Mirantis Announces Contest to Highlight Specialized Kubernetes Deployments with Greatest Impact

Mirantis, freeing developers to create their most valuable code, announced the “K8s Engineering Challenge: Showcase Your Bespoke K8s Platform” contest. The competition invites Kubernetes professionals to demonstrate their innovative and customized Kubernetes implementations.

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“This contest presents a unique opportunity for professionals to gain recognition for their ingenuity and make a significant impact in the industry. The contest aims to inspire and recognize the immense talent within the Kubernetes community.”

Bespoke Kubernetes platforms can make a substantial difference for businesses and users, offering unique advantages over off-the-shelf solutions. The objective of the contest is to highlight the impact of specialized, tuned-up, or custom Kubernetes platforms in specific use cases. The contest highlights innovation and exceptional execution that contributes to the advancement of cloud-native technologies.

Contestants have one week to submit their entries, which should include the following.

• A one-page write-up detailing the use case, scope, and distinctive features of their bespoke Kubernetes platform.
• Results and benefits experienced by users compared to a vanilla or off-the-shelf Kubernetes platform.
• An architectural diagram illustrating the design of their platform.
• Bonus: A short video clip showcasing a live demonstration of their bespoke Kubernetes platform.

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Go here to see full contest rules. A distinguished panel of three Kubernetes experts will evaluate the submissions based on the following criteria:

• Originality of the idea in solving unique problems or challenges;
• Impact on users and/or the business;
• Relevance to other similar users and/or businesses.

The winners will be awarded generous prizes, including a $10,000 cash award for the first-place winner, $3,500 for the second-place winner, and $1,500 for the third-place winner.

“We are eager to witness the exceptional ideas and solutions that the Kubernetes community will bring forward,” said Edward Ionel, go-to-market strategy owner, Mirantis. “This contest presents a unique opportunity for professionals to gain recognition for their ingenuity and make a significant impact in the industry. The contest aims to inspire and recognize the immense talent within the Kubernetes community.”

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