Starting out on DevOps: Cloud Native Series 2026 Ep1

CLOUD NATIVE SERIES 2026 | EPISODE 1

Kicking off the year with the CNCF Kathmandu Inaugural Meetup, marking the first official community gathering of 2026 for cloud native enthusiasts in Nepal.

This event features engaging sessions led by experienced practitioners from the cloud native ecosystem, sharing real-world insights, lessons learned, and practical approaches to using cloud native technologies in production environments.

Whether you’re a developer, DevOps engineer, platform engineer, student, or simply curious about cloud native technologies, this meetup is designed to be inclusive, informative, and community-driven. Beyond the talks, it’s a great opportunity to network, exchange ideas, and become part of the growing CNCF Kathmandu community.

Come learn, connect, and start the year strong with cloud native.

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📅 Event Details

📅 Date: January 31, 2026
🕚 Time: 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
📍 Venue: YCOTEK (Google Maps)
💸 Fee: FREE

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🎤 Speaker Session

👤 Speaker: Ashim Karki
🗣 Talk Title: Starting out on DevOps: The Tricks, The Hacks, and The “AI”

Starting a career in DevOps is less about knowing everything and more about learning quickly, making mistakes, and building the right mindset.

In this talk, Ashim Karki, a recently graduated engineer, shares his early experiences in DevOps with a focus on working in smaller startups where open-source tools often matter more than paid managed services.

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🎯 What You’ll Learn ?

🔹 Lessons learned while starting out in DevOps
🔹 Common beginner mistakes and what to do differently
🔹 DevOps practices in startup environments
🔹 A beginner-friendly perspective on AI in DevOps
🔹 Mindset over tools, based on real experiences

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📧 Email: cncf.kathmandu@gmail.com
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