Microservices can be hard; understanding container best practices can be hard as those practices are still being discovered. This session aids in minimizing the learning curve with container orchestration, specifically Kubernetes, by bringing DevOps best practices into the mix.

This is not another HelloWorld session with quick tips. Instead, you can expect a deep dive into how you can truly go from zero to DevOps superhero by simply selecting container tooling specifically built for simplifying the process. In doing so, you will also learn how these tools can provide better orchestration for cloud services, abstraction & encapsulation for your microservices deployments, & visibility into what runs where & why. You will not only walk away with a deeper understanding of this area, but also some hands-on material to help you get started.

AGENDA:
6:15 - 6:30 - Arrive & Networking
6:45 - 7:30 - Container Orchestration Talk
7:30 - 8:00 - Q & A

NOTE:
You must RSVP with first & last name or you will not be allowed into this event.

SPEAKERS:
Dan Garfield is a Full-stack Engineer & VP of Marketing at Codefresh, a complete DevOps platform built for Kubernetes & Helm. He is a Kubernaut, *nix native, & all around technology enthusiast.

Jessica is a Senior Cloud Advocate for Microsoft focusing on Azure, Containers, OSS, and, of course, DevOps. Prior to joining Microsoft, she spent over a decade as an IT Consultant / Systems Administrator for various corporate & enterprise environments, catering to end users & IT professionals in the San Francisco Bay Area. Jessica holds two Microsoft Certifications (MCP, MSTS), 3 CompTIA certifications (A+, Network+, & Security+), 4 Apple Certifications, & is a former 4-year Microsoft Most Valuable Professional for Windows & Devices for IT. In 2013, she achieved her FEMA certification from the U.S Department of Homeland Security, which recognizes her leadership & influence abilities during times of crisis & emergency. In 2015, she received her P.O.S.T Level 2 Certificate, which made her eligible to apply to serve as a reserve Level 2 Peace Officer in the state of California; the certification expired in 2018 when she chose to focus on her engineering & advocacy career with Microsoft for the time being.

When she's not doing something geeky, you can find her doing something active, most likely running out of breath at her local CrossFit gym. Yes, she's one of those! She also enjoys biking (motorcycles and/or bicycles), shooting, eating, reading, & hanging with her 6-year-old rescue pup.