Certifications and Credentials
Certifications have played an important role in my cloud-native journey. They helped me validate my skills, deepen my understanding of Kubernetes, and continuously improve as a DevOps and Platform Engineer.
Today, I hold multiple CNCF and Linux Foundation certifications, including the prestigious Kubestronaut designation.
π Kubestronaut
Kubestronaut is awarded to professionals who successfully complete multiple Kubernetes certifications from the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF).
Verification: π View my CNCF Kubestronaut Profile β
βΈοΈ Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
The CKA validates the skills required to administer, troubleshoot, and manage Kubernetes clusters in production environments.
Verification: π https://www.credly.com/badges/e72821a9-97a5-4ee8-a7f6-93f40246e864/public_url
βΈοΈ Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
The CKAD certification demonstrates the ability to design, build, configure, and expose cloud-native applications running on Kubernetes.
Verification: π https://www.credly.com/badges/79423978-8948-451b-bca1-7721fff284e3/public_url
π Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS)
The CKS certification validates advanced Kubernetes security skills including cluster hardening, supply chain security, runtime security, and threat detection.
Verification: π https://www.credly.com/badges/98ea0a5e-9deb-4798-90d3-83d057112f95/public_url
π§ Linux Foundation Profile
View my complete Linux Foundation certification profile.
π https://openprofile.dev/profile/shahzadahmad91
π Credly Badges
View all my verified professional certifications and badges.
π https://www.credly.com/users/shahzadahmad
π View my Kubestronaut Badge on Credly β
Current Areas of Focus
- Kubernetes
- Cloud Native Technologies
- Platform Engineering
- DevOps
- Infrastructure Automation
- Security
- Observability
Connect With Me
π Website: https://shahzadahmad.dev
πΌ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/shahzadaliahmad
βοΈ Blog: https://shahzadahmad.dev
π§ Visit the Contact page to get in touch.

