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

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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

Personal Brand Lab

Founder

SEED Academy by Stories of Asia

Stories of Asia

People Mentality Inc

Focus on shaping organizations into an employer of choice through various platforms:
- HR and Employer Branding consulting
- Applied-learning workshops
- Focus group facilitation
- Personal branding coaching
- Career coaching and mentoring

Key areas of expertise:
- Millennial Engagement
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- Talent acquisition
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- Seek to become an employer of choice
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STEAM Education Association of Singapore

Founding Member

HR & Business Growth Summit 

Get ready for the HR & Business Growth Summit 2024 on 14-15 August 2024, presented by Stories of Asia and HRBP Asia!

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Business leaders will also talk about how smart HR ideas can really help the company do better. They’ll show how HR helps in making big wins and getting ahead in the market.

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Co-Founder and Producer

Remote

Talent is everywhere. Opportunity is not. Remote's mission is to create opportunity everywhere, empowering employers to find and hire the best talent, and enabling individuals to build financial and personal freedom. 

Remote is a Global HR Platform that helps companies hire, manage, and pay their entire team — and more effectively compete in the modern global economy through our comprehensive set of core solutions including, HRIS, payroll, international employment, contractor management, and more.

Whatever your global HR needs, Remote has you covered, helping you to stay ahead of the competition and unlock new growth opportunities.

Global Brand Ambassador

Singapore Human Resources Institute (SHRI)

Executive Council 

Vice President - Branding/Membership/Network

StoryBuddy

Making good writing accessible to anyone, anywhere and anytime.

CEO & Founder

Kob-i In Asia

Telling stories of people in Asia through NFTs

Your brand MUST generate income. If it doesn’t, you're doing it wrong.

Most people work hard. Few get noticed. Even fewer attract the right clients, investors, and opportunities.

That’s where I come in.

Hi, I am Sam and I build powerful personal brands for entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, and professionals who are tired of blending in.

If you want more opportunities, more influence, and more income, working harder alone is not going to help.

You need to POSITION yourself better!

And that’s what I do best.

Here’s how I make it happen:

🚀 Personal Branding for Leaders & Entrepreneurs – so the right people find you.

🎯 SEED Academy Experts – matching businesses with high quality experts across Asia to upskill their teams.

I’ve led personal branding bootcamps for professionals and entrepreneurs and facilitated storytelling & personal branding workshops for global companies like Unilever, Samsung, Under Armour and more —helping their teams craft compelling narratives and build influence.

I’ve successfully transitioned from corporate life to entrepreneurship, and I’m here to guide you on your journey to success too.

With a background in HR and branding, I’ve partnered with top organizations like Coca Cola, L’Oréal, Prudential, Diageo, and more, shaping strong leadership brands and helping leaders attract top opportunities.

I’ve been featured in The Business Times, Straits Times, and recognized as a LinkedIn Top Voice and Global HR Influencer. I’ve also been named SHRI CEO of the Year, Top CEO to Follow, and served as the youngest council member at SHRI.

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