Kubegrade

Kubegrade helps enterprises tame Kubernetes sprawl.
We automate upgrades, maintenance, and compliance across clusters, so platform teams stay in control while developers move faster.
Unlike dashboards that only observe issues, Kubegrade turns raw cluster data into actionable pull requests—reducing toil, cutting costs, and giving enterprises a safer, more scalable way to run Kubernetes.

Founder and CEO

Next Big Wave

A podcast for founders, by founders in Southeast Asia

Podcast Host

TendoPay

TendoPay is the leading employee benefits provider in the Philippines
I manage the growth teams including a digital marketing team for our B2C user base and a sales team for our B2B users.

Co-Founder / CCO [Acquired - Tonik Bank]

Buko Ventures

Value-add angel funding for Philippines startup founders.

Investor

DotYeti.com

Investor [Acquired]

Iterative

Venture Partner

500 Startups

I advise startups in SEA on their growth strategy with a focus on building and scaling their sales process ass well a hone in on their digital marketing strategy.

Mentor

Candy Banners

Acquired by Native Touch. 
Candy Banners is a digital production studio that builds awesome online ads.

Co-founder / CEO [Acquired - Native Touch]

Stinson Design

Acquired by Vimont Holdings.
Stinson Design is a presentation design agency that services clients around the world from startups to global brands.

Founder / CEO [Acquired]

Centre Financier International Montréal

Financial Analyst

3x Exit Founder • I help B2B founders in Southeast Asia • Book a free growth consultation with me • Grew last company to $5m+ ARR • 15+ years of growth leadership 🚀

Hey there! I’m a serial entrepreneur with 3 exits under my belt. 

I’m currently working on Kubegrade, a Kubernetes cluster upgrade tool.

Through all my ventures the key to success has always been to bring maximum value to my clients and building long lasting relationships. 

My passion for client success is equally matched with my love for travel and extreme sports. 

You can find me playing chess, riding motorcycles, diving or kitesurfing the beautiful beaches of Southeast Asia.

Tim Grassin

KubeCon ATL just wrapped, and my notebook is full.

Not from vendor pitches. From the conversations that restored my faith in this community.

After years of complexity complaints and burnout stories, something shifted at KubeCon 2025.

The energy was different. Electric, even.

What actually stood out:
The Agentic Revolution Nobody Saw Coming

Twelve months ago, we launched Kubegrade with AI agents managing clusters. People called us crazy. "You can't automate that level of decision-making."

This week? Every third conversation was about agentic workflows. Teams are finally realizing that senior engineers shouldn't be babysitting YAML files.

One platform lead from a Fortune 500: "We went from 3-week upgrade cycles to 3 hours with agents handling the grunt work."

Community Over Competition

Met a competitor's engineering team at the afterparty. Instead of awkward silence, we spent 2 hours sharing horror stories and solutions. Their lead engineer: "Rising tide lifts all boats, right?"

That's the Kubernetes community I fell in love with.

The Validation We Didn't Expect

Being first movers in agentic cluster management felt lonely. We questioned ourselves constantly. Were we too early? Too ambitious?

Walking the expo floor, I counted 12 companies now building agent-based solutions. Not copycats - genuine innovation from teams who get it.

One CTO pulled me aside: "You guys showed us this was possible. We're all following your lead."

That made me smile.

Real Engineers, Real Solutions

The best part? Engineers are done with bandaid fixes. They want fundamental change. Agentic workflows aren't just trendy - they're becoming the standard.

Teams are deploying agents for:
• Automated compatibility checking
• Intelligent resource optimization  
• Predictive failure prevention
• Self-healing clusters

This isn't AI hype. It's engineers taking their weekends back.

The Human Element Remains

Despite all the automation talk, the community spirit was stronger than ever. Late-night debugging sessions turned into impromptu meetups. Vendor booths became collaboration hubs.

Technology evolves, but the Kubernetes community's willingness to help each other? That's the real superpower.

My biggest takeaway:

We're not just building better tools. We're building a movement.

The shift to agentic workflows isn't about replacing engineers. It's about unleashing them to do what they do best - innovate.

Seeing the entire community embrace what we pioneered? That's worth more than any booth or keynote.

To everyone who stopped by to share their agentic journey - thank you. You reminded me why we started Kubegrade.

The future of Kubernetes isn't just automated. It's collaborative, innovative, and more human than ever.

I also enjoyed being able to work and hang out with my co-founder Caleb Fornari whom I had not seen in person since we embarked on this Kubegrade journey!

#KubeCon #Kubernetes #CNCF

Kubernetes without the complexity. Developer visibility, platform guardrails. Works with EKS, AKS, GKS, Rancher and more.

Anyone heading to #KubeCon Atlanta this week?

Would love to grab coffee and chat Kubernetes horror stories (or success stories if you have those).

I'll be there Tuesday through Thursday, mostly hanging around in Building B.

Hit me up if you want to connect in person — always fun putting faces to LinkedIn profiles.

Who else is making the trip? 👇

KubeCon ATL update: Our sweaters are apparently too good.

Multiple people have stopped me asking where to get our Kubegrade swag. Problem is, we don't have a booth this year.

But I hate saying no to engineers who appreciate good merch.

So here's the deal:

Find me wandering around the exhibition center

OR

Comment "swag" below and connect with me here.

I'll ship you one of hoodies directly. No booth needed.

Yes, I'm literally taking swag requests on LinkedIn and shipping from our Singapore office. My co-founder thinks I'm insane.

But honestly? Meeting engineers who get excited about developer tools is worth the shipping costs.

Plus, our hoodies are ridiculously comfortable. Ask anyone who's grabbed one.

If you're at KubeCon, come say hi. I'm the guy frantically taking notes on every Kubernetes horror story I hear.

If you're not here, drop "swag" below. First 50 get priority shipping.

Who's ready for some actually comfortable conference merch? 👇

#kubecon

PT Saratoga Investama Sedaya Tbk.

Focusing on value creation, transformation, program management, and business development in the healthcare and logistics industries.

Senior Vice President, Portfolio Management

Brawijaya Healthcare Group

As a member of Board of Directors with main focus on aligning and streamlining business strategy and operations to enable sustainable growth.

Director

LeadLeap

Provide mid-career professionals seeking to reignite their potential and emerging leaders focusing on building high-performing teams with support and strategies to transform their aspirations into meaningful progress.

Founder

University of Indonesia

Technopreneurship Subject - Media Production Study Applied Undergraduate Program

Adjunct Lecturer

Sinar Mas

Led group-wide commercial and operations transformation, and spearheaded commercial transformation across multifinance and life insurance subsidiaries.

Group SVP, Operational & Commercial Excellence – Financial Services Holding

PT Sinarmas Multifinance

Led a commercial transformation program, enhancing products, channels, sales effectiveness, and analytics. Strengthened the Commercial Excellence directorate and spearheaded key strategic initiatives like agency and dealer loyalty programs and strategic dashboards.

Chief Commercial Excellence

GoTo Group

Streamlined and implemented GoTo's first annual OKRs, conducted the first top leadership strategy sessions, and led the PMO in delivering synergy initiatives across Gojek, Tokopedia, and GoTo Financial, including GoMart & TokoNOW integration.

Head of Post-Merger Integration & PMO

MPM Group (PT Mitra Pinasthika Mustika Tbk)

Directly reported to the Group CEO, leading a group-wide digital transformation across insurance, rental, used car dealer, and auction companies. Developed and streamlined digital roadmaps, resulting in improved NPS, halved insurance claim processing time, cost savings, and increased auction profitability.

Group Head of Digital Transformation

Supported strategy and operations improvement for car rental and insurance subsidiaries, turning around one to profitability through a transformation program, and developed and implemented a digital transformation roadmap.

Advisor – Strategy & Operations

PT Saratoga Investama Sedaya Tbk

Developed strategic recommendations, turning around two portfolio companies to profitability, initiated synergies and digital transformation across the group, and executed six investment deals, including the first direct investment in the tech sector.

Vice President, Portfolio & Business Development

Skystar Capital

Supported portfolio monitoring and evaluation for subsequent funding rounds, managing P2P fintech lenders, e-commerce, and big data enablers.

Venture Capital

With over 18 years of diverse industry experience, I am a pragmatic executive dedicated to driving business transformation and fostering growth. Having worked across Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and the UK, my global perspective enables me to adapt and excel in various business environments.

As a seasoned transformation leader, I utilize structured problem-solving, collaboration, and empathetic leadership to tackle complex challenges and unlock new opportunities. My versatile background in PEVC, consulting, tech, and field operations equips me with the ability to develop optimal solutions considering factors such as strategy, operations, and investment.

I hold an MBA from the University of Oxford with Distinction and as a Dean's List Prize recipient (top 3%). My lifelong learning and growth mindset is demonstrated by completion of project and product management professional certifications (PMP®, AH-MC, PSM I, PSPO I), Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, CFA Level I, and ongoing pursuit of Doctoral Degree in Management.

I regularly share my insights, experiences, and strategies to empower others navigating the dynamic world of business and leadership.

My industry exposure includes:
- Digital: e-commerce, ride-hailing, fintech
- Consumer: automotive, healthcare, fresh produce, fashion & apparel retail
- Financial services: insurance, multifinance
- Energy & materials: fossil fuels, renewables, and metals

Feel free to reach out, and let's explore how we can drive positive change in the business landscape.

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