Mike Coleman

Mike Coleman is a highly accomplished technology professional currently serving as a Staff Solutions Architect at Docker, Inc.13 With a diverse background in product management, developer advocacy, and technical evangelism, Mike has held several prominent positions in leading tech companies.

Career Highlights

Current Role: Mike recently returned to Docker, Inc. in 2024 as a Staff Solutions Architect, where he helps customers effectively adopt containers into their development workflows.23

Previous Positions:

• Sysdig: Staff Developer Advocate - Open Source Ecosystem (April 2023 - 2024)
• Google: Staff Developer Advocate for Google Kubernetes Engine (September 2020 - April 2023)
• Amazon Web Services (AWS): Sr. Developer Advocate for Amazon Lightsail and AWS Wavelength (April 2018 - September 2020)
• Docker, Inc: Sr. Technical Evangelist for Docker Enterprise (July 2015 - April 2018)
• Puppet Labs, Inc.: Sr. Product Owner for Puppet Enterprise (February 2014 - July 2015)
• VMware: Manager, End User Computing Technical Alliances (2011 - September 2012)1

Expertise and Contributions

Mike is known for his expertise in:

• Container technology and Docker
• Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies
• Developer relations and advocacy
• Product management and marketing
• Cloud migration and GitOps workflows

He has been a frequent speaker at industry conferences and events, sharing his knowledge on topics such as Docker, containerization, and cloud technologies.24 Mike has also contributed to creating compelling technical content, including blog posts, workshops, demos, and white papers.1

Background

Mike's career in technology spans over three decades, starting with roles as an IT Engineer at Intel Corp (1992-1995) and Hewlett-Packard (1995-1998).1 This extensive experience has given him a deep understanding of various aspects of the tech industry, from system administration to product management and developer relations.

Mike Coleman's diverse background and expertise make him a valuable asset in his role as Staff Solutions Architect at Docker, Inc., where he continues to contribute to the advancement of container technology and its adoption in the industry.