Passionate about cloud-native infrastructure and low-level systems, I actively contribute to open-source projects that advance the Kubernetes ecosystem. I have a hands-on, research-driven approach to systems development—exploring the Linux kernel, eBPF, and computer networking in depth.
- 🔭 I’m currently focusing on contributing to the Cilium project, specifically on Gateway API integration.
- 🌱 I’m always learning more about the Linux kernel, eBPF, and advanced computer networking.
- 👯 I’m looking to collaborate on open-source projects within the Kubernetes and cloud-native space.
- 📫 How to reach me: syedazeez337@gmail.com
- 😄 Pronouns: He/Him
- Go Programming Language
- Cilium
- Kubernetes
- Linux
- eBPF
- Git & GitHub
- Cloud-Native Networking & Security
As a contributor to the Cilium project (CNCF Incubating), I've delivered upstream patches to improve Gateway API integration, with my work now shipped in official Cilium releases—actively supporting production-grade Kubernetes networking.
Key Contributions:
- Fixed Gateway reconciler failure when TLSRoute CRD is not installed (#38874)
- Improved parentRefMatched logic to correctly validate Gateway Group and Kind (#39275)
- My contributions have been included in official Cilium releases (e.g., v1.17.4, v1.18.0-pre.2, v1.18.0-pre.3). You can find more of my work on my GitHub Profile.
Contributed to improving the contributor workflow for the go-exhaustruct static analysis tool by designing and integrating structured GitHub Issue and Feature Request templates (PR #117). These templates streamline bug reporting and feature suggestions, fostering clearer communication and better project maintainability.
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/azeez-alishah/
- GitHub: https://github.com/syedazeez337