Hrittik
@hrittikhere.bsky.social
CNCF Ambassador ๐ Google Scholar ๐ Platform Advocate @ Loft Labs
Every time an LLM pod restarts on k8s without a cache, it re-downloads the entire model from @huggingface . For a 65GB model, that's 20-40 min of idle pod. Per restart Fix: a PVC + a download Job. Cache once, mount everywhere. Read more here (vLLM on GKE): www.hrittikhere.com/posts/model-...
On other news: I have been selected for the first-ever @aaif.io Ambassador Cohort, which feels special because it represents something I've wanted to see for a long time: AAIF becoming a dedicated home for this growing ecosystem ๐
This June is going to be one of the busiest months for me, as Iโll be delivering key talks on some of the biggest stages in India! Very excited to be presenting alongside my fellow speakers and sharing ideas that are changing the way we think about compute, scale & capacity ๐
Ever wondered why GPUs are getting so so important? Here's a small visualization ๐ค
Today, DevRel isn't just about awareness. It's about getting developers started, helping them adopt the product, and keeping them engaged. I recently had the chance to compile all my notes into this short post with action items: Will love thoughts here: www.hrittikhere.com/posts/devrel...
DevRel Activation Isn't Awarness Anymore: A better PLG Approach | Hrittik Roy
In a Product-Led Growth (PLG) world, DevRel isn't just about awareness anymore. It's about getting developers started, helping them adopt the product, and keeping them engaged.
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Ever booked a window seat only to be blinded by the sun for 10 hours? ๐ Check out FlightPath! It analyzes sun exposure and UV levels for your specific route, telling you exactly which side of the plane to sit for shade + sunscreenโ๏ธ๐บ๏ธ Safe at 35k ft! flightpath.hrittikhere.com
Thrilled to be heading to Southern California Linux Expo ( @socallinuxexpo.bsky.social) this week! โ๏ธ ๐ Ballroom DE ๐ Sunday, March 8, 2026 โฐ 11:45 AM โ 12:45 PM If youโre attending, drop a comment or DM, always happy to connect in person ๐
Recently, I built my personal portfolio โจ I wanted it to reflect how I actually learn, share, and engage with the community, rather than just a static resume www.hrittikhere.com
Hrittik Roy | Platform Advocate & CNCF Ambassador
Platform Advocate at vCluster and CNCF Ambassador, working at the intersection of cloud native platforms, open source, and developer experience.
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๐ 14th Jan | โฐ 8:30 โ 9:30 PM (IST) Join me in conversation with Sagar, our popular @docker.com Captain, for an informal yet insightful session on Docker Hardened Images www.youtube.com/live/tdxUgO5...
The Docker Captain Gossip: Docker Hardened Image with Sagar
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From HPโs garage beginnings (87 yrs ago) to infinite AI agent loops, self-moving objects, and hard truths about dev jobs this year starts fast ๐ open.substack.com/pub/hrittikh...
January 1: "Self-moving mugs," infinite AI loops, and ChatGPT ads?! ๐คฏ New Year's AI insights are packed: developers' jobs, AI's core tensions, and
Welcome to the January 1, 2026 Edition โ
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December 29: Is the AI bubble about to burst, or is it *really* here to stay? ๐ค We're talking AI agents with narrative identity, China's new rules open.substack.com/pub/hrittikh...
December 29: Is the AI bubble about to burst, or is it *really* here to stay? ๐ค We're talking AI agents with narrative identity, China's new rules
Welcome to the December 29, 2025 Edition โ
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December 18: AI just got a HUGE upgrade! ๐ Faster image gen, real-time virtual worlds, & LLMs reaching new heights. Plus, a look at big tech's AI man open.substack.com/pub/hrittikh...
December 18: AI just got a HUGE upgrade! ๐ Faster image gen, real-time virtual worlds, & LLMs reaching new heights. Plus, a look at big tech's AI man
Welcome to the December 18, 2025 Edition โ
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Me and @shivaylamba.bsky.social are sitting this Friday to break down one of the most talked-about additions in the Docker, Inc ecosystem: Docker MCP Catalog! Join us live here on 19th December at 7PM IST: www.youtube.com/live/uBdtC3r...
The Docker Captain Gossip: Docker MCP Catalog with Shivay Lamba
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AWS re:Invent's AI bonanza, Sam Altman's "Code Red," & Home Assistant's local rebellion! Plus, academic drama & AI's wild side. What's *really* happening in tech? Find out! ๐ #AI #TechNews #reInvent #Newsletter hrittikhere.substack.com/p/december-3...
Launched the very first edition! ๐ฅณ Weโre covering AI writing its own homework (peer reviews), Black Friday records, and how to train models without melting your GPU. Get the full scoop and subscribe to the daily drop here: hrittikhere.substack.com/p/december-1...
December 1st: AI Peer Reviews, Claude Code, Tim Sweeneyโs Take
Welcome to the December 1st or the first Edition โ On this day in 1941, Federico Faggin, the Italian physicist and engineer behind the first commercial microprocessor, was born, 84 years ago.
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๐ Time flies! I recently wrapped up ๐๐๐ผ ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ at the @vcluster rocketship More: www.linkedin.com/posts/hritti...
๐ Just wrote about our latest release - vCluster Auto Nodes and how it delivers dynamic #Kubernetes scaling across any infrastructure! Powered by โ๏ธ #Karpenter, it gives auto scaling across any infra. Read more in my post: www.vcluster.com/blog/kuberne...
Just got my talk in at Cloud Native Rejekts NA (Atlanta) 2025 โญ
Iโm thrilled to share that I had the privilege of serving as a Program Committee Member for KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America 2025, organized by The Linux Foundation! ๐ #KubeCon #CloudNativeCon
Very excited to host Cloud & Compute - AI in Bangalore on July 27, 2025, with Kunal Das and @HowDevelop . A Premier Tech Meetup for Cloud Enthusiasts, AI Practitioners & Infrastructure Experts! We're accepting CFPs so submit now ๐ฅณ sessionize.com/cloud-ai-blr/
Cloud & Compute - AI: Call for Speakers
Cloud & Compute - AI is an exciting event hosted by Couchbase, LoftLabs and Cloud Computing Circle, bringing together cloud enthusiasts, AI practition...
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After working on both sides of developer communities as a member and as a DevRel/Community Engineer, I've learned that ๐๐ฎ๐น๐๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ฑ๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ถ๐ ๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐๐ต๐ถ๐ป๐ด, but the approach changes dramatically with scale. ๐๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฆ๐บ๐ฎ๐น๐น ๐๐ผ๐บ๐บ๐๐ป๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ฒ๐:
Just finished registering for KubeCon India ๐ฎ๐ณ. Who am I meeting there? I'm very excited for my second KubeCon! ๐
Unlock new levels of networking flexibility & security with vCluster v0.25 and Istio Integration! ๐ Simplified setup, centralized management, and robust scalability for multi-tenant environments. Learn more in my latest post ๐จโ๐ณ
Very excited to share that Iโll be speaking at โInfra in Cloudโ this June 7, where Iโll be diving into โBare Metal Kubernetes: The Past and the Future" :D Looking forward to connecting with the fantastic community at Cloud Native Gurugram. See you there! ๐
Having Network Segmentation is like having an extra layer of defense. How do you achieve it in a traditional cloud setup? ๐ www.linkedin.com/posts/hritti...
Having Network Segmentation is like having an extra layer of defense. Howโฆ | Hrittik Roy
Having Network Segmentation is like having an extra layer of defense. How do you achieve it in a traditional cloud setup? ๐ In a cloud environment with Virtual Machines (VMs) and a three-tier archit...
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๐ Just passed KCSA (Kubernetes & Cloud Native Security Associate) with 88/100! With focus on Container security, K8s, compliance frameworks, threat modeling it's perfect entry-level cert! Check my repo for tips and areas: github.com/hrittikhere/... #KCSA #Kubernetes
