Key Achievements & Recognition
- Created LFS255: Mastering Kubernetes Security with Kyverno
Authored a comprehensive course hosted by The Linux Foundation, helping developers worldwide enhance their Kubernetes security skills.
- KubeCon India 2024 Speaker
Delivered a project lightning talk at one of the most prestigious cloud-native conferences, showcasing her expertise to the global Kubernetes community.
- CNCF Application Development Working Group Member
Actively contributes to bridging the gap between developers and CNCF projects, focusing on improving developer experience in the cloud-native ecosystem.
- Outreachy Contributor to systemd
Made significant open-source contributions to systemd during her Outreachy internship, with her work becoming part of every Linux machine going forward.
About
Sonali Srivastava
Sonali Srivastava is a Technology Evangelist at Improving and a passionate advocate for open-source technologies in the cloud-native ecosystem. With over five years of experience spanning system administration, software development, and developer advocacy, she has established herself as a prominent voice in the Kubernetes and cloud-native communities.
As an active member of the CNCF Application Development Working Group, Sonali focuses on bridging the gap between developers and CNCF projects to improve developer experience. She is the creator of LFS255: Mastering Kubernetes Security with Kyverno, a comprehensive course hosted by The Linux Foundation that has helped countless developers enhance their Kubernetes security skills.
Her technical expertise spans cloud-native solutions, Kubernetes, security, observability, and testing. Sonali's work includes creating POCs for cutting-edge technologies and developing engaging demos, tutorials, and videos that showcase the power of open-source tools like Testkube, Kyverno, Istio Service Mesh, and Kuma Service Mesh.
A seasoned speaker and community leader, Sonali has delivered presentations at major conferences including KubeCon India 2024, SOSS Community Day India 2024, and ChenaiFOSS'24. Her contributions to the tech community extend beyond speaking engagements—she has made significant contributions to systemd during her Outreachy internship and actively contributes to documentation for projects like Testkube and Kyverno.
Currently serving as Community Coordinator for Women in Cloud Native, Sonali is dedicated to creating supportive environments for underrepresented groups in technology. Her blogs have been featured in the CNCF blog and Kubeweekly newsletter, and she regularly shares her expertise through webinars, meetups, and social media.
Based in Mumbai, India, Sonali welcomes connections from students and caregivers looking to start or restart their careers in technology, embodying her commitment to giving back to the community that has supported her journey.
