As AI/ML and data-driven applications increasingly move closer to users and sensors, edge computing has become a critical architectural shift. In this lightning talk, Samaresh Kumar Singh shares real-world insights from running Kubernetes in production at the edge using K3s and KubeEdge. Drawing on his experience building Hydra - a distributed edge orchestration platform—he covers the core architectural patterns, production challenges (resource constraints, connectivity, security), and best practices for deploying containerized Golang services at the edge. A live demo will show how lightweight Kubernetes setups enable scalable, resilient edge deployments that stay functional even in cloud-disconnected scenarios. This session is ideal for developers, architects, and DevOps engineers looking to extend Kubernetes beyond the datacenter.