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Building on Sysdig's Open Source Foundation

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Date Published
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Edd Wilder-James
Word Count
399
Language
English
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Summary

Edd Wilder-James has joined Sysdig as the Vice President of Open Source Ecosystem, bringing his extensive experience from Google Cloud where he influenced major open-source projects like Tensorflow, Kubernetes, and Istio. His role at Sysdig focuses on leveraging open-source platforms, such as Sysdig OSS and Falco, to enhance container security, a crucial aspect of modern cloud computing. Wilder-James emphasizes the importance of a balanced relationship between product, open-source projects, and the ecosystem of users and contributors for achieving success. He sees Sysdig as a perfect match for his skills and predicts that more companies will prioritize open-source resources at the executive level in the evolving cloud market. He believes that open source is vital for the future of cloud security, fostering transparency and interoperability, and is committed to supporting successful projects within the CNCF and the broader Kubernetes ecosystem. Wilder-James invites people to connect with him at KubeCon EU, where he will be engaging with the community and promoting Sysdig's open-source initiatives.