Kubernetes Podcast from Google Kubernetes 1.35: Timbernetes, with Drew Hagen
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Dec 22, 2025 Drew Hagen, a Senior DevOps engineer at Medtronic and release lead for Kubernetes 1.35, explores the Timbernetes theme symbolizing resilience. He shares insights on leading the release, the significance of coordination, and critical enhancements like in-place pod resource updates. Drew discusses scheduling improvements beneficial for AI and edge computing, security updates, and the retirement of NGINX Ingress. He also addresses important deprecations and upgrade warnings, offering a glimpse into the future of Kubernetes and its evolving applications.
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World Tree Symbolism
- The Timbernetes theme frames Kubernetes as a resilient global system rooted in contributor diversity and stability.
- Drew designed a Norse-inspired world-tree logo to honor maintainers balancing project work with daily life.
Release Lead Journey
- Drew described his path through SIG Release, starting in signal and moving to docs and leadership roles over several cycles.
- He shadowed a release lead, led subteams, and used that experience to step into the release lead role for 1.35.
Lead By Delegation
- Delegate and trust subteam leads; the release lead's main job is coordination and decision-making.
- Use shadows across time zones to catch issues early and reduce single-person bottlenecks.