Kubernetes in Production: Lessons from the Trenches
Volition is hosting the December Stockholm Cloud Native meetup! Join fellow engineers and architects for an evening of learning and networking focused on the real challenges and solutions of running Kubernetes at scale.
Agenda
18:00 - 18:30: Arrival & Networking
Mingle with fellow cloud native enthusiasts over pizza and drinks.
18:30 - 19:15: Talk 1 - “Scaling to 1000+ Microservices”
Speaker: Erik Andersson, Senior Software Architect at Volition
Erik shares lessons learned from helping a major e-commerce platform scale their Kubernetes infrastructure to support over 1000 microservices. Topics include:
- Multi-cluster architecture patterns
- Service mesh at scale (Istio deep dive)
- Cost optimization strategies
- Developer experience tooling
19:15 - 19:30: Break
19:30 - 20:15: Talk 2 - “GitOps for Large Organizations”
Guest Speaker: Sara Nilsson, Platform Engineering Lead at [Major Nordic Bank]
Sara discusses implementing GitOps across 50+ development teams:
- Repository structure and access patterns
- Progressive delivery with Argo CD
- Policy enforcement and compliance
- Managing secrets and sensitive configuration
20:15 - 21:00: Open Discussion & Networking
Informal discussion of challenges, questions, and experiences. Great opportunity to connect with others facing similar challenges.
What to Expect
This meetup is for practitioners by practitioners. Expect:
- Real experiences: No vendor pitches, just honest lessons learned
- Technical depth: Suitable for engineers with Kubernetes experience
- Open discussion: Plenty of time for questions and sharing
- Great networking: Meet others working on similar challenges
Who Should Come
- Platform engineers managing Kubernetes clusters
- Software architects designing cloud native systems
- DevOps professionals implementing GitOps
- Engineering leaders planning Kubernetes adoption
- Anyone interested in production Kubernetes patterns
Practical Information
- Food & Drinks: Pizza and beverages provided
- Parking: Limited street parking, public transit recommended (T-Centralen 10 min walk)
- Accessibility: Elevator access available
- Language: Presentations in English, discussions in English/Swedish
Date: Thursday, December 12, 2024 Time: 18:00 - 21:00 Location: Volition Office, Dalagatan 31, 4th floor, Stockholm Price: Free (sponsored by Volition)
Register
Space is limited to 50 people. RSVP to reserve your spot.
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