Spring is in the air and the LOPUG meetup is back!
We have two fantastic speakers lined up, the agenda is as follows:
- 6:30pm - arrive, drinks, food, networking
- 7:00pm - Talk 1: Webhooks - What's the worst that could happen?
Webhooks in Kubernetes play an essential role in extending the functionality of the cluster and go a long way towards the power Kubernetes offers. However, as with any technology, they also come with their set of risks and even potential disaster.
In this talk Marcus will go through scenarios that could possibly impact an otherwise healthy Kubernetes cluster by making use of a misconfigured or malicious webhook. Can we take down the whole cluster? Can we block access to others?
For each risk we’ll take a look at the ways we can try to avoid them or mitigate their impact, if at all possible.
Speaker: Marcus Noble, Platform Engineer @ Giant Swarm
Marcus is a platform engineer at Giant Swarm, a company dedicated to offering managed Kubernetes solutions, a Civo Ambassador and a CNCF Ambassador. His main area of focus in recent years has been around Go, Kubernetes, containers and DevOps but originally started out as a web developer and JavaScript enthusiast. A self-described “tinkerer”, when not building Kubernetes solutions, Marcus likes to dabble with 3D printing and experimenting with smart home tech.
- 7.30pm - more drinks & networking
- 7.45pm - Talk 2: DevOps with a data driven mindset
In this talk, Callum will present a case study on a project to change the way Accurx identifies and fixes problems using data.
Speaker: Callum Daw, Senior DevOps Engineer @ Accurx
Callum is an experienced DevOps Engineer who drives change and innovation in every aspect of tech. Utilising over nine years of experience in DevOps, he has contributed to the success teams he has collaborated with by introducing creative ways of designing and implementing solutions. Now at Accurx, Callum is now working on the development of their user-friendly platform, facilitating communication between patients and healthcare professionals. With a future goal of delivering a TED talk, Callum is focused on making impactful change and sharing with the community.
- 8.15pm onwards - drinks and networking.
So, please come and join us, we look forward to seeing you there.
The LOPUG team.
- Food and drinks provided
- Good time will be had by all