Lucas Käldström
About Lucas Käldström
Lucas Käldström is a Senior Software Engineer with extensive experience in cloud-native technologies and Kubernetes development. Currently working at Upbound, he has contributed to the community through various roles, including as an Ambassador for CNCF and co-lead for SIG Cluster Lifecycle.
Work at Upbound
Lucas Käldström has been employed at Upbound as a Senior Software Engineer since 2024. His role involves developing and enhancing cloud-native technologies, contributing to the company's mission of improving cloud infrastructure management. Working remotely, he collaborates with a team dedicated to advancing the capabilities of Upbound's products.
Education and Expertise
Lucas Käldström studied at Aalto University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering from 2019 to 2022. He is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Computer Science at the same institution, which he began in 2023. His educational background provides a strong foundation in engineering principles and software development.
Background
Before joining Upbound, Lucas Käldström held various positions in the tech industry. He worked at The Linux Foundation as an LFX Mentee and co-founded Racklet in 2021. He also served as a Senior Software Engineer at Weaveworks for six months in 2021 and as a Developer Experience Engineer from 2019 to 2021. His experience includes significant contributions to Kubernetes development, particularly as a co-lead for SIG Cluster Lifecycle.
Achievements
Lucas Käldström has made notable contributions to the Kubernetes community, having spoken at six KubeCons. He played a key role in shepherding kubeadm from inception to General Availability (GA), demonstrating his expertise in cloud-native technologies. Additionally, he ported Kubernetes to Raspberry Pi and other platforms, showcasing his ability to adapt technology to various environments.
Community Engagement
Lucas Käldström has actively coordinated Cloud Native Nordics meetups, promoting community engagement across the Nordic region. His involvement in these meetups fosters collaboration and knowledge sharing among professionals in the cloud-native space, further strengthening the community.