Mirantis Announces Contest to Highlight Specialized Kubernetes Deployments with Greatest Impact

Winning prize $10,000 for originality, proven results, and relevance to others

CAMPBELL, Calif., June 13, 2023 – Mirantis, freeing developers to create their most valuable code, today announced the "K8s Engineering Challenge: Showcase Your Bespoke K8s Platform" contest. The competition invites Kubernetes professionals to demonstrate their innovative and customized Kubernetes implementations.

Bespoke Kubernetes platforms can make a substantial difference for businesses and users, offering unique advantages over off-the-shelf solutions. The objective of the contest is to highlight the impact of specialized, tuned-up, or custom Kubernetes platforms in specific use cases. The contest highlights innovation and exceptional execution that contributes to the advancement of cloud-native technologies.

Contestants have one week to submit their entries, which should include the following.

• A one-page write-up detailing the use case, scope, and distinctive features of their bespoke Kubernetes platform.

• Results and benefits experienced by users compared to a vanilla or off-the-shelf Kubernetes platform.

• An architectural diagram illustrating the design of their platform.

• Bonus: A short video clip showcasing a live demonstration of their bespoke Kubernetes platform.

Go here to see full contest rules. A distinguished panel of three Kubernetes experts will evaluate the submissions based on the following criteria:

• Originality of the idea in solving unique problems or challenges;

• Impact on users and/or the business;

• Relevance to other similar users and/or businesses.

The winners will be awarded generous prizes, including a $10,000 cash award for the first-place winner, $3,500 for the second-place winner, and $1,500 for the third-place winner.

"We are eager to witness the exceptional ideas and solutions that the Kubernetes community will bring forward,” said Edward Ionel, go-to-market strategy owner, Mirantis. “This contest presents a unique opportunity for professionals to gain recognition for their ingenuity and make a significant impact in the industry. The contest aims to inspire and recognize the immense talent within the Kubernetes community."

The competition opens on June 13 and will close on June 23, 2023 at 11:59pm PST. 

For more information about the contest, eligibility, and submission guidelines, visit https://www.mirantis.com/kubernetes-challenge/.