Nikita Verma
Cloud Native Contributor
Bhubaneswar, India
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Nikita Verma is an active contributor to the open-source community with a strong focus on Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies. She worked on developing forest growth simulations, automating configuration generation, and integrating CI/CD workflows. Nikita has volunteered at KubeCon events, showcasing her commitment to the Kubernetes ecosystem. Her technical expertise spans Python, Golang, AWS, and FLINT.Cloud, complemented by her contributions to initiatives like Girlscript Summer of Code
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From Contributor to Catalyst: How Developers Can Accelerate the Open Source Energy Transition
The energy transition demands robust, interoperable open source platforms—and onboarding new developers efficiently is critical to scaling these solutions. I have specialized in integrating RESTful APIs and automating test suites for grid orchestration tools such as PowSyBl and OpenSTEF. This talk will deliver a technical, step-by-step walkthrough of onboarding to LF Energy repositories: from understanding project architecture and setting up local dev environments with Docker Compose, to contributing Python-based data connectors and enhancing CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions. I’ll share detailed examples of implementing automated regression tests for DER forecasting modules and integrating third-party APIs for real-time telemetry ingestion. Attendees will gain actionable insights into code contribution workflows, best practices for collaborating on distributed teams, and strategies for aligning with open standards like CIM and IEC 61850. By demystifying the technical entry points and showcasing tangible impact, this session will empower more developers to drive innovation and reliability within the LF Energy ecosystem.
Invisible Shields: Runtime Security and Virtual Patching in Kubernetes
Traditional patch management is insufficient for mitigating rapidly evolving threats in dynamic Kubernetes environments, where zero-day vulnerabilities can be exploited before official patches are available. This session presents a technical exploration of virtual patching—deploying runtime security controls at the kernel level to intercept and neutralize exploits without modifying application code or requiring downtime. Leveraging open source solutions such as KubeArmor, which utilizes eBPF and Linux Security Modules (LSM) for inline mitigation, and Kyverno for declarative policy enforcement, this talk demonstrates the orchestration of layered security policies that provide defense-in-depth against advanced threats. Attendees will see how to implement granular process, file, and network access controls, automate vulnerability detection and response workflows, and integrate virtual patching into CI/CD pipelines for continuous protection. Real-world use cases will illustrate how these controls block exploitation vectors in real time, ensuring workload integrity while maintaining operational agility
Containerization 101 - How containers originated and the future of cloud native development
Linux and containers are foundational to the cloud-native ecosystem, enabling scalable, portable, and efficient application deployment. This talk will walk attendees through the history of containerization as we know it today, starting with concepts like namespaces and cgroups that made containerization possible. We will look at the challenges of the pre-container era, such as dependency conflicts and virtualization inefficiencies, and illustrate how containers revolutionized software deployment.
Attendees will gain insights into the modern container ecosystem, including tools like containerd, CRI-O, and Kubernetes, and the role of OCI standard in driving interoperability. In conclusion, the talk will highlight trends such as microVMs, WebAssembly, and unikernels, and explore the future of containers.
This talk will give attendees a comprehensive understanding of the role of Linux and containers in cloud-native computing, their evolution, and their relevance to the broader ecosystem.
Bringing Cloud Native to the Classroom: Empowering the Next Generation of Technologists
Cloud native technologies are reshaping the tech industry, yet they remain underrepresented in academic curricula. In this talk, we’ll explore why teaching cloud native concepts in academia is essential for preparing students to meet industry demands. I'll address key challenges, such as the overwhelming complexity of the CNCF Landscape and the rapidly evolving best practices that make curriculum design difficult.
To bridge these gaps, I’ll present actionable solutions, including starting with foundational tools like Docker, simplifying Kubernetes learning through hands-on projects, and structuring topics into manageable modules from containers to CI/CD pipelines. I’ll also highlight free resources, such as the CNCF Playground and online tutorials, and the transformative impact of community engagement through platforms like Slack, GitHub, and meetups.
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