“Cloud native technologies have revolutionized modern application development, enabling scalable and resilient systems. Yet, adopting these practices can be overwhelming, requiring not only best practices but also an awareness of common pitfalls. Unlike typical resources that focus on what to do, this book takes a unique approach—highlighting what not to do. The authors go beyond buzzwords to tackle common misconceptions, guiding teams through the challenges of cloud adoption with practical insights and strategic direction.

From governance and cost optimization to security and scalability, this book equips you with the knowledge to navigate cloud native complexities effectively. Whether you’re rethinking architecture, mitigating risks, or ensuring financial and operational efficiency, this is more than a guide—it’s a blueprint for cloud native success.”

Nick Triantafillou, AWS Hero, Senior MLOps and Cloud Engineer

Gerald Bachlmayr has worked in IT for over 25 years. He started as a web developer and spent many years as a Java software engineer for professional service organizations for various industries, including financial services, aviation, tertiary education, government, and telecommunications. He moved into technical leadership and architecture roles while staying hands-on with coding languages such as Python, NodeJS, and CI/CD tooling, including Terraform Cloud and GitHub. Gerald has been specializing in cloud native solutions since 2015 and is a passionate AWS Community Builder. As an author and public speaker, he is keen on sharing his insights and learnings with the community to make the cloud an even better place.

Aiden Ziegelaar is an experienced multidisciplinary engineer with a focus on cloud transformation, cloud native software development, and electrical engineering. With a strong background in various industries, including Telcos, Edutech, Industry 4.0 and utilities at scales from startups to enterprises, he has gained a wealth of knowledge and expertise in delivering innovative and effective solutions to complex problems. Transforming clients to effectively leverage cloud technologies has been a cornerstone of his career.

Alan Blockley is a Domain Specialist with over 25 years of IT experience, specializing in AWS cloud technology. Based in Brisbane, he has conducted hundreds of AWS Well-Architected Framework Reviews and has extensive experience in presales, cloud operations, and engineering. As a recognized leader, Alan has driven technical validations and mentored teams in DevOps practices. He holds multiple AWS certifications and was named the top AWS Ambassador for ANZ in 2023 and 2024. Alan is also an AWS Serverless Community Builder and an Associate Certification Subject Matter Expert, demonstrating his deep commitment to the AWS community, speaking at localized user groups and conferences on cloud native topics.

Bojan Zivic is an AWS Ambassador, Serverless AWS Community Builder, and Principal Consultant, with a passion for cloud technology and a dedication to fostering community; Bojan hosts and organizes the Brisbane Serverless User Group and the Sydney GitHub User Group. With nine years of experience in IT, Bojan is an enthusiastic advocate for serverless and container computing. His expertise extends to AWS advisory work and comprehensive Kubernetes projects. He has implemented GitOps with ArgoCD, built Istio service meshes, and provided extensive support across the Kubernetes spectrum, not just serverless. His work and community efforts solidified his reputation as a leader in the cloud and DevOps communities.