Stéphane Graber
About Stéphane Graber
Stéphane Graber is a Core Developer with extensive experience in container technology and infrastructure management. He currently serves as VP of Infrastructure at NorthSec and has held various roles at Ubuntu and other organizations over his 19-year career.
Work at NorthSec
Stéphane Graber currently serves as the Vice President of Infrastructure at NorthSec, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he leads the infrastructure team, managing the technical framework for various events, including trainings and conferences, as well as the capture-the-flag security contest, which is recognized as the largest on-site event of its kind. Prior to this role, he worked at NorthSec as Infrastructure Lead from 2009 to 2021, accumulating twelve years of experience in the Montreal area.
Experience at Ubuntu
Stéphane Graber has a long-standing association with Ubuntu, where he has contributed significantly since 2005. He currently works as a Core Developer, focusing on container technology. Previously, he held the position of Engineering Manager for LXD from 2018 to 2023 and served as Technical Lead for LXD from 2015 to 2018. His work has involved extensive contributions to container runtimes, showcasing his expertise in this area.
Background and Education
Stéphane Graber studied at the Centre Professionnel du Littoral Neuchâtelois, where he completed a program that included subjects such as French, English, German, History, Economics, Maths, and Psychology, achieving Maturité from 2005 to 2008. Additionally, he pursued studies in Computer Science at the same institution, earning a CFC during the same period. This educational background laid the foundation for his career in technology and infrastructure.
Previous Roles and Contributions
Before his current roles, Stéphane Graber worked at Revolution Linux as an LTSP developer and Ubuntu liaison from 2008 to 2011. His experience spans over a decade in container technology, networking, and security, particularly within Linux environments. He has also organized and spoken at various Linux and Open Source conferences, often leading entire tracks and providing tutorials, contributing to the community's knowledge and growth.
Current Ventures
In addition to his role at NorthSec, Stéphane Graber is the owner of Zabbly, a position he has held since 2023 in Shefford, Quebec. This venture reflects his ongoing commitment to technology and infrastructure, further expanding his professional portfolio.