansible, Kubernetes, and Linux—tools that are essential to my work. I am passionate about contributing to the community, whether it’s through delivering training sessions, conducting workshops, or organizing meetups. I am committed to sharing valuable insights, tips, and lessons learned from my experiences to help others excel in this field.
Jooho Lee
(He/Him)
Devsisters Corp.
- Location: Seoul, South Korea
Jooho Lee is a DevOps Engineer at Devsisters Corp., where he focus on enhancing core infrastructure and devops platforms for game server. He is passionate about site reliability engineering (SRE), infrastructure as code (IaC), and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
Joohwan Kim
(He/Him)
SK Shieldus
- Location: Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
hello. I work as a security engineer, specializing in cloud services and Kubernetes. I have built 3rd-party security solutions based on CNCF’s various security platforms and am currently working on the latest trends, DevSecOps and Zero Trust-based solutions.
Jorge Luis Carrillo
(He/Him)
- Location: Guatemala, Guatemala
About I am a DevOps-focused Software Engineer with expertise in Kubernetes, AWS, Terraform, and cloud security. I build scalable, secure infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code and stay ahead of industry trends in automation and AI-driven technologies.
Jordan Desnoës
(He/Him)
Sopra Steria
- Location: Rennes, France
I am a Solutions Architect specialized in Cloud architecture, API management, and event-driven systems. Passionate about staying up to date with emerging technologies, I help clients address complex technical challenges with scalable, modern solutions. I have a strong interest in CNCF technologies and regularly engage with the tech community to stay connected and informed.
Jorge Aburto
(He/Him)
- Location: Houston, TX, United States
I really wanted the jacket.
Jordy Verbeek
(He/Him)
Previder
- Location: Oldenzaal, Overijssel, Netherlands
I am a seasoned DevOps engineer with more than two decades of experience in open-source software. As a founder and principal developer of the company’s Kubernetes as a Service platform (PKE), i have been instrumental in architecting and advancing enterprise-grade cloud-native solutions. I maintain a professional focus on software development, security, observability, and CI/CD, while also contributing to the field through training and knowledge sharing in the cloud-native ecosystem.
Jordan Stratman
(He/Him)
- Location: Bellevue, NE, United States
I am a cybersecurity professional specializing in securing cloud-native infrastructure. I thrive on the challenge of hardening containerized environments and staying ahead of evolving threats. In my personal time I enjoy reading books and tinkering with new tech in my homelab.
Joost Evertse
(He/Him)
Hocmodo
- Location: Rijswijk, Netherlands
Joost Evertse is a Kubernetes, Terraform, and Ansible expert with a lot of hands-on experience in cloud-native and CI/CD technologies. Besides that 25 years of experience in designing, implementing, and managing IT solutions across industries including finance, telecom, energy, and e-commerce. Personal blog on http://blog.joustie and professional site http://www.hocmodo.nl.
Joobin P Nihas
(He/Him)
Adfolks LLC (A ZainTECH Company)
- Location: Kochi, Kerala, India
Cloud Native Engineer with expertise in Disaster Recovery, building scalable and secure applications, and application modernization, with a strong focus on cloud-native technologies. My journey in the technology industry began in 2015 as a web hosting support engineer. Over the years, I have developed extensive experience working with Azure and AWS, focusing on how cloud-native technologies can help organizations optimize infrastructure costs while improving operational visibility and reliability. I regularly support enterprises by providing application modernization strategies and architectural guidance, helping them adopt industry best practices for cloud-native infrastructure and platform engineering. Over the past decade, I have gained international experience working with organizations in Dubai and India.
Joost Buskermolen
(He/Him)
Cloudmeesters
- Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
I’m a Kubestronaut and cloud-native enthusiast through and through, who turned his hobby into his career. I specialise in Kubernetes, Terraform, Talos and Google Cloud, helping teams build and run reliable infrastructure. Outside of work, I’m just as passionate about automating all the things with Home Assistant, extra nerdy on sustainable topics like solar, battery, heat pumps and custom EV charging setups. Always happy to nerd out on any of the above!
Jorge Merlino
(He/Him)
Canonical
- Location: Montevideo, Uruguay
I’m a systems engineer from Uruguay. I have a MSc focused on data compression and working on finishing my PhD on AI. I’ve worked on computer security, telecommunications and low level development. Currently I’m a support engineer at Canonical.
Jooyoung Seo
(She/Her)
SK AX
- Location: Seoul, Seoul, South Korea
Network Technical Architect focused on the intersection of network automation and intelligent operations. As a Kubestronaut, I am passionate about designing secure, automated infrastructure that empowers organizations to scale efficiently within complex private network environments.
Jorge Pozuelo Fernández
(He/Him)
ATEME
- Location: Madrid, Spain
I’m a Telecommunications Engineer with a specialization in Sound and Image and more than 10 years of experience in digital TV, broadcast infrastructure, cloud, and DevOps environments. Throughout my career, I’ve worked on deployments for some of the world’s largest broadcast events, including the Eurovision Song Contest and the Olympic Games, as well as on complex video platforms for major broadcasters and service providers. I specialize in broadcast and cloud-native systems, with extensive experience in video protocols, codecs, end-to-end video system integration, networking, Kubernetes, high availability, security, and troubleshooting. I’m also an electronic music producer under the alias Jerzy Pozuelo, with releases on Spain’s leading electronic music label, combining my passion for technology with creativity.
Jorge L Suarez Jr
Indeed.com
- Location: Miami, FL, United States
I started as a Linux Engineer on SystemX servers and later held several roles including infrastructure specialist for a large ULL trading network, DevOps Architect, and Site Reliability and Software Engineering. I’m passionate about learning and creating. I love spending time with my family and taking my kids on adventures.
Jonas Felix
(He/Him)
letsboot.ch - Trainer & Co-Founder
- Location: Basel, Switzerland
Jonas started his journey into the world of Open Source in 1998 with a simple Linux CD as a portal to wonder and creativity. Since then he has been active in coding and OS community: namely PowerCoders (empowering refugees), Basler Linux User Group, CCC Basel, elected TYPO3 Expert Advisory Board member, Angular Meetup Organizer etc. Besides coding he built several ventures as entrepreneur but as his heart is with technology, he focusses on his passion of teaching and inspiring for Open Source. As of 2024 he taught close to 1000 engineers during in person courses on Kubernetes and Cloud Native related topics.
Jonas Råberg
(He/Him)
Accelerate at Iver
- Location: Linköping, Sweden
I’m an experienced engineer, passionate about cloud computing, container-based solutions, Kubernetes, and infrastructure as code (IaC). I strive to build maintainable, robust solutions that can easily adapt to evolving demands through automation and infrastructure as code.
Jokūbas Mordas
(He/Him)
Centric IT Solutions
- Location: Kaunas, Lithuania
I am an experienced IT professional with a passion for DevOps culture. Committed to making an impact through mentoring and empowering those around me. I strive to foster a collaborative and innovative environment where everyone can thrive. Keep Improving!
Joo Young Kim
(He/Him)
Singapore Airlines
- Location: Singapore, Singapore
Hi, I’m Joo Young Kim. I studied and met my wife in the U.S., worked in South Korea for a few years, and followed my wife to Singapore. Now, I work at Singapore Airlines, mostly working with Cloud technologies with great colleagues. I’m passionate about technology, solving complex problems, and challenging and improving the status quo.
Jonathan Yeh
(He/Him)
YOSUNg, Sertek - A Member of WPG Holdings
- Location: Taipei, Taiwan
Jonathan is an AI & DevOps/MLOps Solutions Engineer passionate about bridging the gap between cutting-edge AI models and scalable deployment. He specializes in Generative AI, Computer Vision, MLOps automation, container technology such as Docker, and CNCF technologies like Kubernetes. By actively contributing to the AI and DevOps communities through technical blogs, mentorship, and Meetups, he helps teams to optimize and integrate AI and streamline deployment workflows. His expertise spans AI model optimization, CI/CD automation, and edge AI solutions, with hands-on experiences in OpenVINO, TensorFlow, PyTorch, and cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and GCP. Always learning and innovating, he embraces the challenges of VUCA environments to drive cloud native, AI-powered transformation.
Jonathan López Torres
(He/Him)
Galileo Financial Technologies
- Location: Daule, Guayas, Ecuador
I’m a DevOps engineer at Galileo Financial Technologies. My areas of expertise include Kubernetes, containers, Linux systems, and infrastructure as code (IaC). I also have extensive knowledge of cloud platforms and cybersecurity. I have nearly 15 years of experience in the IT industry. During this time, I’ve tackled a variety of technological challenges. My responsibilities include software development, systems management, and building new digital transformation solutions. I’m constantly learning and sharing my knowledge with the community.
Jonatas Ferreira
(He/Him)
Magalu Cloud
- Location: Campina Grande, Paraíba, Brazil
I’m a Senior Platform Engineer at Magalu Cloud, the first and only Brazilian public cloud. I’m used to working in multi-tenant environments, operating and scaling Kubernetes clusters and providing services such as Kafka, ClickHouse, Redis, RabbitMQ, and ArgoCD. Outside of work, I like to get mad on purpose playing soulslike games, and balance it out with triathlons and long-distance swimming.
Jonathan Bowe
- Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
I’m a Senior Site Reliability Engineer, and I’m passionate about developing reliable systems that are simple to interact with and maintain. I’m comfortable with cloud native patterns and most things Kubernetes and enjoy getting my hands dirty with code as much as possible. I’m always learning something new and enjoy running into problems that require some digging to puzzle through.
Jonas Keller
(He/Him)
Netcloud AG
- Location: Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland
As a Cloud Engineer, I specialise in building on-premise cloud-native container platforms with a strong focus on platform and infrastructure automation as well as GitOps practices. My background spans networking, compute, storage, and virtualization across major vendors in the enterprise IT landscape. I aim to bridge the gap between hardware and software by building scalable, efficient, and reliable platforms that support modern application delivery.
Jonas Thaarup Løvig
(He/Him)
- Location: Strandby, north Jutland, Denmark
Jonas has been working with cloud-native technologies since 2019, specializing in data infrastructure on Kubernetes, mainly Apache Kafka via Strimzi and Elasticsearch/OpenSearch. These days he’s channeling that experience into building a machine learning developer platform. He’s a firm believer that getting things running is the easy part and it’s designing for failure that actually matters. Jonas has a thing for making reliability and resilience click for everyone in the room, from engineers to leadership, because when infrastructure fails or external forces strike and the dashboards stay green, that’s when resilience speaks for itself. That mindset, combined with years of hands-on cloud-native work, earned him the Kubestronaut distinction.
Jongmin Chung
(He/Him)
- Location: Seoul, South Korea
I’m a backend engineer building IaaS cloud platforms, with a strong interest in Kubernetes, CNCF projects, and the broader cloud native ecosystem. My goal is to become a Kubernetes contributor and grow through the CNCF community. If you ever want to talk about cloud native systems, Kubernetes, or CNCF projects, feel free to reach out, let’s chat anytime.
Jonmar Corpuz
- Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
I’m an aspiring engineer who enjoys learning about IT infrastructure, networking, and cybersecurity. I have a strong interest in designing and building reliable, scalable, and secure systems that people and organizations can depend on every day. I enjoy working with cloud native technologies, distributed systems, and automation while continuously expanding my technical expertise. I always aim to stay up-to-date with modern infrastructure practices and share what I learn with the broader community on LinkedIn through hands on projects and technical documentation.
Jongchan Lee
(He/Him)
DAEKYO CNS
- Location: Seoul, South Korea
I work as a DevOps/SRE engineer, responsible for designing, operating, and automating Kubernetes-based infrastructure. I have a strong interest in the wide range of open source projects within the CNCF ecosystem, and actively adopt and use them in production environments. Going forward, I hope to keep growing alongside the community so that I can contribute to CNCF projects myself.
Johannes Kleinlercher
(He/Him)
suXess information technology gmbh
- Location: Innsbruck, Austria
I am an experienced platform engineer (20+ years in complex IT systems) always searching for solutions which could make software delivery and software operations easier. I am a co-organizor of the cloud-native meetup in innsbruck (tyrol). I work with K8s, openshift, argocd, kargo, prometheus, grafana, kyverno, trivy, backstage, k8sgpt, … and many more other technologies. My passion is also the socio-technical topics around platforms like TeamTopologies and love the book Platform Strategies by Gregor Hohpe.
Johannes Hohlbein
(He/Him)
Freelancer
- Location: Munich, Germany
Johannes Hohlbein is a Solution Architect with a strong interest in Cloud Technologies. Apart from that, he is following the development in the world of GitOps and Argo. Most of his projects during his 10+ years experience have been in E-Commerce. Johannes is looking forward to more projects in Kubernetes. He is honoured to be part of the Kubernetes community and being a Kubestronaut.
Joel G.
(He/Him)
bespinian
- Location: Bern, Switzerland
I love to develop secure, reliable and scalable services while automating redundant tasks to keep my productivity high. I really enjoy learning new things to keep up with the future and deepen my knowledge to a level where I am able to teach about it.
John A. Rodriguez Ortiz
Army Software Factory
- Location: Austin, Texas
My name is John A. Rodriguez Ortiz and I am a Platform Engineer in Austin, TX. I specialize in AWS cloud and the path to production. I am skilled in multiple CNCF technologies such as Kubernetes, Flux, Helm, Istio, Harbor and Paketo Buildpacks to name a couple.
John Funk
NRW.Mobidrom
- Location: Düsseldorf, Germany
DevOps Engineer – I enjoy working with Kubernetes and its rich ecosystem because it provides a powerful, flexible, and scalable way to manage containerized applications. From deploying workloads with Helm and ArgoCD to optimizing resource allocation and securing clusters, I appreciate the balance between automation and fine-grained control. Kubernetes extensibility, combined with tools like Traefik, GitOps workflows, and cloud-native storage solutions, makes it an exciting and ever-evolving space to work in.
Joel Kambella Mutua
(He/Him)
Kenya
- Location: Nairobi, Kenya
I am a seasoned Cloud Engineer based in Nairobi, Kenya, with a strong focus on containerisation, Kubernetes and cloud-native solutions specifically on AWS. I am also a passionate Linux enthusiast. Currently expanding my expertise at the intersection of GenAI and Kubernetes.
Johnnatan Malpica
- Location: Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico
I am a passionate Cloud Engineer and long-time FLOSS advocate who keeps learning a little more about CNCF and other technologies each day. I believe that success stories revolve around collaboration, ethics, inclusion, and positive thinking.
Joffrey Janiec
Freelance
- Location: Moulins, France
Freelance DevOps/SRE with 7 years of experience, who started in development before focusing on cloud and infrastructure for startups & big companies. I like to build resilient architectures with Kubernetes, always with a strong focus on developer experience.
Joeri Chappin
(He/Him)
Arcanite BV
- Location: Kleve, Germany
I am a Cloud Platform Engineer with a strong focus on Kubernetes and Linux, particularly Kubernetes platforms and CI/CD infrastructure. I have experience designing, implementing, and operating cloud-native environments. I work closely with customers to provide practical solutions and guidance for implementing and securing their cloud-native infrastructure.
Johannes Schnatterer
(He/Him)
Cloudogu
- Location: Brunswick, Germany
Grown up as a developer, by now I have spent more time being a cloud engineer/platform engineer, bringing me to my present role as Field CTO of Cloudogu. Along the way, I contributed to two books (GitOps+K8s security), gave several dozen talks, wrote close to 80 articles, and trained more than 100 people in Containers, Kubernetes, and GitOps. In addition, I created open source projects like gitops-playground (GOP) and community resources like gitops-patterns, k8s-diagrams, k8s-security-demos, and most recently ckad-cka-cks-kubestronaut. I first deployed on K8s 1.7 🙂
Jojin K B
(He/Him)
Nexthink
- Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India
What drew me to technology was a simple sense of wonder at how the internet connects people and carries their ideas across the world. I work as a platform engineer — automating infrastructure, adopting cloud native technologies, flipping bits to bring human intent to life. Internet plumbing, really. But it never feels ordinary. The more I learn about the history of computing and the open source communities that built these foundations — especially from the veteran engineers who were there — the more privileged I feel to be part of it. I love digging into hard, ambiguous problems with others and building things together, and I hope to still be tinkering around when the next computing revolution comes knocking.
John Van Hienen
(He/Him)
Cloudmeesters
- Location: Leeuwarden, Friesland, Netherlands
I’m a passionate cloud-native platform engineer and always looking for challenges, especially in environments where scaling matters. My preferred Kubernetes flavour is AKS, but not shy to mess around with on-premise environments too.
John Bui
(He/Him)
- Location: Tokyo, Japan
John is an engineer passionate about building practical AI-powered systems and intelligent platforms. With extensive experience in cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes, and DevSecOps across various environments, he designs scalable, secure, and automated platforms that significantly accelerate team productivity and business innovation.
John Latz
- Location: Ashburn, Virginia, United States
DevOps Engineer with a background in web development. I’m passionate about solving challenging problems and using automation to bridge the gap between software delivery and system infrastructure. Constantly learning and always looking to grow my skills and knowledge.
Jitse Klomp
(He/Him)
Conclusion Xforce
- Location: Utrecht, Netherlands
I have a strong interest in cloud-native and have become skilled in Kubernetes, OpenShift, and related technologies. As CTO, I assist our colleagues, customers, and partners at Conclusion Xforce in their journey towards cloud-native transformation. By co-hosting the Conclusion Xforce Meetup (https://www.meetup.com/Xforce-Kennissessies/), I am able to share my knowledge and collaborate with other members of the community.
Joe Kwong
(He/Him)
VMware Tanzu by Broadcom
- Location: Warrington, United Kingdom
Joe is a Lead Solution Architect at VMware by Broadcom. Previously worked for Amazon Web Services as a Partner Solution Architect and Google Cloud Partner as Lead Customer Engineer. He help customer how to harness latest platform technology to simply their K8s operation and deliver value to customer fast.
Jochem Bruijns
(He/Him)
- Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
I am a passionate engineer with a strong affinity for technology and an excellent ability to solve complex problems. My enthusiasm, eagerness, and curiosity drive me to continuously explore and apply new techniques. As a pragmatic and reliable professional, I strive to optimize IT infrastructures using modern tools and methodologies, including Kubernetes, Azure, and AWS.
Jithin Ghils K
(He/Him)
Microsoft
- Location: Bangalore, India
I’m an Escalation Engineer at Microsoft with deep expertise in Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies. I specialize in troubleshooting complex issues and challenges in the Kubernetes and cloud environments, and my passion lies in exploring CNCF technologies. I’m continuously driven to learn and adapt to the latest advancements, implementing innovative solutions to meet the demands of an ever-changing technological landscape.
Joakim Hval
(He/Him)
Sopra Steria
- Location: Lillestrøm, Norway
Armed with a bachelor in Software Engineering and minimal Cloud Native experience, Joakim is driven by his passion for technology and his readiness to face new challenges. This enthusiasm propels him into the Cloud Native and Open Source ecosystems, starting with what he considers one of the most exciting certifications: Kubestronaut.
Joao Paulo Lopes
(He/Him)
Banco Itaú
- Location: Moji-Mirim, São Paulo, Brazil
Enthusiastic Software Engineer skilled in Infrastructure as Code (IaC), cloud services, and embracing DevOps practices. My passion lies in automation, streamlining processes for efficiency and reliability. With a rich background encompassing roles as a DBA, Developer, DevOps, and SRE, I bring a multifaceted perspective to problem-solving. This varied experience equips me to devise solutions that are not only efficient but also scalable and robust, catering to the dynamic needs of modern tech environments.
Jitse Hijlkema
(He/Him)
- Location: Groningen, Netherlands
I began my career as a System and Network Engineer and have focused on Kubernetes for several years. I appreciate the innovation and growth within the Kubernetes community. My expertise includes Kubernetes, Infrastructure-as-Code, automation, and cloud technologies, with a steady interest in learning and exploring new technologies.
Jiwon Park
(He/Him)
Bistelligence
- Location: Gangdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Jiwon Park is a Backend Engineer at Bistelligence, where he focuses on cloud-native technologies as well as server-side applications. He is passionate about cloud-native ecosystems, particularly Kubernetes, GitOps, and observability. He aspires to contribute to cloud-native projects and the broader CNCF community.
Jo Vautour
- Location: North Anston, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
A scientist(🦠) turned HPC/DevOps engineer. My focus is primarily on platform building for other scientists and bridging gaps to make technology work for them. I have strong interests in scientific reproducibility and making sure that that reproducibility extends to digital infrastructure. I’ve been using Linux for over 20 years and can’t wait to see what cool things will happen over the next 20! Outside of work I enjoy powerlifting, hiking with my partner, and caring for our rabbit.
Jinwoo Jeong
(He/Him)
- Location: Seoul, South Korea
Jinwoo Jeong is a technical engineer on the Datadog partner team, where he specializes in observability and in untangling complex issues across Kubernetes and cloud environments. He believes observability goes beyond architecture diagrams, so he takes the time to understand each customer’s application stack and infrastructure, works closely with their teams to define monitoring standards, and then partners with them to keep evolving their applications and infrastructure. Since 2025, he has supported more than 40 customers, including helping a major Korean telecom group standardize monitoring across multiple Datadog organizations. Driven by curiosity about why systems behave the way they do, he spends his own time digging into Linux internals, systems performance, and computer architecture, then turns what he learns into guides, talks, and hands-on training. He’s always up for a good conversation about observability and how systems really work, so don’t hesitate to say hello.
Jim Chen
(He/Him)
- Location: New Taipei City, Taiwan
DevOps Engineer with nearly 4 years of experience in software development and 6+ years in consultancy and banking technology. Specialized in DevSecOps tools, enabling teams to build robust, automated CI/CD pipelines. Passionate about integrating diverse tools across the development lifecycle, improving system reliability, security, and scalability.
Jinhong Brejnholt
(She/Her)
Saxo Bank
- Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
Beyond my role as Chief Cloud Architect at Saxo Bank, where I lead some of the most amazing platform engineering teams, I’m also an active organizer of Cloud Native Copenhagen meetups and KCD Denmark, helping grow the local cloud-native community.
Jini Park
(She/Her)
- Location: Seoul, South Korea
Hi, I’m Jini Park. As a DevOps Engineer, I’m deeply interested in the cloud-native ecosystem, especially projects like Kubernetes, Istio, Prometheus, and OpenTelemetry. I’m also a contributor to the k8s localization project. I’m passionate about these technologies and happy to connect with others who share these interests.
Jin I Yeh
(She/Her)
- Location: New Taipei, Taiwan
Becoming a Kubestronaut is a great honor. I will continue to push forward and grow in the world of Kubernetes.
Jilefack Folefock
- Location: Westfield, IN, United States
I’m a Kubernetes enthusiast and experienced architect with a strong background in CNCF technologies. My work spans Amazon EKS, Azure AKS, and container security, where I’ve designed resilient cloud-native architectures and applied defense-in-depth strategies with Prisma Cloud Compute to protect workloads. I’m passionate about building secure, scalable deployments and continually refining best practices in Kubernetes orchestration and cloud-native application design.
Jinhyeok Hong
(He/Him)
Innogrid
- Location: Seoul, South Korea
I’m a DevOps engineer in Korea, specializing in Kubernetes, AWS infrastructure, and cloud-native technologies. I primarily work on Go projects and am committed to following best practices. I share my technical insights and experiences on my blog at https://ghdwlsgur.github.io.
Jimmy Ungerman
(He/Him)
Chainguard
- Location: Boise, ID, United States
I’m a Solutions Architect and Homelabber that loves all things containerization and automation. After graduating from Penn State, I was lucky enough to fall straight into a program where I was responsible to investigate how Kubernetes would work in our cloud deployment center. I fell in love with all things cloud and containerization and have never looked back. Besides work, I enjoy spending time with my family, walking our dog Pork Chop, and all things Pittsburgh and Penn State sports.
Jinseop Woo
(He/Him)
- Location: Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
I design wireless core networks in the telecommunications industry. While currently providing 5G services, I am studying Kubernetes-based cloud-native architecture to prepare for the coming 6G era. I believe Kubernetes is key infrastructure for building the AI Telco infrastructure of 6G. I am glad to be part of Kubestronaut, and I will continue exploring the cloud-native world and learning about the future of telecom infrastructure.
Jimmy Chen
(He/Him)
Dynasafe
- Location: New Taipei City, Taiwan
I am an SRE and Platform Engineer specializing in enterprise Kubernetes platform management (including OCP, EKS, and upstream K8s), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and GitOps practices with ArgoCD. I am deeply passionate about cloud-native innovation.
Jintae Lee
(He/Him)
- Location: Anyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
I’m a DevOps and Cloud Platform Engineer focused on building secure, reliable platforms across multi-account AWS environments and Kubernetes clusters. I turn complex infrastructure operations into standardized, self-service workflows through GitOps, IaC, automation, and open-source cloud-native technologies. Currently, I’m building an internal AI platform with a shared LLM gateway and AI agents to improve developer productivity, observability, and incident response.
Jinsoo Yang
(He/Him)
- Location: Seoul, South Korea
Hello, I’m Jinsoo Yang from South Korea. I’m a security engineer with a strong interest in cloud-native and Kubernetes security. I enjoy learning about Kubernetes, container security, and securing cloud-native environments. I’m also passionate about continuously improving my skills through the CNCF ecosystem and sharing what I learn with the community.
Jiaqing Zhu
(He/Him)
China UnionPay
- Location: Shanghhai, China
On-premise cloud infrastructure architect, Specializing in cloud infrastructure architecture. With extensive experience in the design and operation of large-scale high-availability Kubernetes site clusters in production environments. Committed to standardization and programmable automation of cloud and cloud-native infrastructure, active practice devops, CI/CD and platform engineering based on Kubernetes and its ecology.
Jhansimadhavi Kondepudi
(She/Her)
Microsoft
- Location: Germantown, United States
I am a DevOps and Cloud professional with extensive experience in cloud technologies. Currently, I work as a Senior Cloud Engineer at Microsoft. I am passionate about staying ahead of industry trends and continuously improving cloud systems.
Jian Liu
(He/Him)
ZTO
- Location: Shanghai, China
I’m a cloud-native advocate and SRE engineer dedicated to helping companies optimize cloud resource utilization and accelerate deployments with Kubernetes. With deep expertise in CNCF technologies, he focuses on building scalable, secure, and efficient cloud-native infrastructures. He actively shares insights through blogs and community engagements, contributing to the growth of the cloud-native ecosystem.
Jeyhun Baghmanov
(He/Him)
Azericard LLC
- Location: Zaqatala, Azerbaijan
I’m a DevOps Engineer with hands-on experience in building and automating infrastructure. I work with tools like GitLab CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, and Ansible to streamline deployments and manage systems efficiently. I use Apache NiFi for automation workflows, MinIO for object storage, and Bash and Python for scripting. I’m also experienced with monitoring and logging stacks like Prometheus, Grafana, Graylog, and ELK, and comfortable supporting Java-based applications. Always learning, always improving — focused on reliability, automation, and clean DevOps practices.
Jiankun Liu
(He/Him)
LY Corporation
- Location: Tokyo, Japan
I am a Software Engineer at LY Corporation, specilized in building distributed high-performance systems. I mainly work on server development for LINE application. As the business grows, the scale of infrastructures to run the services has become incredibly big, so I am very motivated to move to kubernetes to reduce costs and operational burdens and also very excited about all the challenges towards it.
Jialiang Gao
(He/Him)
Accenture
- Location: Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany
I am a hands-on Cloud & Data/AI Architect in building and delivering complex, scalable cloud-native platforms. I am specialized in Google Cloud, Kubernetes, DevOps, Data Platform and advanced AI technologies. My focus is on architectural design, implementation, and fostering innovation.
Jiayi Li
(She/Her)
- Location: Shanghai, China
I’m Kubernetes expert with extensive experience in cloud-native technologies. With a deep understanding of Linux, cloud architecture solutions and devops, I specialize in deploying and managing scalable, resilient applications in Kubernetes environments.
Jibin Raj
(He/Him)
Macquarie Group
- Location: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
I’m a platform engineer with over 15 years of software development experience, now specializing in AWS and Amazon EKS. I’m passionate about Kubernetes, the CNCF ecosystem, and helping organizations adopt cloud-native practices. Together with my team, I design and operate scalable, secure, and resilient cloud-native platforms on AWS. We leverage Kubernetes, infrastructure as code, CI/CD automation, and strong observability practices to enable fast, reliable delivery and empower engineering teams to build with confidence.
Jie-Wei Xie
(He/Him)
- Location: Taipei, Taiwan
I am an open-source software enthusiast with a strong interest in exploring the CNCF ecosystem. I focus on deepening my understanding of Kubernetes and its surrounding projects through hands-on practice. I enjoy participating in community Meetups to exchange knowledge with others and stay updated on the latest cloud-native developments. I am always keen to learn from the community and grow alongside the evolving open-source landscape.
Jeongwoo Kim
LY Corporation
- Location: Tokyo, Japan
I am Security Platform Engineer based in Tokyo, Japan, currently working at LY Corporation. I specialize in Kubernetes and CNCF security, contributing to the development and internal adoption of Athenz, a CNCF Sandbox project focused on fine-grained authentication and authorization. I’ve led security product integration of Athenz into Kubernetes platforms to manage access control and service identity across microservices at scale.
Jerry Chan
- Location: Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Interested in cloud native, networking, and security technologies.
Jeonghwan Sa
(He/Him)
- Location: Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
I am a Cloud DevOps Engineer specializing in cloud-native technologies and container orchestration. As a tech enthusiast, I am always interested in the latest cloud technologies and enjoy trying them out myself. I also look forward to opportunities to contribute to the open-source ecosystem through my activities.
Jesus Estevez
(He/Him)
- Location: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Jesus Estevez is an SRE engineer from the Dominican Republic, specializing in Kubernetes, cloud infrastructure, and system reliability. He focuses on building secure, automated, and observable platforms that ensure performance and operational excellence. Passionate about open-source technologies, Jesus applies SRE principles to design scalable and resilient cloud-native systems.
Jeroen Nederlof
(He/Him)
IT&Care
- Location: Nuenen, Netherlands
I’m a software/platform engineer with a focus on innovation, security, developer experience, reliability, and knowledge sharing. I get a lot of energy from gaining and sharing knowledge. I enjoy reducing complexity and finding ways to make systems perform better and easier to use for both end users and developers, while automating repetitive processes so teams can focus on delivering value. To achieve this, I have a strong preference for using open source tooling over proprietary solutions.
Jeyaganesh Jeyarajapandian
(He/Him)
Standard Chartered Bank
- Location: Chennai, TamilNadu, India
I am passionate about DevOps and have strong expertise in Kubernetes and OpenShift, with a keen interest in building scalable and reliable platforms. I enjoy exploring new technologies, continuously expanding my knowledge, and finding practical solutions to complex technical challenges. I am naturally curious and problem-solving oriented, always eager to troubleshoot issues, learn from them, and turn challenges into opportunities for improvement.
Jeremias Bila
(He/Him)
- Location: Maputo, Mozambique
Systems and Linux Engineer with experience automating, securing, and scaling on-premises and cloud Infrastructure. Skilled in Linux, Kubernetes, CI/CD, monitoring, infrastructure security. Believes in collaborative engineering cultures, knowledge sharing, and enjoys traveling. I’m enjoying my journey building cloud native applications.
Jeong Jeho
(He/Him)
RapportLabs
- Location: Seoul, South Korea
Hello, I’m a DevOps and Cloud Engineer with more than 3-4 years of experience in IT.
Jelle
(He/Him)
- Location: Apeldoorn, Netherlands
System Engineer at a large government organization. I do enjoy working in a team but don’t mind working alone. I’m all for quality of the products and services we deliver. Even though you won’t find me on any socials I’m a pretty social guy 🙂
Jeongdo Lee
(He/Him)
KORAIL
- Location: Incheon, South Korea
Currently, I am working as a Cloud Administrator at Korea Railroad Corporation (KORAIL). I have a strong background in system administration and automation, as well as experience in operating and improving application or solution-based systems. Kubernetes remains an area of interest for me.
Jeison Vergara Diaz
(He/Him)
- Location: Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia
With over 8 years of experience in the tech industry, I work as an SRE Engineer focused on cloud native technologies. My passion goes beyond just using tools. I like to understand how they work, their main ideas, their official documentation, and their real world behavior. This curiosity motivates me to build and improve systems and to learn new programming languages. My main programming language is Java, and I also enjoy working with Golang, Python, and Zig. I am committed to creating resilient and scalable infrastructure and contributing to the cloud native community. I work with Linux, containers, Kubernetes, Terraform, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Argo CD, and new AI-powered tools, always focusing on reliability, automation, and continuous improvement.
Jeffrey Schet
(He/Him)
Greater B.V
- Location: Lelystad, Netherlands
I’m an engineer with a strong interest in open-source tooling and cloud-native technologies. Currently, I work on building a sovereign cloud platform using open-source solutions at www.kubiqo.io, focusing on scalable, secure, and transparent infrastructure.
Jens Lintermans
(He/Him)
- Location: Antwerp, Belgium
Passionate about building cloud native infrastructure and applications. Extensive experience working in the public and financial (banking & insurance) sectors. Proficient across the entire software lifecycle with a security-first mindset, from cloud infrastructure to coding and crafting CI/CD pipelines.
Jelena Domčić
(She/Her)
- Location: Belgrade, Serbia
With a career spanning over 18 years in the IT industry, my focus has been dedicated to engineering and securing mission-critical infrastructure. This extensive journey began with a deep-rooted foundation in Linux engineering (Red Hat Certified Architect level), which naturally evolved into a comprehensive mastery of the Cloud Native landscape. I am committed to continuous growth and stay deeply invested in mastering emerging technologies to drive the future of platform engineering.
Jenil Devarajbhai Thummar
- Location: Warsaw, Poland
I am a Kubernetes practitioner focused on building secure, reliable, and production‑ready cloud environments. I work extensively with container orchestration, infrastructure automation, and cloud architecture across major platforms. I am committed to continuous learning and actively explores CNCF technologies to strengthen modern DevOps practices. My goal is to help teams adopt cloud‑native patterns that improve scalability, resilience, and developer experience. I enjoy solving complex technical challenges and sharing knowledge with the community through collaboration and learning.
Jens Lindner
Camunda
- Location: Stuttgart, Germany
Jens is a Technical Account Manager and Solution Architect, based in Stuttgart, Germany.
He helps large enterprises run their business-critical processes on Kubernetes, working as a trusted advisor to platform, architecture, and executive teams to turn complex business problems into resilient, scalable cloud-native architectures.
As a Kubestronaut, he goes deep on Kubernetes operations, security, and Helm-based deployments, and uses that expertise to drive successful large-scale rollouts and keep production platforms healthy at scale.
Jeffrey Chin
(He/Him)
- Location: Irvine, United States
As a lead engineer and DevOps enthusiast, I’ve consistently demonstrated a proactive approach, taking ownership of projects and delivering with excellence. My commitment to mentoring peers reflects my passion for knowledge sharing and growth. Beyond work, I find joy in maintaining my Kubernetes-based home lab and creating memorable moments with my wife and kids.
Jeff Davis
Second Front System
- Location: Charleston, United States
Jeff is a Kubernetes Engineer specializing in designing and building cloud-native solutions for complex enterprise environments. With a strong focus on developing custom Kubernetes Operators and automation tools, he has successfully led the creation of innovative solutions that simplify application lifecycles and streamline operations. He is skilled in container orchestration, Infrastructure as Code, and cloud-native development, and is known for his ability to mentor teams and drive containerization strategies that enhance scalability and reliability.
Jeff Rescignano
(He/Him)
Defense Unicorns
- Location: Tampa, United States
Jeff Rescignano is a DevSecOps Engineer with a deep passion for Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies. In his professional career, he focuses on building secure, scalable, and reliable systems. Skilled in containerization technology, Infrastructure-as-Code and CI/CD, Jeff enjoys leveraging software automation to streamline development workflows. In his free time, he enjoys experimenting with projects in the CNCF Landscape and has been contributing to open-source projects for a decade.
Jeetvan Shah
(He/Him)
- Location: Mumbai, India
Cloud and devops enthusiast with an immense passion in designing cloud architectures, automating application and infrastructure deployments, implementing security measures and ensuring high availability of the application. Always eager to learn how things work and how it can be optimized.
Jayton Tjon
(He/Him)
IT Affinity BV
- Location: The Hague, Netherlands
Communicative DevOps Engineer with over 20 years of experience in IT, designing and improving system infrastructures. Mostly focused on Kubernetes and CNCF technologies, whether they run on premise or in public cloud, I just love solving problems for my customers!
Jeehyun Moon
(She/Her)
Kbank
- Location: Seoul, South Korea
Cloud & Site Reliability Engineer skilled in both private and public cloud environments. Experienced in operating and optimizing Kubernetes-based infrastructure, with a strong focus on reliability, CI/CD, and observability. Passionate about building well-architected and maintainable platform systems across hybrid cloud environments, while also prioritizing efficient cost management.
Jean Pimmel
(He/Him)
BSC Analytics
- Location: Porto Alegre, Brazil
Jean Pimmel is a Computer Engineering graduate and Data Platform Engineer at BSC Analytics. Specialized in Kubernetes, Terraform, and observability tools, Jean helps customers by managing and optimizing enterprise-level cloud and Kubernetes environments, improving resilience and efficiency through cloud-native tools and best practices. Passionate about automation, Jean focuses on streamlining workflows, optimizing operations, and helping teams deploy applications reliably and at scale.
Jean Hecke
- Location: Paris, France
Platform Engineer with 5+ years of experience, specializing in GCP, container orchestration, and CI/CD automation. Experienced in building resilient cloud platforms and enabling developer productivity through internal platforms, observability, and automation. I enjoy designing cloud-native architectures and owning platforms end-to-end, from design to production.
Jean Silga
Independent IT Architect
- Location: Champigny-sur-Marne, France
Jean SILGA is an IT Architect specializing in the design, deployment, and operation of secure, high-availability cloud-native infrastructures. He leverages his 360-degree expertise across development, operations, and security to help organizations navigate the complexities of modern applications, from automated CI/CD pipelines to hardened production environments. His current focus includes DevSecOps, robust IAM patterns with Keycloak, OpenTelemetry observability, and Kubernetes-native security hardening.
Jean-Christophe Montigny
(He/Him)
Freelance
- Location: Croiss-sur-Seine, France
I enjoy both designing and building solutions to solve people’s challenges, and the role of Cloud & DevOps Architect more than fits that role ! Passionate about computer systems since my childhood, I’ve started my career in business analysis then project manager, before pivoting back to hard computer science in the last decade by building cloud platforms. More recently, I’ve been building a managed kubernetes platform !
Jean Paul Val Frühwirth
- Location: Sanchinarro, Madrid, Spain
With 20 years of experience spanning the entire tech stack, I am a Senior DevOps Engineer, SRE, and Full Stack Engineer with a Solutions Architect’s mindset. I design and deliver scalable, secure, and highly available cloud-native platforms, bridging the gap between high-level architectural vision and seamless delivery through automation, observability, and operational excellence.
Jean-Benoit Paux
- Location: Paris, Ile de France, France
System Engineer with 20 years of experience. What am I really passionate about? To solve complex problems, share knowledge, learn everyday, provide technical expertise and mix technologies to deliver efficient, cost effective, innovative and maintainable solutions.
Jean Pierre Brunod
(He/Him)
Joestar Digital Solutions OOD
- Location: Plovdiv, Bulgaria
I am an expert Software Architect, Full-Stack developer, SysAdmin and DevOps in UNIX/LINUX environment with over two decades of experience. I have an artistic view of software development and design, and I find system administration and related problem solving tasks fun and challenging. I have a long standing experience as Solution Architect and I can cover every aspect of IT software design and development, having worked both as SysAdmin and as Full-Stack developer. My competence as developer covers many programming languages. I have team leading experience. I’ve worked for large IT companies with millions of customers.
Jeevanantham N
(He/Him)
Aivar Innovations
- Location: Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, India
I’m a DevOps Engineer specializing in Kubernetes and AWS, with a strong focus on building, deploying, and operating scalable cloud-native infrastructure. I began my journey with cloud and container technologies, developed a deep interest in Kubernetes, and have since worked extensively with Kubernetes-based environments, AWS, and modern DevOps practices. My areas of expertise include Kubernetes administration and security, CI/CD automation, Infrastructure as Code, containerization, workload management, and building reliable and scalable cloud platforms. I’m passionate about the Kubernetes and CNCF ecosystem and enjoy continuously learning, experimenting, and sharing practical knowledge with the cloud-native community.
Jayesh Pal
(He/Him)
Nordcloud an IBM Company
- Location: Stockholm, Sweden
I am a seasoned Cloud Architect with over 15 years of experience in designing and implementing robust cloud architectures across industries such as airlines, telecom, and healthcare. Skilled in Azure, Kubernetes, DevOps, and cloud security.
Jawahar Jayanthimala Muniasamy
(He/Him)
- Location: Chennai, India
I am a cloud and open source enthusiast and DevOps Engineer with expertise in AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform etc.. While delivering software products end to end right from design
and architectural phase. I would love to explore more trend setting tools which preferably are mostly open source, which landed me here.
Javier Lagos Chanclón
(He/Him)
I'm currently working at Suse as a Rancher support engineer
- Location: Madrid, Spain
I’m Javier Lagos Chanclón, an SRE/DevOps Engineer with an extensive experience in managing Kubernetes, RKE2, K3s and OpenShift clusters across AWS, Azure, and bare-metal environments, with a an especial focus on GitOps (ArgoCD, Kustomize, Helm) and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible). Dedicated to continuous learning, I’m always exploring new technologies to help clients solve complex challenges and optimize their cloud-native environments.
Jayaram Radhakrishnan
(He/Him)
Newyork University Abu Dhabi
- Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
I work as a DevOps Engineer at New York University Abu Dhabi, where I focus on delivering scalable and secure DevOps and DevSecOps solutions. I actively leverage CNCF open source technologies to design, implement, and manage resilient infrastructure for research and academic workloads. One of my key contributions includes building a workflow automation platform using Apache Airflow and Kafka, seamlessly orchestrating complex pipelines on Kubernetes to support data-driven bioinformatics research.
Javier Guzman
- Location: Mijas, Malaga, Spain
Senior software engineer with more than 10 years of experience across diverse sectors, from embedded software to Kubernetes and backend services. Strong foundation in low-level software, system-design and business mindset.
In my free time I side hustle and all projects I create are listed on https://guzman.dev. Looking forward to collaborate in the development of Kubernetes operators or internals.
Javier Barrio
(He/Him)
- Location: Valencia, Valencia, Spain
Lucky guy that spent too many nights (as mum said) with an AMSTRAD, learnt Basic, ASM, landed in Linux in the late 90s and still had time to find friends and love. Nowadays I fight to achieve balance between Platform Engineering and family. You can find me in Valencia, the city of my life.
Jatuvut Wanwarothon
(He/Him)
ElysianNXT
- Location: Bangkok,Thailand
I am an engineer passionate about cloud-native technologies, security, and automation. My journey began as a System Engineer working on a VOIP product, which led me to transition into a Cloud Engineer role. I now work with AWS, EKS, CI/CD, and GitOps to create secure, reliable, and scalable infrastructures that support modern application delivery.
Jay Shankar
Elevance Health - AI Platform Engineer
- Location: Reno, Nevada, United States
A technology professional, dedicated to mastering the cloud-native landscape, with a specialized focus on Kubernetes as the backbone for modern AI deployments. My expertise lies in bridging the gap between platform engineering and data science by implementing AI-assisted tools that automate infrastructure-as-code and cluster optimization. Through the Kubestronaut program, I advocate for the adoption of Kubernetes-native AI workflows that are both scalable and operationally efficient. I am actively researching how generative AI can further empower platform engineers to manage secure, scalable and complex distributed systems.
Jay Mundy
(He/Him)
Drax Group
- Location: South Kelsey, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
An IT Operations Platform Manager with more than 20 years of infrastructure expertise, I focus on building resilient, scalable systems for the modern enterprise. I currently manage a team of 10 platform engineers, navigating the evolution from traditional infrastructure to cloud-native architectures.
Jaruwat Panturat
(He/Him)
Allianz Technology
- Location: Bangkok, Thailand
With over a decade of experience as a web developer and a current title of Frontend Developer, I don’t limit myself to just frontend development. I am expanding my expertise to containerization, cloud computing, security, and AI-related topics. Defining myself as an IT professional, I am committed to filling any gaps in the IT industry and continuously learning to bridge the gap between development and infrastructure, creating robust, secure, and scalable solutions.
Jatinder Kataria
(He/Him)
DoiT International
- Location: Dallas, United States
I’m a Sr. Cloud Architect with extensive experience in cloud architecture and Kubernetes. I specialize in designing and implementing scalable, reliable cloud solutions, and have a proven track record of helping customers successfully navigate their cloud journey.
Jason Ang
- Location: Singapore, Singapore
Results-driven DevOps Engineer, specialising in Terraform, GitOps, design and develop production Kubernetes environments in AWS and Azure. Extensive experience in automation, leading successful migrations to automated infrastructure, and enhancing deployment efficiency. Known for guiding development teams to cloud-native solutions with achievement of operational excellence. Excited to contribute to a progressive company by driving DevOps excellence, leadership and delivering robust, scalable infrastructure solutions.
Jared Price
Sigma Defense
- Location: Huntsville, United States
I’m a DevSecOps engineer passionate about Kubernetes, cloud native technologies, and the art of continuous learning. I believe in being a ‘1.01x engineer’ – focusing on small, daily improvements that compound over time. I spend my days building secure infrastructure and automating deployments, while constantly exploring new ways to enhance my craft. When I’m not tinkering with containers or learning something new, you can find me cheering on the Green Bay Packers and Arsenal.
Jason Khoi
(He/Him)
Energy One Limited
- Location: West Melbourne, Australia
I am a Senior DevOps Engineer transitioned from more than a decade old of software developer role. As a result, I know Cloud infrastructure and software development equally well. I love the philosophy of Kubernetes and have a passion of using CNCF Prometheus for infrastructure and application observability & monitoring.
Jason Chiu
(He/Him)
- Location: Taipei City, Taiwan
I have over 10 years of experience in software development, specializing in web backend and Linux programming. My current focus is on microservices, cloud-native technologies, and DevOps. provide Kubernetes consulting services to help businesses transition to a cloud-native infrastructure.
Jaroslav Jánoš
(He/Him)
evoila
- Location: Bratislava, Slovakia
Enthusiast in OpenSource, Cloud Native and Kubernetes, building solutions to make life easier.
Jason Foster
(He/Him)
- Location: North Augusta, SC, United States
I’m a Senior Infrastructure Engineer at a tax software company with a strong passion for continuous learning and innovation. As we advance our cloud strategy and migrate to Kubernetes, I’m focused on expanding my skill set to effectively deploy, manage, and secure containerized workloads. Outside of work, you’ll most likely find me underwater—scuba diving is one of my favorite ways to unwind and explore.
Jared Tan
Imperva
- Location: Singapore, Singapore
I’m a cybersecurity consultant who helps clients protect their applications, microservices, and data.
Jannik Karb
(He/Him)
- Location: Einhausen, Hessen, Germany
I’m a Cloud Native Engineer working on Kubernetes platform engineering and operations. I genuinely enjoy exploring new and interesting topics, then applying them to build better systems. My work typically involves container orchestration, automation/GitOps, and building reliable day-2 operations.
Jasmin Müller
(She/Her)
- Location: Vienna, Austria
I’m a platform engineer working with cutting-edge cloud native technologies. By day, I build a resilient Kubernetes-based platform on Google Cloud for scalable and reliable workloads with focus on machine learning. By night, I contribute to open source and run a production-grade cluster at home. I care about learning and growing through hands-on experience and by sharing ideas with others in the community. You’ll often find me at CNCF and platform engineering meetups in Vienna, pushing myself to learn, connect, and contribute.
Jason Shuyinta
(He/Him)
- Location: Basel, Switzerland
I’m a Software Engineer who ended up deep in the Kubernetes rabbit hole and never really came back out. I spend most of my time building and running Java-based microservices, breaking things in clusters, and figuring out why they broke. I’m into the practical side of cloud-native, like CI/CD, containers, and making systems behave under real load, not just in diagrams. Outside of work I’m usually exploring new tech, traveling, or working on side projects that mix backend systems with data and AI.
Jason Vieira
- Location: Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Infrastructure Engineer specializing in DevOps, automation, and reliable cloud-native delivery. Focused on bridging deep technical execution with practical solutions that help teams ship software securely. Dedicated homelab tinkerer, lifelong learner, and builder of side projects.
Jasper Van Noordenburg
(He/Him)
- Location: Utrecht, Netherlands
I’m a software engineer who moved into platform engineering out of a passion for making it easier for developers to build and ship software. I enjoy tackling complex technical problems and turning them into simple, elegant solutions, with a particular interest in Kubernetes, cloud-native technologies, and developer experience. In my free time, I like tinkering with new technologies, experimenting with ideas, and learning by building.
James Spurin
(He/Him)
DiveInto
- Location: London, United Kingdom
- Project Experience: Argo, Container Network Interface (CNI), containerd, etcd, Istio, k3s, KEDA, Knative, Kubernetes, KubeVirt, NATS
With over 25 years of experience, James Spurin is an industry veteran skilled in various technical fields and adept at leading Engineering teams in top-tier Financial Services organisations. He now focuses on creating online courses and Technical Educational Content in areas such as DevOps, Kubernetes, and Cloud Native, incorporating hands-on learning experiences through container-based lab environments and has reached over 100,000 students globally. As a CNCF Ambassador, James actively advocates for Container and Cloud Native knowledge, education, and Kubernetes-based orchestration. His company, DiveInto, champions Cloud Native and consistently shares fresh content on its YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/DiveInto James has also established an inclusive community dedicated to Cloud Native learning, which can be accessed at https://community.diveinto.com
Why I am excited to be an ambassador: I am excited to be a CNCF Ambassador as it aligns perfectly with my passion for creating technical educational content on Cloud Native/Kubernetes whilst also Giving Back, a core-principle of the CNCF. The role supports me in more actively engaging with a diverse global community, enabling me to learn from others whilst also sharing my own knowledge and expertise. As an Ambassador, I will contribute to thought leadership in the cloud native space and hope to provide an instrumental role in fostering a culture of knowledge sharing, learning and innovation. Throughout this journey, I am also eager to support and encourage others in pursuing CNCF Cloud Native certifications – an endeavour I am both passionate about and an advocate for. Overall, being a CNCF Ambassador is a highly rewarding and fulfilling experience that allows me to give back to the community while staying updated on the latest developments in the field.
Janghun Lee
(He/Him)
HongikIT
- Location: Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
Hello. I am working as a Cloud Architect based on AWS. Recently, I am trying to acquire DevSecOps capabilities. I am particularly interested in Kubernetes, ArgoCD, and Istio, so I am personally responsible for translating official documents into Korean. I strive to share knowledge and contribute to open source.
Jana Vonšák
(She/Her)
Datalan, a.s.
- Location: Trnava, Slovakia
- Related Post: Kubestronaut in Orbit: Jana Vonšák
DevOps Security Engineer fascinated by the tech world 🤖. Fueled by coffee ☕. Hitting the gym in my free time 💪🏻. Here to grab a fancy jacket 🌞
Jan Pipan
(He/Him)
NIL Ltd.
- Location: Ljubljana, Slovenia
Jan is a Systems Engineer at NIL Ltd., specializing in Kubernetes and virtualization technologies. He primarily works with Kubernetes clusters on VMware Tanzu, managing and optimizing various workloads by following GitOps best practices. His responsibilities also involve implementing robust and effective backup strategies for Kubernetes environments.
Jan De Laet
(He/Him)
DexMach
- Location: Temse, Belgium
I’m a senior Cloud Solutions Architect and team lead with a strong focus on Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies in general. I started my cloud-native journey as a DevOps engineer and quickly grew into the role I am currently in. I’m constantly looking to discover and learn about new technologies and how they can make a positive impact for the customers I’m engaged with.
Jan Laudahn
(He/Him)
SVA System Vertrieb Alexander GmbH
- Location: Hamburg, Germany
I work as a system engineer with one of the biggest system integrators and based in Hamburg, Germany. My focus topics are VMware related with respect to the Kubernetes related offerings. I like to explore new topics, tools, and possibilities and dive into the world of Cloud Native. Especially that there seems to be a solution for everything is one of my favourite parts. And if not, you can simply start to build it.
Janakiram Msv
(He/Him)
Janakiram & Associates
- Location: Hyderabad, India
Janakiram MSV (Jani) is a practicing architect, research analyst, and advisor to Silicon Valley startups. He focuses on the convergence of modern infrastructure powered by cloud-native technology and machine intelligence driven by generative AI. Janakiram contributes to Forbes and The New Stack on cloud native and microservices related articles and research.
Jang, Sung Il
(He/Him)
LG CNS
- Location: Seoul, South Korea
I’m a Cloud Architect at LG CNS, where I help clients optimize their cloud environments through comprehensive diagnostics focused on cost reduction and service quality improvements. My work enables organizations to use cloud resources more efficiently and strategically. I have a strong interest in CNCF technologies, especially Kubernetes and container platforms.
Janelle Dougherty
(She/Her)
- Location: Akron, Ohio, United States
I’ve been a devops engineer for the last seven years. I love building, automating, and troubleshooting infrastructure across diverse environments. I’m passionate about all things kubernetes and cloud-native. And, absolutely love tinkering with things even though this usually means they get broken.
Jang Hyunsuk
Hana TI
- Location: Seoul, South Korea
HI
Jan Buijnsters
(He/Him)
Netcompany
- Location: Leiden, South-Holland, Netherlands
Two years ago I started working as a DevOps engineer, after completing my Computer Science and Engineering MSc degree at TU Delft. During my studies, I developed a strong interest in distributed systems and embarked on my Kubernetes learning journey. Over the past two years, I have begun contributing to various open-source projects and am eager to expand my involvement with CNCF projects, I am taking a particular interest in the FluxCD project. I look forward to participating in future CNCF meetups and taking a more active role in the community, sharing knowledge and collaborating with fellow cloud-native enthusiasts.
Jan Toebes
(He/Him)
- Location: Houten, Netherlands
I’m Jan, a Kotlin developer and Kubernetes trainer with a strong hands-on mindset. I help teams build and run cloud-native applications, focusing on practical use of CNCF technologies. I enjoy sharing knowledge and helping others grow through real-world examples.
Jan Untersander
(He/Him)
- Location: Rapperswil-Jona, St.Gallen, Switzerland
I began my career as a system engineer and have since grown into a cloud‑native specialist focused on DevOps, Kubernetes security, and private‑cloud technologies within the CNCF ecosystem. I’m passionate about continuous learning, staying ahead of emerging trends, and sharing that knowledge with the community through my role as a lecturer, my contributions to open‑source projects, and occasional blog posts. My goal is to make cloud‑native technologies, security, and operations more accessible and approachable for others.
Jan Borzemski
(He/Him)
Nationale-Nederlanden
- Location: Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland
I’m a DevOps Engineer with a solid track record of building highly available IT solutions across the finance, public, and software development sectors. Well-versed in cloud-native architectures, my technical focus revolves around advanced Kubernetes orchestration, GitOps, and securing containerized workloads. I strongly believe in an automation-first culture, using Python and Ansible to deliver reliable business value. Currently pursuing my Master’s degree in Computer Science, I am actively expanding my expertise on the path to achieving the Golden Kubestronaut status.
Jan-Willem Matser
(He/Him)
- Location: Apeldoorn, Gelderland, Netherlands
I’m a cloud-native enthusiast with a passion for exploring emerging open-source technologies. I enjoy designing and deploying them using automation-first principles, Infrastructure as Code, and modern DevOps practices to create efficient, scalable, and maintainable platforms.
Jakub Krzywda
(He/Him)
Elastisys
- Location: Umeå, Sweden
- Languages: English, Polish
- Project Experience: Argo, Fluentd, Harbor, Helm, Istio, Kubernetes, Prometheus
I have over a decade of experience in cloud and distributed systems, and hold a PhD in the field.
In the role of Cloud Native Training Manager and Senior Engineer at Elastisys, I am helping organizations adopt cloud native technologies and DevOps practices.
As the Linux Foundation Authorized Instructor, I teach all Kubernetes courses in preparation for CKA, CKAD, and CKS exams.
Jaime Andres Cubillos Patiño
(He/Him)
Globant
- Location: Bogota, Colombia
Project Experience: Kubernetes, CyberSecurity, Helm, Identities, Istio, Open Policy Agent (OPA), Contaner Network Interface (CNI), KEDA Jaime Cubillos is a highly skilled Subject Matter Expert in Kubernetes, Azure, DevOps, DevSecOps, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and CyberSecurity, with more than 6 years of experience in designing, implementing and automating top-tier Cloud/Devops projects, migration workloads from on-premise to cloud and cloud to kubernetes. Fully Kubernetes Certificate KCNA, CKAD, CKA, KCSA and CKS, as a Kubernetes Adminitrator Jaime continious implement security practices at cluster level and workload level using Static Code Analysis and Dynamic Code Analysis tools, autoescalate techniques to ensure high availability and Disaster Recovery strategies in Kubernetes Clusters.
Jaime enjoy automating the deployment the kubernetes environments through Azure Pipelines and Helm Charts reducing the time to market of the applications and reducing the human error of deployment cross environmentst, with always in mind the importance of optimizing cloud costs to maximize business value applying FinOps Proficient in a wide range of tools such as Azure Devops, GitHub Actions, Docker, Aquasec, Terraform, Microservices, Azure, NGINX, Kube-Cost Plugin, OWASP, Velero. Jaime contribute to the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) as Kubernetes expert for the Cloud Native LATAM community group.
Jaime is also the Chapter Organizer and Speaker of the Cloud Native Community Group in Colombia/Cali https://community.cncf.io/events/details/cncf-cali-presents-kubernetes-de-la-nube-a-la-sucursal-del-cielo/ Speaker kubernetes birthday 10 meetup in Bogota – Colombia https://www.linkedin.com/events/kubertenesbirthdaybashbogot7203870103833079808/comments/ My main goal is bring CNCF technologies closer to Spanish-speaking community to adopt cloud native technologies and be kubernetes evangelist.
James Larrea
(He/Him)
Wiz
- Location: Willow Spring, United States
I have worked with cloud and container technologies since 2018 when I discovered that life was more than just Linux servers. Since 2022 I decided to focus on Cloud and Kubernetes security and have built expertise in the CNAPP space. I am truly passionate about learning new technologies and troubleshooting complex issues.
Jakub Sokół
(He/Him)
monday.com
- Location: Warsaw, Poland
I’m a DevOps engineer with developer background. Started career at Opera browser, currently at monday.com in Observability team. Recently, working a lot with OpenTelemetry – from maintenance of internal instrumentation distribution to overhauling signals collection pipeline using OpenTelemetry Collector
Jairus Christensen
(He/Him)
Moveworks
- Location: Payson, Utah, United States
Jairus is a DevOps engineer with expertise in Kubernetes, security engineering, and AWS. He holds a degree in Cybersecurity with a minor in Computer Science from Brigham Young University. Jairus has contributed to open-source projects like OpenSSL and Nginx and maintains a project called ClusterCreator, a tool to run secure Kubernetes on Proxmox. With experience in bare-metal and cloud environments, he specializes in creating secure, scalable systems and enjoys experimenting with his homelab to simulate enterprise IT environments.
Jakob Weinzettl
(He/Him)
- Location: Cracow, Poland
Jakob possesses a strong affinity for cybersecurity, having held various roles within four distinct Security Operation Centers (SOCs), including Security Engineer, Incident Responder, Incident Response Manager, TriceratOps Automation Manager, and Acting Head of SOC. Utilizing his expertise in blue teaming and passion for red teaming, Jakob contributes to enhancing the cybersecurity posture of both internal and external organizations. His extensive knowledge is complemented by a range of industry-recognized certifications, including OSCP, OSEP, GCFA, GDAT, GSOM, Kubestronaut (CKA, CKS), and others. Jakob’s contributions to open-source initiatives have garnered recognition from SANS Institute, a leading authority in cybersecurity research and training. His Sigma rules were referenced by SANS ICS, while his co-authored open-source project (ATC RE&CT) was featured in the SANS MGT551 course. Jakob brings a unique blend of technical expertise and passion for cybersecurity to his work. With a strong educational background in computer science and cybersecurity, Jakob has developed a deep understanding of complex security systems and threats. His dedication to staying at the forefront of industry trends and advancements has earned him a reputation as a knowledgeable and effective cybersecurity expert. Jakob aspires to achieve a pioneering role as the first hacker-CISO within an S&P 500 organization, leveraging his expertise and passion for advancing cybersecurity best practices.
Jake Nabasny
(He/Him)
Canonical
- Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Jake Nabasny works as a Cloud Support Engineer at Canonical and assists many Fortune 500 companies. He provides expertise in Kubernetes, Ceph, and Identity and Access Management systems. When not grepping his way through logs, he enjoys reading French philosophy and literature.
Jakub Hoborowicz
(He/Him)
Centralny Ośrodek Informatyki
- Location: Kraków, Poland
Former military and a passionate DevOps Engineer with over 3 years of production experience, driven by a strong interest in DevSecOps. I began my journey through self-learning, primarily programming in Python, until I discovered topics like Kubernetes and cloud computing. Since then, I’ve dedicated my time to deepening my knowledge in these areas and continuously expanding my horizons, while also sharing and exchanging insights with others. Currently working as a DevOps Engineer for the Polish government, where I help drive digital transformation by building and maintaining secure, scalable infrastructure and automating delivery pipelines — all to bring digital services closer to citizens.
Jakub Kokoszka
(He/Him)
Software Mind
- Location: Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland
I’m Jakub, a DevOps specialist from Poland at Software Mind. My passion lies in Linux, Kubernetes, and networking, where I excel at building robust, scalable solutions. Beyond my technical prowess, I’m known for transforming complex system challenges into elegant, efficient workflows—think of me as the architect who designs bridges where others see chasms. I’m constantly learning and eager to explore new frontiers in IT, driven by a desire to innovate and deliver exceptional results.
Jakob Alkass
(He/Him)
DNB Carnegie
- Location: Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden
I’m Jakob Alkass, a cloud-native enthusiast and lifelong learner with a B.E. in Computer Engineering from KTH. My work centers on Cloud, Kubernetes and IT architecture, where I administer a multi-tenant cluster and lead workload migrations into Kubernetes. While my current focus is architecture and operations, I still enjoy building hobby projects — a nod to the software development roots that first sparked my passion for IT.
Jakub Granieczny
- Location: Zürich, Switzerland
I’m an engineer passionate about building scalable, cloud-native platforms and helping teams get the most out of modern infrastructure. My journey has taken me from supporting large scientific systems at CERN to shaping fast-moving environments at an AI startup in Zurich. I enjoy working with Kubernetes and GitOps, contributing to the open-source ecosystem, and staying deeply engaged with the cloud-native community.
James King
(He/Him)
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Lead Platform Engineer with 10+ years of experience focusing on Infrastructure as Code, AWS, and CNCF projects. Certified across Kubernetes, AWS, Terraform, and more. Designs and builds Cloud Native solutions for a range of clients, blending technical knowledge with an ability to explain clearly and engage audiences.
Jamal Ait Ahmed
(He/Him)
- Location: Utrecht, Noord Holland, Netherlands
A few years ago, I decided to fully focus on cloud-native technologies, with one goal: to become a specialist in mission-critical platforms. Today, I build, optimize and secure OpenShift and Kubernetes environments where reliability is essential. Along the way, I earned my Red Hat Certified Architect certification and completed the CNCF journey to become a Kubestronaut. I don’t see certifications as the end goal. They are a confirmation of my expertise and a way to keep my knowledge up to date in a rapidly changing landscape. I don’t know everything. Nobody does. But when I encounter something I don’t know, I dive in, figure it out and make sure I understand it. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and improve. Automation first. Security first. Always learning. Always building. Always improving.
Jaime Palacios Mediavilla
(He/Him)
CIC Consulting Informatico
- Location: Santander, Cantabria, Spain
I am a Computer Engineer with a Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, currently working in the software and infrastructure field. I am particularly interested in DevSecOps, systems engineering, and systems administration. I also spent two years researching HPC schedulers, which resulted in a publication in Future Generation Computer Systems. I am especially interested in the Kubernetes and CNCF ecosystem, exploring its potential in areas such as containers, CI/CD, platform engineering, and scalable infrastructure systems.
Jaime Florez Diaz
(He/Him)
- Location: Medellin, Antioquia, Colombia
I’m a DevOps engineer based in Colombia driven by a persistent curiosity for how things work and trying new things, whether they are tech-related or not. This led me to the Cloud Native ecosystem, where I focus on Kubernetes, CI/CD, IaC, and Observability. My approach is rooted in hands-on experimentation, both managing enterprise cloud architecture to self-hosting my own services. I am a strong advocate for knowledge exchange and believe there is always something to be gained by sharing insights across different disciplines and skill levels.
Jae Choi
(He/Him)
National Australia Bank
- Location: Melbourne, Australia
Technology leader passionate about automation with the mindset of “how can we make things better” and “let’s get it done” I believe you truely understand the processes and systems if you look in the perspective of each stakeholder so I frequently put my self in the position of developers, security, data engineers, SRE and QA hands on involving writing code. This allows me to stay current and pragmatic when making technical decisions.
Jacob Crawford
(He/Him)
Crawford Consulting
- Location: Aarhus, Denmark
Im a freelance DevOps engineer with a passion for open-source technologies. I have been building Kubernetes platforms for years using technologies like Cilium, Flux, Rook, Kyverno, Strimzi and many more. I’m always looking for projects where I can use my expertise in Kubernetes as well as learn new technologies from the CNCF family.
Jacopo Binosi
(He/Him)
Musixmatch SPA
- Location: Bologna, Italy
I first encountered Linux at university, and from that moment, I never looked back. It was then that I realized Linux would be my lifelong “familiar.” I enjoy solving problems and making things work the way I want. This, combined with my passion for Linux, led me to a career as a Systems Engineer after earning my Bachelor’s degree in Physics. Time flew by, and I transitioned to the Cloud… and to Neovim (I’ve always been a daily Vim user and a fan of CLI tools in general). Today, I’m deeply into Kubernetes, but I still use Vim, Ubuntu, Debian, Arch, and occasionally work with some legacy infrastructure. Now that I’m a “Kubestronaut,” I see this as a fresh starting point, without forgetting the tools that got me here.
Jagadeesan Arumugam
(He/Him)
- Location: Singapore, Singapore
Hi, I am Jaga, Solution Arichitect and having 20+ Years of experience in IT, specialised in Virtualization. I am also certified GCP PCA.
Jaejin An
(He/Him)
HanaTI
- Location: Incheon, South Korea
Cloud Engineer
Jacques Ehlers
(He/Him)
Capgemini
- Location: Hilversum, North Holland, Netherlands
Hi – I’m Jacques Ehlers. Born and raised in South Africa, but currently living in Netherlands. Started off as an Business Analyst and worked myself into the DevOps world. Currently working as a DevOps Engineer in Private Cloud. I’m specifically fond of automation, security and cloud architecture.
Jahedul Alam
(He/Him)
- Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh
I am a DevOps Engineer who builds scalable systems, driven by curiosity about the design philosophy and internal workings of cloud-native tools. By integrating a security-first mindset, automation, and deep observability across the entire lifecycle, I create resilient platforms that empower teams to deliver software with confidence.
Jacob Tilman Sievert
(He/Him)
B1 Systems GmbH
- Location: Saarbrücken, Saarland, Germany
I’m passionate about open source and cloud-native technologies, focusing on modern container orchestration and infrastructure automation. Currently my interest lies in the automation and deployment of database services with kubernetes. Working to increase the viability of using kubernetes to deploy and maintain database services with other members of the CNCF is my longterm goal.
Jack Kelly
ControlPlane
- Location: London, England, United Kingdom
General tech enthusiast. Free/Libre and Open Source Software advocate. Jack Kelly has a strong interest in writing software, deploying it at scale, and doing so securely. Jack has a passion for nix and supports over 80 packages in nixpkgs, several of which being CNCF projects. With an interest in software delivery and nix it was natural for Jack to develop strong opinions around what constitutes a Secure Software-Supply Chain, and consults on such topics, in addition to facilitating as part of the In-Toto Steering Committee (ITSC).
Jacky Ng
Red Hat
- Location: Hong Kong, Hong Kong
I started my IT career focusing on composing and running containerised applications on cloud platforms. With a keen interest in FOSS and cloud-native technologies, I specialise in designing softwares which utilise community projects. I am also fascinated by the beauty of automation when I worked on IaC.
Jack Alcides Torpoco Mucha
(He/Him)
- Location: Lima, Peru
I am a seasoned technology professional with extensive experience across multiple roles including DevOps, DataOps, Data Architect, and Solution Architect. My passion for learning and sharing knowledge shines through my specialization in CNCF technologies and my leadership in technology-focused Meetups. For deeper insights into my projects and perspectives on innovation
Ivan Totev
(He/Him)
NetBadgers Ltd
- Location: Sofia, Bulgaria
I work in the exciting world of cloud-native solutions and private Kubernetes cloud hosting at NetBadgers Ltd. As the CEO and Co-Founder, I’m thrilled to be part of a team that specializes in deploying and managing innovative Kubernetes environments. Our mission is to simplify complex IT challenges and provide scalable, secure solutions that drive digital transformation. If you’re interested in how our private Kubernetes cloud hosting can boost your IT infrastructure, check us out at www.netbadgers.com. Let’s explore how we can support your growth!
Jackson Ching
(He/Him)
- Location: Singapore, Singapore
I am an IT professional with over 20 years of experience specializing in Linux, digital forensics, and end-to-end solution design for enterprise environments. I have led teams in systems integration and mentored engineers, enhancing operational efficiency through cloud, virtualization, and automation expertise. My strategic approach consistently delivers high-quality, secure infrastructure solutions across diverse industries.
Ivan Tymofiichuk
(He/Him)
- Location: Sterling Heights, MI, United States
I am a DevOps professional with expertise in cloud technologies, specializing in AWS and Azure infrastructure. With a strong background in Kubernetes, CI/CD, Terraform, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC), I excel at building and automating cloud solutions, often integrating them into GitHub-driven CI/CD pipelines.
Ivan Rozhkov
(He/Him)
- Location: Berlin, Germany
After a long career in network engineering, I decided to transition into the fields of DevOps, SRE, and systems engineering to pursue my passion for exploring and implementing cutting-edge technologies. My constant drive to learn and grow has always been at the core of my professional journey. Cloud technologies, Kubernetes, and the vast world of innovative solutions inspire me to continuously enhance my skills while sharing knowledge and experience with others.
Ivan Yau
(He/Him)
The Hong Kong Jockey Club
- Location: Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Ivan is a seasoned Cloud Engineer in leading enterprise environments. Leveraging his unique academic background in both Engineering and Business, he specializes in adopting and implementing complex, secure, and automated hybrid and multi-cloud solutions. His expertise is centered on architecting robust solutions using Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code, a wide array of Cloud-Native technologies, and A.I. to drive business innovation at scale.
Ivane Akhvlediani
(He/Him)
TBC Bank
- Location: Tbilisi, Georgia
Ivane Akhvlediani is a DevOps Engineer at TBC Bank, driving modernization through Kubernetes orchestration, CI/CD automation, and multi-cloud infrastructure. He develops and maintains global Azure DevOps templates, streamlining delivery across dozens of microservices. Passionate about automation, scalability, and cloud-native practices, he focuses on building secure and reliable systems at scale.
Ivan Voloboyev
(He/Him)
Nayax
- Location: Mykolaiv, Ukraine
I am a DevOps, SysOps, and Platform Engineer with a strong background in network engineering, focused on cloud platforms, automation, and building scalable, reliable infrastructure. My expertise spans Kubernetes, Helm, Prometheus, ArgoCD, and modern GitOps practices across AWS and GCP. I actively participate in the cloud-native community and enjoy sharing knowledge through meetups and hands-on collaboration. As a perpetual learner, I’m always exploring new tools and approaches that improve the developer and operational experience.
Jack Ho Wan Want
(He/Him)
- Location: Singapore, Singapore
I am a Cloud Engineer specializing in Kubernetes and Cloud-Native technologies, focusing on building and operating reliable platforms.
My day-to-day work spans Kubernetes, cloud infrastructure, and AI/ML Ops, helping teams run scalable workloads in production.
Outside of work, I enjoy tinkering with embedded systems and hardware projects. I’m also passionate about repair and reuse, using my background in Mechatronics to extend hardware lifespans and reduce e-waste.
Jackie Virgo
(She/Her)
- Location: Denver, CO, United States
I am a DevOps engineer specializing in cloud infrastructure and Kubernetes. I focus on designing, automating, and operating scalable, secure platforms using modern DevOps and GitOps practices. My work centers around CNCF technologies such as Kubernetes, Helm, Terraform, and cloud-native observability and security tooling. I enjoy simplifying complex systems, improving developer experience, and building reliable infrastructure that supports production workloads.
Ivo Grondman
(He/Him)
Builder of Routines
- Location: Den Haag, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
I’m a software engineer with an academic background in mathematics (systems and control theory). After completing my PhD, I moved into software engineering and started working as a freelancer in 2021, contributing to the development and maintenance of production systems, mainly in Python. I’m now looking to shift my focus towards platform engineering, infrastructure tooling and observability.
Ivann Laruelle
(He/Him)
- Location: Paris, Île de France, France
I am a DevOps / SRE engineer with a developer background (Python, PHP, …) leading IT infrastructure team in a highly regulated, security-critical sector where reliability and data sovereignty are non-negotiable. The aim is to provide reliable, secure, observable and scalable systems for sensitive operations (including data and AI workloads). My work spans the full stack, from selecting and racking hardware or working with cloud providers to the containers running on top with a strong focus on infrastructure-as-code and GitOps using Ansible, OpenTofu/Terraform, HashiCorp Vault, ArgoCD, … Outside of work I run an extensive homelab that doubles as my playground for breaking and rebuilding things, and I’m always chasing the next thing to learn. You can find more about myself at https://ivannlaruelle.fr.
Iván Pérez Doña
(He/Him)
AILY LABS
- Location: Madrid, Spain
Infrastructure and Platform Engineer specializing in cloud-native, security-critical systems and AI/LLM infrastructure. Contributing to production-grade AI platforms with a strong emphasis on GitOps, observability, and secure-by-design architecture, mostly based on Kubernetes.
Jackson George
(He/Him)
- Location: Toronto, Canada
I’m a recent graduate and a DevOps engineering enthusiast, passionate about cloud computing, Kubernetes, automation, and modern DevOps practices. I’ve completed several personal and hands-on projects to build practical experience and am currently looking for entry-level opportunities in DevOps, Cloud, and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE). I’m also passionate about continuously learning and connecting with the tech community. I regularly attend meetups and community events, especially KCD Canada, where I enjoy learning from industry professionals, sharing knowledge, and staying up to date with the latest cloud-native technologies. I’m excited to bring my skills, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn to a team where I can grow as a DevOps engineer and contribute to real-world projects.
Israel Oña Ordoñez
(He/Him)
Deuna App
- Location: Riobamba, Ecuador
Isra has around 8 years of experience in the IT world and is the DevOps Lead at Deuna App, where he manages a team focused on automation and cloud orchestration using technologies like Azure, AWS, and Kubernetes. He has solid experience with tools such as Terraform, Docker and ArgoCD, leading scalable and secure implementations. He is passionate about technology and continuously learns new things to stay updated with the latest trends and tools in the DevOps ecosystem.
Ivan Ballatore
(He/Him)
Banca D'Italia
- Location: Manoppello Scalo, Italy
Proudly Abruzzese, I love food, videogames and nerd culture. I am a software engineer working on both code and infrastructure, specialized in Kubernetes and Linux OS administration. I never stop being curious, learning and playing.
Ivan Lenders
Kozmo bv
- Location: Ghent, Belgium
I am an experienced IT consultant with a strong background in maintaining and upgrading production systems in the automotive sector. My expertise lies in enterprise Java development, system architecture, and cloud technologies. I hold CKA, CKAD and CKS certifications and am currently renewing my AWS Solution Architect Associate certification. I have a keen interest in Kubernetes, cloud computing, and modern software development practices, always looking to expand my knowledge and stay up to date with the latest technologies.
Itay Talmi
(He/Him)
TeraSky
- Location: New York, NY, United States
I’m a Kubernetes expert with extensive experience designing, automating, and scaling cloud-native environments. I focus on building practical demos and real-world solutions that showcase advanced Kubernetes capabilities such as GitOps, autoscaling, Crossplane integration, Tekton pipelines, and HashiCorp Vault deployments, and many many more. I’m passionate about helping organizations adopt Kubernetes efficiently and cost-effectively, combining deep technical expertise with a focus on simplicity, automation, and improving the developer experience. My blog: https://cloudnativeapps.blog
Iuliia Kozlova
(She/Her)
Simbirsoft
- Location: Ulyanovsk, Russian Federation
As a Lead QA Expert/DevOps engineer and a Kubernetes enthusiast, I often face challenges that require me to wear more than one hat. I enjoy examining every problem in detail and being a subject matter expert for my team. Working on national-scale projects implies immense responsibility and ability to learn quickly, which are some of the most important qualities in IT. I consider certification an opportunity to challenge myself, refine my skills, and join the elite.
Ivan Bruno Puig Dantas
Qualcomm
- Location: Cork, Ireland
SRE and developer with deep expertise across software, infrastructure, and networking. I like understanding systems from the inside out, reading code, spotting subtle issues, and designing systems that are both resilient and secure. Focused on security, malware analysis, and continuously improving how things work behind the scenes.
Ismail Sheikh
(He/Him)
Logicalis Asia
- Location: Singapore, Singapore
A passionate cloud-native enthusiast with expertise in cloud computing, virtualization, and enterprise storage technologies. As a Systems & Cloud Consultant, He engineers and implements scalable architectures across hybrid environments integrating public cloud and on-premises infrastructure to deliver resilient, optimized solutions. Driven to deepen my expertise and actively contribute to advancements in AI and cloud-native ecosystems.
Isreal A. Urephu
(He/Him)
- Location: Bournemouth, United Kingdom
Lead DevOps / Platform Engineer specializing in building and maintaining production Kubernetes platforms and cloud-native infrastructures. I actively engage with the tech community through my YouTube channel and DevOps educational platforms, where I share insights on Kubernetes, CI/CD, DevSecOps, and AWS helping engineers navigate the cloud-native ecosystem.
Istvan Csaba Varga
Accenture
- Location: Debrecen, Hungary
I’m a senior DevOps/platform engineer based in Debrecen, Hungary, specializing in Kubernetes, cloud-native infrastructure, and GitOps practices. I hold all five Linux Foundation Kubernetes certifications (CKA, CKAD, CKS, KCSA, KCNA) and am an active member of the CNCF community, having attended KubeCon and Open Source Summit events, alongside regular KCD events. My day-to-day work spans K8S, ArgoCD, FluxCD, Istio, Kyverno, Terraform, and supply chain security tooling including Cosign and Rekor. I am passionate about advancing cloud-native adoption and sharing knowledge within the community.
Itsuki Wada
(He/Him)
- Location: Nagareyama, Chiba, Japan
I am an Infrastructure Engineer based in Tokyo, Japan, with experience designing, building, and operating systems across both on-premises and cloud environments. My work spans a wide range of infrastructure technologies, from traditional enterprise systems to modern cloud-native platforms. I am particularly passionate about container technologies and Kubernetes, and I continuously explore best practices for application modernization and cloud-native architectures. I enjoy learning new technologies and sharing knowledge with the community while helping organizations evolve their infrastructure for the future.
Ivan Penchev
(Ze/Zir)
- Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
I’ve spent most of my career with one foot in software development and the other in the cloud. I’ve been in the cloud-native trenches since 2015 -back when migrating VM apps to Kubernetes was a pioneer’s game and Azure Service Fabric was still in the mix of k8s alternatives. While I’ve always done DevOps across AWS, GCP, and Azure, I did it through the lens of a Software Engineer. Along the way, I somehow managed to collect the holy trinity of Danish enterprise by working at Novo Nordisk, Mærsk, and LEGO (meaning I can write code, ship cargo, and build with bricks, all while highly medicated). In 2025, I decided to officially cross the boundary into Platform Engineering. Because I spent so long as the “internal customer” of infrastructure, I now build platforms with deep empathy for the developer experience.
Iurii Molodtsov
(He/Him)
- Location: Bishkek, Chuy region, Kyrgyzstan
I spent 8 years at Yandex as a developer working on large-scale engineering problems, then moved into a solo infrastructure role at my current company, building everything from bare metal up to a production Kubernetes setup, with no team to share the load. Before that, blockchain work threw a lot of hard problems my way: unstable validator nodes, monitoring for staking contracts where mistakes had real financial consequences, and getting transaction emulation to actually work reliably. None of it came with documentation, so most of it was figured out through trial and error. Linux and open source have been a constant thread through all of it — I like understanding systems down to how they actually work, not just how to operate them. I finished the full Kubestronaut certification path in 3 months, mostly because the material lined up closely with things I’d already dealt with in practice. Between a development background at Yandex, solo infra work down to bare metal, and blockchain, that’s the kind of problem-solving I bring to Kubernetes.
Ismail Kaboubi
(He/Him)
Edixos
- Location: Sannois, France
Ismail KABOUBI is a Principal Engineer and Founder of Edixos specializing in cloud-native platforms and Kubernetes, with expertise in Crossplane, Kubernetes API machinery, and custom controllers. He has 10+ years of core architecture and practical engineering experience at Renault AITS, Société Générale, and BNP Paribas IRB, continuously improving the performance and reliability of cloud-native systems under data-intensive and compute-intensive workloads, including complex environments involving multi-tenant Kubernetes platforms, edge/factory clusters, and Kubernetes-as-a-Service architectures. He is the main maintainer of provider-ovh, the Crossplane provider for OVHcloud. He also actively contributes to the Crossplane and Kubernetes community and presented “Platform Engineering: REX Renault — Kubernetes as a Service” at Cloud Native Days 2026 (top-10 talk).
Itai Weisman
(He/Him)
WEKA
- Location: Modiin, Israel
I am a Product Leader at WEKA, where I own the Kubernetes integration: the WEKA Operator, CSI driver and the storage experience for AI and HPC workloads running on Kubernetes. I earned all five CNCF Kubernetes certifications in 2026 while in a product role, on the view that a PM who can operate, secure and break the platform makes better decisions about what to build for it. My day-to-day CNCF focus is the operator pattern, CSI, Pod Security Admission, and supply-chain and runtime security in regulated enterprise and sovereign-cloud environments, drawing on two decades across cloud, storage, virtualization and microservices. Based in Israel, I am one of a very small number of product managers in the Kubestronaut program, and probably the only one with a master’s in history and philosophy
Inwoo Choi
(He/Him)
- Location: Incheon, South Korea
Hello. I’m an engineer with a keen interest in cloud natives. I’ve been working with Kubernetes for less than a year, but I think I personally achieved to Kubestronaut by approaching it as a play, not a study or work. I encourage anyone reading this to approach Cloud Native technology as a play, not a study or work. CNCF provides a lot of playgrounds for you to play in. Just Enjoy!
Ismail Doğançay
- Location: Dieren, Netherlands
I am an experienced system engineer at a large and complex company, where I focus on the automated setup of clusters that adhere to best practices and stringent company policies. I specialize in CNCF technologies such as Kubernetes, ArgoCD and Prometheus, and have in-depth knowledge of cloud-native applications and infrastructure. I am passionate about leveraging the latest technologies to build scalable and robust infrastructure.
Isiaho Harun Mweresa
(He/Him)
Amazon Web Services
- Location: Nairobi, Kenya
I am a cloud and devops engineer with expertise in AWS, Kubernetes, IAC among other open source technologies. I’m currently expanding my expertise in the kubernetes ecosystem and focussing on securing container environments and observability.
Ioannis Sevaslidis
(He/Him)
Intralot
- Location: Athens, ATTICA, Greece
I’m Ioannis Sevaslidis, a cloud-native enthusiast with hands-on expertise in Kubernetes, Istio, Kyverno, Kafka, and the Strimzi operator. I enjoy staying up to date with the latest developments in the ecosystem and continuously applying best practices in real-world environments.
Ishan Tripathi
(He/Him)
Acquia
- Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
I’m a Staff Software Engineer with 8+ years of experience in full-stack software development and building modern cloud-native platforms. My core expertise lies in architecting secure, scalable systems using technologies like PHP, Laravel, Node.js, and JavaScript, while integrating DevOps best practices and infrastructure automation using AWS, Kubernetes, and Terraform. I’m certified across 13 domains, including 7X AWS, 5X Kubernetes, and 1X Terraform, and I focus on delivering resilient, high-performance systems that balance code quality, security, and operational efficiency. In recent years, I’ve expanded into the CNCF ecosystem, working on platform engineering initiatives, CI/CD pipelines, and internal developer tooling that bridge the gap between development and infrastructure. I’m passionate about solving real-world engineering challenges, mentoring teams, and driving continuous improvement across the software delivery lifecycle.
Insu Kim
(He/Him)
Moreh
- Location: Seoul, South Korea
Hello, I am a cloud engineer specializing in AI platform inference development. In my work, I actively utilize various CNCF projects in production environments, including Kubernetes, Prometheus, Grafana, Argo Workflows, Harbor, and others. Recently, I have developed a strong interest in container networking and service mesh technologies such as Cilium and Istio, particularly for achieving fine-grained traffic management and enhanced security. Additionally, I contribute to the open-source inference framework “vLLM” and its community, with the goal of advancing scalable and robust inference solutions.
Inhwan Hwang
(He/Him)
Microsoft
- Location: Seoul, South Korea
Specializing in Kubernetes and cloud-native security, I build resilient enterprise-grade services using Python and Java. With deep expertise in OpenTelemetry and distributed monitoring strategies, I help teams improve observability and system performance. I’m passionate about sharing practical insights and driving innovation through community collaboration, including the Kubestronaut program.
Ismael Layth Fahmi
(He/Him)
QiCard
- Location: Baghdad, Baghdad Governorate, Iraq
Senior System Administrator at QiCard (Iraq), leading the design and operation of secure, high-availability cloud-native platforms ensuring zero-downtime for mission-critical financial services. Recognized for delivering resilient, scalable infrastructure that consistently achieves peak performance and uninterrupted availability. Committed to mentoring engineers, driving innovation, and strengthening the cloud-native community in Iraq.
Isa Gasimov
(He/Him)
- Location: Baku, Azerbaijan
Experienced technology leader and platform engineering expert specializing in Kubernetes, OpenShift, and cloud-native infrastructure. Passionate about building scalable, secure, and resilient systems through automation, observability, GitOps, and modern CI/CD practices while delivering real business impact.
Ishan Mahadevia
- Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
I’m a DevOps Technical Lead with nearly 8 years of experience designing and managing multi-cloud infrastructure, heavily focused on Kubernetes orchestration and SRE/observability. Beyond engineering, I love staying active in the cloud-native ecosystem. I’ve had the opportunity to contribute as a speaker at a CNCG community edition event, and I regularly help out by hosting and participating in CNCG meetups to share knowledge with fellow folks in the community.
Ioannis Giannoulatos
- Location: Athens, Attica, Greece
Engineer, cloud enthusiast, and endlessly curious about what happens under the hood.
I enjoy learning how systems work, questioning assumptions, and finding ways to make things better.
Always curious, always learning, and rarely satisfied with “it just works.”
Iliyan Petkov
(He/Him)
DojoBits
- Location: Sofia, Bulgaria
- Related Post: Kubestronaut in Orbit: Iliyan Petkov
I’m a seasoned IT professional with over 20 years of experience designing, building, and scaling high-performance IT infrastructures. As the co-founder of DojoBits, I channel my passion for technology into continuous learning, meeting new people at conferences and community meetups, solving complex IT infrastructure challenges, and sharing my experience through teaching. I also focus on driving efficiency with automation, consulting, and working with cloud-native technologies like Containers and Kubernetes.
Outside work, I enjoy reading, hiking, mountain biking, training martial arts, learning new languages, and working on DIY electronics and home automation projects.
If you want to learn more or get in touch, visit our website: https: //dojobits.io or connect on Linked-in.
Imran Hossain
(He/Him)
APTOVET LLC
- Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh
I am a passionate DevOps professional dedicated to building scalable, secure, and efficient systems while driving innovation through collaboration. I thrive on solving complex challenges and am committed to continuous learning and growth. I am excited to contribute to the future of technology, embrace cutting-edge advancements, and foster a culture of adaptability and innovation within the tech community.
Ilya Dvorkin
Ownera
- Location: Tel Aviv, Israel
Experienced DevOps engineer with a background in Kubernetes, cloud infrastructure, automation and software development. Passionate about optimizing deployments, enhancing security, and streamlining workflows. Currently exploring MLOps and improving skills in Go and Rust.
Ilya Redkin
(He/Him)
AllCloud
- Location: Guelph, Ontario, Canada
I’m a Cloud Engineer with a strong focus on cloud-native technologies and Kubernetes. I enjoy designing scalable, resilient infrastructure and simplifying complex systems through automation. I also have solid expertise in AWS, with hands-on experience architecting and deploying cloud solutions using its core services.
Ilsun Choi
(He/Him)
CLOUDSECURITYLAB
- Location: Bucheon-si, South Korea
I am a Cloud and IT Security Specialist with over 10 years of hands-on experience in corporate training and consulting. My specialties center on CNCF technologies like Kubernetes, cloud security across multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure), and implementing DevSecOps principles and infrastructure automation. I have a proven track record of delivering professional training to engineers at major corporations such as Samsung SDS, LG CNS, and Nexon. You can find my insights and articles on my blog at “https://gasbugs.tistory.com”.
Immanuel von Neumann
(He/Him)
cplace
- Location: Munich, Bavaria, Germany
I’m a Site Reliability Engineer focused on cloud services, automation and observability. Passionate about all things cloud native, I enjoy diving deep into hands-on problem-solving ranging from container orchestration to scalability and observability. I specialize in building production-scale Kubernetes clusters with emphasis on automation, scalability, and security for smooth, reliable workload handling.
Ilter Efe
(He/Him)
invent.ai
- Location: İstanbul, Turkey
Ilter is a Cloud DevOps Engineer and official Kubestronaut specializing in Kubernetes, compliance‑focused security, and platform automation. He builds and operates multi‑cloud environments on AWS and Azure, utilizing Terraform and modern CI/CD to automate infrastructure at invent.ai.
Ilgar Ganbarov
(He/Him)
- Location: Baku, Azerbaijan
I am a DevOps engineer focused on Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies, with hands-on experience in building secure production-grade clusters. I hold CNCF certifications including CKA, CKAD, CKS, and KCNA. My expertise includes Argo CD, Istio, HashiCorp Vault, Prometheus, ELK, and Red Hat environments, with a focus on CI/CD, security, and automation. I am passionate about cloud-native technologies and continuous learning.
In Bum Ha
(He/Him)
- Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
I am an IT professional with experience in system administration, application development, and cloud support.My current focus is on CNCF technologies such as Kubernetes, Openshift, containers, and CI/CD, and I am continuously improving my skills through hands-on practice and certifications.
Ilhem Ben Abdelali
(She/Her/They/Them)
Levio Inc
- Location: Québec, Canada
DevSecOps Platform Architect specializing in Platform Engineering, Internal Developer Platforms (IDPs), and enterprise software factories. Currently leading the architecture, implementation, and evolution of the core developer tooling ecosystem built on Red Hat OpenShift. Responsible for delivering and operating strategic platform services that enable secure, scalable, and automated software delivery across the organization.
Ilyas Abdellaoui
(He/Him)
EDIXOS
- Location: Deuil-la-Barre, Île-de-France, France
Platform Engineer specializing in Kubernetes and the cloud-native ecosystem. I focus on building resilient Internal Developer Platforms (IDPs), custom Kubernetes operators in Go, automated GitOps delivery pipelines, and streamlining multi-tenant cluster management. Driven by developer enablement, I design scalable, self-service infrastructure that removes operational friction and lets engineering teams ship with confidence. Always curious, constantly experimenting, and enjoying the journey across the CNCF landscape.
Igor Ignatev
(He/Him)
- Location: Tallinn, Estonia
I am a DevOps/SRE and Cloud Architect passionate about Kubernetes and GitOps. With extensive experience in cloud architecture, I specialize in designing and implementing scalable, reliable, and secure infrastructure solutions. My special interest lies in automation and I am committed to developing my skills, expanding my knowledge, and staying current with industry trends and technologies.
Igor Nikolovski
TrueFullstaq
- Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Born and raised in Amsterdam, father from the former Yugoslavia, mother of Dutch descent. Married, father of 2 beautiful daughters.
Around 25 years professional engineer with experience in the fields of Infrastructure, Software Development, Databases, Operations and Customer facing Support roles. I love to keep an eye on the future of tech and be an early adopter/tester of new things. In a nutshell, this is who I am: someone who loves to keep learning, both professionally and personally.
Igor Grigorov
(He/Him)
PRODYNA SE
- Location: Belgrade, Serbia
Software Engineer passionate about microservices architecture and building robust and maintainable solutions. Lately, I’ve been diving deeper into cloud-native DevOps engineering, sharpening my skills in automation, container orchestration, and modern infrastructure.
Idris Wishiwala
(He/Him)
- Location: Milton, Ontario, Canada
I’m a DevSecOps engineer and CNCF enthusiast who spends an unhealthy amount of time breaking and fixing Kubernetes clusters for fun. I specialize in container security, cloud-native automation, and building clusters that refuse to die even when developers try their hardest. When I’m not tinkering with CKA/CKS-style lab environments, I write concise technical posts on real-world DevOps problems and how to avoid shooting yourself in the foot with YAML
Igor Gouvea
(He/Him)
- Location: Araraquara, São Paulo, Brazil
Igor is a professional passionate about development and DevOps, with a strong interest in understanding technologies in depth and applying them to generate real business value. He works on diverse projects, with a focus on complete cloud migrations, from planning to infrastructure automation, deployment, and operation. He has a hands-on profile and a holistic view of modern, resilient, and secure environments. He has solid experience with cloud, Kubernetes, CI/CD, IaC, and observability. He supports development teams in standardizing and predicting delivery flows. He is driven by automation, continuous improvement, and innovation. He seeks challenges in SRE and DevOps, as well as sharing knowledge and inspiring the community.
Igor Diakonov
(He/Him)
- Location: Sofia, Bulgaria
I have over 12 years of hands-on experience with Linux and more than 7 years working with Kubernetes in production environments. I have a strong passion for GitOps and observability tools such as Argo, GitLab, Rancher and Prometheus. My focus is on designing and operating cloud-native platforms, automating CI/CD pipelines, and improving security and infrastructure reliability. I actively share knowledge with my team and closely follow the evolution of the cloud-native ecosystem.
Igor De Beijer
- Location: Millingen aan de Rijn, Gelderland, Netherlands
Software Engineer and a builder at heart with a passion for platform engineering. I build with and on top of Kubernetes, focusing on platforms, operators, and extending the K8s API. I maintain a little tool to juggle k8s contexts: https://github.com/idebeijer/kubert. Occasionally, I like to write at https://debeijer.io/blog.
Igor Felipe Strozi Furlan
(He/Him)
Red Hat
- Location: Américo Brasiliense, São Paulo, Brazil
I am a Technical Support Engineer specialized in Linux and Kubernetes, with more than 10 years of experience troubleshooting and managing critical systems around the world. I am a family-oriented person who believes that curiosity and a good sense of humor are as important as expertise when solving hard problems. I am truly passionate about continuous learning and enjoy sharing knowledge with everyone I cross paths with. From a young age, I chose to be someone who lifts people up rather than tears them down, and that philosophy has guided me ever since.
Idorenyin Akpan
(He/Him)
- Location: Poland
I am a System Engineer with a strong passion for emerging technologies and the CNCF ecosystem, particularly Kubernetes and cloud-native infrastructure. My focus areas include platform operations, networking, observability, and service mesh, with a deep interest in building resilient and scalable systems. I am highly driven by continuous learning and spend significant time working in hands-on lab environments to explore real-world Kubernetes and infrastructure challenges. I enjoy sharing technical knowledge through demonstrations, practical sessions, and collaborative problem-solving around modern cloud-native operations.
Igor Khoroshchenko
(He/Him)
- Location: Lviv, Lviv Oblast, Ukraine
I’m a Security Engineer dedicated to bringing consistency, growth, and automation to cloud infrastructure and security. My focus is catching infrastructure threats before they can turn into real organizational losses. I love staying ahead of the curve, balancing fast-paced incident response with actual business needs so teams can scale safely. Outside of my day-to-day projects, I enjoy staying active in the community at industry events, including the OWASP Ukraine, Nonamecon, CSA and AWS meetups.
Igor Pivalica
(He/Him)
Red Hat
- Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Igor is a Senior OpenShift SME at Red Hat who’s spent ~7 years keeping production Kubernetes and Linux platforms alive for telco and regulated enterprises. He goes deep where most people tap out: SR-IOV and high-performance networking, air-gapped deployments, and GPU/AI infrastructure with the NVIDIA GPU Operator, OpenShift AI, and vLLM/KServe. If it can be automated, he’s already done it, Terraform, Ansible, and GitOps pipelines that treat clicking through a UI as a bug.
Iceber Gu
(He/Him)
DaoCloud
- Location: Shanghai, China
- Project Experience: cert-manager, Clusterpedia, containerd, Harbor, Helm, k3s, Karmada, kube-rs, KubeEdge, Kubernetes, llm-d, NATS, Open Policy Agent (OPA), wasmCloud
I love open source and am involved in many CNCF projects such as Containerd, Kubernetes,Kubeedge, WasmCloud & KasmCloud. I also created Clusterpedia and promoted its contribution to the CNCF Sandbox project. I have organized KCD Beijing (2023, 2025, and 2026), KCD Hangzhou (2025 and 2026), KCD Shanghai (2024), and KCD Shenzhen (2023). I have also been a speaker at KubeCon and many other events. I maintain my blog at https://icebergu.com/ and when I have time I share my thoughts on technology!
Why I am excited to be an ambassador: I am delighted to be a CNCF Ambassador. I am very grateful to CNCF for recognizing my work in the cloud native community. The influence of being a CNCF Ambassador allows me to better promote cloud-native technologies and the CNCF projects, make it easier to organize cloud-native events, and attract more people to participate in cloud-native construction. I will make more contributions to CNCF as an ambassador!
Ian Board
(He/Him)
- Location: Weston-super-Mare, United Kingdom
A passionate SRE with a wealth of experience in various tech roles, Ian loves to gain deep technical understanding of the technology stacks he supports. Recently this has found him focusing on chaos engineering in Kubernetes clusters, to better understand common failure patterns and how best to mitigate against them.
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.
Håkon Solbjørg
(He/Him)
- Location: Oslo, Norway
Håkon has a background in software development and an interest for DevOps. Automation, CI/CD, reproducible builds and pipelines – anything to make the builds and deploys of applications to go smooth, and when they don’t, there is a reproducible build process to debug locally. It all started on linux servers before ascending to the clouds. As a software developer at heart, Håkon sees the deployment pipeline from code to running in production.
I-Chou Tsai
(He/Him)
- Location: Penghu, Taiwan
I have extensive operational experience with GCP (Google Cloud Platform). I have a deep interest in Kubernetes and am progressively building my expertise in this area through continuous learning and hands-on practice. I hope to explore more new opportunities and technologies within the cloud-native field.
Icaro Rodrigues
(He/Him)
- Location: Londrina, Paraná, Brazil
I am a Senior DevOps Engineer with 7+ years of experience in infrastructure, now specialized in Kubernetes and the cloud-native ecosystem. My specialties are automation and observability; I leverage CNCF tooling such as KEDA, ArgoCD, Prometheus, and Istio to architect and orchestrate scalable infrastructure solutions across AWS and Oracle Cloud. My journey as a Kubestronaut validates my deep Kubernetes knowledge and fuels my mission to help teams understand not just the how, but the crucial why behind modern cloud-native practices.
Ibrahim Chaibi
(He/Him)
- Location: Paris, Île-de-France, France
I am a cloud and Kubernetes engineer focused on designing and operating scalable, reliable cloud-native platforms. I work extensively with Kubernetes in production environments, with a strong interest in reliability, security, and observability. I enjoy sharing knowledge and contributing to the tech community.
Hyungyu Lee
(He/Him)
LINE Plus
- Location: Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
As a Data Platform Kubernetes Engineer at LINE Plus, I specialize in orchestrating large-scale workloads for LINE’s integrated messaging data pipelines. I manage a multi-tenant on-premises Kubernetes cluster consisting of 1,000+ nodes with mixed CPU and GPU resources. I am particularly passionate about optimizing Data and AI workloads that exhibit high resource volatility to achieve peak operational efficiency. I am also eager to contribute to the CNCF ecosystem by sharing my experiences and helping advance cloud-native technologies. Please call me just Seron 🙂
Hüseyin Özer
(He/Him)
Nesine
- Location: Edirne, Turkey
I’m a Linux system administrator with a strong interest in cloud-native technologies and modern infrastructure. I focus on building, managing, and maintaining reliable Linux-based systems and servers. I enjoy working with automation, self-hosted environments, and exploring tools within the CNCF ecosystem such as Kubernetes. I also like sharing knowledge and practical experiences related to Linux systems, infrastructure, and open-source technologies.
Héctor Oses Rosa
(He/Him)
HIBERUS GLOBAL IT SERVICES, S.L.
- Location: Madrid, Spain
DevOps Engineer with a heterogeneous background and a special interest in sysadmin and programming. I have worked with different technologies like, for example, Azure, Azure DevOps, AWS, Terraform code and Terraform Enterprise, Bash scripting, Python and, of course, Kubernetes.
Hyunmin Song
(He/Him)
bespinglobal
- Location: Seoul, Seoul, South Korea
I’m a backend and DevOps engineer who has built and operated cloud-native applications on AWS and Kubernetes. I’ve worked with microservices, CI/CD, observability, and event-driven architecture using Kubernetes, Kafka, Redis, and OpenTelemetry. I’m particularly interested in platform engineering, DevSecOps, and building platforms that scale reliably. As a Kubestronaut, I continue to broaden my expertise across the CNCF ecosystem and apply cloud-native technologies to real-world production systems.
Ibrahim Halil Koyuncu
(He/Him)
Cleverbit
- Location: Ankara, Turkey
I am a Kubernetes Platform Engineer passionate about building resilient, scalable, and developer-friendly cloud-native platforms. My work sits at the intersection of Kubernetes, cloud infrastructure, automation, and modern platform engineering, with a particular interest in making complex infrastructure simpler and more reliable. I enjoy exploring new cloud-native technologies, turning ideas into practical solutions, and sharing what I learn with the community through technical writing on [Medium](https://medium.com/@ibrahimhkoyuncu)
Hüseyin Alp Bayramoğlu
(He/Him)
LimonCloud
- Location: Turkey
I’m Alp Bayramoğlu, a Cloud & DevOps Engineer based in Turkey, focused on building resilient cloud infrastructure and Kubernetes platforms. I manage day-to-day container operations, Infrastructure as Code with Terraform, multicloud deployment pipelines, and cross-region disaster recovery setups. My focus is on practical automation, container security, and cost efficiency across AWS, Azure, and GCP. Recently, I’ve been experimenting with AI-assisted workflows to make infrastructure operations faster and more repeatable.
Husni Alhamdani
(He/Him/They/Them)
Kubenesia
- Location: Jakarta, Indonesia
- Project Experience: Cilium, Cortex, Falco, Istio, Jaeger, KEDA, Knative, Kubernetes, Kyverno, OpenTelemetry, Pixie, Prometheus
Husni is a CNCF Ambassador and a Sr. Site Reliability Engineer, where he is responsible for building and maintaining infrastructure platforms. In addition to these responsibilities, he primarily focuses on architecting Cloud-Native solutions. He also graduated from the LFX mentorship Program in 2022 (Kyverno Project) and in spare time, contributed to some CNCF Project like Kubernetes, OpenTelemetry, Istio, Cilium, KEDA. He also founded Kubenesia (Indonesia’s #1 Kubernetes & Cloud-Native Training Specialist) where he teach Kubernetes & Cloud-Native Technology.
Hyehun Lim
(He/Him)
Amazon Web Services
- Location: Seoul, South Korea
Currently, I’m a Technical Account Manager at AWS for FSI and Edu-tech. As my customers have used lots of K8S projects for their production workload, I have been studying this area for a couple of years to support them. As a Kubestronaut, I still have new things to catch up and explorer even after this. I still have a long way to go.
Hung Fai Leung
(He/Him)
- Location: Farnborough, United Kingdom
Tech lover. Enjoys learning new things. Has a strong interest in databases and platform engineering.
Hyeongju You
(He/Him)
Megazone Cloud
- Location: Seoul, South Korea
I am Hyeongju You, a cloud technology specialist at Megazone Cloud. I have expertise in CNCF technologies including Kubernetes, containerization, and cloud-native architecture. I welcome opportunities to collaborate and share knowledge with others interested in cloud technologies.
Hyeongjun Noh
(He/Him)
- Location: Jeonju, South Korea
Hello, I’m Hyeongjun Noh, a university student. Recently, I’ve been managing our school’s Kubernetes cluster server while actively studying various areas such as CI/CD, high availability, and Kubernetes security. I’m honored to join Kubestronaut and excited to grow together!
Huzaifa Ahmed Gondal
(He/Him)
Commercial Bank of Qatar
- Location: Islamabad, Pakistan
Platform architect and cloud-native specialist with a proven track record of delivering enterprise-grade Kubernetes and OpenShift solutions in the telecom and banking industries. I focus on building secure, scalable platforms that power mission-critical workloads, with deep expertise across infrastructure automation, cloud-native storage, and DevSecOps integration. My approach blends operational excellence with cutting-edge innovation, enabling organizations to modernize with confidence.
Hyungchan Cho
(He/Him)
HYUNDAI MOBIS
- Location: Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
Hello, I’m currently leading ALM and DevOps engineering initiatives at Hyundai Mobis, where I focus on driving innovation in areas such as CI/CD and cloud-native transformation. For over three years, my group and I have designed, built, and operated a hybrid cloud infrastructure that seamlessly integrates an on-premises Kubernetes cluster with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) — achieving an optimal balance of scalability and cost efficiency. My core expertise lies in Kubernetes operations, security, and observability, ensuring resilient and transparent platform management across complex environments. I’m also deeply passionate about Generative AI technologies, particularly AI-powered code assistants, Model Context Protocol (MCP), and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) — exploring how these can further elevate developer productivity and system intelligence.
Hung Cao
(He/Him)
Techcombank
- Location: Hanoi, Vietnam
Hello, I’m Hung Cao, a DevSecOps engineer working in the fintech sector, specializing in cloud-native technologies such as Kubernetes, Argo CD, Vault, Prometheus/Grafana, ELK stack,… By leveraging these technologies, I build secure, scalable, observable, and resilient systems on AWS that meet the stringent requirements of the modern financial industry. I’m always excited to explore and adopt new CNCF technologies to solve complex problems, enhance security, and improve system performance.
Huy Nguyen Tan
(He/Him)
- Location: Ha Noi, Vietnam
Experienced Cloud Engineer specializing in Kubernetes and CNCF technologies, with a proven track record architecting and operating production-ready Kubernetes-native PaaS platforms across private and public cloud environments. Looking forward to connecting!
Huu Nguyen
(He/Him)
- Location: Hanoi, Vietnam
As a Senior Infrastructure Solution Consultant, I specialize in researching and implementing hybrid multi-cloud infrastructure, virtualization, and cloud-native technologies within the CNCF ecosystem, including Kubernetes, Cilium, Istio, Argo Project, and Red Hat OpenShift. I enjoy translating complex business requirements into scalable, cutting-edge technical solutions, driven by Steve Jobs’ mindset to “Learn continually—there’s always ‘one more thing’ to learn”. Always open to connecting with the CNCF community, collaborating on cloud-native tech, and sharing technical insights.
Hunter O’Rourke
(He/Him)
U.S. Army
- Location: Fort Bragg, North Carolina, United States
My name is Hunter O’Rourke, and I am a Platform Engineer in Fort Bragg, NC. I bring a product management background to platform engineering, specializing in secure Kubernetes platforms and helping DoD mission teams move software from development to production. I work primarily with Kubernetes, GitLab CI/CD, Terraform, Helm, and container platforms, with a focus on building secure, repeatable paths to production.
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.
Hou, Po-Lin
(He/Him)
CTBC Bank Co., Ltd.
- Location: Taipei City, Taiwan
Starting my career as a PHP Developer, I later transitioned into an SRE role through a fortunate opportunity. This transition not only broadened my technical horizon but also sparked a deep interest in exploring scalable systems and operational reliability. Along the way, through both work experience and self-study, I have been exposed to a variety of tools and skills, including CI/CD pipelines, container orchestration, and monitoring systems. I am constantly driven by a passion for cloud computing, cybersecurity, and mastering innovative technologies that push the boundaries of what is possible. My approach is guided by a curiosity for solving complex problems and a commitment to building robust, efficient systems. Feel free to connect with me to discuss technology and share insights on technical challenges!
Hui Tang
(He/Him)
- Location: Singapore, Singapore
I’ve been a Google Cloud Architect since 2019, delivering comprehensive technical support and tailored GCP solutions. I’m passionate about helping customers modernize their applications, particularly through architecting and implementing Kubernetes solutions on Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE). I’m also deeply interested in open-source projects and cloud-native innovation.
Hsuan-Jung Chen
(She/Her)
- Location: Taipei City, Taiwan
As a certified Kubestronaut, I’m truly honored to be part of the Kubernetes journey. Along the way, I’ve met many talented and inspiring people who’ve motivated me to keep learning and improving. I’ve been gradually building hands-on experience in deploying and managing containerized applications, and exploring areas like Kubernetes networking, storage, and security. I hope to continue growing and contribute to helping more teams succeed with Kubernetes.
Hugo Cardoso
(He/Him)
Critical Techworks
- Location: Porto, Portugal
Platform Engineer with a software engineering background, focused on empowering developer experience through scalable, secure, and reliable Kubernetes platforms. Making developers’ lives easier by breaking down complexity and reducing cognitive load — one cluster at a time.
Hoson Fung
(He/Him)
iCON Business Systems Ltd.
- Location: Hong Kong, Hong Kong
A DevOps guy
Hristo Hristov
Tide
- Location: Sofia, Bulgaria
Hristo is a seasoned cloud-native platform engineer with a strong focus on Kubernetes. He specializes in designing robust multi-tenant Kubernetes architectures and implementing policy-driven governance. Hristo also contributes to open-source initiatives as a maintainer for the CNCF’s Capsule project, emphasizing multi-tenancy and policy-driven solutions.
Hsuan Huan Fu
(He/Him)
- Location: Taichung City, Taiwan
Trained as a Medical Laboratory Scientist and now a Tech Lead in healthcare IT, I work across clinical system design, software engineering, security, and operational resilience. Clinical training taught me that sound judgment begins with structured observation, differential reasoning, and respect for uncertainty. I carry that diagnostic discipline into the way I build, secure, and operate healthcare systems. As a CNCF Kubestronaut with an M.S. in AI, I design clinical platforms where diagnostic precision meets cloud-native resilience.
Horde Nicolas
(He/Him)
IA86 Computer Consulting
- Location: Pinsac, Lot, France
Senior DevOps and Cloud Architect with 20+ years of experience across infrastructure, private cloud, cybersecurity and software engineering. I specialise in Kubernetes, platform engineering, cloud architecture, DevSecOps, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, observability and secure infrastructure design, with a strong hands-on engineering background. I also contribute to long-term technical projects such as COS2000, sigMAX and meconnu.fr, covering systems engineering, open development and technical education.
Hoon Jo
(He/Him)
KubernetesLab
- Location: Seoul, South Korea
- Languages: English, Korean
- Project Experience: containerd, Helm, Kubernetes, Kyverno, OpenTelemetry, Prometheus
Hoon Jo is a CNCF Ambassador and Kubestronaut at the forefront of Kubernetes and AI-native technologies. With over 20 years of experience in infrastructure and cloud-native engineering, he founded KubernetesLab.dev, a non-commercial open platform for cloud-native research and community education. He has delivered sessions at KubeCon North America, Europe, China, and India, and served on program committees for multiple KubeCon events. He actively contributes to open source projects across the CNCF ecosystem.
His work spans infrastructure automation, Kubernetes cost optimization, and AI agent benchmarking. He is the author of five technical books on Kubernetes, Docker, and AI-native tooling, and regularly contributes through technical lectures and written articles.
Hoon built the IT Infrastructure Engineer community in Korea, now over 12,000 members strong. He organizes local editions of global CNCF events, including Cloud Native Sustainability Week Seoul, bridging the global CNCF ecosystem with Korean engineers.
Hoan Lac
(He/Him)
Axon Enterprise
- Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
I began my career as an infrastructure administrator, building a strong foundation in IT system management. As I transitioned into a DevOps/SRE role, I focused on automating infrastructure, enhancing system reliability, and embracing cloud-native technologies. My expertise includes working with CNCF projects like Kubernetes, where I apply best practices to optimize and scale cloud-native environments. I am deeply committed to continuously expanding my knowledge and exploring new advancements within the CNCF landscape.
Hongtat Tan
(He/Him)
- Location: Singapore, Singapore
HongTat is a Solutions & Software Architect with 15+ years of experience in design and implementation of distributed platforms, system integration and custom implementation. He leads teams in modernizing application and infrastructure, and has successfully transformed large monolithic architecture into containerized microservices architecture on Kubernetes.
Honoka Toda
(She/Her)
- Location: Tokyo, Japan
I am a Software Engineer specializing in backend development with expertise in Go, Kubernetes, and AWS services. I am deeply interested in distributed systems and cloud-native technologies, focusing on designing scalable and resilient systems. I strive to contribute to the growth of the cloud-native technology community while inspiring and positively influencing young engineers in Japan. Through these efforts, I hope to elevate Japan’s software engineering industry and strengthen its presence on the global stage.
Hiu Yueng, Sunny Chan
(He/Him)
TCC Consulting Limited
- Location: Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Tech expert in cloud-native, enterprise architecture, cybersecurity. Skilled in AI/ML, multicluster, DevOps; solves complex challenges strategically. Educates in tech, drives efficiency/innovation via expertise and practical solutions.
Hoai Nguyen
(He/Him)
AgileOps
- Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
I am Hoai Nguyen, a DevOps engineer at AgileOps with strong experience in cloud-native technologies. I specialize in Kubernetes, AWS cloud services, and CNCF tools for building scalable and resilient systems. I focus on automation, performance optimization, and effective collaboration across Kubernetes, CNCF, and AWS ecosystems, helping organizations adopt modern DevOps practices effectively.
Hoekstra, Jelle
Hoekstra Tech
- Location: Charoen Sin, Charoen Sin District, Sakon Nakhon, Thailand
I’m Jelle (28), based in Thailand, working as a Freelance Cloud Consultant specializing in Azure and AWS. I help organizations design secure and scalable solutions, making use of cloud-native technologies wherever possible (Kubernetes, Prometheus, OpenTelemetry and Istio mostly).
Hong Il Young
(He/Him)
MegazoneCloud
- Location: Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea
I’m Hong Il Young, a cloud engineer based in Seoul. I’m deeply interested in building microservices architectures that ensure high availability and scalability in cloud-native environments. I aim to enhance my expertise as a Cloud-Native DevOps Engineer and accelerate my growth by actively engaging with the CNCF community.
Hoang Le
(He/Him)
VIETTEL AI
- Location: Hanoi, Vietnam
Hello, I am Hoang Le a passionate cloud native advocate specializing in Kubernetes orchestration and containerization technologies. I am skilled in Kubernetes-based container orchestration, system security hardening, and performance tuning. I am driven to simplify operations by harnessing cutting-edge technologies that boost scalability, reliability, and overall efficiency.
Honggi Go
(He/Him)
TABLE AI
- Location: Seoul, South Korea
Majored Pedagogy/English Education, certified football coach, experienecd strategy/marketing, and finally Engineer and Architect in progress.
Hlaing Hlaing Myat
(She/Her)
- Location: Tokyo, Japan
Software Developer
Hnin Yu Wai
(She/Her)
- Location: Singapore, Singapore
I’m passionate about cloud native technologies and Kubernetes with a strong interest in technical solution engineering. I love exploring how systems work , breaking down complex problems , designing efficient , scalable solutions . Continuous learning and hands-on experimentation motivate me to grow in the cloud ecosystem .
Ho Swee Ngee
(He/Him)
- Location: Singapore, Singapore
Every great crew needs someone who speaks both app and infrastructure — and actually delivers on both. He had your deployment topology mapped before the standup started. Ingress rules locked. Resource limits reasoned. Rollout strategies stress-tested before anyone else thought to ask. He started in C#, learned how software is truly built, then moved to the layer where it either holds or breaks — and never looked back. He owns that layer now: authoring the YAML that keeps systems honest, managing the clusters that everything runs on. Kubestronaut-certified. He doesn’t just make sure your apps survive — he makes sure they thrive. You want him on the inside. (Clanker-GPT)
Ho Minh Thong
(He/Him)
FPT Telecom International
- Location: Hanoi, Vietnam
Hi there, I’m a Cloud Engineer with 9+ years of experience, based in Hanoi, Vietnam. I specialize in Cloud Infrastructure, Kubernetes, and CNCF technologies, with hands-on experience building and operating scalable, production-grade systems. Always open to connecting and sharing technical insights
Hikaru Saito
(He/Him)
AEON Smart Technology Co., Ltd.
- Location: Tokyo, Japan
I work as an SRE/Cloud Engineer at AEON Corporation, one of the largest retail companies in Japan. I am committed to transform corporate culture and maximize business value through leveraging Cloud Native technologies. I am passionate about Azure, k8s, Terraform, Vault and Team Topologies.
Hiroki Ikeda
(He/Him)
LAC Co., Ltd.
- Location: Kitakyushu-shi, Japan
With six years of experience in the cybersecurity industry, I specialize in developing in-house products utilizing AWS cloud technologies. I have a strong focus on building serverless systems that ensure high availability and reliability. My expertise lies in creating innovative solutions that enhance security and performance in complex environments.
Hirotaka Maeda
(He/Him)
GlobalLogic Japan
- Location: Fukuoka, Japan
I experienced various server/db construction and migration projects as an On-prem Infra engg for 10 years. In Jan 2021, I started self-learning Kubernetes to re-skill and cloud ready engg. I’m currently working on public cloud related project. I would like to continue Cloud Native tech journey with you, thanks!
Hisham Veeran
(He/Him)
VMware By Broadcom
- Location: Ottawa, Canada
I am a tech enthusiast and developer with expertise in architecting cloud-native solutions, automation, and AI. Passionate about creating efficient workflows and scalable infrastructure. My work spans tools such as Kubernetes, FluxCD, Tekton, OPA, Harbor, Cert-Manager, Fluentbit, Prometheus, Carvel, Thanos, and Istio.
Hiroyuki Hasebe
(He/Him)
Red Hat
- Location: Saitama, Japan
I am a Technical Account Manager at Red Hat, supporting enterprise customers in maximizing the value of OpenShift. With prior experience in cloud architecture, I assist organizations in navigating complex technical challenges and succeeding in hybrid cloud environments. Passionate about open source and community engagement, I am eager to actively contribute to the Kubernetes project and grow within the cloud-native ecosystem.
Hieu Le Ngoc
(He/Him)
National Australia Bank
- Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
I am a DevOps Engineer specializing in Kubernetes and CNCF technologies, with hands-on expertise in container orchestration, infrastructure automation, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure). I focus on building scalable, secure, and reliable systems through DevSecOps practices, Infrastructure as Code with Terraform, and configuration management using Ansible and Python. Experienced in leading teams and automating multi-environment setups, I actively troubleshoot and enhance system reliability while aligning with CNCF best practices.
Hiroyuki Kawasaki
(He/Him)
- Location: Kanagawa, Japan
I am responsible for designing, building, and operating infrastructure systems. I have a strong interest in CNCF technologies and am currently working on implementing a microservices architecture using Kubernetes.
Hitesh Zope
(He/Him)
SAS
- Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India
I’m a DevOps Engineer with a passion for automation and cloud-native technologies. I actively work with CNCF tools like Kubernetes, Prometheus, and ArgoCD to streamline infrastructure and deployment workflows. I also organize local DevOps meetups to share knowledge and connect with the community. My enthusiasm for open source and automation drives me to continuously explore innovative solutions in the DevOps space.
Himanshu Gaikwad
(He/Him)
- Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
My journey into cloud and DevOps began during my early days learning Linux in school, igniting a passion that continues to drive me today. I specialize in building scalable, reliable cloud solutions with Kubernetes at their core, backed by extensive experience across GCP and AWS.
I’m constantly exploring emerging technologies and their potential to enhance cloud-native systems, always seeking ways to push the boundaries of what’s possible in this evolving landscape.
Hironobu Hara
(He/Him)
SoftBank Corp.
- Location: Tokyo, Japan
I am a security engineer engaged in R&D on network security for distributed platforms in the telecommunications industry. With a passion for cloud-native security, I am working to enhance and advance Kubernetes networking to build more secure systems.
Hima Hussain
(She/Her)
EY
- Location: Trivandrum, Kerala, India
My name is Hima Hussain, and I work with EY, focusing on secure and scalable cloud infrastructure. When I’m not wrestling with YAML, I’m an avid reader who loves diving into new books—a habit that fuels my passion for continuous learning in the cloud-native space. Excited to connect with you all!
Hisayoshi Kato
(He/Him)
Cisco Systems
- Location: Urayasu, Chiba, Japan
I am a Solutions Engineer at Cisco Systems focusing on cloud and AI/ML infrastructure. I specialize in designing and supporting modern infrastructure platforms aligned with CNCF technologies. I actively keep up with the CNCF ecosystem, continuously learning about Kubernetes, cloud-native architecture, and emerging open-source projects.
Hikaru Kawauchi
(He/Him)
Kumori Labo, Inc.
- Location: Tokyo, Japan
I spend my days in close interaction with complex systems, designing and refining solutions that serve people in quiet but meaningful ways. My work is grounded in a deep intellectual curiosity about science and technology, and in a desire to understand how things truly work beneath the surface.
Hironori Shiina
(He/Him)
ExaWizards Inc
- Location: Tokyo, Japan
With nearly 20 years of experience as a software engineer, I have worked extensively on platform software throughout my career. I am currently engaged in developing software built on Kubernetes. I am also a Kubernetes contributor. In 2025, I spoke at KubeCon+CloudNativeCon Japan, where I presented a session on SIG Node intro and deep dive.
Hitoshi Kawakita
(He/Him)
KDDI
- Location: Kanagawa, Japan
I am a Radio Network Engineer engaged in the operation of 4G/5G base stations, Open RAN, and cloud‑native RAN environments. I support the industry’s transition toward open and cloud‑native architectures while ensuring stable and reliable network performance. As containerized and scalable RAN technologies continue to grow, I am actively developing my skills in Kubernetes and other cloud‑native technologies.
Hiromasa Shimizu
(He/Him)
Rakuten Group, Inc.
- Location: Tokyo, Japan
Hi, I’m Hiromasa Shimizu, an engineering manager at Rakuten Group, Inc. Cybersecurity, DevOps, troubleshooting, and automation are what I am passionate about. Over my career I’ve worked across multi-cloud environments including Kubernetes, built and automated infrastructure, designed CI/CD pipelines, and helped keep systems secure across complex enterprise setups. Passing these tough exams during tough times wasn’t easy, and I couldn’t have done it without my family’s support. Wishing everyone else on this path the best of luck.
Himanshu Chuphal
(He/Him)
Ericsson
- Location: Gothenburg, Sweden
I’m a senior software engineer at Ericsson Cloud Native Engineering in Sweden, with 14+ years of experience building telecom-grade software for 5G and LTE mobile networks and a Master’s in Computer Science & Engineering. My work bridges large-scale telecom systems and cloud-native infrastructure, with a particular focus on Kubernetes security and hardening. I’m passionate about building reliable, secure-by-design systems and bringing engineering discipline to the cloud-native ecosystem.
Hengzhou Wu
(He/Him)
WebEye
- Location: Nanjing,China
A Cloud Infrastructure Engineer based on AWS and GCP. Provides cloud technical support and solutions, specializing in cloud cost optimization and monitoring. In my spare time, I enjoy learning about techniques and articles related to containers, Kubernetes, and Prometheus.
Hengyue Li
(He/Him)
- Location: Beijing, China
A DevOps and application operation engineer, responsible for hybrid cloud system architecture maintenance and evolution planning. I have been involved in the cloud native field since 2021, and currently focus on improving the stability of cloud environment infrastructure and application stability. Participate in the operation and maintenance of core systems such as container platform orchestration and scheduling, and have experience in multiple practical projects. I usually like to study open source projects, am passionate about new technologies, and practice the concept of cloud native.
Henrik Gerdes
(He/Him)
Germany
- Location: Osnabrueck, Germany
Cloud Engineer with years of experience in building developer-run infrastructure. My job is to simplify and streamline the software development process, so people can focus on their product. Kubernetes, ArgoCD and SSO are just tools to help with that.
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.
Hieu Hoang
(He/Him)
Viettel
- Location: Bắc Ninh, Vietnam
Hello everyone, I’m Hieu, with extensive experience in designing and managing cloud-native solutions. I specialize in working across both on-premise and cloud environments, leveraging technologies like Kubernetes and other tools from the CNCF landscape. I’m passionate about automating workflows, optimizing CI/CD pipelines. I also enjoy learning and exploring new technologies to stay updated in the field.
Heni Abida
(He/Him)
Amazon Web Services
- Location: Dublin, Ireland
Cloud Support Engineer and EKS Subject Matter Expert at Amazon Web Services, recognized as the 5th Kubeastronaut in Ireland 🇮🇪. With over six years of experience in managing complex cloud infrastructures, I specialise in helping AWS Enterprise customers to resolve production technical issues, delivering optimised container solutions design, and enhancing scalability for distributed systems.
Hemanth Gopalakrishna Yerasuri
(He/Him)
Verizon
- Location: Hyderabad, India
Telco Cloud Engineer with background in Embedded Systems and Wireless Technologies. Experienced in E2E design and implementation of IMS, 5G network functions on cloud platforms. Learning and exploring Kubernetes’s vast, uncharted territory.
Hernanta Kusuma Cakrawerdaya
(He/Him)
Lintasarta
- Location: Jakarta, Indonesia
I’m working as a Cloud Infrastructure and DevOps Engineer with expertise in cloud-native technologies. Focuses on develop cloud-native solutions for high-performance computing needs and define standards observability for monitoring, logging and tracing.
Henrique Alexandre
Afiniti
- Location: Roscommon, Ireland
Passionate Cloud Architect and Kubernetes enthusiast. I lead large-scale deployments and cloud-native initiatives across enterprise and startup environments, with a strong focus on platform engineering. Eager to help teams design secure and scalable platforms that empower developers. Outside of work a curious learner, and someone who believes that great architecture is as much about people as it is about technology.
Henrik Hammar
(He/Him)
Redeploy
- Location: Gothenburg, Sweden
I’m a Cloud Specialist and DevOps Engineer with over 12 years of experience, currently working as a consultant focused on Microsoft Azure. My expertise spans cloud architecture, infrastructure as code, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-native transformation. I’m actively engaged with the CNCF ecosystem and passionate about containerization, Kubernetes, and GitOps practices.
Hidde Van Griensven
(He/Him)
- Location: s-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands
I’m a DevOps Cloud Engineer who began my command-line journey with OpenVMS before moving on to Linux. Over the years, I’ve developed a strong interest in observability, automation, and containerization. I enjoy working with tools like Grafana, Prometheus, Terraform, Kubernetes, Helm, Ansible, and various CI/CD platforms such as GitLab, Jenkins, and GitHub Actions.
Heyko Oelrichs
Microsoft
- Location: Hilchenbach, Germany
I am a Principal Software Engineer at Microsoft with over a decade of experience in cloud-native development and Azure solutions. I’m passionate about Kubernetes and containerized workloads, and I’ve led the design and delivery of large-scale, enterprise-grade platforms for critical customers worldwide. Beyond engineering, I actively share knowledge and contribute to building resilient, scalable systems that empower teams to innovate with confidence.
Henry Aloudaimy
(He/Him)
Integra Technologies
- Location: Downtown, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
I am a Cloud Engineer and cloud-native enthusiast with hands-on experience in Kubernetes, OpenStack, MAAS, Juju, and LXD. I am passionate about CNCF technologies, platform engineering, observability, and infrastructure automation, and I enjoy learning, sharing knowledge, and contributing to the cloud-native ecosystem. Through my work and personal projects, I focus on helping teams build reliable, scalable, and automated infrastructure using open-source technologies.
Herbert Gomez
Amazon Web Services
- Location: Medellin, Antioquia, Colombia
With over 10 years of hands-on experience in cloud native technologies, I have run cloud native workloads in production at Fintechs in LatAm, and today I support Financial Services (FSI) organizations in adopting and scaling these technologies at large scale.
Heechul Kim
(He/Him)
Samsung SDS
- Location: Yongin-si, South Korea
As a senior full-stack developer with over 20 years of experience at Samsung SDS, I am passionate about Kubernetes and the cloud native ecosystem. In particular, I am very interested in building and optimizing DevOps environments for generative AI and RAG implementations.
Hein Htet Ko Ko
(He/Him)
- Location: Singapore, Singapore
Hein Htet has over a decade of experience in building and maintaining IT infrastructure, evolving from traditional systems to cloud-native solutions. With certifications in Kubernetes, Istio, Terraform, Vault, and AWS, he specializes in designing scalable, secure, and automated platforms that drive efficiency and reliability.
Hemanth Ande
Amazon Web Services
- Location: San Francisco, CA, United States
Hemanth is a solutions architect with focused expertise in Kubernetes orchestration and AWS cloud services. He has implemented production-grade k8s clusters across multi-region environments. His interests span Kubernetes, container security, service mesh, observability, and network policies. He has hands-on work with tools like Istio, Cilium, Falco, and Trivy.
Hazem Bouaziz
(He/Him)
- Location: Paris, France
👨💻 Cloud Engineer | DevOps Enthusiast | Solution Architect I’m passionate about building scalable and resilient cloud solutions with tools like AWS, Kubernetes, and Terraform. When I’m not optimizing architectures or automating deployments, I’m diving into new cloud technologies and enjoying the journey. Always eager to grow, learn, and embrace the next challenge in the ever-evolving world of cloud and DevSecOps. https://medium.com/@lhziim
Hein Thant Oo
(He/Him)
- Location: Singapore, Singapore
I’m Hein Thant Oo, a Cloud and Platform Engineer specializing in Kubernetes, DevOps automation, and CNCF technologies. I work extensively across multi-cloud environments including GCP, AWS, and OCI, where I design and operate production-grade Kubernetes platforms, CI/CD pipelines, and AI model-serving infrastructure.
Hayoung Kim
(She/Her)
- Location: Seongnam, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
I am a backend developer primarily working with Java. I have experience in ERP and financial IT development. I have a strong interest in Kubernetes and cloud computing.
Heejin Kim
(He/Him)
- Location: Uiwang-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
I am a Technical Architect based in South Korea, specializing in modernizing next-generation applications using Kubernetes. My primary role involves designing and implementing cloud-native infrastructures across various SI (System Integration) projects. As a passionate advocate for container orchestration, I focus on building scalable and secure systems for enterprise clients. I am honored to join the Kubestronaut community and look forward to contributing to the ecosystem.
Heetak Kim
(He/Him)
LG CNS
- Location: Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
I work as a Software Architect, diagnosing and consulting on IT systems, as well as analyzing and resolving issues in production environments. My work also focuses on performance optimization, reliability improvement, and cloud-native architecture across applications and infrastructure. I have been building expertise in CNCF technologies, especially Kubernetes, to design scalable and resilient systems.
Heeseung Ahn
(He/Him)
Hyundai Autoever
- Location: Seoul, South Korea
I am a Platform Engineer based in Seoul, South Korea, specializing in Kubernetes operations, GitOps, cloud-native observability, and multi-cloud infrastructure reliability. I am interested in building stable, scalable, and operationally sustainable cloud-native platforms.
Hedi Magroun
- Location: Sousse, Tunisia
I am a senior DevOps and IT infrastructure trainer, university teacher, and technical consultant with a strong foundation in open-source systems. My core expertise spans Linux administration, containerization, and advanced CNCF technologies, specializing in Kubernetes orchestration and cluster security.
Helmuth Breitenfellner
CTBTO Preparatory Commission
- Location: Vienna, Austria
I’m a Solutions Architect, currently working on modernizing data systems and integrating them into Kubernetes, using both cloud and on-prem clusters. Outside of my day job, I co-organize the Google Developer Group Vienna and help running DevFest Vienna every year.
Hassim Naseef Mukkanni
(He/Him)
Nixora
- Location: Kannur, India
Experienced DevSecOps Engineer with over 9 years in the industry, specializing in DevSecOps and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE). Expertise in architecting and implementing CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code, and robust security operations (SecOps). Skilled in financial operations (FinOps), observability best practices, and managing Kubernetes clusters at scale. Proficient in microservices deployments and dedicated to enhancing system reliability and efficiency.
Harvinder Singh Khalsa
(He/Him)
Publicis Sapient
- Location: Guwahati, India
Harvinder Singh Khalsa is Sr. Infrastructure L1 at Publicis Sapient, specializing in designing solutions across Hybrid Multi-Cloud using AWS, Azure and Openstack and a secure end-to-end automation using principals of DevSecOps. With extensive expertise in AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, VMware solutions, AI/ML, and Big Data Analytics, he brings innovative solutions to complex infrastructure challenges. A Redhat Certified Architect and a proud Kubestronaut, Harvinder has demonstrated mastery in Kubernetes, container management, and Redhat solutions. His deep understanding of VMware technologies further complements his ability to design, deploy, and optimize enterprise infrastructure. Passionate about continuous learning and exploring the latest technologies, Harvinder is dedicated to driving efficiency, scalability, and performance for modern enterprises.
Hasan Alperen Selcuk
(He/Him)
SETUR
- Location: Istanbul, Turkey
I’m a DevOps and Cloud Engineer with a passion for managing Kubernetes clusters, no matter where they’re hosted. I love sharing my knowledge through articles and videos about Kubernetes, helping others to understand and master it. ☸️ Let’s bring Kubernetes to every corner of the tech world! ☸️
Harry Vinod
(He/Him)
Morgan Stanley
- Location: Bengaluru, India
I’m a Cloud Solutions Architect and Site Reliability Engineer with 10+ years of experience in Azure, Kubernetes, DevOps, Cloud Networking, Virtualization and Automation. I specialize in building secure, scalable, and reliable cloud infrastructure while streamlining CI/CD and operational workflows. I’m committed to driving efficiency and continuous improvement.
Haruki Nogi
(He/Him)
ITOCHU Techno-Solutions Corporation
- Location: Tokyo, Japan
I am a system architect and work with clients in the financial industry. I have a passion in cloud-native technologies centered around Kubernetes (DevOps, observability, chaos engineering, container security, etc.).
Hasib Mahdi
(He/Him)
Wipro Limited
- Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh
I serve as a Technical Lead at Wipro Limited in Bangladesh, bringing over a decade of experience in the tech industry. As a proficient DevOps, System & Network Engineer, I have successfully collaborated with business supplies, MFS, Telco, Agro, and equipment industries, delivering robust technical solutions. My expertise covers Kubernetes, OpenShift, Ceph, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Linux system administration (Ubuntu & Red Hat), virtualization (VMware & RHEV), and networking (Cisco & Juniper). Additionally, I specialize in GCP & AWS cloud services, focusing on cloud-native security, infrastructure automation, and enterprise-grade architecture. Passionate about advancing cloud-native technologies, I strive to promote best practices in DevOps and Kubernetes ecosystems, ensuring scalable, secure, and efficient solutions that drive innovation and operational excellence.
Harsha Kalyan
(He/Him)
Ubiety technologies Inc.
- Location: Chicago, United States
Harsha Kalyanaraman is a Senior DevOps Engineer at Ubiety Technologies, where he designs and manages scalable cloud infrastructure across AWS and GCP environments. Six years ago, Harsha didn’t know the meaning of DevOps or software engineering—just a kid with dreams and an electronics background who came to the USA to pursue a Master’s degree in Computer Systems Engineering at Northeastern University. Guided by excellent mentors and faculty, he discovered his passion for infrastructure and cloud-native technologies, beginning his career at a small startup where he learned the fundamentals of DevOps practices. Today, he manages enterprise-level infrastructure, leveraging Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform to orchestrate complex systems, and is now advancing his expertise through the Kubestronauts program to deepen his mastery of Kubernetes and contribute meaningfully to the cloud-native community. Harsha is eager to connect with fellow engineers, community members, and innovators to share experiences, learn from diverse perspectives, and grow together in the DevOps and Kubernetes ecosystem.
Hassan Eid Hassan Mohamed
(He/Him)
- Location: Giza, Egypt
I design and operate secure, reliable Kubernetes-based platforms with a strong focus on automation, GitOps, and cloud-native security. My work involves improving CI/CD pipelines and applying Kubernetes security and observability practices using CNCF tools such as Kubernetes, Argo CD, Prometheus, Grafana, Falco, and Velero. I rely on a solid foundation in computer science and system administration to build consistent, well-architected platforms. I continuously refine my skills and apply CNCF best practices to real-world cloud-native environments.
Hasan Berkay Çağır
(He/Him)
- Location: Munich, Germany
I’m Berkay, a Cloud & DevOps engineer based in Munich. I work mostly with cloud-native technologies, and I’m happy to be part of the Kubestronaut community. Outside of work, I occasionally teach GNU/Linux courses at camps run by the Turkish Linux Users Association. I also run an educational autonomous system (AS213234) and maintain mastodon.com.tr for the Turkish-speaking community.
Hashem Taheri
(He/Him)
- Location: Paris, France
I’m a Senior DevOps Engineer with over five years of experience designing and operating cloud-native platforms on Kubernetes and AWS. I specialize in Kubernetes, Terraform, CI/CD, and MLOps including large-scale ML inference platforms. I hold a Master’s degree in Computer Science from Sorbonne University. I’m passionate about the CNCF ecosystem, continuously learning and sharing knowledge, and previously wrote a Medium article on distributed tracing with OpenTelemetry and Jaeger that received strong community attention by that time: https://iqfarhad.medium.com/distributed-tracing-with-opentelemetry-and-jaeger-e21e53b5c24e
Hardeep Singh Tiwana
(He/Him)
Amazon Web Services
- Location: Mountain House, United States
I am a seasoned IT profession with over 2 decades of hands on experience. I have lead many global teams and helped organizations to adapt to cloud native technologies. I mostly use LinkedIn to share knowledge around Linux, Cloud, Kubernetes and other cutting edge technologies.
Hari Krishna Sigicherla
(He/Him)
- Location: Houston, Texas, United States
I’m a Cloud Devops engineer with 12years of IT experiences. I specialized in cloud platforms(AWS/AZURE), provisioning infrastructure to managing cloud-native application deployments. I’ve good exposure to Cloud, CI/CD, Security & Observability working on various roles & responsibilities. Certified in AWS, AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform & Databricks. Excited to explore the new opportunities as a CNCF ambassador.
Harkamal Sandhu
- Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom
Harkamal is a Platform Engineer with a strong passion for open source, Kubernetes, and the cloud-native ecosystem. He designs and supports scalable, reliable infrastructure using a diverse set of modern tools and technologies. Deeply committed to continuous learning, Harkamal is always exploring new technologies and finding opportunities to grow both technically and professionally.
Hanzala Mohammed
Aker Systems
- Location: Halifax, United Kingdom
I’m a DevOps & Platform Engineer based in West Yorkshire, with a focus on Kubernetes security, GitOps, and cloud-native architecture. I enjoy simplifying complex topics and have been creating hands-on video walkthroughs to help others upskill for the CKS and broader CNCF ecosystem. My interests lie in platform reliability, open source tools, and practical DevSecOps implementations. I’m also an active contributor on LinkedIn and YouTube where I share insights, live labs, and breakdowns of exam-focused Kubernetes challenges.
Hariharan Sekar
(He/Him)
- Location: Aliso Viejo, CA, United States
With over 20 years of experience in Software Configuration Management, DevOps, and Cloud Architecture, I specialize in automating infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines across AWS and Kubernetes environments. I’ve led successful migrations of on-premise systems to AWS, leveraging tools like Ansible, CloudFormation, and Jenkins. I’ve spent the last 8 years administering Kubernetes clusters and working extensively with CNCF technologies such as Helm, Prometheus, Fluentd, and Envoy. I actively contribute to the DevOps community and participated local Kubernetes and Cloud Native meetups.
Hardavinder Bhinder
(He/Him)
Softcat Plc
- Location: Gerrards Cross, United Kingdom
I am currently working as an Azure Engineer, focusing on cloud infrastructure, automation, and scalable platform design. My long‑term goal is to transition fully into a DevOps career, where I can deepen my expertise in CI/CD, container orchestration, and cloud‑native engineering. I am actively expanding my skills across CNCF technologies, including Kubernetes and related tooling, and I enjoy staying engaged with the cloud community through ongoing learning and collaboration. I’m passionate about building reliable systems and continuously improving the developer experience.
Hareshkumar Chhelana
(He/Him)
Coforge
- Location: Houston, Texas, United States
With over 13 years of experience in the tech industry, I am a seasoned Cloud/DevOps/Release Engineer and Kubestronaut specializing in scaling and securing complex infrastructure. My expertise encompasses the full stack of modern operations, including Cloud, Database, BI, and ETL, with a particular focus on CNCF technologies such as Kubernetes, Docker, and HashiCorp Vault. As an AI-ML enthusiast, I am passionate about bridging the gap between intelligent automation and robust DevOps practices.
Harish Talluri
- Location: Fremont, California, United States
Harish Talluri is a Principal Engineer, based in Fremont, California. He specializes in building and operating scalable Data and AI Platforms, with a strong focus on enterprise-grade reliability and security. He is recognized for his deep technical expertise and pragmatic approach to solving complex infrastructure challenges.
Harikrishna Sri Ramoji
(He/Him)
IBM
- Location: Hyderabad, Telagana, India
Senior Staff Software Engineer at IBM Cloud with a strong focus on solving complex engineering challenges at scale. Passionate about full-stack development, cloud-native architectures, and building resilient distributed systems. Deeply interested in emerging technologies like blockchain and zero-knowledge proofs (ZKP) to drive next-generation secure and decentralized applications.
Haram Song
(He/Him)
Aegis Enterprise
- Location: Guro-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Although I am a Frontend Engineer, I have always been passionate about Cloud and DevOps. Before starting this journey, Kubernetes was something I had only heard about. I knew the name, but I had little understanding of how it actually worked under the hood. As part of my 2026 bucket list, I set a goal to become a Kubestronaut and officially began my journey on December 1st, 2025. At first, Kubernetes felt overwhelming. There seemed to be countless concepts, resources, and configurations to memorize. However, as I spent more time understanding each component, why every resource exists, and the problems they were designed to solve, my perspective completely changed. Rather than a collection of YAML files and commands, Kubernetes revealed itself as a remarkably well-designed system built around clear principles and abstractions. The more I aligned the purpose of each component with real-world operational needs, the more everything started to make sense. Although this journey lasted only six months, I was fortunate enough to achieve the Kubestronaut milestone sooner than I expected. Receiving it is both an honor and a reminder that learning never truly ends. I look forward to continuing this journey, deepening my understanding of cloud-native technologies, and remaining a lifelong learner.
Harry Kwabena Ablor
Bigspark
- Location: London, United Kingdom
I’m Harry Ablor, a Platform Engineer based in London, specialising in AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, CI/CD, and observability. I build secure, scalable cloud platforms and self-service infrastructure, with hands-on experience running production workloads on Kubernetes/EKS and applying GitOps, infrastructure as code, and platform engineering practices. I’m an AWS Community Builder and hold various AWS and CNCF certifications, with a strong interest in cloud-native technologies, Kubernetes security, and reliable developer platforms. I also share technical content and practical lessons on medium and my website, and contribute to the wider cloud and DevOps community through mentoring and technical content.
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.
Hamid Hirsi
Avanade
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Hi, I’m Hamid, a Platform Engineer with a focus on Kubernetes. Becoming a Kubestronaut with CNCF is a proud moment, a reflection of all the hard work and commitment I’ve poured into my journey. I’m excited to keep challenging myself, learning new things, and sharing the experience with the incredible tech community!
Hamed Mosavat
(He/Him)
Fortinet
- Location: Burnaby, BC, Canada
I earned my PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, Canada, where my research was focused on computer networks and wireless communications. Building on this academic foundation, I now work as a senior Site Reliability Engineer at Fortinet, specializing in cloud-native technologies, Kubernetes, containerization, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and infrastructure automation. My work bridges deep research expertise with practical engineering to ensure the reliability and scalability of cloud systems.
Hanno Kolvenbach
(He/Him)
- Location: Aachen, Germany
I am an Experienced Technical Product Manager, Engineering Team Lead and Hands-on Backend/Cloud/DevOps Engineer focused on driving Business Value. Kubernetes has been part of my journey for the past decade and is my go to stack for platform-agnostic cloud infrastructure.
Hamdi Burak Usul
(He/Him)
GAMS Software GmbH
- Location: Brunswick, Lower Saxony, Germany
Senior Software Engineer at GAMS Software GmbH, specializing in the backend architecture of license servers and execution systems. With over six years of experience developing and deploying products on Kubernetes, I focus on building resilient, scalable cloud-native solutions. I also contribute to GAMSPy, bridging the gap between mathematical optimization and machine learning. Recently started blogging at https://mlopt.xyz
Hammad Umar
- Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
I am a Platform Engineer specializing in the intersection of cloud-native orchestration and AI infrastructure. My expertise lies in architecting and managing enterprise-grade environments, ranging from Kubernetes clusters to large-scale AI workloads. I bridge the gap between traditional DevOps and the evolving infrastructure requirements of AI-driven enterprises. I am always looking to improve myself in terms of my skills and the impact of my work through continuous learning and career growth.
Hamza Omer
(He/Him)
- Location: Riyadh, Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia
I am an AI Infrastructure Engineer specializing in enterprise infrastructure management and operations. My expertise lies in container orchestration, enterprise networking, managing and operating infrastructure and AI inferencing. I am a CNCF Kubestronaut, Red Hat Certified Engineer in automation and openshift, Cisco Certified Network Professional and NVIDIA Certified Associate – AI Infrastructure and Operations.
Hamza Rhaiem
(He/Him)
- Location: Toulouse, Occitanie, France
DevSecOps engineer with 15 years in the industry, specializing in Kubernetes and the open-source cloud-native ecosystem. I work across the full platform lifecycle, from designing and automating infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines to observability, security, and day-to-day operations, with the goal of helping teams ship faster and with confidence. Passionate about open-source tooling, I enjoy building platforms that are resilient, observable, and safe by default. Always happy to talk Kubernetes, security, and cloud-native topics.
Hanbeen Choi
(He/Him)
- Location: Seoul, South Korea
I am a cloud infrastructure engineer working in Seoul, South Korea, where I design and operate Kubernetes-based platforms for public sector organizations on domestic clouds such as NHN Cloud and KT Cloud. My work often involves air-gapped environments, which rules out most of the shortcuts. Outside of work I run a home lab on K3s, where CrashLoopBackOff is a regular visitor.
Hafiz Muhammad Junaid
(He/Him)
CloudDev Technologies
- Location: Islamabad, Pakistan
I’m a Cloud DevOps Engineer with all 5 Kubernetes certifications (a kubestronaut), specializing in cloud infrastructure automation, security, and CNCF technologies. I am passionate about integrating AI with cloud systems, currently working on AI-driven cloud infrastructure solutions. You can explore my work at https://medium.com/@junaid1210
Hajed Khlifi
(He/Him)
- Location: Luxembourg, Luxembourg
I am a Software Engineer specializing in DevOps and Cloud Architectures, with deep expertise in Linux systems, container-based technologies, and large-scale microservices environments. A Certified Kubernetes Champion and active researcher in the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF), I contribute to open-source cloud-native projects and aim to support the community as a future CNCF Ambassador.
Gyeongcheol Shin
(He/Him)
Independent Auditor
- Location: GyeongGi-Do, South Korea
With a 15-year background in cybersecurity, I operate as a freelance ISMS-P auditor, verifying compliance with Korea’s information security standards. My technical auditing covers a wide range of systems, including containerized architectures and CNCF-based infrastructures. I provide objective assessments to ensure that these evolving technologies maintain the necessary security integrity and governance
Hady Wafa
(He/Him)
e& UAE
- Location: Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
I’m a Senior Software Engineer turned cloud-native engineer with a growing focus on Kubernetes, DevOps, and automation. I spend most of my learning time working with CNCF tools like Kubernetes, Prometheus, Grafana, ArgoCD, and Helm, and sharing what I learn with others in the community. I enjoy helping developers prepare for cloud certifications and often join DevOps and Kubernetes meetups to stay connected and contribute. My goal is to make complex cloud-native technologies easier for others to understand and use.
Gökhan Yardimci
(He/Him)
Hepapi
- Location: Istanbul, Turkey
I am a Cloud Architect and DevOps Engineer specializing in highly scalable cloud-native environments. My core expertise lies in implementing and optimizing CNCF technologies, particularly Kubernetes, GitOps and Cloud Infrastructure Automation. It’s great to be part of such an important and valuable community.
H.Ikushima
- Location: Minato City, Tokyo, Japan
I’m a Systems Engineer working across Kubernetes, cloud, AI, and virtualization—turning requirements into production. I currently support defense-related projects and have also worked with local government, healthcare, and insurance (high stakes, low tolerance for downtime). I bring PM/BA experience to keep teams aligned, and I’m exploring quantum computing—because the next platform might not be classical.
Gábor Szabó
(He/Him)
- Location: Vienna, Austria
Gabor is a seasoned Cloud Solution Architect specializing in Kubernetes, Security, and Azure. As a consultant, he helps companies modernize their applications through containerization across public cloud and on-premises environments. He is passionate about emerging technologies and enjoys evangelizing them at conferences and in hands-on workshops. Gabor is excited about innovations and he loves to integrate complex components to form something new, sometimes a bit strange 🙂 but usually a streamlined solution.
Hachem Soualmia
(He/Him)
- Location: Paris, France
I am a DevOps and Cloud Engineer working at the intersection of Kubernetes, platform engineering, and security. My work focuses on building cloud-native platforms where automation and security go hand in hand, from infrastructure as code to runtime protection. I spend a lot of time exploring the CNCF ecosystem and applying its tools to design resilient systems. I am particularly interested in the challenge of making secure infrastructure simple enough for teams to use every day.
Ha Phan Thien Phu
(He/Him)
CodeLeap
- Location: Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
I am a Cloud Platform Engineer with a passion for Azure, Kubernetes, and cloud-native technologies. What excites me most is not only learning new technologies but also understanding how they can create value for users and businesses. I enjoy building platforms that make developers more productive, improve reliability, and enable teams to deliver products faster.
Ha Van Linh
(He/Him)
- Location: Hanoi, Vietnam
I am a Cloud Engineer passionate about Kubernetes, cloud-native technologies. My work focuses on building and operating scalable, multi-tenant Kubernetes platforms, and I work with CNCF technologies such as Kubernetes, GitOps, Istio, Argo CD, Prometheus, and OpenTelemetry. I am particularly interested in improving reliability and observability while exploring AI Agents to enhance engineering efficiency. I also enjoy sharing knowledge with others through technical study groups and internal learning initiatives.
Hafeezullah Atif
(He/Him)
CI Financial
- Location: Markham, Canada
Project Experience: Ingress-NGINX, Envoy, Gateway API, ArgoCD, Jenkins, Spinnaker, Helm, EKS/ECS clusters, IaC, CI/CD.
I am a Cloud Strategist, specializing in designing and implementing AWS cloud solutions, Kubernetes infrastructure, and CI/CD platforms using cloud-native technologies, collaborating with development and security teams to deliver secure, scalable, and production-ready solutions. I recently led a Kubernetes infrastructure initiative, migrating Ingress-NGINX to Envoy Gateway and Kubernetes Gateway API across multiple Amazon EKS clusters supporting various microservices applications.
Gyanranjan Pradhan
(He/Him)
Verizon
- Location: Hyderabad, India
Gyanranjan Pradhan is a Senior Site Reliability and Cloud Platform Engineering professional with 14+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, virtualization, Kubernetes, cloud, and automation. He specializes in VMware, Kubernetes, AWS, Azure, Terraform, Ansible, and platform engineering, with a strong focus on building reliable, scalable, and secure infrastructure. He is passionate about cloud-native technologies, Kubernetes, automation, and continuously improving modern platform engineering practices.
Guillermo Vigil Rodríguez
(He/Him)
- Location: Gijón, Asturias, Spain
Guille is a Platform Engineer focusing his professional path in cloud, infrastructure as code, Kubernetes and DevOps methodologies. Guille is constantly learning new technologies and trying to be up to date with latest news in the industry. Also Guille is certified in Kubernetes and a CNCF Kubestronaut; he is also certified in Terraform and in AWS with Practitioner, Solutions Architect Associate, SysOps Administrator Associate and Developer Associate. He enjoys his personal life drinking beers with friends, playing football in a team and listening electro music.
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.
Gustavo Ivo Meira De Carvalho
(He/Him)
Itaú Unibanco
- Location: São Paulo, Brazil
I have been working as an SRE and Platform Engineer Expert in OpenSource tools for Observability such as Prometheus, Thanos, Cortex, Grafana, tempo, loki, Jaeger, Alertmanager. I have more than 17 years in the IT area, experience in RISC and CISC architectures, VMware environments, I have worked in Disaster Recovery environments in public clouds and On Premises environments. Currently working in environments with Containers in Kubernetes.
Gunasekar Subramani
(He/Him)
ERICSSON INC
- Location: Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
I am a Telco-cloud architect and open-source enthusiast with a profound passion for CNCF technologies. I actively participate in Meetups where I explore and share my knowledge and insights on Kubernetes, Prometheus, open-source, and other cloud-native tools. I have extensive experience in DevOps, automation, cloud technologies, and Linux, emphasizing a strong DevOps culture. My expertise lies in crafting scalable, robust Telco-cloud for CNFs and actively contributing to open-source projects.
Gurban Suleymanov
(He/Him)
Azericard LLC
- Location: Zaqatala, Azerbaijan
I solve problems, create solutions. That would be the best way to describe what I try to do as a Linux enthusiast. I love to work with UNIX-based systems, implementing containerization, and maintaining monitoring systems In my spare time, I like to learn about cloud services such as AWS, Azure, and GCP, since I have a deep love for innovative cloud solutions. I have a goal of learning how to develop scalable and efficient cloud-based applications.
Gusty Sapto Ady Prakoso
(He/Him)
Batumbu
- Location: Jakarta, Indonesia
I’m a tech enthusiast specializing in DevSecOps, Site Reliability Engineering, and Cloud-native security. With experience in the financial services and technology industries, I focus on building resilient and secure infrastructure using CNCF technologies like Kubernetes, Terraform, Argo, Falco, Cilium, OPA, Threatmapper, Trivy, OpenTelemetry, LGTM Stack, etc.
I actively contribute to internal tech sharing sessions in my company to promote DevSecOps culture and cloud-native best practices.
You can find more about me at https://gusty.id.
Guruprasad Bhavsar
(He/Him)
Bank Of Ireland
- Location: Monksland, Roscommon, Ireland
Senior DevOps Engineer with 9+ years of experience building and operating cloud-native platforms across financial services, SaaS, and telecom. Strong expertise in Kubernetes, GitOps, and Infrastructure as Code, backed by CNCF certifications, Gitops and recognition as a CNCF Kubestronaut (Jan 2026). Proven in delivering scalable CI/CD platforms, improving security posture, and enabling developer self-service through platform engineering.
Guray Cetin
(He/Him)
- Location: İstanbul, Turkey
Specialized in CNCF technologies including Kubernetes (GKE, EKS, AKS), Argo CD, Helm, Istio, and Terraform, with strong experience in CI/CD automation, observability, and monitoring (Datadog), reliability, and security for large-scale e-commerce and SaaS production systems.
Guern François
(He/Him)
- Location: Paris, France
I’m François, a young cloud enthusiast with hands-on experience in Kubernetes and a deep passion for open-source technologies. I specialize in CNCF tools and Linux systems. As a recent Kubestronaute graduate, I’m eager to tackle real-world cloud-native challenges and keep expanding my expertise. I regularly participate in KubeCon, and I’d be glad to meet you there!
Guillermo Wich
(He/Him)
- Location: Cuijk, North-Brabant, Netherlands
I’m a Cloud Native DevOps Engineer from the Netherlands that continuously seeks opportunities that allows him to learn, improve and adapt. I like challenges and guiding others towards the goal. Besides work, I love cycling and exploring the wildest places.
Grégory Poirot
(He/Him)
- Location: Soignolles-en-Brie, France
Grégory is a Senior Solutions Architect with 25 years of experience designing and deploying enterprise-scale infrastructure, specializing in Software-Defined Datacenter, Private Cloud, Cloud-Native platforms, and secure networking architectures. He has worked for a variety of organizations including financial institutions, technology vendors, and major European enterprises.
Guillaume Alves Da Motta Da Cruz
(He/Him)
Qlik
- Location: Nantes, France
SRE today, DevOps yesterday, and probably something else tomorrow. I’ve always enjoyed learning new things, so becoming a Kubestronaut seems like the obvious path for me. I’m also a fan of tabletop RPGs. Feel free to ping me if you have any questions, or if you just want to hang out.
Guilherme Silva
(He/Him)
Polygon Labs
- Location: São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Guilherme Silva is an Infrastructure Engineer working across networking, platform, security, and reliability behind distributed systems at scale. Currently at Polygon Labs, he supports and maintains highly complex environments, ensuring network stability, observability, and connectivity. Self-taught, he holds the AWS Solutions Architect – Professional and AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty certifications, and applies a solid foundation in cloud-native technologies to automate processes, optimize clusters, and strengthen the resilience of multi-cloud environments.
Guo Ci
(He/Him)
- Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
I am a bioinformatician with an interest in Linux, Kubernetes administration, and container security. Outside of work, I explore Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies through self-directed study and hands-on experimentation. I enjoy digging into documentation, testing configurations, and troubleshooting problems to understand how systems work.
Gnana Salten S
(He/Him)
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
- Location: Tirunelveli, India
I’m a passionate technologist with a strong focus on CNCF technologies. I regularly participate in Meetups to share insights on Kubernetes, Prometheus, and other cloud-native tools. My expertise lies in designing scalable, resilient cloud architectures and contributing to open-source projects.
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.
Gowri Shankar Girish
(He/Him)
Harness
- Location: Mississauga, Canada
I am a technical evangelist with over 13 years of experience in implementing DevSecOps, cloud solutions and release management. I specialize in designing secure, scalable CI/CD solutions using my expertise in tools like Harness,Spinnaker, ArgoCD etc across target environments such as Kubernetes, Cloud Foundry, and AWS. With a focus on shift-left security, I help organizations integrate robust security practices into the development lifecycle to address vulnerabilities early and ensure compliance and monitoring. I excel at leading cross-functional teams, solving complex problems, and adapting to new technologies to deliver innovative and impactful solutions. I am passionate about sharing my learnings and best practices with the open-source community, helping individuals and organizations innovate and accelerate during their cloud adoption journey.
Gregorius Aprisunnea
(He/Him)
- Location: Clementi, Singapore
Hi. I am Greg, an SRE. I enjoy learning new things or trying foods here and there during my free time. I have always loved cybersecurity, and since around 2022, I have found myself more and more interested in cloud-native technologies. That’s all about me; thank you for reading! 😀
Gokhan Turhan
(He/Him)
Ericsson
- Location: Madrid, Spain
Cross-domain Cloud-Native & Telecom Architect with 18+ years of global experience designing and delivering large-scale IP and 5G Core solutions. Strong background in cloud-native platforms, Kubernetes, and modern networking, combining deep hands-on technical expertise with architectural leadership across presales and delivery. Currently contributing to 5G solution design and integration at Ericsson, focusing on cloud-native environments such as Red Hat OpenShift and Ericsson Cloud Container Distribution. Actively involved in building end-to-end solution architectures, developing proof-of-concepts, creating reusable service assets, and working closely with product development teams to improve solution quality, scalability, and field readiness. Certified across Kubernetes, cloud-native networking, and 5G Core/IP domains, with a strong interest in platform engineering, security-by-design, policy-driven architectures, and AI-ready infrastructure for telecom and distributed systems.
Grégory Dusart
(He/Him)
- Location: Arlon, Belgium
Experienced cloud architect and senior Java developer with 20+ years in IT, working on AWS and Kubernetes migrations for large-scale enterprise systems. Passionate about re-architecting legacy systems, delivering scalable cloud solutions, and mentoring development teams.
Gnanendra Reddy Muthirevula
(He/Him)
Tekvana Inc
- Location: Prosper, Texas, United States
I’m a DevSecOps and Cybersecurity Architect with over 17 years of experience in cloud-native technologies, specializing in Kubernetes, infrastructure automation, and secure CI/CD pipelines. I’ve led enterprise DevOps transformations and ServiceNow GRC implementations to bridge security, compliance, and cloud governance. As a CNCF-certified professional and Kubernetes advocate, I contribute to scalable, secure cloud solutions across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
Gopi Chandra
(He/Him)
FIS Global
- Location: Bengaluru, India
With over a decade of experience in software engineering, I specialize in modern technologies including Java, Spring Boot, GoLang, Angular, Kubernetes, OpenShift, and Quarkus. For the past four years, I’ve been working as a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) at FIS Global, where I’ve led the implementation of Chaos Engineering practices to strengthen system resilience across platforms in Banking, Payments, Capital Markets, and Merchant Solutions. My core focus lies in CNCF technologies, cloud-native application development, and platform reliability.
Gnani Rahul Nutakki
(He/Him)
Radiant Logic Inc
- Location: Celina, Texas, United States
I am a Principal Cloud Platform Engineer at Radiant Logic with over eight years of experience in cloud automation, Kubernetes, Terraform, and modern infrastructure design. I hold multiple Kubernetes and AWS certifications, focusing on building secure, scalable, and efficient platform systems across multi-cloud environments. My work addresses critical challenges in agentic AI security, discovery, and management. I am also passionate about cloud-native technologies and continuous learning, regularly sharing insights through on my Medium publication Clear-Text.
Gowtham Pethandlahalli Ramu
(He/Him)
dcops.ai
- Location: Seattle, United States
Gowtham Ramu is a senior technology leader with 20+ years of experience building and operating large-scale infrastructure platforms, spanning bare metal, regulated datacenters, cloud-native platforms, and AI-ready systems. His specialties include Kubernetes and cloud-native platforms, AI and data infrastructure, GPU-ready accelerated environments, and cloud platforms across AWS, Azure, and GCP. He has led platform engineering and data foundation initiatives at organizations including Deloitte, UST Global, and IBM, while also enabling more than 3,000 practitioners to transition into hands-on cloud, data, and platform engineering roles. Gowtham also brings strong industry credibility through advanced certifications across NVIDIA AI, Databricks, AWS, Kubernetes, TOGAF, FinOps, Terraform, and Vault. More info at “dcops.ai”
Gopinath As
(He/Him)
- Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India
I’m Gopinath, a Development Architect passionate about building scalable, resilient systems that drive real business impact. With deep expertise in distributed systems, cloud & on-premises infrastructure, microservices, and cloud-native technologies, I specialize in automating and streamlining software development and deployment processes — turning complexity into efficiency. I’m committed to delivering operational excellence and championing cutting-edge solutions that push the boundaries of what’s possible. Currently, I’m channeling my technical foundation into the exciting world of AI/ML — transforming hands-on experience into intelligent, future-ready workloads. Let’s connect and build something great together.
Giorgi Keratishvili
(He/Him)
EPAM Systems
- Location: Tbilisi, Georgia
- Languages: English, Georgian, Russian
- Project Experience: Argo, Cilium, Falco, Flux, Kubernetes, Kyverno, Prometheus
Giorgi is a seasoned IT professional with over a decade of experience spanning both Development and Operations. His expertise covers a wide range from baremetal infrastructure to advanced automation of cloud, Agile transformations, container orchestration, Platform Engineering, SRE, Incident Management, and Cloud Native maturity. Beyond his professional work, Giorgi is a passionate community leader. He serves as an AWS Community Builder & User Group Leader in Tbilisi, CNCF Chapter Lead and Golden Kubestronaut, CDF Ambassador, IEEE Senior Member, and Ambassador for the Institute of DevOps. He actively organizes meetups and workshops to foster awareness and growth in DevOps, SRE and Platform Engineering across the Georgian tech community and beyond.
All about kubernetes, cloud and AI native
Giovanni Lo Vecchio
SUSE
- Location: Milan, Italy
Infrastructure-oriented DevOps Engineer with a strong focus on Cloud Native technologies. Giovanni leverages CNCF open-source tools to design, build, and optimize customer production-grade infrastructures, while actively contributing to the broader ecosystem. Over the years, he has worked across system, cloud, and Kubernetes engineering roles, consistently emphasizing automation, reliability, and efficiency.
Gim Seongyeong
(She/Her)
t'order
- Location: Seoul, South Korea
Hello, I’m Gim SeonGyeong and I work as a DevOps Engineer. Recently, I’ve been focusing on effectively embedding DevOps in organizations, and I’m interested in infrastructure reliability and application design in cloud environments. I also have a strong interest in Kubernetes and its ecosystem, including ArgoCD and Grafana.
Given Qiu
(He/Him)
Crypto.com
- Location: Hong Kong, Hong Kong
I specialized in IT industry for over 10 years. From virtualization to containerization, It changes a lot on development lifecycle. As a Devops Engineer, I am passionated on kubernetes and other projects like prometheus, ArgoCD. Also want to explore more and more in open source world in the future. Keep going and be curious.
Giovani Martins Pires
(He/Him)
5by5 Soluções em Sistemas
- Location: Araraquara, Brazil
I am a Solutions Architect currently working in the aviation industry. My first contact with Kubernetes was in 2019, and I have been actively working with it ever since, supporting both development and production environments. Since 2022, I have been deeply immersed in Kubernetes, mentoring four classes through a three-day Kubernetes workshop each, including presentations and demos for an internship program. I also led another mentorship initiative for the entire company, focusing on Kubernetes and open source culture. In addition to Kubernetes, I have worked with other CNCF projects, including Backstage, Dapr, Cilium, and OpenTelemetry.
Giorgi Godishvili
(He/Him)
TBC Bank
- Location: Tbilisi, Georgia
I’m George, a DevOps Engineer with a passion for cloud-native technologies, specializing in Kubernetes, container orchestration, and automation. With hands-on experience in deploying and managing scalable, resilient infrastructure, I work to streamline CI/CD pipelines, improve operational efficiency, and help teams embrace DevOps best practices.
Girish Gandrakota
(He/Him)
- Location: Chennai, India
A Software Engineer with close to 14 years of experience in Information Technology and Software Engineering. Specializing in SRE&O (Site Reliability Engineering and Operations), DevOps, Cloud Infrastructure Engineering, Monitoring Tools Administration (Zabbix, Prometheus, Appdynamics, NewRelic, Thousand Eyes, Datadog) Linux System Administration. I am passionate about Learning, Teaching, Problem solving, Optimization of Processes and Technology, Simplifying complexity (and sometimes needlessly complicating simple and straight forward things 😊) I look forward to Learning and consistently improving my skillset and knowledge.
Giridhar Sakineni
(He/Him)
- Location: Louisville, United States
I got interested in Kubernetes in 2019 when I started reading the book “Kubernetes in Action” by Marko Luksa and this is still the best book I ever read. Ever since then, my interest in Kubernetes started growing and last 4 years I have been working on Kubernetes platform engineering team for a large healthcare company focused on delivering Kubernetes Infrastructure to development teams. Prior to working on Kubernetes, I had extensive experience working on back-end development in C# .Net and MEAN stack and had experience developing and deploying micro-services to GCP/AWS
Girish Cheedala
(He/Him)
Fubo
- Location: Hosur, Tamil Nadu, India
I am a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) at Fubo, where I take care of infrastructure, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance. My work involves managing GPUs for AI workloads, optimizing cloud infrastructure, and automating deployments. I am passionate about Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies. I have a strong background in platform engineering, building robust systems that empower teams to deliver software efficiently and securely.
Gilsang Cho
(He/Him)
GS Neotek
- Location: Seoul, South Korea
Hi there! I’m Gilsang Cho, and I’m currently working as a Cloud Solutions Architect (Cloud SA) in Seoul, Republic of Korea. My main role involves providing technical support for AWS cloud-based services, and I’m eager to share various insights within the CNCF (Cloud Native Computing Foundation) community.
Gin Loen Lai
(He/Him)
- Location: Singapore, Singapore
I’m a DevOps, Platform, and Site Reliability Engineer passionate about building secure, reliable, and scalable systems. I thrive at the intersection of development and operations, enabling teams to move faster through automation, cloud-native platforms, and modern CI/CD practices. With hands-on experience in Azure, Kubernetes, and infrastructure as code, I focus on reducing friction for developers while strengthening reliability and security. My goal is to create platforms that empower teams, eliminate unnecessary toil, and deliver lasting business impact through resilient engineering practices.
Gilmar Araujo
(He/Him)
- Location: Joinville, Santa Catarina, Brazil
I am a Site Reliability Engineer, working across large‑scale, mission‑critical environments to improve reliability, evolving architectures, automation, and performance in Brazil’s tech industry. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science. Notable milestones include leading post‑mortems with root‑cause remediation, hardening Kubernetes workloads and services in production, and driving diagnostic and observability improvements across complex platforms. Core strengths span Kubernetes, Istio, Argo CD (GitOps), Helm, Prometheus/Grafana, with practical development in Golang, Java and etc, and automation pipelines; backed by Kubernetes certifications (CKA, CKAD, CKS, KCNA and KCSA) following the seven principles of SRE and aligned with CNCF guidance on cloud‑native fundamentals. Outside of work, I enjoy participating in SRE meetups, play soccer, and read books.
Girirajan Soundar Rajan
(He/Him)
Adobe
- Location: Uxbridge, MA, United States
Girirajan Soundarrajan is a Senior Software Engineer at Adobe, specializing in platform engineering, Kubernetes-driven cloud-native infrastructure, and platform reliability. He has deep expertise in Infrastructure, database architecture, cluster security, observability, and large-scale distributed systems running on AWS and Azure. His work spans CNCF technologies, including Kubernetes, Prometheus, Cilium, Docker, Grafana, Istio, and cloud-native messaging systems, enabling resilient and scalable production environments. He is passionate about continuous learning and advancing expertise across the Kubernetes ecosystem.
Giorgi Mezurnishvili
(He/Him)
- Location: Tbilisi, Georgia
DevOps Engineer at Flutter international, focusing on infrastructure automation and cloud-native ecosystem development. He specializes in orchestrating scalable environments using Kubernetes and Docker, utilizing Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform and Ansible. Committed to system reliability and CI/CD excellence.
Girish Hiranandani
(He/Him)
- Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Senior DevOps Engineer with hands-on experience designing, building, and operating production-grade Kubernetes platforms at scale. Proven expertise in establishing GitOps workflows, automating infrastructure provisioning, and implementing comprehensive observability solutions that drive reliability and accelerate delivery.
Giuseppe Amendolara
(He/Him)
Aviatrix
- Location: Chiasso, TI, Switzerland
Technical Evangelist and Cloud Solutions Architect with a CCIE background and deep expertise in Kubernetes and Docker. I specialize in bridging the gap between core network engineering and modern container orchestration to build resilient, scalable cloud ecosystems. A strategic communicator and planner, I excel at translating complex infrastructure into actionable business outcomes while leading multi-project initiatives.
Gijs Middelkamp
(He/Him)
Previder
- Location: Hengelo, Netherlands
Started in 2008 as a Software Developer and Linux Engineer. After a job switch in 2015 I grew to be a DevOps and Platform engineer position at my current company. We use Kubernetes as our own platform, but I also am one of the engineers who developed our own Kubernetes as a Service platform (PKE). I get energy from improving setups, training people and help others adopt the cloud-native thought.
Gerard De Leeuw
(He/Him)
Myst
- Location: Genemuiden, Netherlands
I’m always looking for challenges and enjoy solving complex problems, especially when you have to dig deep in order to solve them. I really like working with people that have different skills so we can help each other in improving ourselves and getting the best results. Currently trying to share my passion for IT at Myst with my colleagues and the cloud-native community.
Gerhard Häring
(He/Him)
Alexander Thamm GmbH
- Location: Hamburg, Germany
With a background in software engineering, my focus has shifted towards cloud and cloud-native technology. I am very passionate about making organizations and teams get the most value out of their cloud setup. Here, there is so much more potential for faster iterations, better efficiency and cost savings!
Gerardo Lopez
(He/Him/They/Them)
Veritas Automata
- Location: Costa Rica
- Project Experience: Brigade, cert-manager, Chaos Mesh, Cilium, Container Network Interface (CNI), containerd, etcd, Falco, Flux, gRPC, Harbor, Helm, Jaeger, k3s, KubeArmor, Kubernetes, Longhorn, NATS, Open Policy Agent (OPA), OpenTelemetry, OpenTracing, Prometheus, Rook
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Gerardo López Falcón is a CNCF Ambassador, Docker Captain, and Google Developer Expert, with a focus on cloud-native technologies, Kubernetes, and DevOps practices. He leads Cloud Native Costa Rica and frequently hosts meetups to empower the local tech community. As a dedicated advocate for open-source, he has co-authored resources like “Kubernetes Observability in Action” and shares insights on his blog, where he covers best practices and deep dives into tools like Docker, Prometheus, and Cilium.
Geraldhi Aditya Putra Mahayadnya
(He/Him)
- Location: Jakarta, Indonesia
An IT System Infrastructure Engineer interested in cloud-native technologies and open-source projects. Experienced in managing Unix and Linux Systems, Infrastructure Automation, end-to-end CI/CD, Kubernetes Administration, Monitoring adaptations, and Cloud-Native technologies implementations. Aspiring to be a professional who leverages cloud-native technologies to empower highly scalable and adaptable Infrastructure and its needs to be a resilient system.
Gerard Louie Pontino
- Location: Singapore, Singapore
Platform Engineer with a strong focus on Kubernetes, cloud technologies, and modern DevOps practices. I specialize in building scalable, reliable systems, automating infrastructure, and streamlining deployments. With hands-on experience across development and operations, I design and manage platforms that are fast to deploy, secure by design, and built to perform in production-grade environments.
Giju Kang
(He/Him)
- Location: Seoul, South Korea
I am a software engineer with broad interests spanning development and infrastructure. I enjoy building products and exploring the diverse ecosystem of CNCF projects. Currently, I serve as a founding member of the CNCK (Cloud Native Community Korea) organizing team, where I contribute to growing the cloud-native community in Korea.
Gerben Wiersma
Kroescontrol
- Location: Wezep, Gelderland, Netherlands
I am a DevOps engineer focused on building and operating cloud-native platforms. My work centers around Kubernetes, CI/CD automation, infrastructure as code, and improving reliability through observability and SRE practices. I specialize in CNCF technologies such as Kubernetes, Helm, and Prometheus, with a strong emphasis on scalable and maintainable platform design. I am passionate about automation, continuous improvement, and driving real operational impact through modern DevOps practices.
Gergely Toth
(He/Him)
- Location: Nurnberg, Germany
DevSecOps/DevOps engineer with experience across multiple industries and technologies.
Giancarlo Habeck
(He/Him)
Appoena
- Location: Timbó, Santa Catarina, Brazil
I’m Giancarlo, an Observability Engineering Specialist at Appoena, based in Brazil, and a comic book collector outside of work. I had my first hands-on contact with Kubernetes in 2023, and since then I’ve been working daily with projects from the CNCF ecosystem, Argo CD, OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, KEDA, and Cilium are part of my regular toolkit. My interests sit at the intersection of observability, Kubernetes networking, and platform engineering.
Geoff Loh
- Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Geoff is a Cloud Architect based in Auckland, New Zealand. He comes from a background of full-stack software development with commercial experience in the health and fintech industries. As he has progressed in his career, he has become immersed into the world of Cloud and DevOps where he has helped organizations deliver cloud solutions using best DevSecOps practices. Geoff enjoys making contributions to the community through blog posts, open source projects and presentations.
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.
George Tseres
(He/Him)
- Location: Athens, Greece
George is a seasoned Site Reliability Engineer with extensive experience in cloud infrastructure, distributed systems, and automation. He has led initiatives to modernize deployment pipelines and built developer platforms using CNCF technologies such as Kubernetes, Helm, Flux, Istio and Prometheus. He has driven large-scale migrations to Kubernetes across multiple companies and is passionate about reliability, efficiency, and open-source tools.
Geoffrey Shelton Okot
- Location: Kampala, Uganda
I am a seasoned cloud-data architect and big data evangelist with over 15 years of experience driving large-scale digital transformation across enterprise environments. As a certified Kubestronaut I specialize in architecting decoupled Kubernetes solutions and container-native architectures that transform complex data challenges into scalable, future-ready platforms. Recognized as one of the world’s top 10 Cloudera community contributors,I’ve has consistently delivered mission-critical cloud migrations and big data implementations for global organizations. My expertise spans from Kubernetes orchestration to DevSecOps practices, enabling organizations to achieve operational agility while maintaining enterprise-grade security and compliance.
George Lei
(He/Him)
- Location: Castro Valley, CA, United States
I’m a Staff Site Reliability Engineer with over 10 plus years of experience working on infrastructure, automation, AI platforms, and security. I’ve worked several startups and big tech, and I’ve always been drawn to projects where I can lead efforts that really make a difference. My goal is to continue driving initiatives that make systems more secure, scalable, and impactful for both teams and customers.
George Ezejiofor
(He/Him)
Computacenter
- Location: London, United Kingdom
George Ezejiofor is a Senior DevSecOps Engineer with over 11 years of experience in the IT industry and a deep focus on cloud-native technologies. His expertise spans AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, Terraform, and the full CI/CD toolchain, with hands-on experience automating infrastructure and managing private AKS clusters. He has architected and deployed Kubeflow platforms on Kubernetes for reproducible ML pipelines, leveraging GitOps practices with ArgoCD and Kustomize. George also maintains a highly available Kubernetes homelab across multiple datacenters with HAProxy, Keepalived, and MetalLB, which he uses to experiment, document, and share best practices with the CNCF community. He runs a blog offering insights on DevSecOps, cloud-native tech, and microservices, providing practical guides for securing and automating infrastructure.
Georgi Ivanov
(He/Him)
Nexo
- Location: Sofia, Bulgaria
I am a DevOps Engineer specializing in Kubernetes and cloud-native platforms, with a strong focus on production-grade on-prem and cloud environments. I work extensively with CNCF technologies such as Kubernetes, Helm, Prometheus, and GitOps workflows, supporting complex microservice architectures. My background includes CI/CD automation, infrastructure as code, observability, and platform reliability.
Geonhui Kim
(He/Him)
kt cloud
- Location: Seoul, Seoul, South Korea
Working as a Cloud and Backend Engineer at kt cloud, I am highly driven by a strong interest in the entire Cloud Native ecosystem. I focus on building scalable architectures and optimizing infrastructure using technologies like Kubernetes.
George Voicila
(He/Him)
- Location: Cluj-Napoca, Romania
I’m keen to learn new things, especially around Kubernetes and Docker; I’m not a master yet, but I like surrounding myself with folks who can teach me something fresh. My background includes IoT work, which gives me a practical angle on deploying CNCF technologies outside the datacenter. When I’m not experimenting with containers, I’m often out capturing photos or following motorcycle racing—both keep my curiosity and adrenaline up.
Georg Grauberger
(He/Him)
- Location: St Petersburg, St Petersburg City, Russian Federation
I’m interested in anything Cloud, Linux and CLI tools for productivity and automation. Since 2011 my OS of choice is mostly Linux for both desktop and server workloads. In 2018 I started working with Kubernetes and haven’t stopped since.
Georgi Bozhev
(He/Him)
- Location: Bankya, Sofia, Bulgaria
I am a DevOps Engineer specializing in Kubernetes and cloud-native platforms, with a focus on building and operating production-grade on-prem and private cloud infrastructure. I work extensively with CNCF technologies, including Kubernetes, Cilium, Helm, and GitOps workflows, to design scalable and resilient systems. My experience spans CI/CD automation, infrastructure as code, observability, and platform reliability. I am passionate about optimizing developer workflows and continuously improving system performance and security.
Gaëtan Menat
(He/Him)
- Location: Lyon, France
I started my career in cybersecurity, building a strong foundation in security principles and risk management. To be closer to implementation and delivery, I specialized in DevOps. I have been using Kubernetes daily for the past five years, designing, operating, and improving cloud-native platforms.
Georgi Georgiev
(He/Him)
- Location: Sofia, Bulgaria
I’m a DevOps Team Lead based in Sofia with over 20 years of experience designing and scaling cloud-native platforms for high-traffic production systems. My focus areas are Kubernetes, GitOps, Helm, Kube Prometheus stack, OpenTelemetry, KEDA, and Strimzi Kafka, with a particular interest in observability, event streaming, and platform engineering. I’m a regular at CNCF conferences and community meetups, and I enjoy solving complex infrastructure challenges and connecting with people who are building reliable, scalable cloud-native systems.
Georg Weber
(He/Him)
TIMOCOM GmbH, Germany
- Location: Cologne, Germany
I was born in Siberia, but according to my ID and my own convictions, I am German. I have been working in back-end development since my university studies; a few years ago, I discovered Kubernetes and became a fan of the technology.
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 !
Gary Tong
(He/Him)
- Location: Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Gary is a seasoned Multi-Cloud Architect, demonstrating proficiency across Azure, AWS, GCP, and VMware platforms. In his role as a forward-thinking DevOps leader, he spearheads pioneering projects in containerization and infrastructure evolution. Gary is recognized for his exceptional problem-solving abilities in demanding business contexts. Furthermore, he serves as a dedicated Kubernetes instructor and influential author on LinkedIn, delivering engaging educational sessions and insightful articles.
Gabryel Bento Teixeira
(He/Him)
A4PM
- Location: Ceará, Brazil
I’m working as a Platform Engineer for the last four years, and i am a community lover of Open Source softwares. I’m expert at CI/CD, clustering with Kubernetes, monitoring and Infrastructure as a code (I like to use python, golang and bash scripts for automations too). My focus will always be on Kubernetes all tools related to it. Praise to the Lord forever.
Gaurav Bansal
(He/Him)
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
- Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
CNCF enthusiast with eagerness to learn different technologies under CNCF umbrella. Participate in various CNCF Calgary meetups and planning to host couple in the upcoming months. Specialist in Kubernetes, Security, Observability with special focus on automated build management systems
Ganesh Kaila
(He/Him)
SADA Systems India Pvt Ltd
- Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
As a Cloud Architect with expertise in Google Cloud, Kubernetes, and DevSecOps, I focus on building secure, reliable, and redundant systems. I have a proven track record of delivering diverse cloud-native solutions, encompassing Internet of Things (IoT), Google Cloud, Kubernetes, Docker, infrastructure automation, configuration management, chatbots, and backend development. I am excited to actively participate in the CNCF community through the Kubestronaut program, contributing and assisting others. Blog: https://medium.com/searce/migrating-kubernetes-workloads-from-gke-to-eks-f541acb8f269
Gary López
GBM
- Location: Guatemala, Guatemala
I’m a Systems Engineer specializing in Kubernetes and OpenShift. I focus on infrastructure automation, GitOps, and platform observability using tools like Argo CD, Prometheus, and Ansible. I’m passionate about helping teams modernize their workloads, whether containerized or virtualized. I also run internal workshops on Terraform and cloud-native best practices, helping others adopt CNCF technologies in a practical, secure way.
Gaurank Goyal
(He/Him)
Siemens Energy
- Location: Jaipur, India
I am a Cloud Architect at Siemens Energy with over 10 years of experience designing solutions on cloud and multi-cloud environments. I am passionate about continuous learning and have expertise in AWS, GCP, Azure, Kubernetes, Terraform, and Python.
Gabriela Navarro
(She/Her)
- Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Kubernetes-focused engineer with a strong background in building production-ready clusters and GitOps-driven platforms. Working as a DevOps Engineers for years and I’ve led Kubernetes adoption, designed scalable multi-environment systems, and built declarative automation across AWS and GCP. I enjoy creating standards, driving platform strategy, and building tooling that lets engineering teams move faster with fewer surprises.
Gayan Pushpathilake
(He/Him)
SLTMOBITEL
- Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka
I am Gayan Pushpathilake, an Architect specializing in DevOps and Middleware with an engineering background and a strong focus on cloud-native technologies. My expertise includes Kubernetes, container orchestration, and CNCF tools for building scalable and resilient systems. I actively contribute to knowledge sharing through internal workshops and community discussions, and I am passionate about promoting best practices in cloud-native adoption. You can find my technical insights on LinkedIn.
Gavin Bayfield
- Location: Woodbridge, Suffolk, United Kingdom
Am a seasoned Cloud Platform SME with extensive experience in Cloud Architecture | Kubernetes | DevSecOps | Security & MLOps. A published technical author, am certified on AWS (7), CNCF (5), GCP (1), GitHub (2) & IBM (7) with over 20+ years of contract industry experience.
Gary Chang
(He/Him)
- Location: Toronto, ON, Canada
Hi, I am Gary, a Toronto-based DevOps Engineer specializing in enterprise infrastructure modernization. As a dedicated Kubestronaut, I am passionate about orchestrating containerized microservices and implementing GitOps workflows with Argo CD and Terraform to build resilient cloud-native platforms. I thrive on automating complex self-service pipelines and am always eager to experiment with new CNCF projects to solve real-world scaling challenges.
Gaurang Joshi
(He/Him)
- Location: Rajkot, Gujarat, India
I focus on cloud infrastructure automation, DevSecOps practices, and AWS cost/performance optimization by helping teams ship faster without compromising security. With 6+ years in DevOps (AWS ProServe experience), I build and operate production Kubernetes/EKS platforms using GitOps, strong IAM/IRSA patterns, and infrastructure as code. My day-to-day toolkit includes Docker, CI/CD, Helm/Kustomize, and when needed service mesh with Istio/linkerd, plus solid observability with Prometheus/Grafana. reach out to me at joshigaurang0407@gmail.com, for consulting inquiries.
Ganesh Singh Rathore
(He/Him)
Tata Elxsi
- Location: Qatar
I’m a cloud-native enthusiast and active member of the CNCF community, focusing on technologies like Kubernetes, Prometheus, and Envoy. I run local Meetups in Doha where I bring together developers and DevOps professionals to share best practices and real-world experiences in cloud infrastructure. My specialties include cloud architecture, observability, and container orchestration.
Ganesh Chavan
(He/Him)
- Location: Berlin, Berlin, Germany
I am cloud/SRE/DevOps engineer working with cloud‑native technologies on Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud. Hold a Microsoft Certified DevOps Engineer Expert certification and have strong experience with Kubernetes and modern DevOps practices. I enjoy learning new technologies and sharing knowledge to help others adopt cloud‑native and CNCF tools.
Gajdos Bence
- Location: Budapest, Budapest, Hungary
I’m a Java developer with 7+ years of experience, currently expanding into cloud-native and DevOps practices. Since I enjoy working toward certifications, diving into CNCF technologies like Kubernetes, Prometheus, and OpenTelemetry felt like a natural next step. I’ve been focusing on deepening my knowledge of production systems beyond just CI/CD pipelines, with a growing interest in observability and reliability. My goal is to become a well-rounded engineer across development, operations, and architecture.
Gayan Perera
(He/Him)
- Location: Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
Systems Engineer with years of experience in Linux and VMware platforms, specializing in building and managing reliable infrastructure. Passionate about designing scalable, resilient environments and continuously advancing skills in modern infrastructure and DevOps practices.
Gabriele Frusin
(He/Him)
- Location: Mendrisio, Ticino, Switzerland
Hi, I’m Gabriele, a Platform Engineer! I started my career as a Linux system administrator, mainly on RHEL and SLES, where I also handled infrastructure monitoring. My first steps into Kubernetes were with Rancher, and since then it has become the heart of my work. Today I design and run Kubernetes platforms used by both our developers and our clients, managing on-prem and cloud environments, including AKS. Everything is automated end to end, from Talos Linux nodes and Cluster API to fleet management with Sveltos and external infrastructure with Crossplane. Observability is a big part of my work too, and I also take care of part of our CI/CD pipelines. Curious by nature, I’m passionate about the cloud-native world and always eager to learn what’s next.
Gabriel De Biasi
(He/Him)
Caylent
- Location: Curitiba, Brazil
Gabriel has a BSc and MSc in Computer Science, and his first career choice was teaching. Gabriel taught various CS classes at the public university before taking a more technical role. Gabriel worked as a software developer, DevOps engineer, SRE, and solutions architect, focusing mainly on AWS. His greatest strength is Kubernetes, which he has worked on since the first major version.
Gaber Senan
Lean Business Services
- Location: Raidah Digital City, Saudi Arabia
Over 10+ years of experience in software using different technologies with solid experience in integration and middleware systems development. I gained experience in building multi tiers applications and enterprise level systems integration in different fields payment, government sectors. I participated in full system development life cycle .
Fábio Luciano
(He/Him)
- Location: Brasília, Brazil
Passionate about Technological Innovation and Open Source Software, I hold a degree in Systems Analysis and Development and am currently pursuing a postgraduate degree in Distributed Software Architecture. I also have certifications in Software Engineering and Development and Cloud Solutions Architecture. Currently, I am researching topics related to Developer Experience, Developer Tools, and other related subjects. My primary experience and passion lie in Solution Architecture, utilizing major vendors (AWS, Azure, and GCP) for Cloud Computing as well as on-premises deployments. I have extensive experience in Containerization and Orchestration of applications (Kubernetes and Docker Swarm), always using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to manage resources. Additionally, I have extensive experience in designing and implementing Continuous Integration, Continuous Validation and Verification, and Continuous Deployment pipelines.
Gabriel Machado
(He/Him)
Palo Alto Networks
- Location: Berlin, Germany
I’m a software engineer with over a decade of professional experience, specialized in cloud native solutions and public cloud providers. Over my career, I’ve designed and maintained scalable applications across multiple industries.
Gabriel Madrid
(He/Him)
Serasa Experian
- Location: Blumenau, Santa Catarina, Brazil
A technology enthusiast with a strong technical background and communication focused on ensuring the reliability and performance of complex systems. Data-guided decision-making approach to troubleshoot, project priority/definition, solve problems, and optimize systems for operational excellence.
Frikk Johnsen
Statnett
- Location: Oslo, Norway
Platform Engineer from Trondheim, Norway, focusing on Kubernetes, cloud-native technologies, and security. I enjoy learning new things and exploring how technology can be used to build modern, reliable infrastructure. Over the past few years, I’ve worked with Azure, Terraform, DevOps, and GitOps workflows to support development teams. I initially tried out the CKA to better understand Kubernetes and quickly became hooked. That curiosity turned into a mission to master it.
Fábio Abreu
(He/Him)
Critical TechWorks
- Location: Porto, Portugal
DevOps Engineer from Porto, Portugal, navigating the orbit of modern infrastructure and transforming complex systems into smooth, developer-friendly platforms. With a background in systems, networking, and software engineering, I specialize in designing scalable and secure Kubernetes environments, powered by GitOps principles and Cloud Native best practices. My focus is on building reliable platforms, strengthening security, and improving observability to bridge the gap between development and operations—making deployment pipelines smoother, faster, and more reliable. Curious by nature and always learning, I’m excited to keep growing and exploring new frontiers in the Cloud Native universe.
Gabriel Angelo Sgarbi Cocenza
Canonical
- Location: Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil
I’m a software engineer focused on making products more reliable, maintainable, and operationally efficient. I specialize in applying strong observability practices, implementing maintenance-mode workflows, and designing backup and restore strategies that ensure business continuity. Outside of work, you’ll find me in the gym, running or preparing a good barbecue on the weekend.
Gabriel Gómez De La Torre
(He/Him)
BCP
- Location: Lima, Peru
Bachelor in Electronic Engineering from UPC; Passionate about innovation, with more than 9 years of experience working on IT, CNCF, Kubernetes Sigs contributor (network-policy-api), Kubestronaut (CKA, CKS, CKAD, KCNA, KCSA), DevOps. AI, Robotics and IOT enthusiast.
Gabriel Andre Morais Do Carmo
(He/Him)
B3 S.A. – Brasil, Bolsa, Balcão
- Location: curitiba, parana, Brazil
I am a DevOps Engineer with strong expertise in the CNCF ecosystem, including Kubernetes, ArgoCD, Istio, Helm, Prometheus, Keda and Kyverno,. I am passionate about the cloud-native community and dedicated to sharing knowledge through my blog at blog.gabrielandre.com.br.
Gabriel Canals Salleras
(He/Him)
SATEC
- Location: La Orotava, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
I’m Gabriel, a DevOps Engineer specializing in Kubernetes, cloud-native platforms, and platform engineering. I currently design, manage, and operate Kubernetes environments across both on-premises and cloud infrastructures, building GitOps workflows, CI/CD pipelines, observability platforms, and secure cloud-native architectures. My experience spans a wide range of CNCF technologies, supporting production workloads for multiple enterprise projects. As a KubeAstronaut, I am passionate about continuous learning, automation, and helping organizations adopt scalable, reliable, and secure cloud-native practices.
Fu-Hsin Hsiao
(He/Him)
- Location: Taipei City, Taiwan
A Site Reliability Engineer from Taiwan, I approach the cloud-native landscape with curiosity and a learner’s mindset. Daily focus goes into exploring the Kubernetes ecosystem, always eager to absorb emerging technologies while keeping things balanced and practical.
G D Gayan L Karunanayaka
(He/Him)
Capgemini UK
- Location: Northampton, United Kingdom
I am a DevOps Engineer with hands-on experience across Kubernetes, AWS, Terraform, Ansible, CI/CD, and DevSecOps practices. My recent work has focused on deploying and securing Kubernetes-based platforms, including Amazon EKS, Jenkins, GitLab runners, HashiCorp Vault, SonarQube, Artifactory, and Xray. I have a strong interest in CNCF technologies, particularly Kubernetes security, container orchestration, service networking, and secrets management. I am currently building deeper expertise in Kubernetes administration and security through Linux Foundation certifications, including CKA, CKAD,CKS, KCNA and KCSA
Gabriel Henrique Silva Alegra
(He/Him)
- Location: Jundiaí, São Paulo, Brazil
I’m a Platform Engineer, focused on Kubernetes and cloud native infrastructure. I’m a Kubestronaut, among other certifications. My day-to-day work spans GitOps with ArgoCD, service mesh with Istio, and infrastructure-as-code via Crossplane and Terraform, running across self-hosted and cloud-managed Kubernetes clusters. I bring a FinOps mindset to platform engineering, using tools like CastAI to balance reliability, developer experience, and cloud cost efficiency. Connect with me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gabriel-alegra.
G K Praful
(He/Him)
Amazon Web Services
- Location: Kumta, Karnataka, India
K8s enthusiast who enjoys breaking things just enough to understand how they work! I’m a Cloud Support Engineer at Amazon and an EKS Subject Matter Expert, specializing in Kubernetes and Amazon EKS troubleshooting. I’m passionate about cloud-native technologies, continuous learning, and solving the occasional Kubernetes mystery. Proud to be a Kubestronaut and ready for the next adventure!
Gabriel Petre
(He/Him)
- Location: Bucharest, Romania
I work as a Voice Core Engineer in the telecom sector, with a strong interest in Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies. I am particularly interested in how CNCF approaches can contribute to the evolution of telecom infrastructure toward virtualization and containerization. I enjoy exploring new technologies and expanding my knowledge in the cloud-native ecosystem.
G Sriram
(He/Him)
Aivar Innovations
- Location: Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, India
I’m G Sriram, DevOps engineer at Aivar Innovations, where I work on Kubernetes based products and cloud native platforms. My work involves Kubernetes, AWS, Terraform, Docker, Jenkins, and GitHub Actions, with a focus on building multi environment infrastructure, automating CI/CD, and deploying and operating containerized applications.
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.
Frank Murray
PwC
- Location: Dallas, United States
Frank is a Senior DevSecOps Engineer currently working at PwC. He works primarily within the Azure cloud environment through Infrastructure as Code (IaC) pipelines along with seamless CI/CD application pipelines. With a keen eye for innovation and efficiency, Frank has been involved on several high-impact internal projects, driving significant improvements in deployment speed, reliability, and cost savings through right sizing resources.
Frankely Ortiz Catano
(He/Him)
Royal Caribbean Group
- Location: Miramar, United States
Driven by a deep passion for technology’s dynamic landscape, Frankely Ortiz Catano finds joy in pushing boundaries and continually venturing into uncharted territories. As a Senior Site Reliability Engineer at Royal Caribbean Group, Frankely’s current focus centers around Kubernetes and the realm of automation.
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.
Francis Lance Arzadon
(He/Him)
CODE88
- Location: Angeles City, Philippines
I have extensive experience in IT, with a strong background in leadership and management, where I’ve navigated the challenges of delivering and maintaining IT infrastructure and operations. Recently, I shifted my focus to new areas of the software development lifecycle, particularly in building and delivering stable, secure, and sustainable architectures. I believe Kubernetes is one of the most significant technological advancements of our generation, providing invaluable support to organizations across diverse industries—an inspiration for my Kubestronaut journey.
François Duthilleul
(He/Him)
Red Hat
- Location: Ath, Belgium
Principal Solutions Architect passionate about Telco, open source, and cloud security. Interested in CNCF projects focused on security and compliance (many), software supply chain (SigStore), zero trust (SPIFFE/SPIRE), and cloud orchestration (K8s). Actively participates in tech events and loves discussing technology over craft beer or good coffee. Outside work, enjoys live gigs, road biking, and exploring the world. Proud to join the Kubestronaut community !
Franz Xaver Gaßner
(He/Him)
MaibornWolff GmbH
- Location: Haag in Oberbayern, Bavaria, Germany
I’m a Cloud Platform Engineer and use Kubernetes daily. You can usually find me pushing for cluster and deployment optimizations and doing observability related tasks as well as everything related to infrastructure on AWS.
Freyman Pastor
Nutanix
- Location: Haarlem, Netherlands
I’m a Kubernetes and cloud-native enthusiast with a passion for solving complex infrastructure challenges. With a decade of experience in support and reliability roles, I specialize in debugging and optimizing distributed systems across private and hybrid cloud environments. Committed to sustainability, I advocate for green software practices to improve resource efficiency and reduce environmental impact. After working with some of the world’s leading tech innovators, I stay at the forefront of emerging technologies to build scalable, resilient, and high-performance infrastructure.
Francisco Ortiz Sarria
(He/Him)
- Location: Sevilla, Spain
I currently work as a platform engineer providing support for the internal platform for developers. My knowledge covers many areas, such as security, architecture, solutions, approaches and new technologies, always focused on the cloud and open source technologies. I am passionate about technology, especially everything related to Kubernetes and Linux.
Franck Coulibaly
(He/Him)
- Location: Duisburg, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
I’m passionate about automation, Kubernetes security, cloud-native architecture, system integration, and native mobile development. I build and secure scalable platforms on the cloud, design service-to-service communication with service mesh, and ensure full observability through monitoring and tracing — while exploring how cloud, monolithic, containerized, and mobile technologies can work together to build reliable solutions.
Frank De Jong
Devtribe B.V.
- Location: Apeldoorn, Gelderland, Netherlands
Starting out as a (Java) software engineer in 2011, I made the jump to DevOps engineering somewhere around 2018. Interested in everything involving OCI, Linux/UNIX, Kubernetes, GitOps using Flux and open source software in general. Passionate about cloud-native engineering, digital sovereignty and sustainable IT.
František Petr
(He/Him)
Freelancer
- Location: Košice, Slovakia
Senior DevOps and Cloud Engineer with a strong focus on Kubernetes ecosystems, infrastructure automation, and scalable platform design. Specialize in CNCF technologies, working extensively with tools like Argo CD, Envoy, Cilium, Kyverno, Keda to build production-grade cloud-native systems. Hands-on experience across all big cloud providers (AWS, GCP, Azure) and CI/CD tools (GitLab CI, GitHub Actions). DevOps enthusiast and homelab tinkerer, constantly experimenting with new technologies and approaches to improve reliability, performance, and automation.
Firasat Hussain Mohammad
(He/Him)
- Location: Vijayawada, India
With over 3.5 years of experience in container orchestration, deployment automation, and Kubernetes, I have developed a robust expertise in CNCF technologies. My specialties include managing infrastructure as code using Kubernetes, AWS, Terraform, and ArgoCD.
Francesco Vannini
(He/Him)
ITQ
- Location: Schoorl, Netherlands
I’ve always been passionate about Linux, virtualisation and many more tech things throughout my career but I knew I had found my next passion when I came across Kubernetes. I’m just curious to know where this is going to take me next; so much to learn, so little time available. You’ll find me at the various Meetups organised around Amsterdam or on LinkedIn!
Fontaine Dimitri
(He/Him)
EOZIS
- Location: Mons, Belgium
I’m a freelance professional with strong experience in Application Support, Integration, and Project Management within complex industrial environments. Passionate about modern infrastructure practices, I’m particularly interested in containerization, orchestration, and automation, with a strong belief in “everything as code” as the single source of truth. I’m always curious, eager to learn, and enthusiastic about exploring new technologies and approaches. My goal is to continuously grow while contributing to innovative and resilient systems.
Florian Judith
(He/Him)
Alithya
- Location: Montréal, Canada
I’m a technical director and open source practionner, passionated by Linux Foundation projects like OSPO, FinOps, OSSF, FinOS and, obviously CNCF. When i’m not architecting, coding, or roller blading, i make illustrations to better share my experience on the field (see: https://github.com/fjudith/cloud-native-isometric-icons). I’m focused on platform engineering and actively contributing to the Backstage project and sharing as speaker in Montréal and Québec city CNCF meetups
Florin Lupean
- Location: Cluj-Napoca 400394, Romania
Experienced DevOps Engineer with a strong background in cloud infrastructure management, automation, and microservice orchestration. Over seven years of expertise in designing, implementing, and managing scalable and secure solutions across AWS, GCP and Azure environments. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance systems while optimizing costs and ensuring reliability. Proficient in leveraging modern DevOps tools, monitoring solutions, and CI/CD pipelines to streamline workflows and drive operational excellence.
Florian Jäger
(He/Him)
TU Wien
- Location: Vienna, Vienna, Austria
Hi, I work at an Austrian university, where I specialise in administering Kubernetes clusters and optimising user workloads. Our goal is to provide stable, reproducible research environments and reduce the setup burden for researchers and educators. To achieve this, we leverage CNCF technologies such as Argo, Harbor, and Prometheus, among others.
Firas Ben Nacib
(He/Him)
- Location: La Soukra, Ariana, Tunisia
Hi, I’m Firas, a Tunisian DevOps Engineer passionate about cloud-native technologies and the CNCF ecosystem. My focus is on building scalable, resilient platforms using Kubernetes, GitOps, and open source tooling, and day to day you’ll find me on Kubernetes, Terraform, and AWS. I’m excited to keep challenging myself, learning new things, and sharing my experience with everyone.
Flavio Martins Rocha Junior
(He/Him)
- Location: Guarulhos, Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Languages: English, Portuguese
- Project Experience: Argo, Flux, Helm, Istio, KEDA, Kubernetes, OpenTelemetry, Prometheus
Flavio Rocha is a Platform Engineer focused on Kubernetes and cloud-native platforms on AWS. His work centers on platform design, scalability, and operational excellence across the CNCF ecosystem, including GitOps, Infrastructure as Code, and observability. He specializes in building scalable and resilient platforms, with a strong emphasis on Kubernetes as the foundation for modern cloud-native systems.
Firat Kilic
(He/Him)
- Location: Paris, France
I’m a Platform Engineer focused on Site Reliability, building Kubernetes-based platforms across cloud and on-prem environments. I design resilient, self-healing, and observable systems that surface failures before they become incidents. I focus on reducing complexity through automation and strong platform foundations, ensuring systems remain reliable under real-world pressure: traffic spikes, cascading failures and complex rollouts.
My goal is to connect infrastructure and developer experience so teams can ship confidently, with reliability built in from day one.
Francesco Rivano
- Location: Portoscuso, SU, Italy
I’m an IT consultant focused on Business Intelligence and Cloud Native delivery, with hands-on experience using Kubernetes and Helm to package, deploy, and operate containerized workloads. I enjoy building reliable, repeatable solutions through automation, clear standards, and pragmatic engineering practices. I bring an Agile mindset to delivery and collaboration that allows me to see work as an iterative loop of feedback, refinement, and continuous improvement. I’m always refining my approach through hands-on experimentation, retrospectives, and continuous learning across the cloud-native ecosystem.
Florian Gierenz
(He/Him)
- Location: Munich, Bavaria, Germany
Florian is a cloud and platform engineer based in Germany, working mostly with Kubernetes, AWS, Terraform, and GitOps. His main interests are platform engineering, cloud landing zones, infrastructure automation, and building reusable cloud platforms for development teams.
Fernando Miranda Francisco
(He/Him)
Ericsson
- Location: Mexico, Mexico
I am a Cloud and DevOps Engineer, passionate about Cloud technologies. I love learning and delving into the most important technologies surrounding the cloud world. I fully believe that the future is the cloud, and I try to be as up to date as possible to face any challenge that comes my way. I have 4 years of experience working with the cloud, both public and private for the Telecommunications industry, working with different clients in the United States, Latin America and Europe, specialized mainly in Kubernetes and Linux, but I also have experience in docker, IP networking, IaC, python, CI/CD, etc. I love sharing knowledge and if I can help someone improve their skills, count on me.
Felipe Rovai
(He/Him)
SkyOne
- Location: São José dos Campos, Brazil
My passion for IT comes from the adrenaline of having to solve complex issues and learn new technologies from scratch. I specialize in re-architecting cloud environments to not only solve problems but also to significantly reduce costs, enhance security and to make the customer’s day-to-day life easier. I deeply value collaborative teamwork where the best ideas, regardless of seniority, always win. With 13 years of experience in IT, 7 of those as a DevOps/SRE, I have deep expertise in AWS, Kubernetes, CI/CD and automation.
Felix Notka
(He/Him)
Pexon Consulting GmbH
- Location: Erding, Bavaria, Germany
I’m Felix, a Software Developer and DevOps Engineer with a strong interest in CNCF technologies. I enjoy tackling challenging problems, learning new technologies, and finding better ways to build and automate systems. Kubernetes and cloud-native solutions are a big part of my work, but I’m always exploring and improving. I also like sharing what I learn through meetups and conferences. Outside of work, I spend time with my Labrador, Fred, and play chess — though mostly for fun rather than skill!
Filip Wardzichowski
(He/Him)
Cisco Systems
- Location: Katowice, Poland
Senior Cloud & Network Architect with extensive experience in data center and service provider networking, specializing in cloud-native networking and security. Expertise includes Kubernetes networking (CNI), service meshes, eBPF, SDN, EVPN, and workload segmentation. Strong focus on integrating OpenShift and OpenStack with data center fabrics to build scalable and secure private cloud solutions. An advocate for DevOps and GitOps methodologies, driving automation, declarative infrastructure, and continuous integration in cloud-native environments. Currently part of Cisco’s Cloud Networking Business Unit, contributing to the development of Kubernetes and cloud-native networking solutions.
Ferenc Daku
(He/Him)
Austrian Post
- Location: Sopron, Hungary
I’m a DevOps Engineer with over 4 years of experience in the Azure Cloud. My focus is on the Kubernetes cluster administration (AKS), managing the CI/CD Pipelines and supporting the developer colleagues. Beside that I have over 14 years of experience in managing all kind of operating systems, databases, and applications on numerous platforms.
Filipe Magalhães
(He/Him)
Altice Labs
- Location: Aveiro, Portugal
DevOps Engineer with a strong focus on cloud-native technologies, container orchestration, and platform engineering. Experienced in managing and operating Kubernetes and OpenShift clusters across both cloud and on-premises environments. Passionate about building scalable, secure, and resilient infrastructure, and contributing to the adoption of CNCF technologies within the organization
Feng Tao
(She/Her)
- Location: Shanghai, China
Working on AKS overall 4 years, be passionate of learning new technology.
Ferdi Stoeltie
(He/Him)
Legian
- Location: Gouda, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
DevSecOps engineer with 6 years of experience in building and securing cloud-native environments, with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure. Professional background includes work in the maritime industry, applying modern DevOps practices while ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks such as the NIS2 directive. Skilled in bridging security, automation, and regulatory requirements to deliver resilient and scalable solutions.
Femi Aboluwarin
(He/Him)
Thought Machine
- Location: London, United Kingdom
My name is Femi and I am a self-starting, driven, meticulous and forward thinking IT professional with years of experience and keen on Linux, DevOps and Cloud technologies as well as methodology.
With years of working around client services, managed services, development and operation teams in varied industries, I love to play with the team whilst also growing within the team to attain business objectives and deliverables.
Filip Poplewski
- Location: Poznań, Greater Poland, Poland
I’m a software engineer passionate about space, science and building reliable cloud-native systems. I focus on designing and deploying open-source and CNCF-based solutions, especially for mission-critical environments. One of my key projects was creating the complete software architecture for the PUT Ground Station used in the PolyITAN-3 satellite mission. I actively contribute to open-source projects for both the cloud-native and space technology ecosystem including: Grafana, GitLab, Python, docker-py, Satnogs, AntiDBG.
Fernando Ordoñez Bravo
(He/Him)
Bancolombia
- Location: Medellin, Antioquia, Colombia
I am an Electronics and Telecommunications Engineer by profession, and a passionate technology enthusiast at heart. I began my career as a network administrator, implementing telecommunications networks in Data Centers. Over time, I developed a strong interest in cloud computing—particularly AWS—where I gained extensive experience and validated my knowledge through certifications in SysOps, Architecture, and Security. Today, I am part of the team that administers the Containerization Platform at a financial institution, working in a fascinating field with a promising future.
Ferhat Sanuç
(He/Him)
Rabobank
- Location: Eindhoven, North Brabant, Netherlands
I am a DevOps Engineer at Rabobank with over 12 years of professional experience. I began my career as a Linux System Administrator and have since specialized in Kubernetes, OpenShift, and related cloud-native technologies
Felix Hartmann
(He/Him)
SVA System Vertrieb Alexander GmbH
- Location: Groß-Rohrheim, Germany
Five years ago, I was thrown into the Kubernetes world through an opinionated, pre-built solution — and spent the following years working backwards to truly understand why the ecosystem evolved the way it did. That journey from “it just works” to deep architectural understanding shaped how I approach cloud-native infrastructure today. Earning my Kubestronaut certification recently marked a personal milestone: it helped me silence my self-doubt, gave structure to my learning, and validated the knowledge I had built through hands-on work in Kubernetes, cloud-native security and much more.
Felix Rosenheinrich
(He/Him)
- Location: Bremen, Bremen, Germany
Felix started his career as a developer at heart, gaining extensive experience in building enterprise applications. For him, software development doesn’t end when the artifacts are delivered, but only when they are running in production and creating real value. He has spent years automating every step from development to deployment, recognizing early on that containers would revolutionize the industry. Now a certified Kubestronaut, he focuses on securing and scaling these mission-critical environments.
Felix Daniel Meyer
Cloudeteer GmbH
- Location: leipzig, saxony, Germany
Felix is a Chapter Lead for Operations Engineering and specialized in sovereign and enterprise cloud solutions. He has deep expertise in Kubernetes, OTEL, and experience with the broader CNCF ecosystem. Felix leads AI Initiatives and Workflow Platforms, building self-hosted LLM inference stacks and automation pipelines for enterprise clients. He is a proponent of applying Lean/Toyota systems thinking to modern engineering teams.
Fangel Emilio Colón Navarro
(He/Him)
Banco BHD
- Location: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
- Related Post: Kubestronaut in Orbit: Fangel Emilio Colón Navarro
Hello, I’m Fangel, I live in the Dominican Republic. My first steps using CNCF technologies began in 2020 when the technological world advanced significantly. As of today I have already achieved a lot of knowledge and my wishes are to continue in this wonderful world.
Fazlur Rahman Khan
(He/Him)
The Linux Foundation
- Location: Bengaluru, India
- Languages: English, Hindi, Urdu
- Project Experience: Kubernetes
I am a technologist, trainer and course author with more than 20 years of experience in the industry. I specialize in cloud-native application development and transformation, container solutions, DevSecOps, Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery implementations and Kubernetes administration. I author and maintain the official Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), Developer (CKAD) and Security (CKS) courses at The Linux Foundation, where I am the first technical trainer based in India. I am a Kubestronaut and a TEDx speaker, I serve on the program committees for KubeCon + CloudNativeCon India, North America and Europe, and I speak regularly at community events. I am excited to teach the nitty-gritty of Kubernetes in a practical and relatable fashion.
Felipe Martinez Amaral
(He/Him)
- Location: London, United Kingdom
I am a Cloud Architect with development background and currently focused on Kubernetes infrastructure and CloudNative applications. You can find me on my Medium https://medium.com/@femrtnz or LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/femrtnz/
Faisal Albahli
Takamol Holding
- Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
A Platform Engineer with experience spanning cloud infrastructure, automation, and software development. Expertise focuses on container orchestration, Infrastructure as Code, and observability across different cloud platforms. Experienced in CNCF technologies, particularly around Kubernetes ecosystems and cloud-native tooling. Passionate about staying current with emerging technologies in the platform engineering and cloud space, and always eager to learn and adapt to new tools and practices in the rapidly evolving field.
Farid Mahmudov
(He/Him)
- Location: Baku, Azerbaijan
With over 10 years of experience spanning diverse IT fields, I specialize as a Cloud/On-Prem/DevOps Engineer. Proficient in designing and implementing secure, scalable, and resilient cloud/on-prem solutions, implementing scripts, infrastructure as code, and automating development processes.
Fekher Nouioui
(He/Him)
maibornwolff gmbh
- Location: Tunis, Tunisia
Versatile Senior Software Engineer fluent in Kubernetes (and Arabic, French, English—though I speak Kubernetes natively). I bridge DevOps and full-stack development, specializing in cloud-native architectures, production-grade microservices platforms, and GitOps workflows with deep expertise in observability and CI/CD practices.
Fatih Mutluay
(He/Him)
- Location: Istanbul, Turkey
With a career built around cloud technologies, middleware systems architecture, and software development, I have focused on building reliable and scalable solutions in the banking and finance sector. I enjoy working at the crossroads of engineering and system design, helping organizations turn complex infrastructure into platforms they can truly rely on.
Federico
(He/Him)
HCLTech
- Location: Rome, Italy
I’m a telco network guy handed over to kubernetes, I’m the specialist of the “tc” tool, “ip” tool and “tcpdump”. kubernetes provides for a fresh breath of air in the static telco playground and the CNCF certifications are the pillars from which network functions are built. So, let’s get them!
Farrukhbek Karimov
(He/Him)
- Location: Tokyo, Japan
Farrukhbek Karimov is a Cloud Researcher who works on the world’s first fully virtualized, cloud-native technologies, where he leads the design, deployment, scaling, and lifecycle management of Open RAN (O-RAN) network functions across both centralized cloud and edge cloud on managed kubernetes environments. With deep expertise spanning the entire cloud-native stack — including Kubernetes, Service Mesh, CI/CD pipelines, observability, security, and networking — he architects and operates mission-critical fully virtualized RAN workloads that demand extreme reliability, ultra-low latency, and high throughput at scale. His work bridges the gap between telecom-grade infrastructure and cloud-native platforms, leveraging CNCF technologies
Fahmi Ismail
(He/Him)
- Location: Yogyakarta, Indonesia
I’m a DevOps Engineer working with cloud infrastructure and automation. I’m especially interested in Kubernetes and the CNCF ecosystem, with a focus on building reliable and scalable platforms. I enjoy exploring new technologies and solving infrastructure challenges.
Fattah Emir Yanuar
(He/Him)
Bank Jago
- Location: Jakarta, Indonesia
Computer Janitor working in Banking Sector, doing homelabs for funsies, trying to explore on the AI space while still sticking to the roots on Kubernetes. mentored people to cross to the SRE/Cloud/Devops domain HMU in slack/email/linkedin
Fasih-Ur-Rehman Shahid
(He/Him)
- Location: Heilbronn, Germany
I am a Kubernetes and cloud infrastructure enthusiast focused on DevOps, platform engineering, cloud-native technologies, and infrastructure automation. I have earned the CKA, CKAD, CKS, KCNA, and KCSA certifications and i am a CNCF Kubestronaut. My areas of interest include Kubernetes, AWS, Linux, GitOps, Terraform, CI/CD, observability, cloud networking, and container security. I am currently completing Master’s in Software Engineering and i am passionate about building and operating reliable cloud-native platforms.
Eyal Zekaria
DoiT International
- Location: Berlin, Germany
- Related Post: Kubestronaut in Orbit: Eyal Zekaria
Coming from a background of DevOps and SRE, where I operated Kubernetes clusters at scale on different cloud providers, I currently work as a Cloud Architect where I help other companies on their cloud journey. Automation is a topic that’s close to my heart, as well as open source software.
Fadi Dasus
(He/Him)
- Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
Fadi is a cloud security architect with extensive experience architecting and securing cloud technologies. His research and passion have concentrated on implementing zero trust architecture into Kubernetes and cloud environments, aiming to enhance the security posture within the cloud landscape.
Fabrizio Sgura
(He/Him)
Veritas Automata
- Location: Panama City, Panama
- Languages: English, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
- Project Experience: Backstage, cert-manager, Cilium, Container Network Interface (CNI), containerd, CRI-O, Crossplane, Dapr, Envoy, etcd, Falco, Flux, gRPC, Harbor, Helm, Istio, k0s, k3s, k8gb, Keycloak, KubeArmor, Kubernetes, KubeVela, KubeVirt, Kyverno, Longhorn, NATS, Open Policy Agent (OPA), OpenFeature, OpenTelemetry, OpenTofu, Prometheus, SPIFFE, SPIRE, Strimzi, Thanos
Committed to innovation and new technologies, strong believer in cloud native and container orchestration. Participating in main events, both as speaker and attendant, actively spreading the CNCF principles and project. My job is my favorite game.
Fabricio Mariani
BSC Analytics
- Location: Caxias do Sul, Brazil
Fabricio Mariani is an experienced Cloud Architect and Engineering Team Lead at BSC Analytics, with deep expertise in designing and managing enterprise level infrastructure solutions. As an AWS Ambassador since 2022 and a Kubernetes expert, Fab has guided numerous organizations in optimizing their development and deployment processes through container orchestration. With a strong focus on continuous improvement, he’s also mentored and led high-performance DevOps teams, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and automation.
Fabio Sesta
(He/Him)
iCubed - part of Lodestar
- Location: Oppido Lucano, Basilicata, Italy
Working mainly as a Kubernetes Administrator, I focus on maintaining the health and stability of Kubernetes infrastructures, specifically on AKS and K3s clusters. The goal is to ensure optimal cluster performance, monitor resource usage, and resolve system-level issues to guarantee high availability. I am interested in CNCF projects to leverage their features and integrate them into daily work (e.g. Helm, Harbor, Keycloak etc.) and excited to learn more and more about the open source ecosystem!
Fabian Hardt
(He/Him)
OPITZ CONSULTING Deutschland GmbH
- Location: Gummersbach, NRW, Germany
Fabian works as a solution architect in German-speaking countries. His passion revolves around platform architectures, Kubernetes, and DevOps in general. He has been advising his clients in this area for many years.
Eya Touili
(She/Her)
- Location: Tunis, Tunisia
Hey, I’m Eya Touili, a curious mind with a terminal, a passion for cloud-native ecosystems, and an ever-growing appetite for breaking, fixing, and understanding systems. Earning the title of Kubestronaut wasn’t just an achievement. It marked a checkpoint in a journey shaped by late-night logs, failed deployments, and the thrill of digging one layer deeper. This isn’t just a phase. It’s the launchpad.
Fabio Pinna Lima
(He/Him)
Life Med, Inc
- Location: Orlando, Florida, United States
Cloud and Dev[Sec]Ops Architect with extensive experience in Kubernetes, GitOps, and cloud-native infrastructure. He has worked with CNCF technologies across AWS, Azure, GCP, and OpenStack focusing on platform automation, security, and reliability. Fabio previously helped organize OpenStack Day Brazil and has contributed to community knowledge-sharing around DevOps and cloud adoption.
Fadi Sohail Jamous
(He/Him)
Arabot
- Location: Jeddah, Makkah Province, Saudi Arabia
I am a Kubernetes and cloud-native engineer specializing in Kubernetes security and platform operations, with hands-on experience across Kubernetes and Red Hat OpenShift. As a Kubestronaut, I have deep knowledge of CNCF technologies including cluster security, networking, observability, and secure application delivery. I enjoy exploring real-world security challenges, improving platform reliability, and helping organizations adopt Kubernetes best practices. I am committed to continuous learning and contributing to the cloud-native community.
Fabian Kammel
(He/Him)
ControlPlane
- Location: Berlin, Germany
I work as a Security Consultant and Engineer where I am dedicated to making the (cloud-native) world a safer place by sharing knowledge, publishing research, and building security tools that are easy to use correctly. I love breaking and fixing CI pipelines, tinkering with software attestations, and automating the boring (security) work. Beyond my recent work on Post-Quantum Cryptography for the Kubernetes blog, I’ve had the pleasure of sharing my insights at KubeCon and SigstoreCon, and as a guest on the Kubernetes Podcast discussing Confidential Computing.
Fabio Fais
(He/Him)
- Location: Trento, Autonomous Province of Trento, Italy
I am a DevOps Engineer deeply passionate about cloud-native technologies and the ever-evolving CNCF ecosystem. I manage Kubernetes clusters across both bare metal and cloud environments, applying GitOps principles and modern best practices to build resilient, secure, and scalable systems. Beyond daily operations, I actively contribute to Open Source projects, helping improve the tools that drive the cloud-native landscape.
Fabio Miranda
(He/Him)
Swisscom AG
- Location: Winterthur, Zürich, Switzerland
I plan, design and build reliable, resilient, fast and secure services and systems, while defining and observing SLOs. CNCF Technologies like cert-manager, Harbor, Helm, Cilium, OpenTelemetry, Prometheus and more are used to fulfill these services. Additionally at home, I like to make sure that I do not fallback on knowledge in regards to technologies used to build modern systems.
Eyob
(He/Him)
Desjardins
- Location: Montreal, Canada
Cloud Security Architect with 13+ years of experience designing and securing enterprise-scale infrastructures across AWS, Azure, and GCP, with deep technical mastery of all three major cloud platforms. I specialize in securing microservices and containerized workloads at scale EKS, AKS, and GKE environments. My expertise spans the full security lifecycle — from Zero Trust architecture and DevSecOps pipelines to CSPM, Network,Application,Data IAM, and compliance automation (NIST, ISO 27001) —along with data security and governance (data classification, DLP, AIP) and securing AI/ML workloads and generative AI systems against emerging threats.
Evangelista Tragni
(He/Him)
Desotech
- Location: Altamura,Bari,Italy
Kubestronaut and vExpert 2024 KCD Italy Organizer Linux Foundation Authorized Instructor – VMware Cert Instructor – AWS Champion Authorized Instructor
CNCF Member , CNCF Speaker , Linux Day Puglia Speaker, Linux Day Basilicata Speaker, CometoCode member and speaker, AWS Meet up member, AWS Community member , Kubernetes Community Days Italy Organizer, The development of a career and a reputation as a reliable computing professional in both the creative and technical sides of IT, building on my technical knowledge of software, hardware and computing standards. I also aim to obtain a good and professional reputation as a world wide known IT trainer for Kubernetes , AWS, VMware and possibly others such as Google and so on.
Loving also to build knowledge sharing my consideration and my expertise and gaining knowledge from the students.
Hope to see you soon, never stop , keep studying.
Etienne Ehrhardt
(He/Him)
EBRC
- Location: Luxembourg, Luxembourg
After more than ten years of experience in infrastructure and middleware integration in various environments, I’ve naturally shifted to the cloud native world by more specifically focusing on container platforms. During the last years, I’ve acquired solid skills in designing and setting up cloud-native oriented architectures relying on various container engines, OpenShift and Kubernetes. The main focus being integrating those complex platforms in on-prem trusted, secured and compliant environments, as well as designing more hybrid setups in AWS and Azure. Those state of the art container platforms bring tremendous agility features to micro services integration, but there are nothing without proper governance and without using the right tools sets depending on a wide range of contexts and use cases. The cloud native world and its vast eco-system is evolving at high pace and today’s challenge for many companies is to make sure they’re not outrun by this strong wind of change in the digital transformation race. It’s furthermore also important to understand all those concepts, the way they interact and their many impacts.
Evans Amoany
- Location: Accra, Ghana
Have a strong passion for automated, highly available, optimized and secured clusters and systems. A DevOps advocate, opensource enthusiast, a Linux/GNU geek who continually studies, researches, and improves in these areas. A trainer and Author by passion.
Ettore Ciarcia
(He/Him)
SUSE
- Location: Avellino, Italy
I work as a Cloud and Kubernetes Engineer. I handle migrations to major cloud providers and design cloud-native architectures, always promoting open-source software and minimizing vendor lock-in. I primarily work with technologies such as Kubernetes, Terraform, Prometheus, Grafana, Velero and Nginx, which allows me to build scalable architectures, optimize costs, and use a declarative approach. Participating in events like KubeCon, KCD Italy, and Linux Day in Benevento every year, both as an attendee and a speaker, has given me the opportunity to meet extraordinary people.
Even Åge Smedshaug
(He/Him)
Sopra Steria
- Location: Norway, Oslo
With a masters in Cybernetics and precious little Cloud Native experience, Evens passion for technology and fervor in the face of challenge propels him head first into the Cloud Native and Open Source ecosystem, starting with (according to him) the coolest certification of them all: Kubestronaut.
Esleirter Vilchez
(He/Him)
- Location: Lima, Peru
Passionate about open-source and cloud-native technologies, I enjoy exploring and contributing to the CNCF ecosystem, especially Kubernetes. I believe in the power of automation, scalability, and collaboration to drive innovation in the cloud. Always eager to learn and share knowledge.
Evelien Schellekens
(She/Her)
Elastic
- Location: Antwerp, Belgium
Evelien is a Principal Solutions Architect at Elastic. She enjoys sharing knowledge through public speaking and interacting with the technical community. She’s passionate about observability and open source technologies like Kubernetes and OpenTelemetry.
Eugene Davis
- Location: Berlin, Germany
I’m a DevSecOps and Platform Engineer focused on privacy and digital sovereignty. I work extensively with Kubernetes as a cloud-native consultant and run a self-hosted bare-metal cluster in my home. I’m especially interested in how Kubernetes makes CI/CD, governance, and security easy.
Eugine Park
(He/Him)
- Location: Banpo-dong, Seocho District, Seoul, South Korea
I enjoy working with kernels, Kubernetes, TUI, and open source in my spare time. My goal is to contribute to CNCF in my own kernel and OS by 2030. I also love good food. if you’re in Seoul, hit me up and I’ll take you to places you won’t regret.
Esra Dora Talmaç
(She/Her)
- Location: Istanbul, Turkey
I am an experienced DevOps engineer. For about ten years, I have been working with a DevOps vision, generally using open-source technologies, in the setup, configuration, and management processes of on-premise, cloud, and multi-cloud production environments. I have been using Kubernetes in all my on-premise or cloud infrastructures since version 1.3 and I enjoy following the developments in Kubernetes and CNCF technologies.
Eshaan Mathur
Apple
- Location: Austin, TX, United States
I’m a Security Engineer focused on running Kubernetes securely at scale. I love everything Kubernetes and cloud-native, and I’m happiest when I’m learning something new. I love dissecting CVEs, going down rabbit holes, and designing tooling that’s secure by default. If you want to talk about anything cloud, Linux, container, or Kubernetes security, let’s chat!
Evans Onoka
EQUITY TECHNOLOGY GROUP
- Location: Nairobi, Kenya
I am a passionate Cloud and Platform Engineering leader who believes technology delivers its greatest value when it reliably serves people, enabling them to live better, safer, and more fulfilling lives. My journey spans building, securing, modernizing, and running large-scale cloud-native platforms that power critical banking, fintech, telecommunications, ISP and data networks, government, and enterprise digital services. I am driven by continuous learning. My career began with core UNIX/Linux systems, networking, and open-source technologies, before evolving into cloud, platform engineering, automation, security, and data. Throughout this journey, I have remained focused on building resilient, secure, and scalable platforms that make a meaningful difference to businesses, communities, and the people who depend on them.
Eric Schüler
(He/Him)
- Location: Erlangen, Germany
As a fully certified AWS Cloud DevOps Engineer, my focus is on delivering secure, automated, and optimized applications to the cloud. I prioritize security standards, efficient deployment strategies, and reliable monitoring. I am committed to continuous development and mastering new, relevant technologies like Kubernetes and other cloud-native tools to stay ahead in the field. Sharing knowledge is a passion of mine, and I regularly publish content to inspire and educate others. My goal is to build robust and efficient cloud environments by establishing best practices for software architecture, automation, and pipelines.
Erik Kaisler
evoila GmbH
- Location: Göttingen, Niedersachsen, Germany
I’m a passionate tech enthusiast who loves exploring and learning new technologies. With a strong focus on continuous improvement, always seeking ways to enhance my skills and stay ahead in the ever-evolving landscape. The dedication to personal and professional growth drives me to embrace new challenges and innovative solutions.
Erjon Dibrani
(He/Him)
CloudAstro
- Location: Munich, Bavaria, Germany
I’m an 18-year-old student currently working as a Cloud & DevOps Engineer at CloudAstro, a German IT consulting company. I’m passionate about Kubernetes, AI/ML, and Terraform. My journey began in 2022 during my first internship, where I was introduced to programming languages like Go and a wide range of cloud-native tools. Since then, I’ve been deeply involved in the cloud-native ecosystem, especially through CNCF certifications such as the Kubernetes ones, which truly hooked me.
Erwin Espejo
(He/Him)
- Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
I am a result-driven and experienced Network, Cloud, MicroServices and Security Consultant with extensive experience in the engineering, cybersecurity, consulting, architecture, administration, pre-sales and post-sales consultant of various advanced technologies. Years of expertise in safeguarding organisational networks, systems, cloud and sensitive data from evolving cyber threats.
Erick Cézar Oliveira Nascimento
(He/Him)
Kaizen Gaming
- Location: Maringá, Paraná, Brazil
I am a Tech Lead DevOps currently working at Kaizen Gaming, with at least five years of experience in Kubernetes, automation, and critical environments. I enjoy working collaboratively, helping my team, and continuously improving my skills.
Erik Kun
(He/Him)
- Location: Woking, United Kingdom
I am a Senior Platform Engineer focused on bridging traditional enterprise infrastructure with the cloud-native landscape. My expertise lies in the wider CNCF ecosystem, specifically pragmatic Kubernetes adoption, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and building resilient production platforms. I am deeply interested in the full lifecycle of cloud strategy, navigating complex decisions from migration to strategic repatriation.
Ersin Sari
(He/Him)
Hepapi
- Location: Konya, Turkey
I am a Cloud Architect and DevOps/DevSecOps Consultant specializing in Kubernetes-based platforms, GitOps workflows, observability stacks, and automated cloud infrastructure. I help organizations build secure, scalable, and resilient cloud-native systems by combining best practices in automation, platform engineering, and operational excellence. I enjoy turning complex problems into simple, repeatable solutions and sharing real-world lessons learned through in-depth articles on Medium.
Ernest Neijenhuis
(He/Him)
Qstars IT
- Location: Everdingen, Netherlands
I am passionate about the power of Infrastructure-as-Code to drive agility and scalability, dedicated to staying up-to-date with the latest industry trends and tools. I’m a Platform Engineer and Architect with many years of experience in designing, implementing and maintaining scalable infrastructure and automating development operations. Proficient in automation (Ansible, Terraform), containerization (Kubernetes, OpenShift, Rancher), cloud (AWS, Azure), Linux (Red Hat, Ubuntu), security and networking.
Eric Solis-Arellano
(He/Him)
- Location: Austin, TX, United States
Hi, I’m Eric — a Cloud & Infrastructure Architect with deep experience designing and operating secure, scalable, multi-cloud environments across AWS, Azure, and Kubernetes-based platforms. I specialize in modern cloud architectures and microservices, helping organizations move from legacy or fragmented systems into resilient, observable, and secure cloud-native platforms. My background blends infrastructure engineering, cloud security, and platform architecture, allowing me to design solutions that are not only scalable-but defensible, cost-aware, and production-ready. Outside of work, you’ll usually find me indoor rock climbing or fueling up with a meticulously brewed cup of coffee.
Ernest Yeap
- Location: Singapore, Singapore
Ernest’s interest in IT infrastructure began when he took part in WorldSkills Singapore – IT Network System Administration. Fast forward to 2023, Ernest began his journey as a Cloud Engineer, where he was provided with valuable opportunities to develop his personal skills such as spearheading the Infrastructure as Code (IaC) initiative. Ernest is currently certified equipped Nutanix’s NCX, Red Hat’s RHCE, CNCF’s Kubestronaut and others, displaying his commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.
Eric Tien
(He/Him)
BROBRIDGE CO., LTD.
- Location: Taipei, Taiwan
I have built a strong foundation and gained hands-on experience in C programming, Java, mobile application development, and advanced database systems. I place a high priority on code quality and readability, ensuring that each function or class has a single, focused responsibility, which facilitates easier testing and maintenance, reduces potential errors, and supports long-term maintainability.
Eric Ng
(He/Him)
VMware by Broadcoom
- Location: Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Senior Business Architect in VMware. Over 20 years in IT/Networking. Specialized in DCN, DC Security and Modern Application.
Eren Salih Pala
(He/Him)
Vodafone Türkiye
- Location: İstanbul, Turkey
I have been actively working in the IT sector since 2000, beginning my career in the technical field and continuing with enthusiasm in infrastructure, consultancy, and training roles. Over the years, I’ve gained extensive experience in infrastructure management, cloud-native technologies, and Kubernetes, contributing to numerous projects and delivering training sessions for various organizations. My passion lies in embracing innovations, adapting to emerging technologies, and building a professional network. I actively participate in community-driven events and discussions, staying updated on cutting-edge trends in the CNCF ecosystem. For me, technology is more than a profession—it’s a lifelong passion.
Enrico Becker
(He/Him)
NTS NETZWERK TELEKOM SERVICE AG
- Location: Dessau-Roßlau, Germany
I’m 50 years old, married, one 16 years old son. Working in IT since 30 years, from Debian 3.11, over WindowsNT over LXC Containern, forking Ganeti from Google, and since couple of years K8s. I think I made almost everything what interested me. So made my hobby to my job, what is fun…
Erdogan Berke Kocar
(He/Him)
Datadog
- Location: Dublin, Ireland
Pre-Sales Engineer at Datadog, with expertise as an AWS Cloud Architect specializing in Containers and Serverless technologies. I help Datadog customers adopt DevSecOps best practices by bridging observability, security, and cloud-native architecture. Passionate about Kubernetes, container security, and enabling engineering teams to build reliable, scalable platforms with confidence.
Eric Gomes
Aqua Security
- Location: Wading River, NY, United States
I’m a Senior DevSecOps Architect at Aqua Security, where I help design and implement secure cloud-native solutions. With deep expertise in CNCF technologies, I specialize in Kubernetes, container security, and modern DevSecOps practices. Passionate about advancing cloud-native adoption, I have earned multiple certifications and contribute to building scalable, resilient, and secure infrastructure for enterprises.
Erdi Erkan
(He/Him)
RHOFA Group
- Location: Istanbul, Turkey
As an engineer who is continuously improving in the fields of cloud technologies and DevOps, I work on modern infrastructure management, automation, and CI/CD processes. I aim to design scalable, secure, and efficient systems. With my passion for technology, I strive to create innovative solutions and keep advancing within the cloud ecosystem.
Eren Cankurtaran
(He/Him)
Trendyol
- Location: Ankara, Turkey
Eren Cankurtaran is a Senior Platform Engineer at Trendyol Group, where he focuses on building large-scale Internal Developer Platforms using Kubernetes, GitLab, and CNCF technologies. He specializes in application delivery automation, GitOps workflows, multi-cluster orchestration, and the Open Application Model with KubeVela. Eren is also a co-organizer of the Istanbul Cloud Native & Platform Engineering Meetup, helping grow the local community around DevX and platform tooling
Enrico Sagliocco
(He/Him)
tecnolink
- Location: prato, Italy
I am a Cloud Native Specialist with over a decade of experience in enterprise infrastructures and databases, now fully focused on Kubernetes. I specialize in designing secure, automated Kubernetes platforms that integrate enterprise-grade storage, leveraging my deep database expertise to architect robust stateful solutions. My background in database systems informs my approach to persistent storage, backup strategies, and high-availability patterns in cloud-native environments.
Eralp Eryanılmaz
(He/Him)
Garanti BBVA Technology
- Location: Kuşadası, Turkey
Former IBMer and currently a Cloud Big Data System Engineer at GarantiBBVA Technology, I work extensively with the Hadoop ecosystem, Kafka, the ELK Stack, and MongoDB. I am passionate about managing and using container platforms. It is an honor for me to join the Kubestronaut family, also holding PCA and CAPA certifications, reflecting my commitment to continuous learning and growing within the cloud-based ecosystem.
Erhan Korkut
(He/Him)
Runwex
- Location: Bursa, Turkey
As a Cloud Solution Architect & DevOps Engineer, I help organizations design, build, and operate cloud-native infrastructure with a strong focus on Kubernetes and AWS. I work extensively with CNCF technologies — from architecting multi-account landing zones and production-grade EKS clusters to designing GitOps workflows and modern CI/CD pipelines. I love diving into complex infrastructure challenges and turning them into clean, automation-driven solutions using tools like Kubernetes, Helm, Terraform, and GitOps workflows.
Eric Fiegehen González
- Location: Santiago, Chile
Senior DevOps Engineer and Cloud Architect with strong expertise in Kubernetes, public cloud platforms and cloud-native architectures. Experienced in leading DevOps initiatives and implementing CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code and DevSecOps practices to build reliable and scalable platforms. Often acting as a cloud reference point for teams, supporting projects, guiding technical decisions and helping organizations adopt modern cloud practices. Working with Linux since 2016 and Kubernetes since 2018, with a strong passion for open-source technologies, client-focused solutions and knowledge transfer.
Eric Roces
- Location: Staten Island, New York, United States
I’m an Infrastructure Engineer with a passion for Kubernetes, cloud-native technologies, and security. I specialize in turning complex infrastructure challenges into reliable, automated solutions that are secure by design and easy to operate. Whether I’m hardening infrastructure deployments, troubleshooting production issues, or building deployment pipelines, I enjoy solving the challenges at the intersection of infrastructure, DevOps, and security. Outside of technology, I’m the founder of Rose Greenhouse Records, where I write, record, and produce original music. My primary instruments are electric guitar and saxophone, blending rock and jazz influences into my compositions.
Ercan Bozkaya
(He/Him)
Nokia
- Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
I am a Lead Technical Project Manager and CNCF Kubestronaut with over a decade of leadership and engineering experience across the telecommunications and cloud technology sectors. My core expertise spans deploying and integrating Kubernetes-based telecom solutions, platform security, automation, scripting, and cloud-native operations in service provider environments. I specialize in steering complex ICT initiatives that bridge deep technical execution with high-level strategic delivery.
Emídio Neto
(He/Him)
- Location: Natal, Brazil
Emídio is a Site Reliability Engineer. He holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science and has experience in software and infrastructure development, working on the conceptualization, design, and building of scalable solutions and architectures for cloud-native CPaaS/SaaS industry applications. Besides coding, Emídio has experience as a teacher, and he loves diving into local community projects and teaching. Emídio is also the Chapter Lead of the Cloud Native Community Group in RN/Brazil.
Emrah Sifoğlu
(He/Him)
Prusa Research
- Location: Prague, Czech Republic
My DevOps journey began with the question: “How do you check the logs of a running container on Kubernetes?” That conversation with infra engineer gave me a new perspective which led me to pursue DevOps. Now, I create CI pipelines on GitLab and automate tasks using Ansible. Becoming Kubestronaut is not only an achievement but also the beginning for me to deepen my knowledge.
Emmanuel Mendoza Sosa
(He/Him)
Everstream Analytics
- Location: Saltillo, Mexico
Emmanuel is a seasoned DevOps and Site Reliability Engineer with over a decade of experience across finance, retail, media and supply chain industries. He specializes in Cloud, Infrastructure as Code and Kubernetes, with a strong passion for collaborating with development teams to solve and debug complex problems. Emmanuel likes to learn open-source technologies that enhance and contribute to the DevOps ecosystem.
Emil Hjelle
(He/Him)
Computas
- Location: Oslo, Norway
I’m working as a DevOps engineer at Computas and am specially interested in kubernetes and containerized technologies. I also have a masters degree in AI from NTNU.
Enes Koc
(He/Him)
GarantiBBVA Technology
- Location: Istanbul, Turkey
Enes Koç is a dedicated System Architect with a strong focus on Runtime and Cloud architecture. With an 18-year career in the industry, he specializes in Container Platforms, performance and optimization, monitoring and logging, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC). Enes holds the RHCA title and is now honored to join the Kubernetes community as a Kubestronaut.
Emmanuel Uribe
(He/Him)
SoftwareOne
- Location: Itagüí, Antioquia, Colombia
I’m an SRE with experience managing Kubernetes clusters across multiple clouds and on-prem environments. I focus on building resilient, scalable infrastructure following DevOps best practices. Passionate about CNCF technologies, I enjoy improving platform reliability through automation and observability. I regularly work with tools like Helm, Argo CD, KEDA, and Prometheus to enhance deployment automation, scalability, and monitoring.
Emna Drissi
(She/Her)
- Location: Paris, France
I’m a Solution Architect specializing in designing and implementing scalable, secure solutions that meet business needs. I work closely with stakeholders to bridge the gap between technical and business requirements, ensuring the right technologies and architectures are in place for success. I am passionate about Kubernetes and cloud native technologies, and enjoy leveraging them to build modern, efficient systems.
Enes Erdoğan
(He/Him)
- Location: Ankara, Çankaya, Turkey
I’m Enes, a Computer Engineering graduate who’s bored of being just a “standard operator.” I’m constantly chasing what’s next in the cloud-native world and conducting my own R&D to see how AI can actually be pushed to its limits. Most of my time is spent in my home lab building PoCs and tinkering with the CNCF stack to understand the “why” behind the “how.”
Enea Gjini
(He/Him)
- Location: Taranto, Apulia, Italy
Platform Reliability Engineer specializing in production-grade Kubernetes infrastructure across bare metal and hybrid cloud environments. Passionate about cloud-native technologies and the Kubernetes ecosystem, always looking to learn, contribute, and share knowledge with the community.
Emil Granrud Gabrielli
(He/Him)
- Location: Oslo, Norway
Originally trained in media production, my career took a sharp turn into programming and cloud-native technology during my master’s studies. That program introduced me to the exciting world of container technology and developer experience tools. With a strong passion for Kubernetes and surrounding technologies, I aim to make a meaningful impact on the cloud-native landscape.
Enda Kelly
(He/Him)
- Location: Donegal, Ireland
A platform software engineer focused on security and AI, with a particular interest in self-hosted local AI infrastructure for private inference. Striving toward a future of running language models on infrastructure you own, so sensitive data never leaves a defined trust boundary. My work leans heavily on the CNCF ecosystem and its surrounding tooling to build security-first, highly available private cloud systems: Kubernetes as the substrate, with the cloud native landscape supplying supply-chain integrity, policy enforcement, observability, and GitOps-driven delivery. The through-line is treating security as a property of the platform rather than a layer added afterwards.
Elmustapha Htioui
(He/Him)
- Location: Rabat, Morocco
I am DevOps engineer working on different platforms, such as Kubernetes Vanilla distribution. I am migrating some workloads running in virtualization platform to a targeted Kubernetes platform. I am also implementing service and environment pipelines to facilitate code feature deployment in the targeted platform. While doing so, I use Tekton for service Pipeline and ArgoCD for environment Pipeline. I am eager to learn more technolgies related to the Kubernetes ecosystem.
Elyes (Mohamed) Jabri
(He/Him)
- Location: Béja, Tunisia
a “certified Kubernetes engineer” with a strong background as a Linux sysadmin. I have extensive experience in designing, deploying, and managing scalable containerized applications, expertise also includes cloud technologies, infrastructure automation, and ArgoCD’s GitOps best practices.
Ellery D’Souza
- Location: Vancouver, Canada
Ellery is a tech enthusiast and backend developer with a strong passion for building innovative solutions. With a strong foundation in computer science, Ellery has worked on various projects, contributing to open-source initiatives. As a curious and dedicated professional, Ellery is continuously exploring new technologies and methodologies to stay ahead of the curve.
Emerson Da Silva Chalegre
(He/Him)
Monkey Tech
- Location: Maringá, Brazil
I have been working with technology for over 20 years, and for the last 9 years I have been working as a DevOps/SRE. I really enjoy working with some tools such as Kubernetes, Terraform, ArgoCD, Backstage. I have a degree in Information Systems.
Elyes Jarroudi
(He/Him)
- Location: Bertrange, Luxembourg
am Elyes Jarroudi, a DevOps Engineer with a strong focus on designing and managing scalable, secure infrastructure on AWS and Kubernetes. I specialize in cloud migrations, cost optimization, and implementing monitoring and security best practices to ensure resilient systems. I enjoy sharing my expertise through technical blogs and engaging with the cloud-native community to drive innovation.
Elkana Mbiti
Safaricom PLC
- Location: Nairobi, Kenya
I’m a self-taught Python and Golang software and cloud engineer. Early in my journey, I simply believed software ‘just worked.’ It wasn’t until I was immersed in the world of DevOps that I quickly realized how layered and interconnected software systems are – software supported by software, supported by more software… a fascinating complexity. This realization fueled continuous learning and self-improvement, leading to certifications in multiple cloud platforms, Kubernetes, and software testing. Outside of work, I’m a nature enthusiast with a strong interest in computer networking, storage, and systems reliability, especially within the cloud native solutions ecosystem.
Eman Omar
Northrop Grumman
- Location: Madison, Alabama, United States
I’m someone who loves to learn, take on new challenges, and help others grow along the way. I work as a Senior Principal DevOps Engineer, but beyond the tech world, I find joy in cooking, hiking, and exploring new places. I believe growth comes from curiosity, kindness, and sharing what we learn with others.
Elyess Toujeni
(He/Him)
- Location: Ariana, Tunisia
DevOps Engineer obsessed with pushing cloud-native to its limits. I engineer infrastructure that doesn’t just run, it scales, self-heals, and stays secure. Complexity is my comfort zone. I thrive on hard problems and live at the cutting edge of cloud-native technology because the most exciting challenges are the ones nobody has solved yet. I’m committed to giving back to the cloud-native community that fuels it all.
Emanuele Cassese
- Location: Cavaria con Premezzo, Varese, Italy
Systems Engineer since 2022, I specialize in infrastructure management with a focus on Kubernetes, which I have been working with professionally since 2023. My work revolves around designing, deploying, and maintaining scalable and reliable systems in modern cloud-native environments. I have a genuine curiosity for how complex systems are built and kept running at scale, from orchestration layers to the underlying hardware abstractions. This passion drives me to constantly explore new tools, patterns, and best practices across the infrastructure landscape. I see every technical challenge as an opportunity to build something more resilient, efficient, and elegant than what came before.
Elshat Akmaev
(He/Him)
Wildberries
- Location: Moscow, Russian Federation
DL/ML/MLOps Engineer with production experience across the full lifecycle — from research to deployment. Focused on building robust ML infrastructure and optimizing models for resource-constrained and edge environments. Interested in ML systems architecture, time series forecasting, and Infrastructure as Code. Work extensively with Kubernetes ecosystem: Argo CD/Workflows, service meshes, Kyverno, Longhorn/Ceph, and Rancher. Publishing research in applied time series forecasting and deep learning — and a professional YAML wrangler who occasionally escapes to Python to write Kubernetes operators
Elton De Souza Moreira
(He/Him)
Swisscom A.G.
- Location: Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland
Driven by curiosity, I fell in love with Kubernetes at first sight and turned that passion into a career as a DevOps Engineer. I always wanted to go to the moon, and becoming a certified Kubeastronaut is the closest I could get to it.
Eleni Grosdouli
(She/Her)
Cisco Systems
- Location: Berlin, Germany
- Related Post: Kubestronaut in Orbit: Eleni Grosdouli
The go-to person for DevOps and Kubernetes Automation, with a passion for networking, security, endpoint management, and endpoint security, Eleni brings a diversity of experiences to her role as a DevOps Consulting Engineer at Cisco Systems. Always eager to learn, she enjoys trying out the newest tech in a home lab and writing blog posts about her experiences. At this point in time, she is an active contributor to the ProjectSveltos. Beyond tech, she is all about sports and recently joined a local Rugby team. Medium: https://medium.com/@eleni.grosdouli
Elena Neroslavskaya
Microsoft
- Location: Vaughan, Ontario, Canada
Elena is a Cloud Solution Architect who’s passionate about AI, Kubernetes (especially CNCF), and all things open source. She loves exploring new tech, sharing ideas with the community, and building cool stuff in the cloud. She’s also a proud KubeCon speaker—always up for a good challenge and a great conversation.
Eliezer Weisman
(He/Him/They/Them)
- Location: Canton, MA, United States
I have been gaining experience with Kubernetes over the past year and am currently expanding my knowledge. My goal is to achieve the Golden Kubestronaut and delve deeper into the cloud-native ecosystem. I am excited to continue learning and look forward to connecting with the community.
Ei Ei Phyo
(She/Her)
- Location: Tokyo, Japan
I am a software engineer with solid experience in building and operating large-scale web services, primarily in the payment gateway domain. Driven by a strong interest in cloud-native architecture, I am actively expanding my expertise in Kubernetes and modern cloud infrastructure to design scalable, resilient, and secure systems.
El Mahdi Khachafi
(He/Him)
- Location: Valbonne, France
DevOps engineer with a strong focus on cloud-native technologies and Kubernetes. I work on designing, operating, and securing scalable, reliable platforms using modern DevOps and SRE practices. I am passionate about automation, continuous learning
Ehsan Ullah
(He/Him)
- Location: Chaman, Balochistan, Pakistan
I’m a ML/Data professional from Chaman focused on the nuts and bolts of cloud-native infrastructure, data, and machine learning. I specialize in building secure, scalable Kubernetes environments that allow heavy ML models and data pipelines to run smoothly.
Ei Ei Mon
(She/Her)
- Location: Tokyo, Japan
I’m a Software Engineer specializing in web application development. I began exploring cloud-native technologies in 2024 and have since been actively expanding my knowledge within the CNCF ecosystem. My interests include container orchestration, cloud-native security, and designing scalable, resilient architectures. I’m passionate about continuously strengthening my expertise and contributing to the cloud-native community in the future.
Eliel Bloemer
- Location: Capital Federal, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Eliel Bloemer is a DevOps/Infrastructure Engineer with a degree in Systems Engineering from UTN FRBA (Universidad Tecnológica Nacional – Facultad Regional Buenos Aires). He specializes in Kubernetes, cloud infrastructure (AWS & GCP), and Infrastructure as Code with Terragrunt/OpenTofu. He works on EKS clusters, service mesh (Istio), observability stacks (Prometheus, Grafana), and CI/CD pipelines. He has a strong interest in cybersecurity applied to Kubernetes environments. A committed Christian, he is passionate about cloud-native technologies and continuous learning.
Elad Avikzer
(He/Him)
- Location: Tel Aviv, Israel
I am a DevOps Engineer specializing in Cloud Native technologies, Kubernetes operators, and infrastructure automation. Passionate about building robust, scalable platform tooling and contributing to the open-source ecosystem. When not designing architecture or managing clusters, I’m out on long-distance running or exploring the world on two wheels.
Ehsan Shahrokhi
(He/Him)
- Location: Vienna, Austria
Linux has been part of my journey since 2005, and today I’m a DevOps and Platform Engineer with 10+ years of professional experience across systems engineering, software engineering, and cloud-native infrastructure. I work with Kubernetes, AWS, automation, Helm, CI/CD, observability, and security, with a strong interest in the CNCF ecosystem and how these technologies come together in real production environments. I’m particularly interested in platform engineering, systems architecture, reliability, and building infrastructure that is easier to operate and evolve over time. You can also often find me participating in CNCF, DevOps, and Platform Engineering meetups in Vienna.
Edvard Gogidze
(He/Him)
- Location: Gori, Georgia
I am a backend engineer and DevOps specialist with a strong background in cybersecurity. I hold the SANS University Elite Cybersecurity Professionals challenge coin, reflecting my expertise in securing systems. My work involves developing efficient backend systems and implementing advanced DevOps practices to streamline and secure deployment pipelines. Passionate about programming technologies and DevOps, I continuously seek to enhance software development and operational processes.
Eduardo Nazareno Anselmi
(He/Him)
- Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina
🧑🎓Graduated from the National Technological University (UTN – FRBA – Argentina) and specialized and certified in multiple technologies (AWS, Kubernetes, Redhat, Fortinet, Terraform, to name a few of them). With more than 15 years of experience, I have provided optimal and tailored solutions for every need for all my customers.
Eduardo Barajas Pedrosa
Optare Solutions
- Location: Pontevedra, Spain
I am a DevOps Analyst specialized in Kubernetes, eager to learn and to stay in the edge of technology. I design and deploy scalable solutions focused on security and performance. On a regular basis i use technologies like Kong, Keycloak, Jenkins, Grafana and ArgoCD, among others.
Eduardo Munari
(He/Him)
Stone
- Location: São Paulo, Brazil
Eduardo Munari is a skateboarder and drummer in his (few) spare hours and works as a Staff Technical Product Manager at Stone. With a technical background as a Platform Engineer, he is passionate about leading innovative initiatives and driving technical excellence, always on the lookout for emerging technologies and tools that can contribute to the evolution of products and people.
Edward Pike
(He/Him)
- Location: Portland OR, United States
I have a background in corporate Full Stack web app development, DevOps, and Tech Education. I’m diving into the crossroads of MLOps and Kubernetes. I dabble in Permaculture and tricking out a Honda Element in my spare time. I have a blog at edpike365.com.
Eduardo Alonso García
(He/Him)
Vonage
- Location: Valladolid, Castile and Leon, Spain
I’m a seasoned cloud-native expert with extensive hands-on experience in developing and maintaining cloud-agnostic platforms. I have specialized in Kubernetes management, leveraging Kubermatic and KubeVela for multi-cloud and hybrid cloud deployments. I have also worked on CNCF projects such as NGINX, Flagger, ArgoCD, and FluxCD , ensuring reliable continuous delivery, traffic routing and advanced deployment strategies.
Edwin Van De Ven
(He/Him)
Axual
- Location: Maastricht, Netherlands
With my background in software development, (Linux) infrastructure, DevOps, Cloud and Cloud Native technologies, I support organizations of various sizes, operating in various fields with their IT needs and wishes. Depending on the project, I work on the technical architecture, guiding & assisting with implementations and making sure solutions are reliable, scalable, secure and maintainable.
Egy Ardian
- Location: Kota Bandung, Indonesia
I’m a DevOps and Cloud Engineer with experience in automation, infrastructure management, and FinOps. My work spans Kubernetes operations, CI/CD engineering, and cloud cost optimization, where I’ve helped improve reliability, streamline deployments, and reduce costs. I enjoy research and innovation, mentoring teams, and leading workshops to share knowledge. Outside of work, I’m a normal guy who enjoys learning new technologies and experimenting with creative cloud-native solutions. also, I Love Cats.
Egzon Demaj
(He/Him)
Zühlke Engineering AG
- Location: Dietikon, Zürich, Switzerland
After studying at Hochschule Furtwangen University and finishing my Bachelor’s degree I was fascinated by the new buzzword in town: “DevOps”. I began learning more about Servers, Containers, CI/CD, K8s, Observability etc. I helped building and maintaining a government institution’s Private Cloud Infrastructure where I was learning more and more about DevOps, before joining Zühlke as a DevOps Engineer and ultimately becoming a Kubestronaut.
Ehsan Rafiei Azad
- Location: Toronto, Canada
I’m a Lead Site Reliability Engineer and Cloud Solution Architect with 15+ years building and operating commercial-scale infrastructure. I’m a CNCF Kubestronaut (KCNA, KCSA, CKAD, CKA, CKS) and specialize in Kubernetes platform engineering, Infrastructure as Code, and cloud-native systems across AWS and Azure, plus service mesh with Istio and GitOps with Argo CD. My focus is operational excellence: SLOs/SLIs, incident response, observability (Prometheus/Grafana/ELK), and performance/cost optimization that helps teams ship reliably at scale.
Edwin Harley Bermúdez Cuervo
(He/Him)
Controles Empresariales
- Location: Medellin, Antioquia, Colombia
I’m a passionate DevOps and Site Reliability Engineer advancing cloud-native technologies and platform engineering. As a Kubestronaut with multiple CNCF certifications, I bring deep expertise in Kubernetes security, operations, and cloud-native application delivery. I design resilient, scalable, and highly automated platforms across hybrid and multi-cloud environments, leveraging Kubernetes, GitOps, Infrastructure as Code, and observability to empower high-performing teams. Committed to strengthening Colombia’s cloud-native community, I actively foster collaboration, share knowledge, and champion local CNCF initiatives.
Edward Lee
(He/Him)
EY Advisory Services Inc.
- Location: Taipei, Taiwan
I enjoy learning by doing and spend a lot of my time exploring Kubernetes and cloud native technologies. Recently, I’ve been focusing on Kubernetes security, operations, observability, GitOps, and automation. What interests me most is finding practical ways to apply these technologies in real-world environments. I’m excited to keep growing with the CNCF community, share what I learn, and support others who are starting their cloud native journey.
Edward (Ed) Reyesrroyo
Booz Allen Hamilton
- Location: Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States
Kubernetes Platform Engineer and military veteran specializing in hybrid cloud and cloud-native infrastructure. I have hands-on experience designing, building, and optimizing resilient, multi-cloud platforms using Infrastructure as Code, GitOps, Policy as Code, low-overhead observability, and Kubernetes security. I enjoy solving complex operational challenges, improving platform reliability, and collaborating with others. I approach challenges with a growth mindset—continually learning, experimenting, and contributing to the community.
Edgaras Apsega
(He/Him)
Vinted
- Location: Vilnius, Lithuania
- Project Experience: Argo, Container Network Interface (CNI), containerd, CoreDNS, etcd, Falco, Harbor, Helm, Kubernetes, Prometheus
I am a passionate technologist with a focus on cloud-native technologies, particularly Kubernetes. As a co-organizer of Cloud Native Lithuania Meetup, I have helped to build a strong community of like-minded professionals where everyone is sharing their own experience. In addition to my meetup involvement, I am a speaker at technology conferences and currently work as an SRE at Vinted, where I bring my expertise in Kubernetes to help ensure the reliability and scalability of our systems.
Why I am excited to be an ambassador: I’m excited to be an ambassador because it enables me to connect with like-minded other ambassadors, share our knowledges and expertise and will help to educate and promote cloud-native technologies to a wider audience. The role also provides access to exclusive events and resources, as well as opportunities for professional growth and career development. Overall, being a Cloud Native Foundation Ambassador is a great way to give back to the community!
Edson Ferreira
(He/Him)
Sysdig
- Location: Fortaleza, Brazil
- Project Experience: Argo, Falco, KEDA, Kubernetes, Kyverno, Open Policy Agent (OPA), OpenTelemetry, Prometheus
With over 7 years of experience in the tech industry, currently working as a Solutions Engineer at Sysdig, focusing on cloud native security. He actively contributes to open source by maintaining the Portuguese (Brazil) translations of the Kubernetes documentation, the CNCF Cloud Native Glossary, and OpenTelemetry documentation.
Edik Mkoyan
(He/Him)
infraheads
- Location: Gyumri, Armenia
I run the infraheads DevOps agency where I also lead the development of our turnkey Kubernetes cluster management toolset called turnk8s showcased on awesome-talos repository. I blog mostly here https://medium.com/@info_98249
In the early 2020s, I actively advanced the DevOps movement in Armenia while overseeing Cloud and DevOps at EPAM Armenia. My leadership in DevOps engineering and abiding interest in AI led me to MLOps and now we partner with Netris, DVC and Outbound for OnPrem AI infrastructure deployment and management.
Edgar Vardanyan
(He/Him)
ACBA BANK OJSC
- Location: Yerevan, Armenia
I am a skilled DevOps Engineer specializing in Kubernetes, container orchestration, and cloud security, with extensive experience across a wide range of DevOps tools and practices. I excel in designing and implementing scalable, secure CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, cloud-native solutions, and GitOps workflows. I have strong programming skills in Python and Java, which I leverage to develop automation scripts, custom tools, and integrations. Additionally, I have expertise in monitoring and observability, ensuring the reliability and performance of systems through tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and other monitoring solutions.
Edgar Liu
(He/Him)
RSAF Agile innovation Digital
- Location: Singapore, Singapore
I am a passionate Cloud Engineer, and I specialise in designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable cloud infrastructure solutions for my company. I have a background in cloud computing technologies, such as AWS and Azure. I excel in optimising system performance, ensuring security, and driving cost-efficiency. I am happy to say that I have attended the KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2025!
Duy Cuong Tran
(He/Him)
Backbase
- Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Hello, everyone! My name is Cuong, and I currently work as a DevOps/Platform Engineer in Hồ Chí Minh, Việt Nam. My expertise spans AWS, Azure, and Kubernetes, with hands-on experience in CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (Terraform/Helm), and multi-cloud platform engineering. I am certified as an Azure Administrator Associate, an AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, and a Kubestronaut. I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy building efficient systems that streamline workflows and improve collaboration across teams. I strongly believe in lifelong learning and enjoy sharing knowledge through blogging and collaboration.
Eduard Tiron
(He/Him)
- Location: Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland
Cloud/DevOps/Software/Mechatronics Engineer with deep expertise in Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies. Constantly seeking ways to improve my skills and deepen my knowledge in many rapidly evolving fields. More about me at https://etiron.netlify.app
Ednil Libanio
(He/Him)
- Location: Boa Vista, Roraima, Brazil
Infrastructure professional moving into cloud-native platform engineering. My daily work involves infrastructure configuration, automation, networking, and observability. I build labs to understand system behavior and turn findings into documented procedures.
Eduard Shchudlo
(He/Him)
- Location: Lviv, Lviv Oblast, Ukraine
I’m a DevOps engineer focused on cloud-native platform engineering. I specialize in Kubernetes and CNCF ecosystem technologies, with strong experience in GitOps (Argo CD), CI/CD automation, and AWS environments. I build and maintain IaC using Terraform to deliver scalable, repeatable infrastructure. I enjoy improving reliability, performance, and developer experience through practical automation.
Dutch Osborne
- Location: Huntsville, AL, United States
I am a DevSecOps Engineer. I have 10 years of experience working in Software Dev, Networking, and Cybersecurity. I am passionate about learning all things tech related. I love homelabbing, attending tech conferences and competing in CTF challenges.
Edson Ribeiro Junior
(He/Him)
- Location: Amadora, Lisbon, Portugal
I’m an IT professional originally from Brazil with 17 years of experience, starting my career as a SysAdmin before transitioning into cloud computing in 2014, focusing on AWS and open-source technologies. Over the years, I’ve specialized in containerization and Kubernetes, building deep expertise in CNCF ecosystem tools. I’ve contributed to and supported open-source projects, and I’m passionate about observability, particularly with technologies like Prometheus, Thanos, and OpenTelemetry. Within my organization, I run internal meetups to promote and share knowledge around CNCF technologies and best practices.
Dylan Tchawou Ngassam
(He/Him)
- Location: Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany
Dylan is a Platform Engineer based in Hannover, Germany, specializing in Kubernetes, cloud-native infrastructure, GitOps, and platform automation. His work focuses on building and operating secure, production-ready Kubernetes platforms, with emphasis on networking, observability, policy enforcement, self-service capabilities, and platform security. As a Kubestronaut, he is passionate about continuous learning, sharing practical Kubernetes knowledge, and helping teams adopt cloud-native technologies with strong operational practices.
Eamonn Mccudden
(He/Him)
- Location: Toronto, Canada
I am a Cloud Platform Leader with a background as a Principal Platform Engineer, experienced in building, running, and upgrading production Kubernetes clusters. While my current focus centers on platform strategy, I actively maintain my technical edge through personal labs spanning observability, testing, edge tooling, and modern cloud-native architectures. I closely follow KubeCon announcements and community trends to keep our platform vision aligned with the broader ecosystem.
Douglas Luna
(He/Him)
- Location: São Paulo, SP, Brazil
Douglas Luna, a passionate Cybersecurity Specialist, brings his expertise in Kubernetes, Cloud Security and DevSecOps to highly regulated environments. Since discovering CNCF technologies in 2019, he has started learning about and actively contributed to the community by organizing KCD São Paulo (Brazil) in 2024. Share his knowledge journey at blog.douglasluna.com – feel free to get in touch!
Duncan Wright
(He/Him)
Baillie Gifford
- Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
DevOps Engineer with a background in Data Management Consultancy. I’m passionate about Kubernetes and cloud native technologies, and act as the chair of our internal Kubernetes Working Group. Recent projects I have worked on involved the implementation of GitOps practices using Flux, and establishing a service mesh with Istio. I work extensively with Terraform in Azure, and have helped build out data platforms across Snowflake and Databricks.
Duong Le Hoang
(He/Him)
Axon Enterprise
- Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Hello! I’m Duong, a Site Reliability Engineer based in Saigon, Vietnam. I have a strong passion for exploring new technologies, particularly those related to cloud-native environments. Outside of work, I enjoy playing football and engaging in various sports activities
Dongryeol Lee
(He/Him)
BespinGlobal
- Location: Gwangju-si, South Korea
I am an engineer and architect with a keen interest in programming, DevOps, and cloud infrastructure automation. I am passionate about continuous learning and improvement using Linux, Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, as well as Python and C++, and I am a big believer in the Cloud Native philosophy, which I first encountered in 2016 with a cool technology called Kubernetes.
Duc Anh Luu
(He/Him)
University of Melbourne
- Location: Hanoi, Vietnam
I am currently working as a DevOps Engineer, specializing in cloud-native technologies and CNCF tools such as Kubernetes, Prometheus, and Helm. My passion lies in designing and implementing scalable, resilient infrastructures while leveraging expertise in container orchestration, microservices, and CI/CD pipelines. Dedicated to continuous learning, I actively explore emerging cloud-native technologies and advancements within the CNCF ecosystem, striving to stay at the forefront of innovation in the field.
Doris Sarai Ortega Romero
(She/Her)
Red Hat
- Location: Mexico City, Mexico
I am a Telecommunications Engineer with a strong background in the tech industry, having worked as a Solution Architect at Nokia, where I led key cloud solution projects, particularly in AWS, GCP, and Kubernetes (K8s) environments. Currently, I work at Red Hat, specializing in the deployment of OCP platforms, further deepening my expertise in advanced technologies like OpenShift and NCS. My experience and skills position me as a strategic and technically adept professional, capable of integrating and optimizing high-performance cloud infrastructures for cutting-edge enterprise solutions.
Dustin Emery
- Location: Dana Point, California, United States America
I am an experienced backend software engineer focused on building platforms that scale. My work centers on cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes, and the broader CNCF ecosystem. I’ve contributed to technology initiatives at large enterprises across healthcare, consulting, and technology. I enjoy tackling complex challenges and engaging with the open-source community.
Dr. King Butter
(He/Him)
- Location: Westfield, Indiana, United States
I’m Dr. King Butter — part engineer, part troublemaker, and fully committed to making secure systems actually usable. I live where DevOps and security crash into each other and call it “collaboration.” By day, I help teams at scale ship faster and safer — cutting through red tape, automating the nonsense, and teaching others how to build cloud-native systems that don’t crumble under compliance. I’ve spent years in the trenches of Kubernetes, container hardening, CI/CD pipelines, and all the alphabet soup that makes enterprise engineers sweat. I’ve got a PhD in Information Assurance, but don’t worry — I use it for good. I write policies that make sense, tools that make life easier, and training that helps people actually get it. When I’m not wrangling YAML or chasing zero CVEs, I’m running King Butter — my hot sauce and seasoning brand that’s fit for royalty — and recording music under my label, Royal Anthem Records. Because life’s too short not to mix a little flavor into your build.
Dorián René Gabriel Gänsslen
(He/Him)
RUAG AG
- Location: Roggwil, BE, Switzerland
System Engineer and open-source enthusiast with a strong passion for automation and efficiency. Experienced in scripting, CI/CD automation, and optimizing Linux systems — with recent years focused on building and maintaining Kubernetes and container orchestration Platforms.
Douglas Ruyz
(He/Him)
Santander
- Location: São Paulo, SP, Brazil
I’m Douglas Ruyz, an IT Expert at Santander Bank and a cloud-native/Kubernetes platform engineer focused on operating and securing production-grade Kubernetes across AWS EKS, Azure AKS, and OpenShift. I work with policy and security (Kyverno/RBAC), observability (Prometheus/Grafana/Elasticsearch/Dynatrace), container registries (Harbor, ACR, ECR), and autoscaling—node autoscaling with Karpenter and workload autoscaling with KEDA; I’m also studying Python for Kubernetes automation. I’m currently studying GitOps with Argo CD, and I’m Red Hat certified (RHCSA, RHCE, Red Hat Certified Specialist in Containers, and Red Hat Certified OpenShift Administrator) with an infrastructure background in OpenStack and VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF).
Doğukan Ertunga Kurnaz
(He/Him)
- Location: Ankara, Turkey
Doğukan is a seasoned Security Engineer specialized in DevSecOps, Infrastructure Security, and Digital Forensics. He focuses on designing secure-by-default, scalable systems and embedding security automation across CI/CD pipelines. His work centers on hardening cloud-native ecosystems and developing event-driven tools for proactive threat detection. Beyond his professional role, he is an active contributor to the technical community, frequently sharing his expertise through meetups and hands-on training sessions.
Dongkyu Oh (Smith)
(He/Him)
WEKAIO
- Location: Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
I’m Dongkyu Oh, a Senior Designated Service Engineer at WEKA in South Korea, with a strong background in enterprise storage, networking, Linux, and cloud-native infrastructure. I specialize in Kubernetes operations, security, and storage integration, helping customers build reliable and high-performance infrastructure for AI and HPC workloads. As a Kubestronaut and a holder of certifications including CKA, CKAD, and CKS, I’m passionate about continuously expanding my knowledge of the cloud-native ecosystem and applying it to real-world challenges. My main areas of interest are Kubernetes security, persistent storage, and scalable infrastructure for modern data-intensive applications.
Dongguk Seo
(He/Him)
ifinfo
- Location: Seoul, South Korea
Hello! I’m working as a junior DevOps engineer. I’ve had experience with a variety of technologies such as Kubernetes, Helm, Fluent-Bit, Harbor, Prometheus, and Apache Kafka. Lately, I’ve been very interested in other projects within the CNCF ecosystem, as well as in SRE and DevSecOps. Thank you!
Donghwan Won
(He/Him)
Makinarocks
- Location: Seoul, South korea
I’m Donghwan Won, a Solution Engineer at MakinaRocks with a focus on CNCF projects and cloud-native technologies like Kubernetes, Ceph, Istio, and Prometheus. I’m particularly passionate about exploring how these technologies drive innovation in the cloud ecosystem. For more insights, best practices, and deep dives into cloud-native development, check out my tech blog at showinfo8.com.
Dominik Urban
(He/Him)
secunet Security Networks AG
- Location: Düsseldorf, Germany
I’m an IT professional specializing in DevOps, with a strong passion for automation and Linux-based operating systems. My expertise spans infrastructure as code, Kubernetes, and the broader CNCF ecosystem, where I focus on building scalable, reliable, and secure infrastructure. Always learning and an advocate of FOSS, I enjoy sharing knowledge with the community and exploring emerging tools. As a dedicated CLI enthusiast, I optimize processes while savoring a good, strong cup of coffee. I’m also passionate about collecting certifications to deepen my knowledge. In my spare time, I embrace challenges as a sport climber and bouldering enthusiast, both indoors and outdoors.
Dongho Han
(He/Him)
SAMSUNG SDS
- Location: Bucheon-si, South Korea
As a Cloud Architect at Samsung SDS, I design PaaS products like API Gateways. My background includes Java backend development and extensive experience in various SI projects. I’ve translated “Developing Microservices with Spring Boot” into Korean and served as an in-house technical instructor, sharing knowledge with colleagues. With my passion for cloud-native technologies and diverse skill set, I’m eager to contribute to various CNCF projects. I look forward to leveraging my experience and expertise to foster innovation and collaboration within the CNCF ecosystem, aiming to make meaningful contributions across multiple areas.
Dohyun Kwon
(He/Him)
Hyundai Autoever
- Location: Seoul, South Korea
I’m a software engineer based in South Korea, proficient in leveraging Kubernetes in production environments to build scalable and resilient systems. I have a strong interest in CNCF projects and continuously deepen my expertise in cloud-native technologies through hands-on experimentation, certifications, and real-world application.
Dominik Landau
BitDidact
- Location: Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany
I’m a consultant specializing in DevOps and the Kubernetes ecosystem, with a primary focus on securing Kubernetes clusters and their entire supply chains from end to end. When I’m not consulting, I enjoy teaching the next generation about Linux, containers, and virtualization at the university. You can also find my thoughts on these topics, and more, over at dominiklandau.de.
Dominique Hereish
(He/Him)
- Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
DevOps enthusiast.
Dominik Steiner
(He/Him)
NTS Netzwerk Telekom Service AG
- Location: Vienna, Austria
As an infrastructure specialist, I architect robust enterprise data center solutions using the VMware Cloud Foundation stack (vSphere, vSAN, NSX, Tanzu) and Cisco technologies (UCS, Nexus, ACI), while driving modernization through Kubernetes and GitOps. Alongside my technical work, I serve as a lecturer in the Master’s program at the University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten, bringing real-world enterprise insights directly to the next generation of IT professionals.
Dominik Koza
(He/Him)
- Location: Kraków, Poland
Senior DevOps Engineer with 8+ years of experience designing, building, and securing cloud-native platforms in highly regulated environments. Dominik specializes in Kubernetes, CI/CD, and infrastructure as code across AWS, Azure, and on-prem platforms, with strong hands-on exposure to FinTech and SaaS systems. Dominik delivered large-scale DevOps and automation solutions across SaaS, enterprise, and security-focused environments, supporting complex production systems at scale. As a certified Kubestronaut, he demonstrates deep expertise across the Kubernetes ecosystem and focuses on building reliable, secure, and scalable production platforms.
Dominic Chan
(He/Him)
Cubernaut AB
- Location: Nacka, Stockholm, Sweden
Stockholm-based IT consultant, Fullstack developer, and Scrum Master with expertise in delivering scalable, secure cloud-native solutions in complex enterprise environments. Extensive experience leading large-scale modernization initiatives, helping organizations transition from legacy systems to resilient microservices architectures on cloud-native platforms. Passionate about knowledge sharing, with experience delivering hands-on training in Docker and Kubernetes and actively contributing to community engagement through meetups and technical discussions. Outside of work, practices Kung Fu and table tennis, appreciating the balance of physical and mental training.
Dominik Tamm
(He/Him)
- Location: Hamburg, Germany
Working as an IT Project Manager at a local transport company. Within the projects, i try to keep integrating the CNCF technologies as much as possible, so that our products will align with some kind of standard. In private i rely on CNCF technologies for all my projects.
Dmitriy Klimenko
(He/Him)
Bank CenterCredit
- Location: Almaty, Kazakhstan
I’m a Lead DevOps Engineer with extensive experience in the fintech sector. My expertise lies in automating processes across both cloud and on-premise platforms. I thrive on implementing an everything-as-code approach to build robust, scalable, and reproducible environments. I’m passionate about optimizing workflows and leveraging cutting-edge technologies to enhance operational efficiency and drive innovation.
Dmytro Babich
Automat-it
- Location: Zhytomyr, Ukraine
I’m a DevOps Engineer with a passion for Kubernetes. I’m learning and developing my skills in Kubernetes deployment and management, and I’m excited to see how Kubernetes can transform businesses.
Doddy Kristianto
(He/Him)
Telkomsel
- Location: Jakarta, Indonesia
I have worked in a telecommunications company for almost 19 years at a leading digital telecommunications company in Indonesia. I started my journey in the field of virtualization and cloud technology from 2015 until now. Physical to Virtual (P2V) and Virtual to Virtual (V2V) are the first experiences in virtualization projects that know the basics of cloud computing. I started planning, assessing and building cloud computing in my company since the end of 2019 by conducting several cloud technology assessment tenders and selecting hyperscalers (cloud provider) according to my company’s use cases. our challenge is how we maximize the benefits of cloud computing by migrating monolithic applications to microservices from on-premises to cloud using hyperscaler, with microservices we will have agile delivery to support rapid Go to Market (GTM) from a business point of view, we can support multiple deployments or sprint releases according to the business requirements program every week, it is much easier to maintain our applications / services independently and much more. Therefore, we realize the need to have microservices knowledge by understanding in-depth knowledge of the Kubernetes Platform to support this so that we will have an agile environment that can support our business growth and provide added value and competitive advantage for digital transformation in our company. I started learning Kubernetes from 2022 until now to support all kinds of applications/services migrating to microservices in the cloud. by fully understanding this knowledge we can maximize the value of kubernetes to support our business in our company.
Dmitri Telinov
(He/Him)
Qinshift
- Location: Chisinau, Moldova
- Related Post: Kubestronaut in Orbit: Dmitri Telinov
Curious and avid learner. If I’m not working on tasks, I follow tutorials and courses to gain more knowledge in DevOps area and make notes on my daily blog – https://www.qwerty.md
Divyesh Arya
(He/Him)
Apple
- Location: Bangalore, India
Hello! I’m Divyesh Arya, Kubernetes has been at the core of my professional journey, driving my passion and growth in the cloud-native ecosystem. I focus on advancing DevOps and SRE practices to create robust, scalable platforms. I am deeply invested in exploring the latest trends in IaC, ArgoCD, Prometheus, Containerization, and cloud-native technologies. My goal is to contribute to the community by building innovative platforms and nurturing the next generation of DevOps engineers, helping them develop the skills to make a meaningful impact in the cloud-native space.
Dmitrii Baboshin
(He/Him)
- Location: Tbilisi, Georgia
DevOps. Experienced in bare metal, networks, win/nix enterprise infrastructure administration, with recent focus on GitOps.
Dmytro Slotvinskyi
(He/Him)
Intellias
- Location: Kyiv, Ukraine
CNCF Ambassador, Kubestronaut, and certdirectory.io Lead Mentor. I am a DevOps Engineer specializing in delivering cutting-edge client solutions using Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), GitOps, AI, RAG, and cloud-native solutions. Working with a professional team, I have a proven track record of implementing and maintaining numerous AKS clusters, automating complex deployment and configuration pipelines, and enforcing rigorous security and compliance standards.
Dmytro Rybak
(He/Him)
- Location: Vinnytsia, Vinnytsia Oblast, Ukraine
I’m a DevOps Engineer who moved from Python development because working with Kubernetes and the CNCF toolset was more interesting to me. I focus on building systems with a cloud-native approach, using Kubernetes as a core component. I’m passionate about continuous learning and developing effective strategies for personal and professional growth.
Do Anh Quan
(He/Him)
ASWhite Global
- Location: Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam
I am a Software Engineer dedicated to designing and delivering applications that are both scalable and highly resilient. My primary focus is tackling complex computational challenges and utilizing my expertise in DevOps and Cloud technologies to significantly improve developer experience. I have a particular passion for solving intricate problems related to containerization and Kubernetes orchestration.
Dmytro Ilash
(He/Him)
- Location: Muenzenberg, Hessen, Germany
I’m a software engineer with 20+ years of experience in backend development. My background includes work across multiple domains such as CRM, ERP, data analytics. In recent years I’ve focused on DevOps, Kubernetes, IaC and performance optimization. I’m passionate about scalable systems, cost-efficient cloud computing, and continuous learning. I solve infrastructure and automation challenges using Kubernetes and Cloud Native tools, and I’m always exploring new technologies.
Do Quang Long
(He/Him)
- Location: Nam Tu Liem, Ha Noi, Vietnam
I am a DevOps Engineer from Vietnam with a strong interest in cloud-native technologies. I focus on industry-standard platforms such as Kubernetes and tools within the CNCF ecosystem. My work centers around containerized infrastructure, Kubernetes operations, and GitOps-based system management.
Dogukan Turan
(He/Him)
Innovance
- Location: Sancaktepe, Istanbul, Turkey
Dogukan Turan is a DevOps Engineer working with Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies. In his professional life he focuses on running and maintaining Kubernetes environments and working with tools from the cloud-native ecosystem. A long-time Linux enthusiast, he enjoys staying close to the system, exploring how things work under the hood, and understanding the internals of the tools he uses. Much of his interest revolves around Kubernetes and the broader CNCF landscape. He is also one of the organizers of DevOpsDays Istanbul and DevOps Türkiye. I <3 Linux
Dmitrii Ponomarev
(He/Him)
Maxim Technology
- Location: Kurgan, Kurgan Oblast, Russian Federation
Senior DevOps Engineer at Maxim Technology in Kurgan, Russia, focused on Kubernetes and observability. Contributor to open source projects including Kubernetes, VictoriaMetrics, Prometheus and Grafana. Became a Kubestronaut by passing CKA, CKAD and CKS on three consecutive days.
Dipesh Rawat
(He/Him)
IBM
- Location: London, United Kingdom
- Project Experience: Kubernetes
Dipesh Rawat is an experienced software developer with expertise in Kubernetes, cloud-native development, and DevOps practices. His work encompasses CI/CD implementations and the creation of scalable, secure solutions. As an active contributor to the Kubernetes community, he is dedicated to advancing cloud technologies and sharing his knowledge to promote community growth and innovation.
Dinesh Gopathy Padmanabhan
Nutanix
- Location: Singapore, Singapore
Seasoned Professional Services Consultant & Instructor, with expertise in Infra, Automation, Cloud and Cloud Native technologies. Highly experienced in Architecting, Designing and Implementing Virtualization, Cloud Management and Automation solutions for several major customers across ASEAN, Middle East and India. A former VMware Certified Instructor who has trained over 1000 students. Holds over 50 certifications in Virtualization, Cloud, Cloud Native and DevOps technology domains.
Dineshwar Kumar
(He/Him)
- Location: Gothenburg, Sweden
With over 19 years of experience in IT, I specialize in Red Hat OpenShift, Red Hat Cluster, Red Hat Linux, and Kubernetes. Throughout my career, I have taken on diverse roles, ranging from Linux Support Engg to Infrastructure Architect, excelling in scripting and automation. I’m passionate about learning new open-source technologies, particularly in the areas of DevOps, DevSecOps, and cybersecurity, staying ahead of industry trends to continuously improve my skill set and contribute effectively to innovative projects.
Dimitar Zahariev
(He/Him)
- Location: Sofia, Bulgaria
A passionate IT enthusiast with a strong focus on open-source and cloud-native technologies, he is constantly expanding his expertise through hands-on experimentation in his home lab. In addition to freelance consulting, he actively teaches and develops courses, specializing in areas such as operating systems (Linux, Windows), cloud platforms (Azure), container orchestration (Kubernetes), and DevOps tools and practices. As an openSUSE Advocate, he is committed to promoting the project and the benefits of open-source solutions.
Dinesh Singh Bisht
(He/Him/They/Them)
- Location: Helsinki, Finland
Dinesh is a passionate Cloud and DevOps Consultant who specializes in designing and automating cloud-based solutions. With expertise in AWS Cloud, GitLab, Jenkins, Ansible, and Terraform, he excels in building scalable and efficient infrastructures. A dedicated lifelong learner, Dinesh constantly pursues certifications and stays updated with the latest technologies.
Dillibabu Sampath
(He/Him)
- Location: Chennai, TamilNadu, India
I’m an open-source enthusiast passionate about technology and continuous learning. Always eager to explore new ideas, thrives on collaboration and knowledge sharing. Driven by curiosity, I am always on the lookout for emerging technologies and new opportunities to grow.
Dinesh B
(He/Him)
Microsoft
- Location: Udumalpet, Tamil Nadu, India
I am a Software Engineer passionate about building scalable and reliable Kubernetes and cloud platform infrastructure, with a strong DevOps and SRE focus. I bring 10+ years of industry experience, including 5+ years specializing in Kubernetes and cloud‑native technologies. I have worked on managing 1,000+ Kubernetes clusters, with deep expertise in Cluster API and CNCF tools such as OPA, Falco, Prometheus, and Grafana. I have operated large‑scale Kubernetes platforms across Azure and GCP, focusing on reliability, automation, migration from VM to k8s, and observability
Diptiranjan Muduli
(He/Him)
- Location: Bengaluru, India
I am a tech enthusiast and practitioner specializing in cloud computing, containerization, automation, Infrastructure, DevOps, and Kubernetes. I am passionate about building scalable, secure, and efficient systems, with a strong focus on leveraging Kubernetes and other CNCF technologies to drive automation and innovation. I have a keen interest in cloud-native security, ensuring robust and resilient solutions for modern workloads.
Divya Bharathi Saravanan
(She/Her)
Apple Inc
- Location: Leander TX, United States
I’m a Platform Engineer specializing in Kubernetes, cloud-native infrastructure, and DevOps automation, with a strong focus on building scalable and reliable internal developer platforms. I have completed all required CNCF certifications toward the Kubestronaut program, reflecting deep hands-on expertise across the Kubernetes ecosystem and related cloud-native technologies. My core strengths include Kubernetes administration, observability, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and platform reliability engineering. I’m passionate about improving developer productivity through well-designed platforms and automation-driven workflows. I actively continue to upskill in cloud-native technologies and collaborate within engineering communities to share knowledge and best practices.
Dimitar Filipov
(He/Him)
- Location: Sofia, Bulgaria
I am senior DevOps engineer with an immense interest in how observability and performance optimizations can change our work for the better. I always enjoy the opportunity to improve my knowledge in any IT domain and am ready to deep dive into a lot of obscure topics. As of now mostly invested in how eBPF and container security mechanisms are helpful for Kubernetes workloads.
Ditipriya Chakraborty
(She/Her)
Sherwin Williams
- Location: Cleveland, OH, United States
Pria Chakraborty is a Platform Engineer with expertise in Kubernetes, cloud-native technologies, CI/CD, GitOps, and infrastructure automation. She is passionate about building scalable developer platforms and leveraging CNCF technologies to improve reliability, security, and operational efficiency. Pria focuses on platform engineering, Kubernetes ecosystem tools, observability, and DevOps best practices, helping teams deliver software faster and more effectively.
Diego Armando Cuevas Marban
(He/Him)
- Location: Mexico, Mexico
Multicertified Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Technical Account Advisor with up to 10 years of experience designing and supporting highly available applications. As a seasoned Kubernetes administrator and multicloud architect, I’m a champion for unlocking the full potential of Cloud Native technologies across cloud environments. I’m also a FINOPS Certified Engineer, bringing expertise not just in cloud technologies, but also in optimizing cloud costs and maximizing business value. My experience bridges the gap between Google Cloud and its customers, with a particular focus on helping them deploy and manage their workloads using Kubernetes in a multicloud setting.
Diego Arce
(He/Him)
Zuora
- Location: Grecia, Costa Rica
I’m a Cloud Solutions Architect with over 11 years in software engineering and cloud infrastructure. Alongside my role as a Staff Software Engineer at Zuora Inc., I’m an enthusiastic advocate of cloud technologies, Kubernetes, containers, and serverless computing—I can’t imagine life without coding! In my free time, I love experimenting with IoT, Arduinos, and Raspberry Pis, and I’m always up for a tech conference.
Di Sun
(He/Him)
- Location: Arakawa city, Japan
I am a passionate technologist with a keen focus on Cloud Native Computing technologies. With expertise in Kubernetes, public and hybrid cloud architectures, and DevOps, I thrive in building scalable and resilient systems. I am also enthusiastic about the evolving fields of AI engineering and large language models (LLMs), leveraging them to innovate and create new solutions.
Digvijay Chauhan
(He/Him)
Avanade
- Location: Sollentuna, Sweden
Lifelong Learner and a developer at heart. I have been a Microsoft Tech developer most of my career and am fascinated by the open source ecosystem! Becoming a Kubestronaut was the first step and I intend to be more involved in coming time!
Diego Hugo Hamilton López
(He/Him)
- Location: San Cristóbal de la Laguna, Spain
I am Diego, a young and motivated professional passionate about DevOps and cloud technologies. Eager to continue learning and specialize in automation, CI/CD, and container orchestration. Always seeking the most challenging problems to solve, dedicated to improving system reliability and efficiency through modern DevOps practices.
Diego Santana De Oliveira
(He/Him)
iFood
- Location: São Paulo, Brazil
Diego Oliveira is a DevOps Engineer and Certified Kubestronaut with a strong background in Kubernetes, Cloud-Native technologies, and infrastructure automation. Currently working at iFood, he helps manage over 50 Kubernetes clusters, ensuring high availability, reliability, and performance. With expertise in container orchestration, GitOps, and observability, Diego specializes in optimizing cloud environments, automating deployments, and improving system resilience. Passionate about scaling infrastructure and reducing operational toil, he continuously drives innovation in cloud-native ecosystems.
Dibyajyoti Hazra
(He/Him)
- Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Dibyajyoti Hazra is a Senior Backend Developer with over 8 years of experience in building scalable distributed systems. His expertise spans networking (DHCP/IPAM, DNS), cloud and IaC security, plugin and extension development, and LLM-based backend applications. He is proficient in GoLang and has hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration technologies like Docker and Kubernetes, as well as cloud platforms such as AWS. Link to blog: https://dibyahazra.github.io/
Diego Luisi
(He/Him)
- Location: Lisbon, Portugal
I have over 20 years of experience working with Linux and Open Source technologies, with a strong focus on DevOps and cloud-native solutions. As a Kubernetes enthusiast and CNCF technology specialist, I’m passionate about automation, GitOps, and building resilient infrastructure. I actively share knowledge through community events and discussions, helping others adopt best practices in Kubernetes, ArgoCD, Crossplane, and security.
Diego Marques Da Silva
(He/Him)
- Location: Eusebio, Ceara, Brazil
Lead DevOps Engineer on the Platform Engineering team, focused on Developer Experience and the development of Internal Developer Platforms (IDP). Strong experience with Kubernetes, Backstage, cloud technologies, and Infrastructure as Code, applying automation and DevOps practices to standardize workflows, reduce cognitive load, and enable scalable, resilient, and secure solutions.
Diego Esteban Sotelo Estupiñan
(He/Him)
Niubiz
- Location: Lima, Lima, Peru
I am a Senior Cloud Solutions Architect focused on Kubernetes, multi-cloud environments, and secure platform engineering. As a highly disciplined and self-taught engineer, I am deeply passionate about the intricate details of cloud-native technologies, achieving the Kubestronaut title reflects my relentless dedication to mastering the CNCF ecosystem. I thrive on transforming complex architectural challenges into resilient, scalable, and automated solutions.
Didi Berman
(He/Him)
- Location: Berlin, Germany
Didi (Yadid) Berman is a Berlin-based Platform and DevSecOps Engineer specialising in Kubernetes security, GitOps, and cloud-native infrastructure. Beyond building secure internal developer platforms across the major clouds, he regularly publishes clear, jargon-free analyses of live supply-chain and cloud security incidents, turning complex attacks into lessons any team can act on. Certified across the CNCF Kubernetes track (Kubestronaut), he is currently exploring where Kubernetes and MLOps meet.
Diego Agustín Moreno
(He/Him)
Reailize
- Location: Catemaco, Veracruz, Mexico
I’m a Software/DevOps Engineer with more than 10 years of experience in software development for the telecommunications industry and I have proven experience with Kubernetes and OpenShift for cloud and bare-metal deployments in this industry. As a software engineer, I have been developing cloud-native applications with the programming languages Python, Go, Java and frameworks like Spring, Django, and Gin. My current work beside Kubernetes and OCP includes the use of technologies like Helm, ArgoCD, Prometheus, Podman, Docker, OperatorSDK, Terraform, Ansible, OCI, Azure, AWS, and Claude.
Diego Spera
(He/Him)
- Location: Basel, Switzerland
Wandering technologist drawn to Kubernetes, Linux, Clouds and Automation, with real conviction about digital privacy, sovereignty, and security. A believer in good craft, fair value, and not selling yourself short. Obsessed with using AI to level myself up. Happy to connect over good specialty coffee or a good beer.
Dileep Kumar
- Location: Orai, Uttar Pradesh, India
I hold a Master’s in VLSI Design and have over 6 years of experience across corporate and startup environments, primarily in DevOps and Cloud Engineering. I describe my approach as that of a PolyStack Engineer: connecting layers from hardware and embedded systems through IoT, edge, and cloud-native platforms to tackle problems that cross traditional boundaries. My experience includes building and operating cloud-based systems, contributing to EV charging software, and working with technologies across infrastructure automation, CI/CD, and cloud platforms. Alongside production work, I enjoy building PoCs and exploring areas such as Kubernetes security, Kubeflow, Green Software, and AI agents. I am particularly interested in Kubernetes security, platform engineering, DevSecOps, and AI infrastructure, and I document my experiments, ideas, and lessons learned on my blog https://blog.dileepkushwaha.com/2023/05/29/polystack-engineer
Dhafer Ben Ali
(He/Him)
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.
Devon Patrick Adkins
(He/Him)
- Location: Geroge, Western Cape, South Africa
I design and optimize cloud-native architectures, streamline DevOps workflows, and secure scalable infrastructure. With deep expertise in cloud migrations, automation, and network security, I help organizations innovate at the intersection of technology and business strategy. As a 5× Cisco Champion and 4× AWS Community Builder, I host multiple training platforms and share insights through my blog at dev.to/deadki0001. Passionate about building resilient, high-performance systems, I’m driven by continuous learning, problem-solving, and a commitment to excellence.
Devin Cooley
(He/Him)
O'Reilly Media
- Location: Portland, Oregon, USA
Devin Cooley is a Site Reliability Engineer at O’Reilly Media with extensive DevOps and cloud-native experience. He previously worked as a DevOps Engineer at Pipeworks Studios on games including Rival Peak and The Walking Dead: Last Mile. Cooley specializes in CNCF technologies including Kubernetes, Istio, Argo, and Helm, with additional expertise in all things containerization,Terraform, GCP, Azure, and AWS. With an MBA from the University of Oregon, he uniquely bridges technical implementation and business strategy, translating technical solutions into customer value. Based in Portland, Oregon, his expertise spans from game industry infrastructure to modern cloud-native business solutions.
Dharmaprakash S
(He/Him)
Appviewx
- Location: Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, India
Site Reliability Engineer and Observability Expert, experienced in deploying end-to-end observability solutions including distributed tracing, real user monitoring, APM, profiling, and centralized logging in cloud-native and Kubernetes environments. Skilled in SRE practices that drive high availability, performance optimization, and seamless customer experiences.
Dhanesh Kumar
(He/Him)
- Location: kozhikode, kerala, India
I am a DevOps Engineer with over a decade of experience in designing and automating cloud-native infrastructure on AWS and Azure. I specialize in Kubernetes, Terraform, CI/CD automation, and observability using Grafana, Prometheus, and OpenTelemetry. I manage the infrastructure and observability for LLM and agentic AI systems, focusing on performance, reliability, and seamless deployment. I’m passionate about building scalable, secure, and efficient systems aligned with CNCF best practices.
Dheeraj Yadav
(He/Him)
Nutanix
- Location: Pune, India
Kubernetes enthusiast currently working at Nutanix, focusing on the cloud-native ecosystem and modern infrastructure solutions. Started my cloud-native journey with VMware Tanzu, gaining hands-on experience in Kubernetes-based application platforms and modernization initiatives. Passionate about container orchestration, automation, and scalable platform design. Experienced in deploying and managing Kubernetes clusters while driving seamless adoption for enterprise customers. Always eager to explore emerging CNCF technologies and expand expertise across the evolving cloud-native landscape.
Devesh Kumar
(He/Him)
Nokia
- Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Seasoned software professional with 15+ years of experience in large-scale telecom and cloud-native deployments. Focused on designing, deploying and operating resilient, production-grade platforms. A strong communicator, I’m dedicated to empowering colleagues and clients through effective and efficient solutions.
Dhananjaya Kurukulasooriya
(He/Him)
Pinnacle Distribution Lanka Pvt Ltd
- Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Dhananjaya is a cloud infrastructure professional based in Sri Lanka with over four years of experience in enterprise virtualization, Kubernetes, and cloud-native technologies. He specializes in solution architecture for cost-effective public and private cloud environments, including Private AI implementations, while ensuring robust security for cloud-native workloads. Following an M-Shaped Career strategy, he pursues deep expertise across DevSecOps, cloud platforms, and security governance. He believes in delivering business value over unnecessary complexity and is passionate about helping organizations adopt secure, scalable infrastructure without overengineering.Outside of work, he is an anime fan.
Devi Sunil Kumar Shegu
(He/Him)
- Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
I’m a DevOps/SRE engineer focused on building reliable, scalable systems on Kubernetes and the CNCF ecosystem. I enjoy leading initiatives around observability, automation, and production reliability, while mentoring teams and driving best practices. My work spans OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, Grafana, and infrastructure automation. I’m passionate about simplifying complex systems and enabling teams to operate with confidence.
Dhileepan Pandian
(He/Him)
- Location: Fort Mill, United States
I’m a Lead Operations Engineer specializing in Kubernetes and large-scale big data platforms. I manage production-grade distributed systems with a strong focus on reliability, performance, and operational excellence, while actively mentoring teams through hands-on training and knowledge-sharing sessions. My current focus is on evolving into AI architecture, with an emphasis on agentic systems and real-time, scalable infrastructure. I’m particularly interested in integrating proven SRE practices with emerging AI-driven technologies to design resilient, future-ready platforms.
Devin Gloster
- Location: Sterling, VA, United States
I am a DevOps and Platform Engineer focused on Kubernetes, cloud-native technologies, and automation. My work centers on building scalable platforms, improving developer experience, and helping teams deliver software efficiently and securely. I enjoy learning new technologies, sharing knowledge with others, and continuously challenging myself through CNCF certifications and hands-on engineering. My goal is to combine deep technical expertise with practical solutions that make platforms more reliable, secure, and easier to operate.
Dharmendra Bogireddi
(He/Him)
Xactly Techonologies India PVT LTD
- Location: Bangalore, India
Hi, I’m Dharmendra, a Senior DevOps Manager with 15 years of experience at Xactly Technologies Pvt. Ltd. I’m passionate about Kubernetes, cloud-native technologies, automation, reliability, and building scalable platforms. I enjoy solving complex engineering challenges, learning new technologies, mentoring teams, and sharing practical knowledge with the cloud-native community.
Dhruv Hiteshbhai Upadhyay
(He/Him)
ResMed Inc
- Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
I’m Dhruv Upadhyay, a Platform Engineer at ResMed based in Halifax, Canada, specializing in Kubernetes, AWS infrastructure, and cloud security. I’m a curious, driven engineer who enjoys taking ownership, solving complex problems, and turning ideas into practical solutions. My work spans secure platforms on Amazon EKS, secrets management, and infrastructure automation, with a focus on reliability and security. I value continuous learning and bring a proactive, thoughtful approach to improving the systems I work on. Completing all five Kubestronaut certifications marks an exciting milestone in my cloud-native journey.
Dennis John
Infosys
- Location: Canberra, Australia
Dennis is a Technical Architect (Cloud / DevOps) at Infosys. In his role, he is responsible for designing and developing solutions for clients, mainly cloud and DevOps related. He specialises in cloud infrastructure, container orchestration, CI/CD pipelines and application modernisation. He is active in a number of tech meetups in his city, and actively promotes cloud-native and DevOps solutions. Open-source software is another thing he is very passionate about and he believes that the best comes from collaborating with others and giving back to the community, a way to create and learn together.
Devendra Dhoot
(He/Him)
YASH Technologies
- Location: Indore, India
Devendra works as a Technical Architect with over 13 years of experience in the industry and is a seasoned DevOps professional. Passionate about cloud-native technologies, he has been instrumental in driving the adoption of Kubernetes and other CNCF projects within multiple organizations. His expertise lies in designing and building cloud-native solutions with Kubernetes across various platforms, addressing the complexities of modern systems.
Why I am excited to be an ambassador: I am passionate about the cloud and the endless possibilities it offers for building complex, innovative systems. The CNCF democratizes cloud-native technology, making it accessible across all platforms and embodying the spirit of open-source collaboration that fascinates and inspires me. Serving as an ambassador for this vibrant community is a great honor and opportunity to contribute to its growth and innovation.
Denis Kovacevic
(He/Him)
bespinian
- Location: Bern, Switzerland
As a Cloud Solution Architect with over 10 years of experience and a strong foundation in software architecture and engineering, I specialize in designing and implementing scalable distributed systems, including serverless architectures.
Denis Urek
(He/Him)
Flint SI d.o.o.
- Location: Ljubljana, Slovenia
Denis Urek is a Development Engineer at Flint SI d.o.o., with a focus on DevOps, automation, and development. Having completed their Kubernetes certification journey, they are now expanding their cloud knowledge, starting with AWS. Passionate about ensuring systems run efficiently with excellent oversight, they thrive in automating processes to enhance reliability and performance. In their free time, they enjoy challenging games like CS2, Arma 3 and RimWorld, along with exploring new technologies, socializing with friends, and finding balance through hobbies that offer both excitement and relaxation.
Devansh Popli
Amazon Web Services
- Location: New Delhi, Delhi, India
I’m a Cloud Engineer at Amazon Web Services, wrangling EKS, ECS and ECR to keep Enterprise customers happy. With 14 cloud certifications (+CNCF certs) across multiple platforms, I’m basically a human multi-cloud API. I have also contributed to the official Kubernetes doc. Now, as a proud Kubestronaut, I’m ready to boldly go where no cluster has crashed before!
Denis Sanchez Amieva
(He/Him)
Adhara Blockchain Technilogies
- Location: Gijón, Asturias, Spain
I’m a Platform Engineer passionate about cloud-native technologies and the CNCF ecosystem. My focus is on building scalable, resilient platforms using Kubernetes, GitOps, and open source tooling. I actively explore and experiment with emerging CNCF projects and advocate for DevOps and platform engineering best practices. I enjoy sharing knowledge and contributing to internal tooling that empowers developer teams.
Dennis Marinho De Paiva Reis
- Location: Erechim, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Dennis Reis is a seasoned Platform Engineer with over 16 years of experience in systems architecture and development, with the past 8 years focused on cloud-native and DevOps practices. He specializes in Kubernetes, Terraform, and observability stacks, with proven success leading infrastructure modernization initiatives in high-scale environments such as ASML and TomTom. Dennis brings deep expertise in CNCF technologies and platform automation across multi-cloud setups. His work bridges strategic architecture with hands-on engineering, enabling resilient, scalable, and secure systems.
Dennis Kaulbars
(He/Him)
Airbus Defence and Space GmbH
- Location: Manching, Bavaria, Germany
I’m a Linux system engineer who loves working with Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies. Having spent my childhood exploring every computer-like device I could get my hands on, I turned my hobby into my profession after completing my electrical engineering studies. I started my career as a system administrator and first encountered Kubernetes in 2018. I have been fascinated by this incredible technology ever since. CNCF’s Kubestronaut program will enable me to further develop my skills, and I’m looking forward to seeing what’s coming next – starting with a great jacket!
Deniz Icin
(He/Him)
HEPAPI
- Location: Izmir, Turkey
I am a DevOps and Cloud Engineer specializing in Kubernetes, cloud-native infrastructure, and hybrid architectures. I design and operate production-grade platforms using CNCF technologies such as Kubernetes, Helm, Argo CD, Prometheus, and Cilium, with a strong focus on security, observability, and automation. My work frequently involves hybrid and multi-account AWS environments, including EKS Hybrid Nodes and on-prem integrations. I regularly share practical, hands-on knowledge through technical blog posts and community discussions, aiming to bridge real-world enterprise challenges with cloud-native best practices.
Desire Ntambiye
(He/Him)
ASTRELYA
- Location: Paris, France
DevOps Engineer with experience since 2020, contributing to impactful projects across multiple organizations. I have expertise with public cloud platforms including AWS, GCP, and Azure, as well as private cloud environments. I specialize in designing microservices architectures and building secure, resilient, and scalable Kubernetes-based infrastructures following DevOps best practices. My background includes two years working on retail applications and over two years delivering solutions for banking systems. I also have experience supporting machine learning projects, further strengthening my ability to work in complex, high-performance environments.
Denis Germain
(He/Him)
Lucca
- Location: Bordeaux, France
Kubernetes specialist since 2017, I have worked with many end user companies (Lucca, Deezer, Lectra, E-Leclerc) to migrate legacy workloads to K8s, and helped devs leverage the power of cloud native.
I’m also a tech blogger since 2010 (blog.zwindler.fr), with more than 500+ articles. I wrote a book on the various means to deploy Kubernetes, published mid october 2025 by the french editor Eyrolles.
I’ve been a speaker in various local and international conferences (**FOSDEM**, DevoxxFR, …) and even organized a few in the past (**KCD France 2023**, **BDX IO 2024**) and active organizer of **Cloud Native Bordeaux**.
Dekel Malul
(He/Him)
kubegurus
- Location: Israel
Hello from Israel 🇮🇱! Passionate about community collaboration, I actively contribute to the Kubernetes community by sharing insights on cloud-native technologies through my blog. I currently work as a DevOps Engineer, with a strong focus on providing Kubernetes assistance and guidance to Israeli startup companies.
Deepak Gupta
(He/Him)
Amdocs
- Location: Pune, India
I am Deepak Gupta, a seasoned Cloud Migration Expert specializing in AWS and Azure cloud platforms. I have extensive experience in migrating applications from on-premises to the cloud, with a particular focus on containerization using Kubernetes. My expertise lies in transforming traditional applications into scalable and efficient cloud-native architectures. My work is instrumental in driving digital transformation and optimizing performance in the new cloud environment.
Deepesh Puthalath
(He/Him)
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
- Location: London,United Kingdom
I’m Deepesh Puthalath, currently serving as a Technical Solutions Consultant at Hewlett Packard Enterprise. My professional focus lies in the exciting fields of AI and Machine Learning, where I work on supporting innovative solutions and driving technological advancements.
Dawid Popiela
(He/Him)
Thales DIS
- Location: Gdańsk, Poland
I’m an integration engineer with a strong sysadmin background, specializing in Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies. I’m particularly passionate about Cilium and eBPF, exploring how they can enhance observability, networking, and security in modern infrastructure. You can often find me experimenting with new ways to push Kubernetes to its limits.
Deepshikha
(She/Her)
Apple Inc.
- Location: Sunnyvale, California, United States
I’m an SRE at Apple, building resilient platforms with Kubernetes at the core. My passion for Linux, virtualization, and DevOps has deepened since discovering Kubernetes. I work with tools like ArgoCD, Prometheus, and Infrastructure as Code to advance SRE practices. I’m excited to keep learning and contribute to the CNCF community.
Debaprita Majumdar
(He/Him)
- Location: Superior, Colorado, United States
I’m a Senior Cloud Engineer with expertise in designing and managing secure, scalable infrastructures on Azure and GCP, with a strong focus on Kubernetes, GitOps, and modern DevOps practices. I take a holistic approach to cloud engineering, combining integration technologies and solutions architecture to build cloud-native platforms that align with business objectives. With hands-on experience in both the retail and healthcare sectors, I deliver solutions that meet high standards for performance, compliance, and reliability. My work emphasizes automation, observability, and infrastructure as code, enabling fast, consistent deployments and supporting long-term innovation through cloud modernization.
Deepak Verma
(He/Him)
Apple
- Location: Austin, TX, United States
Deepak Verma is a Solutions Architect specializing in cloud-native, product-driven platforms with Kubernetes and serverless technologies. He focuses on security, privacy, and scalable architectures, having built platforms for privacy-sensitive data processing and cloud-native CI/CD. He is excited to contribute back to the CNCF community and open-source projects.
Debadatta Panda
(He/Him)
TCS
- Location: Cardiff, United Kingdom
I focus on driving cloud-native transformation using AWS, GCP, Kubernetes, and modern DevOps practices. I’ve led Cloud Centre of Excellence (CCoE) initiatives, built AWS reference architectures, and supported large-scale modernization efforts. I’m passionate about the intersection of cloud, Kubernetes, and software engineering — and how they’re reshaping application architecture and delivery.
Debadutta Sahoo
(He/Him)
Cisco
- Location: Hyderabad, Telengana, India
With over 13 years of experience in IT and 7 years specializing in Kubernetes, I serve as a DevOps architect at Cisco, driving cloud-native transformations across global teams. I’m an active member of the CNCF community, with deep expertise in Kubernetes, Prometheus, and Istio.
Deividas Simanavičius
(He/Him)
Centric IT Solutions Lithuania
- Location: Grao de Gandía, Valencian Community, Spain
I am Deividas, DevOps and Cloud engineer. I love building things in the cloud, automating whatever I can, and making systems run smoother and faster. I enjoy solving tricky technical problems and finding simple, clean solutions. I’m always curious about new tools and tech, and I like improving things a little bit every day.
Denis Constancy
- Location: Paris, France
I am a DevOps Engineer working mainly with Google Cloud Platform and Kubernetes. I work on cloud-native platforms and Kubernetes environments. I enjoy solving practical problems around automation, platform reliability, and security. I continue to build my experience across CNCF technologies through hands-on practice and certifications.
Dean Shorter
(He/Him)
MSQ DX
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Dean is a Senior Linux / DevOps Engineer with over 20 years of experience designing secure, scalable, and fault-tolerant cloud-native platforms across multiple industries. He specializes in Kubernetes, AWS, and Infrastructure as Code, with deep expertise in building and securing distributed systems in hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Dean has architected large-scale, microservices-based solutions supporting millions of users globally and led complex cloud migration initiatives. Passionate about automation and cloud-native security, he continues to experiment with Kubernetes and distributed systems through hands-on lab environments and real-world platform engineering challenges.
Denis Balan
(He/Him)
DevOps Freelancer / Self-employed
- Location: Brussles, Belgium
Denis Balan is a Kubernetes-focused Platform Engineer, Azure Cloud solution architect and DevOps expert delivering mission-critical systems in the European public and defense sector. Passionate about serverless, GitOps, automated and resilient cloud-native infrastructure. His toolkit includes Proxmox, OpenShift, ArgoCD, Harbor, Grafana, Loki, Terraform, Jenkins, managing private GitLab, CI/CD pipelines across hybrid deployments, Microsoft-focused Certified Trainer (MCT). Eager to share expertise and learn from the cloud-native community.
Demetrio Rafael Neri Costa
(He/Him)
Microsoft
- Location: São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Technology professional with over 20 years of experience working across multiple domains, including development, support and consulting over multiple technology solutions. I have strong experience supporting customer solutions through debugging, troubleshooting, and deep technical analysis, as well as working with web environment configuration, automation, and health, risk, and best practices assessments. I hold a degree from the São Paulo College of Technology (FATEC-SP) and a postgraduate diploma in Software Engineering from PUC-SP. I have a strong admiration for Kubernetes and the cloud-native ecosystem, recognizing how this technology is driving innovation, scalability, and standardized application development across organizations worldwide. I value collaborative environments, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning. I am strongly customer-focused, committed to results, and driven to contribute to the growth of teams and the successful delivery of projects.
Deepanraj Selvaraj
(He/Him)
- Location: Hosur, Tamil Nadu, India
I am a Senior Software Expert focused on building cloud-native platforms, distributed systems, and scalable microservices architectures. I bring deep expertise in CNCF technologies such as Kubernetes, Prometheus, and Istio, with a strong emphasis on observability, reliability, and production-grade infrastructure. I am passionate about driving the adoption of modern DevOps and platform engineering practices to enhance system resilience and accelerate delivery. I actively follow the cloud-native ecosystem and am keen to contribute through future knowledge sharing and community collaboration.
Dawid Motak
(He/Him)
- Location: Wrocław, Poland
Dawid combines a software development background with deep infrastructure engineering to design, build, and operate cloud-agnostic Kubernetes platforms across bare metal and public clouds. He excels at improving the developer experience through reliable internal platforms, driving infrastructure cost efficiency, and debugging complex performance issues by understanding systems from the application layer down to the underlying infrastructure
David Pech
(He/Him)
depeche.io
- Location: Ostrava, Czech Republic
- Related Post: Kubestronaut in Orbit: David Pech
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 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.
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.
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.
David Mukuzi
Amazon Web Services
- Location: Nairobi, Kenya
- Related Post: Kubestronaut in Orbit: David Mukuzi
I’m a DevOps engineer that’s driven by a deep-rooted enthusiasm for continuous learning and exploring emerging technologies
Davit Mumladze
(He/Him)
Webiz International
- Location: Tbilisi, Georgia
Davit is a DevOps Engineer with an experience on large mobile, internet and core banking solutions, managing applications used by over tens of millions users. He’s expertise spans Kubernetes, cloud environments, automation, monitoring and search engine tools, expert in postgreSQL and Azure DevOps. with his knowledge he ensures system reliability and availbility. Davit is a lecturer and leading the course – Microservice Architecture – DevOps practices in the countries best universities.
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.
Davit Harutyunyan
(He/Him)
Robert Bosch GmbH
- Location: City of Ararat, Armenia
Davit Harutyunyan earned his B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees with honors in Telecommunication Engineering from the National Polytechnic University of Armenia in 2011 and 2015, respectively. He completed his Ph.D. with honors in Information and Communication Technology at the University of Trento, Italy, in 2019. Alongside his academic pursuits, he worked as a Research Engineer in the Smart Networks and Services (SENSE) group at the FBK Research Institute in Italy from 2015 to 2020, and since 2021, he has been contributing as a Research Engineer in Corporate Research at Robert Bosch GmbH in Germany. His primary research interests focus on advancing 5G/6G mobile networks, Open RAN, Network Function Virtualization (NFV), network automation, management, and orchestration. He has extensive experience in edge and cloud computing, particularly in leveraging lightweight virtualization technologies such as containers and their orchestration. He is also proficient in using DevOps tools and public cloud services for efficient and scalable infrastructure deployment.
David Van Ginneken
- Location: Hardyston United States
David is a strategic leader with over two decades of experience in driving innovation and operational efficiency across industries, including financial services, insurance, and satellite radio. Known for aligning technology with business objectives, David specializes in fostering data-driven decision-making, optimizing resources, and creating scalable frameworks that support long-term growth. A thought leader in business intelligence and data strategy, he is committed to continuous improvement and innovation. In addition to his professional expertise, David is an active community leader, serving in various educational and governance roles.
David Webster
(He/Him)
- Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
I’m David Webster, a software and cloud engineer with deep expertise in AWS, AI and Kubernetes. Over the past decade, I have built and scaled mission-critical systems for banks, fintechs, and startups around the world, focusing on quality, scaling and security. I am passionate about open-source and knowledge sharing. I regularly engage in cloud-native discussions such as Meetups (AWSUGNL).
David Lautie
(He/Him)
- Location: Flourens, France
For me, Kubernetes embodies the future of cloud and modern infrastructure. It’s a technology that combines robustness, agility, and openness. Seeing thousands of passionate people collaborate within the CNCF and the Open Source ecosystem to build this living platform reminds me why I chose to work in this field: to learn, to share, and to innovate together.
Davide Pereira Dias
(He/Him)
Bullhorn
- Location: Hoofddorp, Netherlands
I’m a hands-on engineer who enjoys experimenting with cloud-native technologies in my Homelab, where I run Kubernetes clusters, automation workflows, and self-hosted platforms. I’m particularly interested in observability, infrastructure reliability, and simplifying complex systems. I like learning by doing, breaking things, fixing them, and improving them along the way. Outside of work, I continuously explore new tools and approaches to better understand how modern platforms operate at scale.
David Jeffers
American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN)
- Location: Chantilly, VA, United States
Principal Site Reliability Engineer at ARIN, with a focus on modernizing legacy infrastructure and integrating DevOps practices within the non-profit sector. My technical expertise centers on Kubernetes, dual-stack networking, DNSSEC, and Postgres. Outside of work, I manage an extensive homelab environment dedicated to home automation, CI/CD, and tinkering with self-hosted AI/LLMs. Beyond the tech world, I’m an avid runner, Halloween enthusiast, and super-hot pepper farmer.
Davit Grigoryan
(He/Him)
Energize Global Services
- Location: Yerevan, Armenia
I am a Software and Platform Engineer specializing in cloud native technologies, Kubernetes, and full-stack development. My expertise spans Kubernetes, container security, observability, and platform engineering, with hands-on experience building and operating cloud native systems at scale. I also have strong programming skills in JavaScript and Python. I’m passionate about continuous learning, open source, community building, and helping engineers adopt modern cloud-native practices.
David Verzolla
Loja Integrada / Pagali
- Location: Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
I am David Verzolla, a specialist in DevSecOps, SRE, and Platform Engineering with a focus on enterprise Kubernetes ecosystem management. I have been working for large-scale enterprises in the payments industry, architecting and managing highly available container environments and cloud infrastructure. My technical focus revolves around CNCF technologies, with deep expertise in Kubernetes cluster architectures, Helm charts, and cloud-native deployment strategies. I am passionate about building resilient, secure, and automated systems that ensure operational reliability for mission-critical financial transactions.
David Román
(He/Him)
- Location: Woodstock, Ontario, Canada
Originally from Mexico City, David Román is a Senior Technical Solutions Developer at Google, bringing over 15 years of industry experience across systems architecture, infrastructure management, and technical leadership at organizations like Cisco, Oracle, Avaya and Nortel Networks. As a recognized Kubestronaut holding all core CNCF Kubernetes certifications alongside a robust portfolio of security and cloud credentials, he specializes in building resilient, highly scalable environments. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology and a Master’s Degree in IT Management, combining deep operational expertise with a continuous drive for cloud-native innovation.
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.
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.
David Godwin
(He/Him)
Continental Automotive GmbH
- Location: Regensburg, Germany
I have over 15 years of experience in Automotive software development including 5+ years specializing in cloud-native technologies, I enjoy architecting and delivering innovative cloud solutions. My expertise spans AWS, Kubernetes, DevOps, and IoT, with a strong focus on designing scalable, secure, and cost-efficient architectures that align with business objectives
Davi Vercillo C. Garcia
(He/Him)
Amazon Web Services
- Location: Lisbon, Portugal
Davi Vercillo C. Garcia is a Specialist Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services with expertise in platform engineering, container networking, and observability. He specializes in CNCF technologies including Kubernetes, Prometheus, Grafana, ArgoCD/FluxCD, and Istio/Envoy, helping customers with cloud migration and infrastructure modernization. An active community contributor, Davi participates in KCD Porto and AWS User Group Lisbon since moving to Portugal, previously supporting OSS communities in Rio de Janeiro. He has contributed to several CNCF projects, primarily through documentation improvements and issue triage, demonstrating his commitment to advancing cloud-native technologies.
David Gondor
(He/Him)
- Location: Alphen aan den Rijn, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
I’m David Gondor, a Test engineer with a strong focus on quality and reliability. I’m transitioning into DevOps, expanding my skills in automation, cloud, and CI/CD. I’m passionate about building efficient, scalable systems that support fast and reliable software delivery.