Kim McMahon (she/her)
@kimmcmahon.bsky.social
Open Source, Marketing, and Community things. Building, breaking down barriers, uniting. Love my puppy, wine, french fries, and home. Wanna-be writer and photographer. The earth is amazing, love her. 🐾⛷️🏔️🍟🍷🦄 Posts are my own.
Surviving the KubeCrawl: A Different Way to Connect. Leave energized knowing you made at least one genuine connection in this amazing, ever-growing cloud native community.
#KubeCon #CloudNativeCon @cncf.bsky.social
Read full blog: www.linkedin.com/posts/kimmcm...
#KubeCon #CloudNativeCon @cncf.bsky.social
Read full blog: www.linkedin.com/posts/kimmcm...
#kubecon #cloudnativecon | Kim McMahon
Surviving the KubeCrawl: A Different Way to Connect
Yesterday, I wrote about how to measure KubeCon effectiveness and offered one key piece of advice: “Throw that measurable goal out.” I started ther...
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November 11, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Surviving the KubeCrawl: A Different Way to Connect. Leave energized knowing you made at least one genuine connection in this amazing, ever-growing cloud native community.
#KubeCon #CloudNativeCon @cncf.bsky.social
Read full blog: www.linkedin.com/posts/kimmcm...
#KubeCon #CloudNativeCon @cncf.bsky.social
Read full blog: www.linkedin.com/posts/kimmcm...
You are a vendor at #KubeCon. You need to show results. Part 1 of what you can do to make the most of the event.
Do you want to talk through your KubeCon marketing strategy DM me. I’d love to chat, trade booth stories, or grab a coffee.
www.linkedin.com/posts/kimmcm...
Do you want to talk through your KubeCon marketing strategy DM me. I’d love to chat, trade booth stories, or grab a coffee.
www.linkedin.com/posts/kimmcm...
#kubecon #cloudnativecon | Kim McMahon
Vendors: Making the Most of KubeCon + CloudNativeCon (Part 1)
You’ve made it to KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America! The booth looks great. Swag is stacked. Protein bars are ready to keep the team...
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November 10, 2025 at 1:51 PM
You are a vendor at #KubeCon. You need to show results. Part 1 of what you can do to make the most of the event.
Do you want to talk through your KubeCon marketing strategy DM me. I’d love to chat, trade booth stories, or grab a coffee.
www.linkedin.com/posts/kimmcm...
Do you want to talk through your KubeCon marketing strategy DM me. I’d love to chat, trade booth stories, or grab a coffee.
www.linkedin.com/posts/kimmcm...
I'm writing again. This one was fun! Marketing Lessons from My Dog's Questionable Habits
On my hike, my dog CC found a big ole cow pie to roll around in. She rolls on her back, wiggling from left to right with a big smile on her face.
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On my hike, my dog CC found a big ole cow pie to roll around in. She rolls on her back, wiggling from left to right with a big smile on her face.
lnkd.in/p/gyY8Zum2
Marketing Lessons from My Dog's Questionable Habits
On my hike today, my dog CC, a chocolate lab, once again found a big ole cow pie to roll around in. She spots the perfect meadow muffin using h...
Marketing Lessons from My Dog's Questionable Habits
On my hike today, my dog CC, a chocolate lab, once again found a big ole cow pie to roll around in. She spots the perfect meadow muffin using her f...
lnkd.in
September 20, 2025 at 1:20 PM
I'm writing again. This one was fun! Marketing Lessons from My Dog's Questionable Habits
On my hike, my dog CC found a big ole cow pie to roll around in. She rolls on her back, wiggling from left to right with a big smile on her face.
lnkd.in/p/gyY8Zum2
On my hike, my dog CC found a big ole cow pie to roll around in. She rolls on her back, wiggling from left to right with a big smile on her face.
lnkd.in/p/gyY8Zum2
I'm doing it again - a webinar with @justingarrison.com and @detiber.us. This time, I'm bringing #ClusterAPI experts together. One to tell us why to love it and one to tell us why not to use it. It should be entertaining!
Register: streamyard.com/watch/KXkWDG...
Register: streamyard.com/watch/KXkWDG...
#CAPI is a great tool for #Kubernetes infrastructures. So, why didn't we use it when we created Omni?
Find out in our next webinar.
🗓 Aug 27 at 18:00 CEST
🎙 Jason DeTiberus & @justingarrison.com
👉 streamyard.com/watch/KXkWDG...
#ClusterAPI #CloudNative #OpenSource
Find out in our next webinar.
🗓 Aug 27 at 18:00 CEST
🎙 Jason DeTiberus & @justingarrison.com
👉 streamyard.com/watch/KXkWDG...
#ClusterAPI #CloudNative #OpenSource
To use Cluster API or not: What we learned from building Omni
Cluster API is a tool developed by Kubernetes SIG Cluster Lifecycle in 2018. Many Kubernetes infrastructures use it successfully. But when Sidero created Omni, the decision was made to go a different…
streamyard.com
August 19, 2025 at 5:51 PM
I'm doing it again - a webinar with @justingarrison.com and @detiber.us. This time, I'm bringing #ClusterAPI experts together. One to tell us why to love it and one to tell us why not to use it. It should be entertaining!
Register: streamyard.com/watch/KXkWDG...
Register: streamyard.com/watch/KXkWDG...
No dark lord of heavy metal was ever more lovable than Ozzy Osbourne. The rocker helped define the sound, look and attitude of metal. But his persistence through addiction, his connection to audience and a late-career reality TV show endeared him to generations.
Ozzy Osbourne, the Lovable Prince of Darkness
The rocker helped define the sound, look and attitude of metal. But his persistence through addiction, his connection to audience and a late-career reality TV show endeared him to generations.
trib.al
July 23, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Yes, I planned this webinar. Yes, I want to talk candidly about budget pressure & how to optimize #Kubernetes environments.
Can I keep @justingarrison.com @elchefe.me focused???! You'll have to join to see!
Guaranteed to be an hour of fun and knowledge with the three of us!
@siderolabs.com
Can I keep @justingarrison.com @elchefe.me focused???! You'll have to join to see!
Guaranteed to be an hour of fun and knowledge with the three of us!
@siderolabs.com
Most #Kubernetes teams are under budget pressure, and optimization alone won’t fix it.
Join us for a clear look at how to simplify your stack, and where 2025 infra savings actually come from.
🗓 August 5th, 9 AM PT
🎙 @justingarrison.com & @elchefe.me
🔗 streamyard.com/watch/nRagsB...
Join us for a clear look at how to simplify your stack, and where 2025 infra savings actually come from.
🗓 August 5th, 9 AM PT
🎙 @justingarrison.com & @elchefe.me
🔗 streamyard.com/watch/nRagsB...
July 23, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Yes, I planned this webinar. Yes, I want to talk candidly about budget pressure & how to optimize #Kubernetes environments.
Can I keep @justingarrison.com @elchefe.me focused???! You'll have to join to see!
Guaranteed to be an hour of fun and knowledge with the three of us!
@siderolabs.com
Can I keep @justingarrison.com @elchefe.me focused???! You'll have to join to see!
Guaranteed to be an hour of fun and knowledge with the three of us!
@siderolabs.com
Forever when I’m in Germany, I’ll remember my dear friend Rich - we spent a lot of time together while at isc-hpc. And the time someone said I looked just like Angela Merkel and Rich’s forever hand together bow when he saw me.
Makes me smile remembering him.
Makes me smile remembering him.
a drawing of two hands with the words danke merkel above them
ALT: a drawing of two hands with the words danke merkel above them
media.tenor.com
July 22, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Forever when I’m in Germany, I’ll remember my dear friend Rich - we spent a lot of time together while at isc-hpc. And the time someone said I looked just like Angela Merkel and Rich’s forever hand together bow when he saw me.
Makes me smile remembering him.
Makes me smile remembering him.
Whelp - I have a few places to go before I get to @kcd-sfbayarea.bsky.social
Like CND Munich (this week!)
OSS EU (end of August)
REGISTER - this is going to be an epic event!
@lisamarienamphy.bsky.social See you there. Bring wine! :)
community.cncf.io/events/detai...
Like CND Munich (this week!)
OSS EU (end of August)
REGISTER - this is going to be an epic event!
@lisamarienamphy.bsky.social See you there. Bring wine! :)
community.cncf.io/events/detai...
July 20, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Whelp - I have a few places to go before I get to @kcd-sfbayarea.bsky.social
Like CND Munich (this week!)
OSS EU (end of August)
REGISTER - this is going to be an epic event!
@lisamarienamphy.bsky.social See you there. Bring wine! :)
community.cncf.io/events/detai...
Like CND Munich (this week!)
OSS EU (end of August)
REGISTER - this is going to be an epic event!
@lisamarienamphy.bsky.social See you there. Bring wine! :)
community.cncf.io/events/detai...
I love most everything about Germany...
Except the pickling of everything.
Pickle a cucumber.
Brine poultry in pickle juice.
Play pickleball.
But leave the onions alone! They are awesome. Just the way they are.
Except the pickling of everything.
Pickle a cucumber.
Brine poultry in pickle juice.
Play pickleball.
But leave the onions alone! They are awesome. Just the way they are.
a cartoon onion with a face and teeth
ALT: a cartoon onion with a face and teeth
media.tenor.com
July 20, 2025 at 1:31 PM
I love most everything about Germany...
Except the pickling of everything.
Pickle a cucumber.
Brine poultry in pickle juice.
Play pickleball.
But leave the onions alone! They are awesome. Just the way they are.
Except the pickling of everything.
Pickle a cucumber.
Brine poultry in pickle juice.
Play pickleball.
But leave the onions alone! They are awesome. Just the way they are.
On a networking call yesterday, my friend said to me, "your dog sure is an important part of your life". Yes she is!
April 22, 2025 at 1:57 PM
On a networking call yesterday, my friend said to me, "your dog sure is an important part of your life". Yes she is!
Hello #KubeCon and #KubeKhan people!
Today 14:30 I'm doing a mic drop My last preso at one at these events. Amanda Katona and I are talking about balancing #opensource project needs with product needs.
I will actually drop the mic. Or the lavalier. If I can get away with it. ;) 🎤 💥
Today 14:30 I'm doing a mic drop My last preso at one at these events. Amanda Katona and I are talking about balancing #opensource project needs with product needs.
I will actually drop the mic. Or the lavalier. If I can get away with it. ;) 🎤 💥
a man in a tuxedo is standing behind a podium with the seal of the president on it
ALT: a man in a tuxedo is standing behind a podium with the seal of the president on it
media.tenor.com
April 2, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Hello #KubeCon and #KubeKhan people!
Today 14:30 I'm doing a mic drop My last preso at one at these events. Amanda Katona and I are talking about balancing #opensource project needs with product needs.
I will actually drop the mic. Or the lavalier. If I can get away with it. ;) 🎤 💥
Today 14:30 I'm doing a mic drop My last preso at one at these events. Amanda Katona and I are talking about balancing #opensource project needs with product needs.
I will actually drop the mic. Or the lavalier. If I can get away with it. ;) 🎤 💥
Who is in London for #KubeCon on Monday and wants to do something? Pre (maybe post!) #KubeKhan, of course! I'm going to tag, and forget to tag many of my friends - so call me out and forward!
@jerdog.dev @techtalkingmom.bsky.social @chrisshort.net @lisamarienamphy.bsky.social @collcoll.bsky.social
@jerdog.dev @techtalkingmom.bsky.social @chrisshort.net @lisamarienamphy.bsky.social @collcoll.bsky.social
March 19, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Who is in London for #KubeCon on Monday and wants to do something? Pre (maybe post!) #KubeKhan, of course! I'm going to tag, and forget to tag many of my friends - so call me out and forward!
@jerdog.dev @techtalkingmom.bsky.social @chrisshort.net @lisamarienamphy.bsky.social @collcoll.bsky.social
@jerdog.dev @techtalkingmom.bsky.social @chrisshort.net @lisamarienamphy.bsky.social @collcoll.bsky.social
Reposted by Kim McMahon (she/her)
The #Kubernetes community will soon be in London for #KubeCon, which means it's time for #KubeKhan!!!
What's KubeKhan? A safe, casual get-together amongst community people!
When: Monday (after Maintainer Summit)
Where: Novatel London Excel
Be excellent to each other!
What's KubeKhan? A safe, casual get-together amongst community people!
When: Monday (after Maintainer Summit)
Where: Novatel London Excel
Be excellent to each other!
March 10, 2025 at 6:49 PM
The #Kubernetes community will soon be in London for #KubeCon, which means it's time for #KubeKhan!!!
What's KubeKhan? A safe, casual get-together amongst community people!
When: Monday (after Maintainer Summit)
Where: Novatel London Excel
Be excellent to each other!
What's KubeKhan? A safe, casual get-together amongst community people!
When: Monday (after Maintainer Summit)
Where: Novatel London Excel
Be excellent to each other!
#KubeKhan is coming back to #KubeCon + #CloudNativeCon London! Monday night, after the Maintainer summit, Novotel London Excel hotel. Come and say hello to old friends and make new friends! Pass it on and see you Monday March 31!
March 10, 2025 at 6:39 PM
#KubeKhan is coming back to #KubeCon + #CloudNativeCon London! Monday night, after the Maintainer summit, Novotel London Excel hotel. Come and say hello to old friends and make new friends! Pass it on and see you Monday March 31!
Did Trump and Vance seriously just blame the crash in DC on DEI hires???
January 30, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Did Trump and Vance seriously just blame the crash in DC on DEI hires???
Happy holidays all! This is one happy labrador with her new toy!
December 26, 2024 at 7:14 PM
Happy holidays all! This is one happy labrador with her new toy!
Cross sharing some thoughts I wrote in LinkedIn. I’m genuinely interested in your take on the topic of technology and environmental sustainability.
www.linkedin.com/posts/kimmcm...
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Kim McMahon on LinkedIn: Interesting observation from Leah Ryder and one that’s been living ‘rent…
Interesting observation from Leah Ryder and one that’s been living ‘rent free’ in my head as well - the environmental impact of infrastructure and specifically…
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December 17, 2024 at 11:47 AM
Cross sharing some thoughts I wrote in LinkedIn. I’m genuinely interested in your take on the topic of technology and environmental sustainability.
www.linkedin.com/posts/kimmcm...
www.linkedin.com/posts/kimmcm...
Post #KubeCon activities (in order)
Dinner with friends
Putting home office together after moving homes
Resting
Denver Broncos (and a win!)
How was your weekend?
Dinner with friends
Putting home office together after moving homes
Resting
Denver Broncos (and a win!)
How was your weekend?
November 18, 2024 at 1:54 PM
Post #KubeCon activities (in order)
Dinner with friends
Putting home office together after moving homes
Resting
Denver Broncos (and a win!)
How was your weekend?
Dinner with friends
Putting home office together after moving homes
Resting
Denver Broncos (and a win!)
How was your weekend?
Happy Monday! Enjoy this #KubeCon family feud from Friday's keynotes! One of the best features of #Kubernetes - the community (of course)!
November 18, 2024 at 1:53 PM
Happy Monday! Enjoy this #KubeCon family feud from Friday's keynotes! One of the best features of #Kubernetes - the community (of course)!
Best way to finish up #KubeCon - with good friends!
Great seeing everyone and you all enjoy your last day. I’m almost home and I’m taking the dog for a walk!
Great seeing everyone and you all enjoy your last day. I’m almost home and I’m taking the dog for a walk!
Look at who I found at the Hyatt at #KubeCon!
@collcoll.bsky.social @auggie.dev @kimmcmahon.bsky.social @medina.bsky.social
@collcoll.bsky.social @auggie.dev @kimmcmahon.bsky.social @medina.bsky.social
November 15, 2024 at 3:23 PM
Best way to finish up #KubeCon - with good friends!
Great seeing everyone and you all enjoy your last day. I’m almost home and I’m taking the dog for a walk!
Great seeing everyone and you all enjoy your last day. I’m almost home and I’m taking the dog for a walk!
@collcoll.bsky.social and @sublimi.no getting ready for #KubeJam at #KubeCon. Get ready to listen to Superstition!
November 15, 2024 at 12:13 AM
@collcoll.bsky.social and @sublimi.no getting ready for #KubeJam at #KubeCon. Get ready to listen to Superstition!
If anything is constant, it's change. I'm excited to share I've joined @siderolabs.com and working @justingarrison.com.
Read more here. And if you are at #KubeCon, let's catch up!
www.linkedin.com/posts/kimmcm...
Read more here. And if you are at #KubeCon, let's catch up!
www.linkedin.com/posts/kimmcm...
November 13, 2024 at 4:22 PM
If anything is constant, it's change. I'm excited to share I've joined @siderolabs.com and working @justingarrison.com.
Read more here. And if you are at #KubeCon, let's catch up!
www.linkedin.com/posts/kimmcm...
Read more here. And if you are at #KubeCon, let's catch up!
www.linkedin.com/posts/kimmcm...
Finding my phone number (I have no idea how), relentlessly calling me, and continuing to sell to me when I ask you to take me off your list is a sure way to put your product at the bottom of my list. 👀 at you @zoominfo.bsky.social and that community tracking tool I’ve already blocked.
November 12, 2024 at 5:24 PM
Finding my phone number (I have no idea how), relentlessly calling me, and continuing to sell to me when I ask you to take me off your list is a sure way to put your product at the bottom of my list. 👀 at you @zoominfo.bsky.social and that community tracking tool I’ve already blocked.
Reposted by Kim McMahon (she/her)
Anyone looking to get hands on with Kubernetes should attend this one.
Are you going to #Kubecon in Salt Lake City? We have a free workshop with Portainer.io to get you started with bare metal Kubernetes
Completely free and dinner is included!
Sign up here 👇
www.portainer.io/eve...
Completely free and dinner is included!
Sign up here 👇
www.portainer.io/eve...
Events - Portainer at Kubecon - November 12, 2024
Learn how to deploy Kubernetes from scratch to scale with Talos Linux, Omni, and Portainer. Join our free event for hands-on experience and a 60-day trial. Register now, spaces are limited!
www.portainer.io
November 10, 2024 at 10:15 AM
Anyone looking to get hands on with Kubernetes should attend this one.