Ricardo Aravena

Ricardo Aravena is a seasoned Engineering and Cloud infrastructure leader, known for his expertise in Open Source technologies and Site Reliability. With a strong background in software development, people management, and leading remote teams, Ricardo has held key positions in startups, global corporations, and renowned organizations.

Having studied Computer Engineering at both the undergraduate and graduate levels at The University of Kansas, Ricardo has a solid educational foundation to complement his extensive professional experience.

Throughout his career, Ricardo Aravena has held significant roles such as the Head of Engineering for Cloud Native and Site Reliability at TruEra, where he honed his skills in deploying and architecting cloud native applications in containers. He has also contributed his expertise as a Mentor at Plato, TAG-Runtime Co-Chair at CNCF (Cloud Native Computing Foundation), and a Contributor/Speaker/Advisor at Kata Containers.

His journey includes key roles at reputable companies such as Rakuten Rewards, Branch, Coupa Software, AdMobius (acquired by Lotame), Exablox (now part of StorageCraft), SnapLogic, HyTrust, and VMware Inc., showcasing his diverse experience across the tech industry.

Ricardo Aravena stands out as a hands-on cloud infrastructure specialist and a sought-after speaker in the tech community. His passion for leveraging the latest technologies and driving innovation in cloud architecture underscores his commitment to excellence and forward-thinking solutions.