2025-11-19 –, Room 9 (workshops)
Want to get your hands dirty? Come join Red Hat and Portworx in this workshop where you will be installing OpenShift Virtualization, add Portworx Enterprise and run your own VM+container app, in your own sandbox environment! We will also be showcasing things like Live Migration as part of the lab. You should also bring your own laptop, preferably with the Chrome browser installed.
Please note: Registration needs to be done in advance using an email address you have access to while in the lab. This can be done via: https://hope-amsterdam.eventbrite.nl. Login to update your ticket and select "Yes" in response to the question: I would like to register for the workshop: 'OpenShift Virtualization + Portworx Enterprise'.
Erik Zandboer is a Cloud-Native Architect at Portworx, based in the Rotterdam area. He helps organizations across EMEA North accelerate Kubernetes and cloud-native adoption, with a strong focus on persistency for container workloads. Erik advises customers on modern application platforms, data services, and multi-cloud architectures, ensuring strategies align with business outcomes. His expertise spans Kubernetes, app modernization, automation, enterprise storage, and VMware. Previously, he held senior architect roles at Dell Technologies and worked at EMC as a vSpecialist.
Technology is only valuable when it solves real problems. I help organizations and our partners cut through complexity and turn AI, Multi-Hybrid Cloud, and Cloud-Native IT into practical solutions that drive business forward.
With a multi-decade background in state-of-the-art IT technology, I work with IT architects, development teams, and senior decision-makers to build future-proof, sustainable and intelligent platforms. My focus is on:
🔹 AI & Automation – Practical applications that actually deliver value
🔹 Multi-Hybrid Cloud – Scalable architectures without vendor lock-in
🔹 Cloud-Native IT – Kubernetes, serverless, and intelligent workloads
I enjoy breaking down complex challenges, helping teams structure their journey, and making advanced technology accessible to both IT professionals and business leaders. Whether through advisory, hands-on collaboration, or public speaking, my goal is to help organizations move forward with confidence.