Snyk Ambassadors are
If you’re looking to connect with a fellow Ambassador, you’ve come to the right place! Our Ambassador Directory makes it easy for Ambassadors to make connections, solve problems, and build friendships.
Mohammad-Ali "the Secure Containerizer" A'râbi is a backend software engineer, content creator, and mathematician. By day, he writes backend code at JobRad, breaking the database. By night, he plays Mortal Kombat and Resident Evil. As a Snyk Ambassador, he advocates for DevSecOps best practices, he is writing a book on container security, writes blogs, and talks about SBOMs (yes, not S-BOMBs). He's also a Docker Captain and Community Leader. He's originally from Iran and has a background in mathematical logic and programming language theory.
Location: Freiburg, Germany
Expertise: Engineering, Cloud & Container Security, Kubernetes
Available for: General Networking, 1:1 Mentoring / Collaboration / "Onboarding Buddy", Content Creation (Blogs, ghost write, co-branded blogs, etc.), Public Speaking / Conferences, Company Consultation / Knowledge Sharing
25+ years of IT and Security experience across a range of sectors. Currently also working towards a PhD in Computer Science, looking at peer-to-peer federated learning for smart home security.
Location: Bedfordshire, UK
Expertise: General AppSec / DevSecOps, Snyk Platform, Product Security
Available for: General Networking, Snyk-specific Discussions (Products, use cases, etc.), 1:1 Mentoring / Collaboration, Content Creation (Blogs, etc.), Public Speaking / Conferences
Ramon Borunda, MBA, is a senior SRE/DevOps/Cloud engineer with 25+ years of experience, specializing in IaC. He excels in AWS, GCP, and Terraform for automating and optimizing infrastructure. Ramon has led cloud migrations and implemented best practices across various organizations. He also teaches at California Institute of Applied Technology.
Location: San Diego, CA, US
Expertise: General AppSec / DevSecOps, Infrastructure as Code
Available for: General Networking, Content Creation (Blogs, ghost write, co-branded blogs, etc.), Public Speaking / Conferences
Steven Carlson is a software engineer who is passionate about clean secure code. He is highly motivated to learn and mentor associates with a positive attitude. This includes hand building security controls that are not covered by vendors, bringing security platforms to protect production workloads, using threat modeling and security tools to catch security issues early in an SDLC, and developing product security programs for IT organizations. If Steven isn’t polishing software, he is speaking at local conferences or surfing the gravel seas on his gravel bicycle.
Location: USA, Lincoln, Ne
Expertise: Engineering, Snyk Platform, Cloud & Container Security, Kubernetes, CI/CD Pipeline Security, Infrastructure as Code, Product Security
Available for: General Networking, Snyk-specific Discussions (Products, use cases, etc.), Engineering Discussions, 1:1 Mentoring / Collaboration, Public Speaking / Conferences, Company Consultation
Ulises Gascón is a member of the Express Technical Committee (TC), a Node.js core collaborator and releaser, and a TC39 delegate. With over 10 years of experience as a software engineer, he has worked for prominent companies such as Google and IBM, as well as various consultancy firms and start-ups. Additionally, he is a leading contributor to numerous open-source organizations and projects, with several packages ranking in the top 25 on the npm registry.
Location: Madrid, Spain
Expertise: Engineering, General AppSec / DevSecOps, Cloud & Container Security, Infrastructure as Code, Product Security
Available for: General Networking, Content Creation (Blogs, ghost write, co-branded blogs, etc.), Public Speaking / Conferences, Company Consultation / Knowledge Sharing
I have experience in Fullstack web service development in some reputative companies in Taiwan (such as Ruten - sub of PCHome, and startup company). I also have experience building two startup comapnies using my developing skills. During one of the compnanies, I created an powerbank charge service app alone in one month.The service includes iOS version app, Android version app, and backend API web server.
Afterward, I join AWS as a Cloud support engineer. Particularily focuses on support deployment-related services such as Elastic Container Service, Elastic Beanstalk, Elastic Kubernetes and Cloud Formation. Of course supporting the core services such as EC2, VPC networking and storage cases.
After left AWS, I join a Japanese company as a Technical Leader helping them create and deploy services. The deployment using docker very much.
My current position is a solution architect whom providing cloud migration or cloud native solution for clients. My focus is not only deployment but infrastructure, data engineering and AI adoptions.
The last, I am an Google Cloud Authorized Trainer. I had delivered several trainings or workshops for our customers.
Location: Taipei, Taiwan
Expertise: Engineering, General AppSec / DevSecOps, Snyk Platform, Cloud & Container Security
Available for: General Networking, 1:1 Mentoring / Collaboration, Content Creation (Blogs, etc.), Public Speaking / Conferences, Company Consultation
Hey there! I'm Ethan, a Lead DevOps Engineer at Liatrio. I've helped implement Snyk across multiple enterprise clients, guiding platform teams and developers on how to integrate it across their SDLC. Outside of work I enjoy running, soccer, and watching F1 on the weekends.
Location: Lafayette, LA, USA
Expertise: Engineering, General AppSec / DevSecOps, Snyk Platform, Cloud & Container Security, Kubernetes, CI/CD Pipeline Security, Infrastructure as Code
Available for: General Networking, Snyk-specific Discussions (Products, use cases, etc.), AppSec / DevSecOps-specific Discussions, Engineering Discussions, Content Creation (Blogs, etc.), Public Speaking / Conferences, Company Consultation
Sebastian Maniak is a seasoned technology evangelist, advisor, and architect with over 20 years of experience in security and automation. As the Chief Executive Officer of Maniak Ventures Inc., he passionately advocates for Infrastructure as Code (IaC), helping clients and students embrace modern IT practices. A professor at Sheridan College, he teaches Applied Network Security and IaC, equipping the next generation of tech professionals with essential skills. Maniak is a recognized leader in the industry, holding titles such as 2024 HashiCorp Ambassador and 2024 F5 DevCentral MVP. His work spans consulting, public speaking, and content creation—producing blogs, videos, webinars, and more for tech giants like F5, HashiCorp, and Fortinet. With a background that evolved from network engineering to application delivery, he has spent over 14 years mastering F5 technologies, focusing on deployment, troubleshooting, and migration. Maniak actively shares his expertise through platforms like maniak.io, GitHub, and YouTube, where he documents automation projects and code examples. Known for building, securing, and automating infrastructure, he champions tools like Terraform, Vault, and Kubernetes across AWS, Azure, and GCP environments. His commitment to the tech community shines through his daily updates, fostering collaboration and innovation in security and DevOps.
Location: Toronto
Expertise: Engineering, Snyk Platform, Cloud & Container Security, Kubernetes, CI/CD Pipeline Security, Infrastructure as Code
Available for: General Networking, Snyk-specific Discussions (Products, use cases, etc.), Content Creation (Blogs, ghost write, co-branded blogs, etc.), Public Speaking / Conferences
Hands-on DevOps, cloud, security professional. Love being a mentor in all of the above. Love writing (unrelated) horror fiction.
Location: Northborough, Massachusetts, USA
Expertise: Engineering, General AppSec / DevSecOps, Snyk Platform, Cloud & Container Security, CI/CD Pipeline Security, Infrastructure as Code, Product Security
Available for: General Networking, AppSec / DevSecOps-specific Discussions, 1:1 Mentoring / Collaboration, Content Creation (Blogs, etc.), Company Consultation
Vladimir Mikhalev, widely known as Valdemar, is a Snyk, Cypress Ambassador, and Docker Captain with 20+ years in IT. As a DevOps Consultant and team Lead, he merges DevSecOps, cybersecurity, and container tech, sharing in-depth guides that empower IT pros worldwide.
Location: Toronto, Canada
Expertise: Engineering, General AppSec / DevSecOps, Snyk Platform, Cloud & Container Security, Kubernetes, CI/CD Pipeline Security, Infrastructure as Code, Product Security
Available for: General Networking, Snyk-specific Discussions (Products, use cases, etc.), AppSec / DevSecOps-specific Discussions, Engineering Discussions, 1:1 Mentoring / Collaboration, Content Creation (Blogs, etc.), Public Speaking / Conferences, Company Consultation
Security engineer over the last 15 years. Working in Government and Retail sectors of Cybersecurity.
Location: Seattle, WA, USA
Expertise: Engineering, General AppSec / DevSecOps, Snyk Platform, Cloud & Container Security, CI/CD Pipeline Security, Infrastructure as Code
Available for: General Networking, Engineering Discussions, Public Speaking / Conferences, Company Consultation
Mitch spent over eight years at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security focusing on physical infrastructure security. Now, he helps organizations secure their cloud infrastructure through continuous security, secure software development, and the adoption of DevSecOps.
Location: Denver, Colorado, United States
Expertise: Engineering, General AppSec / DevSecOps, Snyk Platform, Cloud & Container Security, CI/CD Pipeline Security, Infrastructure as Code
Available for: General Networking, AppSec / DevSecOps-specific Discussions, Engineering Discussions, Public Speaking / Conferences
Christopher Russell is the Chief Information Security Officer for tZERO Group, a leader in blockchain technologies. He has a Master's Degree in Cybersecurity and numerous certifications and experience in cloud security, endpoint detection and response, SIEM, NGFWs and blockchain.Chris was selected as a Snyk Ambassador due to his vocalization and expertise around AppSec, as it pertains to blockchain projects and applications. Chris is working through a PhD program for Cyber Security, with a research focus on Blockchain Security. He is also a combat Veteran of the US Army, where he was a human intelligence (HUMINT) collector who graduated from the Defense Language Institute, for Arabic.
Location: Dallas, TX
Expertise: General AppSec / DevSecOps, Snyk Platform, Cloud & Container Security, Kubernetes, CI/CD Pipeline Security, Product Security
Available for: General Networking, AppSec / DevSecOps-specific Discussions, 1:1 Mentoring / Collaboration / "Onboarding Buddy", Content Creation (Blogs, ghost write, co-branded blogs, etc.), Public Speaking / Conferences, Company Consultation / Knowledge Sharing
Heriberto Sánchez Salinas is a Solutions Architect with a focus on development, cloud and security. At the Mexican Football Federation, he designed cloud architectures, implemented CI/CD practices, and enhanced application performance. Driven by a passion for innovative technology solutions.
Location: MÉXICO CITY, MÉXICO
Expertise: Engineering, General AppSec / DevSecOps, Snyk Platform, CI/CD Pipeline Security, Infrastructure as Code
Available for: General Networking, Snyk-specific Discussions (Products, use cases, etc.), Content Creation (Blogs, ghost write, co-branded blogs, etc.), Public Speaking / Conferences
I have been working as DevOps engineer the past 6 years. I started my career as L2 support Engineer, and gradually moved into sys admin and currently working as a DevOps. My major focus in on IaaC, Containerization, and cloud security aspects. Apart from tech, I love to read literature, and watch sports.
Location: Kathmandu, Nepal
Expertise: Engineering, General AppSec / DevSecOps, Cloud & Container Security, Kubernetes, CI/CD Pipeline Security, Infrastructure as Code, Product Security
Available for: General Networking, Snyk-specific Discussions (Products, use cases, etc.), AppSec / DevSecOps-specific Discussions, Engineering Discussions, Content Creation (Blogs, etc.), Public Speaking / Conferences, Company Consultation
Shubhendu Shubham is a Cloud Security SME with 5 years of expertise in Cloud Native Security Architecture, DevSecOps, and Threat Modeling. He actively contributes to the Microsoft Azure Developer Community and Docker Extension. In his free time, he loves to play CTF at HTB, write blogs and, learn new tech stack & build homelabs.
Location: Bengaluru
Expertise: General AppSec / DevSecOps, Snyk Platform, Cloud & Container Security, CI/CD Pipeline Security, Product Security
Available for: Snyk-specific Discussions (Products, use cases, etc.), AppSec / DevSecOps-specific Discussions, Engineering Discussions, Content Creation (Blogs, ghost write, co-branded blogs, etc.), Public Speaking / Conferences
Cybersecurity specialist focused on cloud and safeguarding code & applications. I thrive on teaching and blogging everything I learn, constantly exploring new digital security frontiers. I love testing new technologies and driving innovation in the evolving tech landscape.
Location: Piura, Perú
Expertise: Engineering, General AppSec / DevSecOps, Snyk Platform, Cloud & Container Security, Product Security
Available for: General Networking, Snyk-specific Discussions (Products, use cases, etc.), Content Creation (Blogs, etc.), Public Speaking / Conferences
Software Architect / Engineer / Developer with 25+ years of experience.
Currently focusing on Securing the Supply Chain.
Specialties: Automation, Continuous Integration / Delivery / Testing / Deployment
Expertise: Linux, packaging, and tool design.
Location: Cary, NC
Expertise: Engineering, General AppSec / DevSecOps, Snyk Platform, Cloud & Container Security, Kubernetes, CI/CD Pipeline Security, Product Security
Available for: General Networking, Snyk-specific Discussions (Products, use cases, etc.), AppSec / DevSecOps-specific Discussions, Engineering Discussions, Content Creation (Blogs, etc.), Public Speaking / Conferences
Marek Šottl is a Czech expert in cloud technologies, DevOps and cybersecurity, specializing in DevSecOps and cloud platforms, especially AWS. He is also the creator of Hackitect's Playground YouTube channel. As a Principal Engineer at US companies, he has accumulated a wealth of experience around the world that he enjoys sharing within professional communities.
Location: Prague
Expertise: General AppSec / DevSecOps, Snyk Platform, Cloud & Container Security, Kubernetes, CI/CD Pipeline Security, Infrastructure as Code, Product Security
Available for: General Networking, Snyk-specific Discussions (Products, use cases, etc.), AppSec / DevSecOps-specific Discussions, 1:1 Mentoring / Collaboration / "Onboarding Buddy", Content Creation (Blogs, ghost write, co-branded blogs, etc.), Public Speaking / Conferences, Company Consultation / Knowledge Sharing
Adam is a cyber-security professional with experience in highly regulated and Fortune 50 environments. He has domain subject matter expertise in: architecture, engineering, automation, cybersecurity, penetration testing, risk management, and auditing. When he is not assisting clients, Adam spends most of his time researching cybersecurity emerging best practices and testing his knowledge across all security domains. His contributions have directly impacted enterprise-wide changes in SOPs, Policies and Standards, Architecture, Design, and Operational Systems. Additionally, he has held positions on enterprise-wide steering committees and Boards of Directors.
Location: Plano, TX
Expertise: Engineering, General AppSec / DevSecOps, Snyk Platform, Cloud & Container Security, Kubernetes, CI/CD Pipeline Security, Infrastructure as Code, Product Security
Available for: General Networking, Public Speaking / Conferences
Joe is a Full Stack Developer & Engineering Manager. 16+ years of experience web development, DevOps, CI/CD, IaC, secrets management. Experienced consultant and leader.
Location: Baltimore, MD USA
Expertise: Engineering, General AppSec / DevSecOps, Snyk Platform, Cloud & Container Security, Kubernetes, CI/CD Pipeline Security, Infrastructure as Code
Available for: AppSec / DevSecOps-specific Discussions, Engineering Discussions, Company Consultation / Knowledge Sharing
Or Weis is the CEO and co-founder of Permit.io and is the co-maintainer and author of the open source project OPAL.ac. Or is a serial entrepreneur who is passionate about developer tools, previously founding the production debugging solution Rookout.
Location: Tel Aviv, Israel
Expertise: Engineering, General AppSec / DevSecOps, Cloud & Container Security, CI/CD Pipeline Security, Infrastructure as Code, Product Security
Available for: General Networking, AppSec / DevSecOps-specific Discussions, Engineering Discussions, 1:1 Mentoring / Collaboration, Content Creation (Blogs, etc.), Public Speaking / Conferences