From Control Planes to Cognitive Planes: Agentic Architecture with MCP

We are excited to announce the February meetup scheduled for Thursday, February 19th.

1st Presentation: From Control Planes to Cognitive Planes: Agentic Architecture with MCP

APIs helped define cloud-native—but agentic systems need more.

In this talk, we introduce MCP (Model, Context, Protocol)—an architectural framework built for adaptive, AI-enhanced, agentic systems. You'll learn how MCP extends API-centric thinking to define not just interfaces, but also capabilities, environment-aware behavior, and reflective discovery.

We’ll explore:

How MCP aligns with Kubernetes' dynamic, declarative model
Why JSON-RPC (not REST/gRPC) is the best fit for dynamic agent tooling

Real-world examples of LLM-driven clients discovering tools, prompts, and commands at runtime
How to structure MCP clients and servers using C# or Go for cloud-native deployment

You'll leave with code samples, a conceptual model, and a UML-driven design for building MCP-based systems—ideal for Kubernetes-based platforms, autonomous agents, and AI-enhanced -- developer tools.

Speaker Bio: Eddie Wassef
Eddie Wassef is an expert in Kubernetes, cloud-native technologies, and startup innovation. He has extensive experience in minimalistic web design and full-stack development. He is the creator of Vega, a cutting-edge product that provides a comprehensive suite of portals, including the Marketplace, Fleet Manager, and Developer portals, designed to streamline operations and foster innovation for developers and enterprises. Eddie’s work focuses on creating scalable, user-friendly solutions that empower organizations to optimize their Kubernetes ecosystems.

As a Kubernetes Community Days (KCD) Texas user group organizer, Eddie is dedicated to bringing the cloud-native community together through engaging events and knowledge sharing. His leadership in planning KCD Texas 2024, featuring hands-on workshops and interactive sessions, demonstrates his commitment to fostering collaboration and growth in the Kubernetes space.

Eddie has a strong presence in the open-source community, contributing to projects and tools that enable developers to build, deploy, and manage cloud-native applications efficiently. His expertise extends to creating Kubernetes operators, semantic versioning for container management, and integrating tools like Anchore’s Grype for vulnerability analysis.

Beyond his technical achievements, Eddie is a seasoned executive. He helps startups scale by crafting impactful strategies that bridge the gap between technology and market needs. His GitHub profile (https://github.com/ewassef) showcases his technical contributions, and his LinkedIn profile (www.linkedin.com/in/eddiewassef) highlights his professional endorsements and community engagement.

### Area of Expertise

• Information & Communications Technology

6:30 - 6:45 - Social
6:45 - 6:55 - Club Business
6:55 - 8:30 - From Control Planes to Cognitive Planes: Agentic Architecture with MCP
8.30 - 8.35 - Social/Wrap-up