About

I’m passionate about building open, innovative solutions that empower businesses and communities. For over two decades, I’ve helped organizations architect, automate, and secure the technologies they rely on. As a Principal Specialist Solution Architect at Red Hat, I specialize in automation technologies like Ansible, which empower teams to move faster and more confidently.

Philosophy

Technology should be open, ethical, and built for people, not just profit. This philosophy guides my work and collaborations, ensuring every solution I design is robust, fair, and sustainable.

Experience and focus

My expertise spans enterprise architecture, automation strategy, and infrastructure security. I’ve led global initiatives and technical engagements for Fortune 500 companies and startups across EMEA, helping them adopt DevSecOps practices, scale hybrid environments, and simplify complexity through open source.

I regularly work at the intersection of:

Kubernetes and container orchestration
Cloud platforms like AWS and GCP
Infrastructure as Code and automation, especially Ansible
Security by design in modern software delivery pipelines

I hold numerous industry certifications across cloud, automation, and security domains, reflecting my commitment to continuous learning and technical excellence.

Public speaking and publications

I love sharing knowledge. I regularly speak at conferences such as FOSDEM, CfgMgmtCamp, DevOpsDays, and more. My talks focus on making automation approachable, Kubernetes understandable, and security actionable.

I’m the author of five published books on Ansible and OpenStack, making complex infrastructure topics accessible to professionals at all levels.

Community & Collaboration

I’m an open-source advocate who believes in building ecosystems, not just code. I’m proud to contribute to projects like:

Kubernetes
Fedora
Ansible
Wikimedia
OpenStreetMap

I’m a member of the Fedora Engineering Steering Committee.

I regularly mentor emerging technologists, organize local meetups, and advocate for ethical tech policies.

Giving back to the community is a key part of who I am, both as a technologist and as a person.

Outside the terminal

When I’m not designing systems or speaking at events, I tinker with self-hosted services, experiment with secure-by-default tech stacks, or contribute to knowledge-sharing projects around the web.