Description

I am a Senior Cloud Platform Engineer & Kubernetes Architect, Founder of Antaka Tech, and one of the early Kubestronauts — certified CKS, CKA, and CKAD.

With more than 20 years of hands-on experience, I help companies design, build, and operate cloud-native platforms that are scalable, secure, and developer-friendly.

My approach combines deep technical expertise with calm, clear, human-centered leadership.

I simplify complexity, remove friction, and create platforms that teams love using.

What I Do

I build and modernize cloud-native platforms across Azure, AWS, and hybrid environments, specializing in:

- Kubernetes Architecture & Operations

Designing reliable multi-region AKS/EKS clusters, implementing GitOps, service mesh, network security, and golden paths for development teams.

- Infrastructure as Code & Automation

Delivering secure, fully automated infrastructure using Terraform, Ansible, CI/CD pipelines, and policy-as-code.

- Custom Kubernetes Operators (Go / Kubebuilder)

Replacing manual processes with intelligent automation — encoding platform logic into reusable, maintainable operators.

- Technical Leadership

Helping engineering teams adopt modern cloud-native practices with clarity, empathy, and long-term thinking.

What You Can Expect Working With Me

• Clear communication, no drama
• Thoughtful analysis before execution
• Reliable delivery with strong ownership
• Architecture that is elegant, maintainable, and cost-efficient
• A partner who improves your team — not just your systems

🚀 My Mission

To build harmonious cloud platforms that scale globally, empower developers, and bring long-term stability to businesses — while growing Antaka Tech into a home of world-class experts.

Industry field of expertise

Languages

English
Native or bilingual
Spanish
Fluent
Turkish
Native or bilingual

Workplace preferences

Remote only

Primarily works remotely

Antaka Tech S.L.
Founder & Principal Platform Engineer
September 2025 - Today (9 months)
Alicante, Spain
Yilmaz is a Kubestronaut, Cloud Platform Engineer, and Founder of Antaka Tech ( https://antaka.tech ), bringing over two decades of hands-on experience in software engineering and platform architecture. He combines deep Kubernetes expertise with a calm, can-do mindset and an agnostic approach to technology. His work focuses on designing resilient, scalable, and developer-friendly platforms that remove friction, accelerate delivery, and bring harmony to complex cloud environments.
Kubernetes Terraform Microsoft Azure GitHub
ARTEMIS19 AS
Cloud Platform Engineer
September 2021 - December 2025 (4 years and 3 months)
Oslo, Norway
As a hands-on Technical Lead for Kubernetes and container platforms (AKS, EKS,
on-prem), Yilmaz has built cloud-native platforms for enterprises across Northern
Europe. He skillfully leverages Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, Azure
DevOps, GitHub Actions) to craft secure, automated, and scalable solutions.
Advania Norge
Tech Lead for Containers/Kubernetes platforms
February 2024 - Today (2 years and 4 months)
Oslo, Norway
As a hands-on technical lead for AKS, EKS, and on-prem Kubernetes platforms, Yilmaz designs and delivers cloud-native platforms for enterprise customers across Northern Europe. He builds secure, automated, and scalable environments using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible) and modern CI/CD tooling (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions), enabling teams to move faster with confidence.