Michael Forrester
Preparing Tomorrow's Innovators, Elevating the Average
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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Michael Rishi Forrester is a principal trainer and engineer at KodeKloud with over 25 years of experience in Operations (before everyone called it DevOps) and DevOps. He specializes in designing and implementing cloud-native solutions using Kubernetes and the Cloud. With his expertise in the industry and a passion for exploring AI's potential in Kubernetes management, Michael likes preparing people for the future of AI-agented workflows and their possible impact on the Kubernetes ecosystem.
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From Resistance to Resilency: Three Case studies in successful adoption of Kubernetes
From Resistance to Resiliency: Overcoming Challenges in Kubernetes Adoption
Kubernetes adoption often faces resistance, skepticism, and roadblocks. Drawing on over a decade of experience as a DevOps and CNCF advocate, this session tackles the cultural, people, process, and technology challenges that hinder progress while highlighting Platform Engineering as a critical evolution. Three compelling case studies show how businesses turned initial resistance into enthusiastic adoption, making Kubernetes central to their deployment workflows. Gain concise insights on converting detractors and a clear roadmap to address the "24 Critical Concerns Every Kubernetes Engineer Must Solve Before Going Live in Production." Whether you're just starting or stuck on your Cloud Native journey, this talk delivers actionable strategies to transform team dynamics, streamline processes, and foster a Kubernetes-ready culture.
AI Assisted Hands-On Learning - the Future of Education
In an era where Cloud Native skills are in high demand, traditional learning methods often fall short. This session explores the transformative power of AI-assisted hands-on learning in revolutionizing Cloud Native education. We'll delve into how interactive labs have enabled us at KodeKloud to effectively teach millions of students, equipping them with practical skills in Kubernetes, Docker, Ansible, and more. Discover how AI-driven interactive platforms are shaping the future of education by providing personalized, immersive, and scalable learning experiences. Join us to uncover best practices and innovative techniques that can elevate your approach to Cloud Native training, ensuring your learners are prepared for tomorrow's challenges.
K8sGPT and the Rise of AI Agents: Preparing for the Future of Kubernetes Engineering
Discover how AI agents like K8sGPT are revolutionizing Kubernetes management and shaping the future of engineering. This session explores the profound impact of AI on the Kubernetes ecosystem and provides insights into thriving in an AI-centric world. Witness live demonstrations of K8sGPT diagnosing issues, triaging problems, and collaborating with human engineers, as well as a homegrown demo with K8s engineering using open-source LLMs. Learn why your k8s domain knowledge will help you adapt to AI-agented workflows, and unlock new considerations in Kubernetes engineering. Explore a viewpoint on the rise of AI agents and their implications for Kubernetes over the next 5-10 years.
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