From 411586a92b727eb966ad1442bae989264499a4f3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Zvonko Kaiser Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2023 10:14:28 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] election: 2023-10 Add Zvonko Kaiser candidacy Add my candidacy for the October 2023 cycle. Fixes: #353 Signed-off-by: Zvonko Kaiser --- .../arch-committee-2023-10/ZvonkoKaiser.txt | 64 +++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 64 insertions(+) create mode 100644 elections/arch-committee-2023-10/ZvonkoKaiser.txt diff --git a/elections/arch-committee-2023-10/ZvonkoKaiser.txt b/elections/arch-committee-2023-10/ZvonkoKaiser.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000..4c9dd5b8 --- /dev/null +++ b/elections/arch-committee-2023-10/ZvonkoKaiser.txt @@ -0,0 +1,64 @@ +Name: Zvonko Kaiser + +Email: zkaiser@nvidia.com + +Background: + +I am a software engineer at NVIDIA, where I work on all things cloud-native. +At NVIDIA I am leading the Kata and Confidential Containers efforts and enabling +Kata and Confidential Containers on all of our architectures, platforms and +projects, ranging from embedded, edge devices to data centers and cloud. + +Over the last two years, I have been actively involved in Kata, contributing +my expertise and dedication towards its success. As a passionate and experienced +professional in the field, I strongly believe that my skills and insights can +greatly benefit the AC's decision-making process. + +Here are a few reasons why I believe I am well-suited for this role: + +Extensive Technical Knowledge: With over ten years of experience in system +software development/performance engineering and a strong background in +virtualization from embedded to cloud, I possess a deep understanding of the +technical aspects involved in our project. This knowledge allows me to provide +valuable input and contribute to informed discussions within the committee. + +Additionally I have an broad experience and insight from various industry fields, +ranging from robotics at the Fraunhofer Institute, automotive doing autonomous +parking at Mercedes Research to mainframe and blade servers at IBM to cloud and +Kubernetes at RedHat and NVIDIA. + +Especially in Kata I have added the virtualization reference architecture to +support advanced use-cases like GPUDirect RDMA and GPUDirect GDS which is a must +have for allmost all of the NVIDIA customers and internal projects leveraging +Kata. Last year I added proper support for GPU, vGPU time-sliced, +vGPU MIG-backed and this year my focus was on the confidential GPU support. + +Last but not least my insights through my work at NVIDIA on Confidential +Computing and AI/ML use-cases will help me as a member of the AC to help guide +the project to support important use-cases and requirements. + +Strong Leadership Abilities: Throughout my career, I have demonstrated effective +leadership skills by successfully leading cross-functional teams and delivering +complex projects on time and within budget. My ability to collaborate with +diverse stakeholders ensures that decisions made by the committee align with +both technical requirements and overall project goals. + +Commitment to Continuous Improvement: As a member of the AC, I will strive to +drive innovation and promote best practices within our project. By staying +up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends, I can help guide our +software towards greater efficiency, scalability, and user satisfaction. + +Excellent Communication Skills: Effective communication is crucial for any +committee's success. With my strong verbal and written communication abilities, +I can facilitate productive discussions among committee members, ensuring that +ideas are shared openly and transparently. + +I am excited about the opportunity to contribute further to this project's +growth as a member of the AC. If given the chance, I will dedicate myself +wholeheartedly to fulfilling my responsibilities with utmost professionalism. + +Thank you for considering my nomination. +Mr. Z + + +