Manuel Schindler is an Associate Principal Specialist Solution Architect at Red Hat, where he leads initiatives to increase developer productivity through Kubernetes adoption and other cloud-native technologies. With over 15 years of experience in software development, architecture, and consulting, Manuel is dedicated to empower developers and drive innovation in the enterprise sector.
He began his career at IBM Research & Development before transitioning into consulting to tackle real-world software architecture challenges in telecommunications, focusing on network management and enterprise architecture. He later led software development teams on IoT and cloud projects, employing modern development and SRE practices.
At Red Hat Professional Services, Manuel integrated advanced cloud technologies with operational best practices, leading digital transformation efforts and promoting platform adoption. He has architected key projects involving Kafka data streaming, OpenShift migrations, application modernization, and Zero-Trust systems. Currently, as part of the Platform Specialist team, he focuses on cloud-native solutions and enhancing developer productivity.
As a passionate advocate for open-source technologies, Manuel frequently speaks at industry events. He focuses on fostering collaboration between development and operations teams to accelerate innovation and build resilient, modern software systems. Outside of work, he enjoys mentoring aspiring associates, spending time outdoors, and cooking.