About the Authors

Jerome Gotangco is a technology consultant with extensive experience in the IT Industry. Currently an OpenShift Specialist at Red Hat, he champions the Open Hybrid Cloud approach for enterprises using open-source software platforms. Jerome has a strong background in open source, previously involved in OpenStack and Ubuntu development. Prior to Red Hat, he served as an Azure consultant at Microsoft and held technology consultant roles at Accenture and Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Beyond his technical expertise, Jerome enjoys reading, writing essays and poems, painting miniature figurines, and maintaining an active lifestyle with fitness and golf.

Luca Berton is a seasoned IT professional with over 18 years of experience in Linux system administration, cloud engineering, and automation. Renowned as an IT Automation expert, Luca has authored several best-selling books, including Ansible for VMware by Examples, Ansible for Kubernetes by Examples, Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform, and Hands-on Ansible Automation.

Luca’s dedication to open-source projects and his commitment to sharing knowledge are reflected in his creation of the Ansible Pilot project, which serves as a resource for automation enthusiasts worldwide. His expertise extends to presenting at international conferences, contributing to the growth of the Ansible community, and mentoring aspiring IT professionals.

As a thought leader and practitioner, Luca combines a deep technical understanding with practical insights, making his work a trusted resource for IT professionals globally. Through this book, he aims to equip readers with the skills and confidence to excel in their careers and beyond.