Alexander Raul

Alexander Raul is the co-founder, CEO, and President of Rackner, a cutting-edge technology consultancy he established in 2016.12 As a leader in the tech industry, Alexander has guided Rackner to become a prominent player in cloud-native solutions, DevSecOps, and artificial intelligence.14

Professional Background

Alexander's career in technology is extensive and diverse:

• He co-founded Rackner in 2016, growing it into a consultancy that works with both public and private sector organizations.1
• Under his leadership, Rackner has worked with federal agencies like the Department of Defense, implementing large DevSecOps platforms and building cybersecurity capabilities.1
• The company has also been involved in some of the largest Artificial Intelligence projects in the Department of Health and Human Services.1
• In 2023, Rackner was recognized as one of Inc. Magazine's 5000 Fastest Growing Companies.5

Expertise and Contributions

Alexander is known for his expertise in cloud technologies, particularly Kubernetes:

• He authored the book "Cloud Native with Kubernetes," which provides an in-depth look at this distributed computing technology.12
• He serves as a Community Ambassador for the Continuous Delivery Foundation.2
• Alexander hosts two podcasts: "Contributors: An Open Source Software Podcast" and "The Cloud Native Show".2
• He is also a Kubernetes Masterclass Instructor for Hackathon.com.2

Education and Certifications

Alexander has a strong educational background and numerous professional certifications:

• He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Maryland.2
• He completed the Emerging Leaders Program in Business Administration, Management, and Operations at the Small Business Administration.2
• Alexander holds several AWS certifications, including Solutions Architect - Professional and Technical Professional.2
• He is also a Certified Kubernetes Administrator.2

Personal Life

Tragically, Alexander Raul passed away on December 30, 2023, during a descent from the summit of Aconcagua Mountain in Argentina.3 He was known for his love of travel, food, music, and continuous self-improvement. Alexander was fluent in multiple languages and had visited every continent except Antarctica.3