10 CNCF projects every Azure engineer should know

Overview

The Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) hosts a overwhelming number of projects, making it challenging to identify the ones that truly matter for Azure Engineers. In this session, we’ll highlight 10 essential CNCF projects that every Azure-focused professional should know. These tools are invaluable for building scalable, resilient, and efficient cloud-native solutions on Azure. Whether it’s managing Kubernetes, automating deployments, or enhancing observability, this session provides insight in how these projects can streamline your workflows and enhance your impact as an Azure engineer.

Speaker

Geert van der Cruijsen

CEO Zure Netherlands

Geert van der Cruijsen is the CEO of Zure Netherlands, helping companies improve how they build software by combining strong engineering culture with modern technology. He focuses on DevOps, cloud-native development, architecture and AI, enabling teams to work more autonomously and deliver faster through smart platforms and better ways of working. Geert is a long-time Microsoft MVP and an active member of the tech community, frequently sharing knowledge through talks, content and mentorship.