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As usual after KubeCon, I went offline for a few days to recharge. After an intense week like that, it’s not optional; it’s survival. Four in a Row KubeCon EU 2026 Amsterdam delivered, as it always does. This was my fourth consecutive KubeCon (something that still feels surreal when I think about it). None of this would have been possible without the support of SIGHUP and ReeVo, who have consistently believed in the value of being present and active in this community. Genuine gratitude goes to both of them. ...

The countdown to KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2026 has officially entered its final stage! In just a few weeks, the global cloud-native community will descend upon the RAI Amsterdam (March 23–26), and I couldn’t be more excited. For ReeVo, this is a massive and strategic milestone. We are returning as a proud sponsor, and we are arriving in force. This isn’t just a marketing trip; it’s a mission. ...

As Halloween approaches and the days grow shorter, it’s the perfect time for a spooky story… or, in my case, a recap of what’s been brewing in my professional life! With the end of the year lurking around the corner, it’s time to take stock of the exciting changes, challenging projects, and community efforts that have made 2025 a year to remember. So, grab your pumpkin-spiced latte, and let’s dive into the cauldron of the last few months. ...

This article is a follow-up to my previous post about the state of the External Secrets Operator project. Let’s start with the most important news: External Secrets Operator is set to resume releases on September 22!!! What changed More than 300 volunteers have signed up to contribute across organizations, far exceeding expectations and widening the pipeline of future Members, Reviewers, and Maintainers. Governance has been clarified with a formal Contribution Ladder and focused tracks (Core, Providers, CI, Testing), plus interim roles to spread the load and reduce burnout risk. ...

External Secrets Operator is a great FOSS project that, over the last few years, has gained traction in Kubernetes environments, becoming one of the standard security tools for managing and integrating Kubernetes secrets from external sources. ESO is an operator and can be installed in different ways, for example via HELM or the OpenShift Operator Catalog. Here’s their GitHub repo. A couple of weeks ago, the team raised a giant RED FLAG with the following announcement: ...

The countdown to KubeCon EU (London) has begun, and I couldn’t be more thrilled to announce that, for the third year in a row, I’ll have the incredible privilege of attending! This year is extra special because, for the second time, I’ll be managing a booth alongside my amazing colleagues. Why? Because ReeVo, the company that SIGHUP has now joined, will proudly be a sponsor of this major event! ...

One of the pleasures of working with open-source software (OSS) and community-driven initiatives is the endless opportunities they offer. If you ever find yourself with “not enough” to do at work (yes, that’s ironic!), there’s always an easy way to take on something extra and meaningful. Contributing back to the community you’re part of is a wonderful way to express gratitude. After all, how could anyone be luckier than to give back to something they love? 😊 ...

Yesterday, the organizers of KCD Italy announced that the conference will return in 2025, once again in Bologna, in June! For various organizational reasons, the conference will be rebranded as Cloud Native Days Italy, but the quality will remain just as high. At the moment, no further details are available. Start marking your calendar—see you in Bologna!

It’s been a couple of years since I moved to Galway, and I’m still absolutely thrilled with my decision! Over the past few months, I’ve had the chance to meet some awesome people at a local security meetup called BurbSec. It was a fantastic experience—sharing ideas, meeting new faces, and of course, enjoying a few beers! ;-) Now, some of these folks are organizing a security conference called BSIDES Galway, happening on February 22nd, 2025! ...

Last week, I had the pleasure of attending KubeCon 2024 EU in Paris. I must begin by thanking SIGHUP for giving me the opportunity to participate in my second consecutive KubeCon, THANK YOU! I decided to write this post to encourage those who have never attended a large-scale event to give it a try! In this case, size matters! If you’re involved in the cloud native world as a client, developer, consultant, or major vendor you can’t miss it! Colleagues, clients, partners, competitors, maintainers of small projects, volunteer committees, and big corporations—they’re all there! ...