From fad624f0c4f27302b33462eedcff3093e8a93c9e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: kahirokunn Date: Fri, 21 Feb 2025 00:22:49 +0900 Subject: [PATCH] Add KA-NABELL/kahirokunn nomination for the EU seat (#1667) --- elections/2025-SC-EU/candidate-kahirokunn.md | 28 ++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 28 insertions(+) create mode 100644 elections/2025-SC-EU/candidate-kahirokunn.md diff --git a/elections/2025-SC-EU/candidate-kahirokunn.md b/elections/2025-SC-EU/candidate-kahirokunn.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..139e296 --- /dev/null +++ b/elections/2025-SC-EU/candidate-kahirokunn.md @@ -0,0 +1,28 @@ +------------------------------------------------------------- +name: Kahiro Okina + +ID: kahirokunn + +info: + +- affiliation: KA-NABELL + +------------------------------------------------------------- + +## Contributions to Knative + +- **Enhanced Knative Operator:** Expanded the configurable API surface of the Knative Operator, empowering users with greater flexibility and control over their deployments. [Explore my contributions](https://github.com/knative/operator/pulls?q=is%3Apr+author%3Akahirokunn+is%3Aclosed). + +## Why I'm running + +At KA-NABELL, Japan’s largest trading card e-commerce platform, I drive the evolution of our cloud-native infrastructure—built entirely on Knative. By leveraging Knative’s well-defined interfaces, we’ve transformed how our teams build, deploy, secure, and monitor both our management functions and microservices. This approach not only simplifies the complexities inherent in a distributed system but also delivers exceptional cost efficiency; for example, our microservices outside of business hours cost literally 0 dollars. + +Our deep integration with Knative has allowed us to standardize processes across our organization, providing a robust foundation that scales with our business. However, being a heavy user of Knative has also revealed opportunities for further innovation, such as the following: + +- **Enhanced Authentication & Session Management:** Advanced extensions that leverage Knative to streamline security and improve user experience. +- **Optimized Workload APIs:** Designing scalable APIs that support high-demand operations while maintaining cost efficiency. +- **Advanced HTTPRoute Extensions:** Crafting secure and efficient routing solutions to ensure seamless connectivity and service reliability. +- **Innovative Cloud-Native Best Practices:** Pioneering strategies that harness the full power of Knative, driving continuous improvement in our platform’s agility and performance. +- **Harmonizing Multi-Cluster & Multi-Environment Operations**: Innovating robust strategies to synchronize configurations and revisions across various environments, thereby empowering a more streamlined and resilient GitOps workflow. + +I look forward to serving as a bridge between our engineering teams and the broader user community, and contribute to the evolution of Knative by promoting continuous innovation from a unique perspective.