Julia Kreger

Julia Kreger is the Chair of the Board of Directors at the Open Infrastructure Foundation (OpenInfra Foundation). She has held this position for the past two years, having previously served as the Vice-Chair of the Board.4 Julia brings extensive experience in open source software and infrastructure management to her role.

Professional Background

Julia has a long career in technology spanning nearly two decades. She started her journey with Linux and has since worked in various areas including:

• Computer networking
• Systems engineering
• Data center operations
• DevOps and software development
• Large-scale systems deployment automation2

Currently, Julia works at Red Hat, where she is listed as an Individual Director on the OpenInfra Foundation Board.2

Contributions to Open Source

Julia is deeply involved in open source projects and communities:

• She is a technical contributor to OpenStack and has been actively involved with the project since its early days in 2011.2
• She serves on the Technical Committee of StarlingX, another open source project.2
• Julia has been recognized for her efforts in promoting open source infrastructure, particularly in areas like Kubernetes, OpenStack, and Edge computing.2

Leadership in OpenInfra Foundation

As the Chair of the Board, Julia plays a crucial role in guiding the foundation's strategic direction. She emphasizes the importance of sustainability and building up the executive team to support the foundation and its community for the long term.1 Her LinkedIn profile mentions that she helps drive forward project internal communication and planning, while also encouraging communication among other projects in the OpenStack ecosystem.3

Julia's leadership and expertise in open infrastructure have made her a respected figure in the open source community, contributing to the growth and development of critical infrastructure projects.