Grafana & Friends Kolkata

Kubernetes, GitOps & the Future of Cloud Native Engineering
Modern software systems are no longer powered by just applications — they are driven by invisible layers of automation, orchestration, observability, and platform engineering that keep production environments resilient, scalable, and reliable.
Join the Cloud Native Computing Foundation Kolkata community for an exciting meetup focused on the evolving world of Kubernetes and cloud native infrastructure. This session brings together developers, DevOps engineers, SREs, platform teams, startup builders, and open-source enthusiasts to explore how modern engineering organizations build and operate production-grade systems at scale.

From Kubernetes orchestration and GitOps workflows to CI/CD automation and observability stacks, this meetup dives deep into the tools, practices, and engineering philosophies powering today’s cloud native ecosystem.
Whether you're deploying your first cluster or managing infrastructure across multiple environments, this meetup is designed to provide practical insights, architectural understanding, and real-world operational lessons from engineers actively working in production environments.

1. What to Expect
Deep dives into Kubernetes & Cloud Native Infrastructure
Understand how Kubernetes enables scalability, resiliency, workload orchestration, and modern application deployment strategies across distributed systems.
GitOps & Modern CI/CD Workflows
Learn how teams automate deployments, maintain infrastructure consistency, and reduce operational complexity using GitOps principles and cloud native delivery pipelines.
Production Engineering & Reliability Practices
Explore how organizations approach monitoring, observability, incident management, infrastructure automation, scaling, and platform reliability in real-world production systems.
Platform Engineering & Developer Experience
Discover how internal developer platforms are changing the way engineering teams build, ship, and operate software — while improving velocity, governance, and operational efficiency.
Real Engineering Stories from Practitioners
Hear experiences, lessons, and challenges from engineers working with Kubernetes and CNCF technologies in startups, enterprises, and production-scale environments.
Open Source & Community Networking
Connect with fellow cloud native enthusiasts, contributors, students, and professionals from the Kolkata tech ecosystem and beyond.

2. Who Should Attend?

1. DevOps Engineers
2. Backend & Infrastructure Engineers
3. Platform Engineers & SREs
4. Cloud Architects
5. Startup Engineering Teams
6. Open Source Contributors
7. Students exploring Cloud Native technologies
8. Anyone curious about Kubernetes and scalable infrastructure

Why Attend?
The cloud native ecosystem is rapidly becoming the backbone of modern software infrastructure. Understanding Kubernetes and related CNCF technologies is no longer optional for teams building scalable, resilient, and future-ready systems.
This meetup aims to bridge the gap between theory and production by focusing on practical workflows, operational realities, and engineering decisions that shape real-world systems.
You’ll leave with:

• Better understanding of Kubernetes in production
• Insights into modern DevOps and platform engineering practices
• Exposure to cloud native tooling and ecosystem trends
• Practical knowledge applicable to your own projects and infrastructure
• Valuable connections within the CNCF and developer community

Agenda
[Will Be Posting Soon]

📅 Date: 30th May 2026 ⏰ Time: 10:00 A.M. IST
Join us as we explore the technologies and engineering practices shaping the future of scalable systems and modern infrastructure. Because behind every seamless digital experience… there’s a powerful cloud native platform making it all possible.