Liz Rice
About Liz Rice
Liz Rice - Chief Open Source Officer
Liz Rice serves as the Chief Open Source Officer, a role in which she oversees and manages open source initiatives and strategies. Her expertise in open source technologies positions her as a key figure in promoting the adoption and advancement of open source within the industry. Liz's contribution to this field is well-recognized, and she plays a significant part in shaping the future of open source communities.
Authored Books by Liz Rice
Liz Rice is the author of 'Learning eBPF' and 'Container Security,' two influential books in the field of software development and cybersecurity. 'Learning eBPF' educates readers on extended BPF, a technology used in tracing and network security. 'Container Security' explores methods to secure containerized applications, providing valuable insights and practices for practitioners dealing with cloud-native environments.
Liz Rice - CNCF Governing Board Member
Liz Rice is an active member of the CNCF Governing Board, contributing to the strategic direction of the Cloud Native Computing Foundation. Her role involves decision-making and governance to support the foundation's mission of fostering and sustaining an ecosystem of open source, vendor-neutral projects. Her leadership helps guide the CNCF in promoting innovation and addressing challenges within the cloud-native landscape.
Chair of CNCF Technical Oversight Committee (2019-2022)
From 2019 to 2022, Liz Rice chaired the CNCF Technical Oversight Committee, where she played a crucial role in overseeing the technical direction and integrity of CNCF projects. Her tenure involved reviewing and approving new project proposals, ensuring code quality, and maintaining the technical health of existing projects. Her leadership in this committee contributed to the growth and success of many cloud-native projects.
Co-Chair of KubeCon + CloudNativeCon 2018
In 2018, Liz Rice served as Co-Chair of KubeCon + CloudNativeCon, one of the premier conferences in the cloud-native community. Her coordination efforts helped bring together developers, IT professionals, and industry leaders to discuss and collaborate on advancements in Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies. The event facilitated knowledge sharing and networking among attendees, strengthening the community.
Liz Rice's Hobbies and Interests
Outside of her professional endeavors, Liz Rice enjoys riding bikes and competing in virtual races on Zwift, a platform for online cycling and running workouts. Additionally, she makes music under the pseudonym Insider Nine. These activities highlight her diverse interests and provide a balance to her career in technology and open source.