Aflevering 66: Inside CNCF: Driving Kubernetes Growth and Global Community Building

In this episode of the Dutch Kubernetes Podcast, hosts Ronald Kers and Jan Stomphorst sit down with two special guests from the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF), Audra Montenegro and Katie Greenley, to discuss the growth of Kubernetes and the role of the CNCF in supporting the global Kubernetes community.

Audra is a core program manager at CNCF, overseeing the Kubernetes Community Days (KCD) and Cloud Native Community Groups (CNCG) programs. Katie, on the other hand, has been with CNCF for nine years and manages community and marketing, focusing on ambassador programs, event marketing strategies, and supporting CNCF projects

The conversation begins with introductions and an exploration of each guest’s role at CNCF. They dive into topics such as Kubernetes certifications, including the CKA, CKAD, and CKS, which validate expertise in Kubernetes administration, application development, and security. Audra and Katie emphasize the importance of these certifications and the commitment required to achieve them.

The episode also touches on the planning of large-scale events like KubeCon, how these events continue to evolve, and the CNCF’s growing global influence. Both guests share insights into the CNCF's Ambassador Program, explaining how community members can contribute and gain recognition by organizing events, writing content, or leading meetups.

A strong focus is placed on diversity and inclusion in the community, with both Audra and Katie highlighting CNCF’s initiatives to foster a more diverse and inclusive environment. The conversation wraps up by discussing the future of Kubernetes, the rise of platform engineering, AI, and the increasing importance of sustainability in tech event

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