Gene Kim: A co-author of the seminal “The Phoenix Project,” Kim’s work has profoundly influenced the DevOps movement. His research and writings provide depth on IT operations, security, and the overall DevOps culture.
Jez Humble: Co-author of “Continuous Delivery,” Humble’s insights on deployment, automation, and improving the flow of software delivery have shaped modern DevOps principles.
Patrick Debois: Often called the “Godfather of DevOps,” Debois coined the term “DevOpsDays,” sparking a global series of conferences and laying the foundation for the DevOps community.
Dr. Nicole Forsgren: A leading IT impacts researcher, Forsgren’s work focuses on understanding the dynamics of DevOps. She’s the co-author of “Accelerate,” a book that delves into the science of DevOps.
John Willis: A co-author of the “DevOps Handbook,” Willis has been a guiding voice in the DevOps community. His talks and writings span cultural and technical aspects of DevOps.
Martin Fowler: A thought leader in software development and continuous integration, Fowler’s writings on refactoring, agile, and software quality have deeply influenced the DevOps ethos.
Kelsey Hightower: Working at Google Cloud, Hightower is a Kubernetes expert. His thoughts on container orchestration and infrastructure automation are crucial to DevOps discussions.
James Turnbull: Author of several books including “The Docker Book” and “Monitoring with Prometheus,” Turnbull’s expertise lies in open source, infrastructure automation, and the DevOps toolchain.
Damon Edwards: Co-founder of Rundeck Inc., Edwards is an advocate for operations as a value stream within the DevOps framework. His perspectives on Ops-centric solutions provide a balanced view of the DevOps ecosystem.
Julia Wester: Co-founder of 55 Degrees AB, Wester emphasizes the importance of flow efficiency over resource efficiency. Her insights on lean methodologies within DevOps are invaluable.
