🎙️ In this episode of the Nederlandse Kubernetes Podcast, Ronald Kers (CNCF Ambassador) and Jan Stomphorst (Senior Solutions Architect bij ACC ICT) welcome Lian Li, Platform Engineer at IVO Rechtspraak and co-chair of the CNCF Technical Advisory Group for Cloud Native App Delivery. Lian shares her unique perspective on Kubernetes, cloud-native technologies, and how organizations can effectively address challenges like secret management.
Lian takes us on a journey through her career in tech, from her start in game development to her current role as a platform engineer. She also highlights her passion for improving how organizations adopt cloud-native practices by focusing on usability and collaboration.
Key Topics Discussed:
Secret Management in Kubernetes:
Lian explains two approaches to managing secrets in Kubernetes: using sealed secrets or external secret management systems like Vault. She emphasizes that the best approach depends on your organization's maturity, tools, and workflows.
The Role of Kubernetes in Organizational Change:
Kubernetes not only automates deployment and scaling but also pushes organizations toward more structured processes. However, Lian stresses that technology alone cannot solve organizational or human challenges.
The CNCF Technical Advisory Group:
As co-chair, Lian provides insights into how the CNCF evaluates and supports open-source projects like Crossplane. She encourages listeners to get involved in open-source communities, whether by contributing code, joining discussions, or reviewing projects.
Lian’s Take on the Future of Kubernetes:
Lian envisions Kubernetes evolving into an even simpler tool, serving as an API for the world of infrastructure, making it easier for organizations to manage and interact with their systems.
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🎙️ In deze aflevering van de Nederlandse Kubernetes Podcast ontvangen Ronald Kers (CNCF Ambassador) en Jan Stomphorst (Senior Solutions Architect bij ACC ICT) Lian Li, Platform Engineer bij IVO Rechtspraak en co-chair van de CNCF Technical Advisory Group voor Cloud Native App Delivery. Lian deelt haar unieke kijk op Kubernetes, cloud-native technologieën en hoe organisaties uitdagingen zoals secret management effectief kunnen aanpakken.
Lian neemt ons mee in haar carrière in de techwereld, van haar begin in gameontwikkeling tot haar huidige rol als platform engineer. Ze benadrukt ook haar passie voor het verbeteren van de manier waarop organisaties cloud-native praktijken omarmen, met een focus op bruikbaarheid en samenwerking.
Belangrijke onderwerpen in deze aflevering:
Secret Management in Kubernetes:
Lian bespreekt twee benaderingen voor het beheren van secrets in Kubernetes: gebruik van sealed secrets of externe systemen zoals Vault. Ze benadrukt dat de beste aanpak afhangt van de vol
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