Jochem Bruijns
Kubestronauts at TrueFullstaq
Cloud native excellence, backed by top tier certifications
Curious about the expertise behind our Kubernetes services? Our engineers don't just have years of experience – they've also achieved the most challenging certifications in the cloud native world. Multiple TrueFullstaq team members are Kubestronauts: an exclusive title for professionals who have passed all five Kubernetes certifications from the Cloud Native Computing Foundation. This means you're working with engineers who know Kubernetes inside and out.
What makes a Kubestronaut so special?
A Kubestronaut is someone who has achieved all five official Kubernetes certifications from the Cloud Native Computing Foundation: CKA, CKAD, CKS, KCNA, and KCSA. These aren't theoretical exams, but hands-on tests where you solve real Kubernetes challenges.
Only a small percentage of cloud-native professionals worldwide achieve this status. It requires not just technical knowledge but also practical experience with complex container environments. Our Kubestronauts understand how Kubernetes works and how to deploy it to solve real business problems.
At TrueFullstaq, we celebrate this achievement with something special: our Kubestronauts receive custom-made shoes as recognition of their expertise. And of course, they also receive the exclusive jacket from the CNCF.
How our Kubestronauts make the difference
Mastering Kubernetes goes beyond understanding technology: it's about understanding how organizations really work. Our Kubestronauts have proven they can handle the complexity of cloud-native architectures, from small applications to enterprise environments running thousands of containers.
This deep expertise means we don't build generic solutions, but Kubernetes environments that perfectly match your situation. Whether you want to migrate to containers, improve your CI/CD, or strengthen your security, our experts have the certifications and experience to help you move forward.
Meet our Kubestronauts
Merijn Keppel
Igor Nikolovski
"As a Kubestronaut, what I appreciate most about Kubernetes is its resilience—how it self-heals and keeps workloads running smoothly, even when things go sideways. I love the power of declarative configuration, where I can describe my desired state and let Kubernetes handle the rest. The automation is liberating; I spend less time babysitting deployments and more time focusing on what matters. And the isolation and resource control give me confidence that my workloads are running efficiently and won't step on each other's toes."
Cornelis Stuurman
Jorian Taks
Joël van der Voort
"Specializing in Kubernetes and cloud native was a natural step in my career. Kubernetes offers an extensive open-source ecosystem of modern DevOps tools that remains unrivaled to this day. Its modular, API-driven design makes it possible to tailor the platform entirely to your business's needs while still adhering to a clear and standardized design contract."
The ultimate achievement: Golden Kubestronaut
While being a Kubestronaut is already exceptional, there's an even more exclusive level: Golden Kubestronaut. This lifetime achievement requires passing all 13 CNCF cloud native certifications plus the Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS) exam.
Golden Kubestronauts receive special recognition, including an exclusive backpack, golden beanie, and lifetime benefits from the CNCF. It's the highest level of cloud-native expertise you can achieve—a true testament to mastering the entire ecosystem of cloud-native technologies, not just Kubernetes.
At TrueFullstaq, we're proud that our team includes professionals working toward this ultimate recognition, ensuring you have access to the deepest possible expertise in cloud native technology.
From certification to real impact
Certifications are nice, but what counts is what you do with them. Our Kubestronauts use their expertise to speed up your developers' work, make your infrastructure more reliable, and reduce your costs.
We believe in knowledge sharing. Our certified experts are happy to share their knowledge with your team so you can become more independent with Kubernetes. Because ultimately, it's not about impressing with certifications, but about helping your organization move forward with cloud native technology that actually works.
What do you need help with today?
Ready to become a Kubestronaut yourself?
At TrueFullstaq, we value expertise and actively help our team members develop it. We support engineers on their journey to becoming Kubestronauts by providing study time, exam vouchers, and mentorship from our existing certified experts.
Whether you're just starting with Kubernetes or already have some certifications under your belt, we'll help you reach that Kubestronaut status. Our learning culture means you'll work alongside people who are passionate about cloud native technology and eager to share their knowledge. And yes, when you achieve all five certifications, those custom shoes will be waiting for you too.
