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Welcome to Cloud Native Engineer, where we explore the tools, patterns, and practices that power modern cloud-native systems.
Who This Is For
This newsletter is for software engineers, platform engineers, and DevOps practitioners who want to:
Master Kubernetes and container orchestration
Design scalable systems that can grow with your users
Implement observability to understand what’s happening in production
Discover modern tools and DevOps practices that make your life easier
Whether you’re preparing for the Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) exam, designing your first microservices architecture, or optimizing your deployment pipeline, you’ll find practical, hands-on content here.
About Me
I’m Giuseppe Santoro, a Platform Engineer at Loveholidays based in London, with over 12 years of experience in cloud infrastructure and platform engineering. I’ve worked with companies like Elastic and PlayStation, specializing in high-scale distributed systems, Kubernetes, and cloud-native technologies.
I hold a Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) credential and focus on system design, DevOps practices, and making complex topics accessible.
My mission is to guide engineers through modern system design and cloud-native engineering with hands-on technical expertise and real-world industry insights.
Through this newsletter, I share lessons learned, tools I’ve discovered, and techniques that have made me more productive as an engineer.
Get In Touch
I offer one-on-one mentoring on system design, Kubernetes, and cloud-native architecture. Whether you’re preparing for system design interviews, building your startup’s infrastructure, or looking to optimize your cloud deployment, I’m here to help guide you through the challenges.
Top Performing Articles (as 2025-11-30)
These are the most-read articles across the entire newsletter, handpicked based on views and reader engagement:
Taskfile: a modern alternative to Makefile (DevOps & Tooling) - 13,404 views
Modern approach to task automation with Taskfile as a user-friendly alternative to Makefile.How to publish a post with the LinkedIn API (DevOps & Tooling) - 3,407 views
Automate posting on LinkedIn by using their API. Learn about OAuth2.0 access tokens and Open Graph meta tags.How to deploy Fleet and Elastic Agent on Elastic Cloud Kubernetes (Observability) - 1,505 views
Deploy Fleet and Elastic Agent on ECK for centralized management and access to 400+ Elastic integrations.Dev environment with Elastic Cloud on Kubernetes (ECK) (Observability) - 1,490 views
Set up a scalable development environment for Elasticsearch using Elastic Cloud on Kubernetes.Powerful Load Balancing Strategies: Kubernetes Gateway API (System Design) - 1,293 views
From ClusterIP to Ingress and Gateway API. Discover the most common strategies to load balance services in Kubernetes with practical examples using Traefik and K3d.Maximise Your Productivity: Harness Hot Reloading in Kubernetes (Kubernetes & Containers) - 1,207 views
Accelerating Kubernetes development workflows with Tilt and hot reloading for near-instantaneous feedback loops.From Zero to K8s Hero: 5 Must-Have Tools for Kubernetes (Kubernetes & Containers) - 1,154 views
Essential tools for Kubernetes development and operations, from K9s terminal UI to advanced debugging with node-shell.Enhancing Software Design with Diagrams as Code (System Design) - 896 views
Create version-controlled, automated architecture diagrams using PlantUML, Mermaid, and Diagrams for AWS, Kubernetes, and system design.
Explore by Category
Navigate to content organized by topic:
Kubernetes & Containers
Master container orchestration with practical guides, exam preparation, and advanced Kubernetes patterns. Learn everything from CKA exam strategies to production-ready deployment techniques.
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System Design
Learn the principles and practices behind scalable, resilient systems. From understanding HTTP fundamentals to designing architectures that serve millions of users, these articles cover the architectural foundations of modern applications.
Observability
Build systems where you can see what’s happening. Learn how to implement effective logging, structured logging, and log collection strategies to understand and troubleshoot your applications and infrastructure.
DevOps & Tooling
Discover modern tools, automation practices, and development techniques that make your workflows more efficient. From command-line tools to infrastructure automation, learn how to work smarter.
Community & Milestones
Behind-the-scenes stories, wrap-ups, and milestone celebrations. These articles share the journey of building Cloud Native Engineer, lessons learned, and gratitude to the community.
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