Dutch Kubernetes/Cloud-Native Meetup

This event is made in collaboration with Datadog User Group Benelux!
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We're excited to celebrate KuberTENes with you all! In this edition we welcome you to the Datadog Amsterdam office where we will be testing your Kubernetes knowledge (with prizes to be won!).
Our featured speakers will be covering how NS ensured Operational Excellence during their Cloud Migration, and how RTL NL handles millions of viewers, massive streams, and peak loads.

Details:

Date: Thursday June 13rd, 2024
Location: Datadog HQ Amsterdam, 1017 CV, Herengracht 601
Time: 18:00 - 21:30

Agenda:

18.00 - Doors Open: Summer BBQ & Drinks!
18:30 - Kick-off: Welcome by organisers and 10y Kubernetes Quiz by Datadog, CNCF & ITQ
18:45 - Talk 1: Ensuring uptime and decreasing siloes to promote Operational Excellence during Cloud Migration, by Mart Noten (AWS Architect & PO at NS)
19:30 - Quick Break
19:45 - Talk 2: How RTL NL handles such a large number of viewers, massive streams, and peak loads, by Michael Meelis (Platform Engineer and DevOps evangelist at RTL (through ITQ)
Join Michael in a talk about RTL Netherlands where they have products like ’Videoland’ (including RTL XL), ‘Buienradar’ weather app, and ‘RTL Nieuws’ reach millions of customers monthly. How do they handle such a large number of viewers, massive streams, and peak loads?
Not only is Kubernetes an essential keystone in this technology stack, but this talk also explores how RTL transitioned from a traditional sysops setup to a full-fledged platform team developing its own products. Learn from their mistakes and successes! Oh, and #spoileralert: 'DevOps is not a role...'
20:30 - Networking & Drinks
21:30 - The End!

Important notes:

• Please inform us on any allergies or dietary restrictions so we can ensure everyone enjoys the food.
• Keep your RSVP up to date, we're counting on you to be there and share in the excitement.
• Your host for the evening is Tim Meijer (Datadog), Alessandro Vozza (CNCF), Joe Hefferan (Datadog) and Martijn van Tol (ITQ)