I got elected to the Kubernetes Steering Committee (2026)
A small post, to celebrate and document a personal milestone. :)
I am elected to the Kubernetes Steering Committee in the 2026 elections.
I am extremely grateful for the incredible amount of support and encouragement, I received from the Kubernetes community and my friends during both the cycles I ran in. (I ran in the last 2 cycles. My nominations from both times: 2025 and 2026.)
Both times, I learned an enormous amount.
Both times, I received a lot of community support, for which I am extremely grateful
(to every single person who took the time and interest to vote.)
I couldn’t have done it alone. It took the trust and support of the community.
(In fact, during the last election cycle too, I received net positive winning votes, and I lost a seat by a single vote.)
Right now is just the beginning of a new role for me.
I am going to take some time to learn the behind-the-scenes of steering (while I continue everything else on my plate.)
I look forward to using this opportunity to make a meaningful impact. :)