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  • Free DevOps and Cloud-Native Sessions by Kubernetes Kerala on March 25

    Kubernetes Kerala community

    Thiruvananthapuram: The Technical Forum of Prathidhwani, the cultural and welfare organisation of Technopark employees, will conduct free technical sessions on March 25 at Technopark in association with the Kubernetes Kerala community.

    The event aims to bring together IT professionals for knowledge-sharing and hands-on learning experiences.

    The sessions will be held from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm at C-DAC Hall. The programme will feature insightful talks, practical perspectives, and real-world Kubernetes adoption stories shared by industry practitioners, making it a valuable platform for learning and networking.

    The sessions will cover a wide range of topics beyond core Kubernetes and DevOps practices. These include cloud-native cybersecurity, vulnerability management, Performance & Platform Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), and the growing importance of AIOps in modern platform operations.

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    The Kubernetes Kerala Technopark employees initiative is designed to help participants better understand evolving trends in cloud-native technologies.

    Attendees of Kubernetes Kerala will gain practical insights into building secure, scalable, and resilient cloud-native systems. The sessions will also provide opportunities to engage with peers and industry experts, making it an interactive and community-driven learning experience.

    The event will feature expert-led sessions on topics such as Cyber Resilient Enterprise Backup, Engineering Reliability, Performance Engineering Myths in Kubernetes Environments, and “Zero to Cluster Admin.”

    These sessions aim to equip participants with actionable knowledge and best practices in cloud-native ecosystem development.

    Kubernetes Kerala: Interactive Quiz

    In addition to the technical sessions, Kubernetes Kerala will host an interactive quiz based on the session topics. Participants will have the opportunity to win discount vouchers for certification exams offered by the Linux Foundation, further encouraging skill development and certification.

    Interested participants can register for Kubernetes Kerala through the official community page: https://community.cncf.io/events/details/cncf-kubernetes-kerala-presents-kubernetes-kerala-trivandrum-meetup-25-march-2026-wednesday/

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      Salil Urunkar is a senior journalist and the editorial mind behind Sahyadri Startups. With years of experience covering Pune’s entrepreneurial rise, he’s passionate about telling the real stories of founders, disruptors, and game-changers.

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