Cloud-Native Platform Engineering: GKE, Docker & Antigravity CLI | Road to DevFest Mbarara 2026

GDG Cloud Mbarara

Modern cloud architecture is shifting from raw infrastructure management toward platform engineering—building self-service internal developer platforms that simplify deployment, scale seamlessly, and reduce operational overhead. In this practical, code-first session, Samuel will demonstrate how to harness Docker for clean application containerization, Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) for production

Aug 27, 4:00 – 5:00 PM (UTC)

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Key themes

AIGoogle CloudWorkshop / hands-on session

About this event

What you will learn:

  • Building lightweight, secure, and production-ready Docker containers.
  • Deploying, managing, and scaling containerized microservices on Google Cloud.
  • Utilizing agentic terminal tools to speed up developer workflows and simplify cluster management.
  • Designing automated developer pathways that eliminate deployment bottlenecks and cut operational friction.

Who should attend:

DevOps engineers, cloud architects, backend developers, system administrators, and tech enthusiasts looking to build production-grade cloud-native platforms.

Speaker

  • 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