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The Cast AI APA (Application Performance Automation)
Hero badge recognizes professionals actively working in cloud, DevOps, or application development roles who demonstrate proven expertise in optimizing application performance, cost efficiency, and security across modern cloud-native environments.
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Benefits
What’s in it for you?
Automation that drives results
Leverage your know-how for advanced automation to optimize performance across any cloud native environment.
Show your expertise
Earn recognition as an APA Hero and showcase your skills in cloud native automation.
Exclusive community
Connect with industry experts. Exchange ideas and shape the future of cloud-native automation.
Steps
Your path to becoming a Hero
Follow these steps to join the exclusive Cast AI Heroes community.
Learn the fundamentals
Start with Cast AI Academy to master Kubernetes & Cloud Native Automation, optimization, and security.
Complete three courses
Complete courses and earn recognition for your skills with official Cast AI certifications and your Hero badge.
This program is for working professionals only in DevOps, Platform Engineering, Application Development, Cloud space who utilize APA techniques in their work.
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Get invited to our exclusive network-access early features, speak at events, and collaborate with fellow cloud leaders.
Curriculum
Explore the full course catalog
Master Kubernetes automation, cost optimization, and cloud security—one course at a time.
Cost Monitoring Suite
This course introduces you to the transformative features of the Monitoring Suite, designed to become your central dashboard for automated cost optimization.
15-30 min
8 lessons
Kubernetes Node Autoscaling for Cost Efficiency and Performance
Leverage AI-driven node automation to bridge the gap between manual effort and innovation, significantly enhancing operational efficiency and cost management.
20-40 min
6 lessons
Enhancing Kubernetes Security with Cast AI
Learn how to enhance your Kubernetes security with Cast AI by automating threat detection, minimising vulnerabilities, and creating a resilient, secure infrastructure for your applications.
20-40 min
5 lessons
Autonomous Kubernetes Workload Optimization
Run cost-effective workloads on peak performance with Cast Al’s intelligent workload optimization.
20-40 min
5 lessons
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Additional resources

Report
2025 Kubernetes Cost Benchmark Report
Uncover the true CPU utilization in modern Kubernetes clusters, explore Spot Instance and GPU price trends, and see how automation drives efficiency.

Blog
Why We Call It Application Performance Automation (APA)
Discover how Cast AI is redefining cloud automation—going beyond cost and observability to deliver real-time, autonomous performance optimization for Kubernetes and cloud applications.

Blog
How To Migrate Stateful Workloads On Kubernetes With Zero Downtime
How do you migrate stateful workloads on Kubernetes without causing downtime? This is where Cast AI Live Migration comes in.
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Meet our Cast AI APA Heroes

I’ve been working in IT for nearly 30 years, specializing in security, deployments, and architecture of large Java Enterprise applications. Over the past decade, my focus has increasingly shifted toward automation, containerization, and Kubernetes orchestration.

I am a passionate DevOps engineer and group leader at Develeap, managing multiple teams. Focused on breaking down complex problems and driving modern, automation-first solutions.

I’m currently the Infrastructure Architect at Paradox, which helps companies around the world hire great talent. I spent the last decade working in the DevOps space.

Shanmukha Reddy
Platform Engineer, Marsh McLennan
I’m currently working as a platform engineer in mmc with 10 years of experience, I mostly work on Kubernetes and Cloud with Gitops.
I love taking certifications in various technologies, and playing sports like badminton and cricket. I love to explore various places just to try to good food.

I’m a specialist in system automation, quality and process simplification. I’m almost 15 years of experience working on projects ranging from bare metal machines to cloud solutions for a variety of businesses. My current primary focus is on the fields of data and machine learning, where optimisation automation is key to achieving efficiency.

I’m a Staff Cloud/DevOps Engineer at Sfeir for 7 years. I have always been passionate about IT, with a particular interest in automation. After 11 years in development, I have specialized for the past 7 years in the deployment and evolution of Cloud infrastructure, mainly around Kubernetes.

I’ve been in the Kubernetes business for about 7 years, with a platform & infrastructure background that comes from the previous decade. I have several roles at ZenOps, going from architect, platform engineer, technical lead, but also a trainer from time to time.

I’m a Cloud Engineer at Telkomsel and member of the team that built the Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE) at Telkomsel. With 9 years of experience in IT and telecommunications, and an engineering background, I manage the onboarding of critical applications to the cloud, manages cloud platforms, implements infrastructure automation and drives FinOps efforts to support the company’s digital transformation.

I’m an IT professional at Telkomsel with a strong focus on cloud computing, networking, and automation. With a background from Telkom University, I’m passionate about leveraging automation and modern infrastructure to drive efficiency and innovation in enterprise environments.

I’m a DevOps Engineer with a strong focus on infrastructure automation, cloud reliability, and CI/CD systems. I work on improving developer workflows, managing secure cloud environments, and building scalable deployment pipelines using tools like Python, GitHub Actions, and Kubernetes. I’m passionate about creating systems that are stable, self-healing, and easy to maintain.

Ebrahim Ahmed
Cloud architect, Swisscom
I’m a cloud architect based in Riga, Latvia, with a deep focus on Kubernetes and automation. I help organizations streamline deployments and cut costs with Cast AI, and I’m passionate about integrating AI-driven solutions into everyday operations. When I’m not coding, you’ll find me traveling or learning new languages.

I’m a Senior DevOps Engineer working at Optym. I ensure that critical cloud and Kubernetes infrastructure runs workloads smoothly, securely, and efficiently while serving millions of requests. Apart from this, I love to travel, eat good food and play badminton.

I’m currently working at the intersection of product and engineering with a deep focus on cloud-native technologies. I’m passionate about systems engineering, especially kernel-level architecture and cloud infrastructure, and I actively advocate for open-source software as a foundation for innovation and collaboration.

I’m a Cloud Lead Architect with over eight years of experience designing and implementing scalable DevOps solutions, primarily on Google Cloud Platform. I’m passionate about cloud automation, Kubernetes, and helping organizations achieve operational excellence through modern infrastructure practices.

I work as a Staff IT Support in Operation Kalimantan. I am passionate about cloud efficiency and automation and always strive to advocate for innovative solutions.

An enthusiast and innovator in Cloud Engineering, AI, and Automation, with a strong track record of delivering impactful solutions at Telkomsel. Passionate about building scalable systems using Serverless & Microservices Architectures driving operational efficiency through Automation, and leveraging Artificial Intelligence to solve complex problems. Skilled in Data Analytics, Data Engineering, Machine Learning, Microservices, SQL, Web & Bot Development, and Python Programming.

With 19 years of experience, I’m working as Multi Cloud Solution & Architect. Microsoft Certified Trainer, TCS Certified Platinum Mentor, AWS UG Leader, GDG Organizer, HUG Organizer, Devops Institute Ambassador, CD Ambassador

Sr. Backend Engineer at GKM IT pvt ltd with 4+ years of experience building scalable, high-performance systems. I specialize in Python, Go, FastAPI, and event-driven architecture to create reliable backend solutions. My work spans data science, API development, cloud deployment, and building systems with strong logging and monitoring. I’m passionate about solving complex problems, learning new tech, and delivering quality products that make an impact.

I am a passionate cloud technology enthusiast with a focus on automation and efficiency in cloud-native environments. I enjoy leveraging innovative solutions to optimize cloud infrastructure and drive operational excellence.

I’m a Python Backend Engineer currently working with a US-based healthcare company. I specialize in building scalable backend systems, integrating secure APIs, and designing robust data pipelines. I’m passionate about writing clean, maintainable code and delivering solutions that power critical healthcare workflows with reliability and performance. My tech-stack includes Python, FastAPI, DRF, AWS, Cognito, Lambda functions, Auto-Scaling Groups etc.

I’m Daniel Martínez, a Systems Engineering student and Observability Engineer at LID DEVELOPY S. de R.L. de C.V. I specialize in advanced monitoring solutions using Grafana, Prometheus, and Kubernetes, combining automation and AI to improve operational efficiency across multi cloud environments.

A DevOps engineer with a great passion for building communities around DevOps. Have mentored 15+ hackathons and open source programs. Have given more than 10+ talks in conferences like KCDs, KubeCon, HashiTalk India,Platform Con 24, Devfest and etc.

I’m a Senior DevOps and SRE engineer who enjoys making cloud systems reliable and easy to manage. I love finding ways to automate deployments and solve tricky problems so teams can work faster. Helping others and learning new tools keeps me motivated every day.

Curious by nature and hungry for knowledge. I’m driven by a desire to learn, improve, and contribute meaningfully to everything I do.

Cloud & DevOps professional with deep expertise in cloud networking, solution architecture, and agile delivery. I’m passionate about designing scalable, secure, and automated infrastructure solutions that drive business outcomes. With hands-on experience across AWS, cloud security, and performance optimization, I enjoy simplifying complexity and mentoring teams along the way.
Always learning. Always building.

I have over 20 years of experience in the IT world, having worked in various roles such as SysAdmin, Developer, Project Manager, and CIO. Over the past five years, I’ve focused on Cloud technologies, earning more than 60 official certifications. I currently work as a Cloud Solutions Architect at the Indra Group.

I’m a global Cloud Native influencer, best known as the world’s first kubestronaut and the creator of awstronaut and kubestrong—both initiatives under KSUG.AI – KubeSmart & AI User Group. As a leading voice in the Kubernetes and Multi-Cloud space, I founded KSUG.AI, now the most active Cloud Native user group, with over 100,000 professionals following the community to navigate their Cloud Native journey more affordably.

DevOps Engineer passionate about automating performance at scale. Obsessed with making Kubernetes smarter, faster, and self-optimizing.

I’m a DevOps enthusiast with around 10 years of experience spanning BFSI, consulting, and product-based domains. My core expertise lies in Observability and Automation, where I’ve built robust solutions to streamline operations and improve system visibility.
Recently, I’ve been diving deep into the world of cloud technologies and DevOps tools, expanding my skill set and exploring cutting-edge platforms like Cast AI. Always eager to learn, share, and contribute to the tech community!

I’m a cybersecurity specialist with over a decade of experience in cloud infrastructure, threat detection, and optimization strategies. Passionate about innovation, I continuously seek technologies that boost operational efficiency and security in modern environments.

Héctor Martínez Vargaz
Analyst, LID AI
I am a Systems Engineer currently specializing in observability, working with technologies such as Grafana, cloud platforms, and Kubernetes. I also develop software in languages including C++, C#, Java and Python.

A software professional with expertise in application modernization and building cloud-native solutions, delivering scalable and resilient architectures. Skilled in DevOps practices, automation, and continuous delivery to accelerate digital transformation. Currently exploring Agentic AI technologies to drive intelligent automation and next-generation software solutions.

I’m a cloud-native engineer specializing in observability, Kubernetes, and secure, scalable infrastructure. I help organizations design and monitor resilient systems by combining deep insights from distributed tracing, metrics, and logs with proactive security practices.

Mario Martinez Arteaga
O11Y Engineer, Lidd AI
O11y Engineer. Love music and videogames. Cinematography fan.

I’m a young enthusiast passionate about technology, software development, and taking on new challenges.

I am an entrepreneur that wants to learn and take advantage of all things FinOPS. I Co-founded my company with one of best friends and are currently expanding after just six months in the field.

With an extensive background as a system analyst, I have honed my skills as both an architect and pre-sales expert, providing strategic solutions to complex technical challenges. My passion for technology drives me to constantly explore innovative ideas and cutting-edge advancements. A self-proclaimed nerd, I thrive on delving into the intricacies of the digital world and sharing this enthusiasm with others.

I’m a DevOps & SRE engineer passionate about building intelligent, observable, and self-healing cloud systems. With hands-on experience across Kubernetes, Azure, and OpenTelemetry, I focus on driving performance, cost-efficiency, and automation at scale.

Software engineer from India with a strong passion for the latest advancements in AI and Cloud Computing. Always eager to explore new technologies, I thrive on tackling challenging projects that drive innovation. Enthusiastic about multi-cloud solutions and committed to continuous learning in the fast-evolving tech landscape.

Founder and president of Gravitek, I’m a hands-on consultant passionate about building meaningful partnerships that drive real impact. Beyond tools and technologies, what truly inspires me is the human project — the challenge of aligning people, strategy, and execution. I love helping others succeed; it’s the fuel that keeps me learning and growing every day. Curious and empathic by nature, I thrive on bridging the gaps — between Business and Tech, Product and Devs, Devs and Ops — ensuring that what we build always serves a clear purpose and contributes to a larger vision.

With over a decade of experience across development and operations, I specialize in Open Source, automation, and cloud-native infrastructure. As a consultant, I help companies innovate and streamline their operations while bridging the gap between Dev and Ops. Passionate about knowledge sharing, I speak at conferences (Devoxx FR, KCD FR, DevOps D-Days), co-organize the Cloud Native Aix-Marseille Meetup, and write on vrchr.fr

I am a Senior System/DevOps Engineer with over 15 years of experience in telecommunications and IT. As a Community Builder and leader of AWS user group/speaker, I leverage my extensive knowledge in cloud technologies and DevOps practices to mentor and guide both teams and the wider community. My expertise is supported by certifications such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional, AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, and Terraform Associate. I aim to be a valuable asset to any organization and a respected member of the tech community.

I’m a plaform engineer. I aim at making people have to interact with computers as little as possible

Enterprise Architect with deep expertise in cloud-native platforms, AI-driven systems, and scalable enterprise solutions. Passionate about building future-ready architectures that blend technology, performance, and purpose.

Ashwiny Menon
Cloud Engineer, CJP TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED
I’m Ashwiny, a Cloud Engineer with hands-on experience in AWS. I love building cloud-native solutions, automating workflows, and learning how AWS can make systems smarter and more efficient.

Reyan Laifa is a Cloud and DevOps consultant passionate about cloud infrastructure and automation who helps companies design and implement cloud solutions. Based in Paris with deep expertise in AWS and Kubernetes, he specializes in sharing technical knowledge through consulting and content creation.

I’m Amir, head of Training & Education at Develeap. I design systems that turn learning into leverage. I blend DevOps, AI, and creative strategy to build scalable education experiences that actually work. Off-hours, I’m probably experimenting in the kitchen or producing something that makes tech feel human.

I’ve been working in the IT market for almost 5 years. I’ve been with Cast AI for almost a year and a half, and I’m part of Sunny System’s team, focused on delivering Cast AI Observability and related projects.

11+ years of experience in IT operations, development, DevOps, PlatformOps. Expertise in designing, implementing, and maintaining robust CI/CD pipelines. Skilled in leveraging Docker and Kubernetes for container orchestration and AWS services for scalable cloud infrastructure. Proven track record in enhancing system reliability, performance, and security through effective monitoring and automation strategies.

Cloud-native consultant (and all round techie) with telco & networking roots, translating creaky estates into Kubernetes-first, ship-ready platforms. I rally teams through greenfield sprints and infra overhauls, baking in security, compliance and observability throughout. Currently crafting the open-source Continuous Compliance Framework for affordable, continuous compliance for all (github.com/compliance-framework).

20+ year Network Security Engineer and Consultant with lots of firewall, routing, switching experience with on premise networks. My journey to the cloud started with firewalls in the cloud and building out the surrounding networks, but since then I’ve been learning new cloud native services including kubernetes.

Santhosh Kumar Krishnan
Head of digital transformation , Air Niugini
Responsible for defining and executing digital transformation strategy, and technology enabled business transformation

A Senior Cloud Engineer passionate about AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform and DevOps automation. I actively participate in AWS, Terraform, AI & ML, and Kubernetes community events, love mentoring students and enjoy discussing technology. Outside of work, I’m a badminton enthusiast and thrive on continuous learning and sharing knowledge through talks, blogs, and meetups.

I am a Computer Science student with a passion for software. I am a CKA and currently working as a SRE at Obmondo. I am a LFX graduated mentee (Term 2, 2024), before that I used to work as a technical writing intern at GeeksforGeeks, and before that I worked as a web dev intern at Hooman Digital. I am Linux Foundation Scholar, Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador. My primary tech stack is Golang + Kubernetes. I actively contribute to the CNCF ecosystem, I am a contributor and org member at CNCF KubeEdge, and previously a official contributor at CNCF Kyverno.

Tech enthusiast and Multi Cloud certified Specialized in Microsoft Azure, AWS and GCP, working with DevOps Automation, Machine Learning, Learning Quantum Computing.

I am Software Engineer with 20 years experience in Various Tech stacks like, NodeJS, Java. Currently working as a FOSS Expert.

Cloud-Native and DevOps Engineer driven by the love of computers. I build scalable, automated systems using Kubernetes, AWS, and Terraform. Passionate about open source, CNCF communities, and simplifying the cloud through writing and collaboration.

AI engineer who constantly seeks for advanced technology.

I am a cloud and automation enthusiast with a strong background in Kubernetes and DevOps, always looking for innovative ways to make infrastructure more efficient and reliable. I enjoy exploring technologies that transform how teams operate and scale. My goal is to help organizations get the most out of the cloud while reducing operational complexity.

As an Alliance Manager within the Enterprise Solutions division at SCC France, I lead our partner strategy across key ecosystems: public and sovereign cloud, FinOps optimization, Data & AI, Cybersecurity, and DevOps. Together with my team, I support our internal stakeholders and clients in defining and adopting innovative, high-performance, and secure solutions to accelerate their cloud transformation and maximize business value. As a committed leader passionate about technology alliances, I design high-impact programs and build lasting synergies between partners, internal teams, and customers to drive growth and operational excellence.

I’m passionate about automation, cloud innovation, and digital transformation, and I thrive on building platforms that make technology invisible, so teams can focus on impact. Always open to connecting with fellow cloud architects, DevOps enthusiasts, and platform engineers to share ideas and explore opportunities.

I am an AWS Community Builder in the AI Engineering track. I work as a Generative AI & Data Science Engineer at BigTapp Analytics, where I build cloud-native intelligent systems. I am passionate about Agentic AI, AI Security, LLMOps, and exploring cutting-edge topics in generative AI. On my Medium and DEV blogs, I write about AWS, AI, and developer productivity.

I am Pooja Dhumal, Cloud Engineer specializing in building scalable, secure, and efficient cloud solutions. With a strong passion for automation and modern cloud technologies.

Dedicated Pre-Sales engineer passionate about helping customers operate more efficiently, save costs and realise the value that their applications and systems provide.

Cloud architect working for Sfeir. Passionate about opensource and security. Conference speaker and articles writer on sfeir.dev.

I have 20+ years of experience mainly in Java & Micro Services. Passionate about learn and know about the new Tech stacks horizontally like learning multiple tech stacks. More passionate on Cloud, AI and K8S. Working in DevSecOps and DevOps.




