Name: ⚡ Lightning Talk: Bringing Cloud Native To the Classroom: Empowering the Next Generation of Technologists - Nikita Verma, Independent
Start: 2025-04-01T17:00:00+0100
End: 2025-04-01T17:10:00+0100

CNCF-hosted Co-located Events Europe 2025 taking place on 1 April. This event is happening in person at Excel London in London, England.

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Tuesday April 1, 2025 17:00 - 17:10 BST

Level 0 | ICC Capital Hall | Room 2

Cloud native technologies are reshaping the tech industry, yet they remain underrepresented in academic curricula. In this talk, we’ll explore why teaching cloud native concepts in academia is essential for preparing students to meet industry demands. I'll address key challenges, such as the overwhelming complexity of the CNCF Landscape and the rapidly evolving best practices that make curriculum design difficult.

To bridge these gaps, I’ll present actionable solutions, including starting with foundational tools like Docker, simplifying Kubernetes learning through hands-on projects, and structuring topics into manageable modules from containers to CI/CD pipelines. I’ll also highlight free resources, such as the CNCF Playground and online tutorials, and the transformative impact of community engagement through platforms like Slack, GitHub, and meetups.

Speakers

Nikita Verma

Contributor, Independent

Nikita Verma is an active contributor to the open-source community with a strong focus on Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies. She worked on developing forest growth simulations, automating configuration generation, and integrating CI/CD workflows. Nikita has volunteered at KubeCon... Read More →

Tuesday April 1, 2025 17:00 - 17:10 BST
Level 0 | ICC Capital Hall | Room 2

Cloud Native University, Teaching and Learning Academy: Academic Curriculum

Content Experience Level Beginner
Event + Breaks Cloud Native University

CNCF-hosted Co-located Events Europe 2025

Nikita Verma

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