Cloud-Native Platform Engineering: GKE, Docker & Antigravity CLI in Action | #DevFest Mbarara 2026

GDG Cloud Mbarara

Building modern, scalable applications requires more than just writing code-it demands a robust, automated, and cloud-native foundation. Platform engineering simplifies developer workflows by creating automated internal platforms that streamline container deployment, cluster orchestration, and infrastructure management.

Sep 17, 4:00 – 5:00 PM (UTC)

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Key themes

AIGoogle CloudWorkshop / hands-on session

About this event

In this hands-on session, Samuel will demonstrate how to leverage Docker, Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), and Antigravity CLI to build, ship, and manage resilient cloud-native applications with speed and confidence.

Facilitator

  • Samuel Macharia

    Cloud DevOps Engineer

Organizers

  • Sumaiya Nalukwago

    Mbarara University of Science and Technology

    IT Professional|GDG Cloud Organizer|WTM Ambassador

  • Bryant Nyero Nuwe

    GDG Cloud Co-Organizer | Data Scientist

  • NUWASIIMA Happy

    Computer Scientist |WTM-Programs Lead

  • Mwiine Daniel

    Cloudcommet Solutions

    Cloud Engineer | Programs Lead

  • Collins Mesue

    MacZ.tech

    Computer Technician | Programs Lead

  • Natukunda Tracy Khema

    Software Engineer | Logistics Lead

  • Mugumya Timothy K

    Data Analyst | Branding Lead

  • Angella Miriam Birungi

    MUST

    Software Engineer |Partnerships & Sponsorship Lead

  • Kokuletage Wendy

    WTM - Strategic Partnerships Lead

  • Amanya Peter

    Software Engineer | Media & Communications Lead

  • Kyomugisha Evelyne

    IT

    IT Personel|WTM - Media & Communications Lead

  • Lisa Mutasa

    Software Engineer|WTM-Media & Communications Lead