Steve Buchanan

Steve is a startup advisor and technology leader delivering cloud (Azure) and cloud-native (Kubernetes, AKS, Argo CD, Backstage) services at a leading tech company that power SaaS products for Apple management used by more than 70,000 customers worldwide. With over 20 years in the tech industry, he brings a rare combination of executive leadership, strategic planning, and deep technical expertise to some of the world’s most recognized technology platforms. A respected industry thought leader, Steve has appeared on more than a dozen podcasts, co-authored Minnesota’s computer science education plan, and written nine technical books. He is a Pluralsight and O’Reilly author, helping engineers and leaders master modern cloud, AI, and emerging technologies. Steve is a Docker Captain and an 11-time Microsoft MVP. His work has been widely recognized, including features in the Star Tribune, being named to Onalytica’s “Who’s Who in Cloud?” Top 50 Thought Leaders, and receiving the 2024 Tekne Exceptional Technology Leadership Award. A sought-after speaker, Steve has delivered keynotes and sessions at leading industry events, including Minnebar, DevOpsDays, Open Source North, Midwest Management Summit, Microsoft Ignite, Experts Live Europe, and OSCON. He stays active in the technical community and enjoys blogging about his adventures in the world of tech at www.buchatech.com