KU043: How (& Why) To Contribute To The Kubernetes Release Team

Cloud engineer Leonard Pahlke talks about his experience over six terms on the Kubernetes release team. He discusses his journey from discovering Kubernetes during his bachelor's program to joining the release team and moving through various roles. He emphasizes the importance of community involvement, the welcoming nature of open source and cloud native fields, and the diverse opportunities for contribution. Leo explains how to apply for the release team and the value of mentorship, and closes off with a discussion on the challenges and rewards of contributing to open source projects. . . . . . Kubernetes Unpacked is part of the Packet Pushers network. Visit our website to find more great networking and technology podcasts, along with tutorial videos, the Human Infrastructure newsletter, and loads more resources for building your IT career. https://packetpushers.net . . . . . Love the show? Please leave us a 5-star review and share your favorite episodes with friends and colleagues. We really appreciate your support! . . . . . Find your tribe. The Packet Pushers Slack community is the place to be for making career connections, finding collaborators, getting help with an IT problem, or simply screaming your frustrations to people who understand. https://packetpushers.net/community