Michael Irwin has been part of the container space since 2016, where he worked at Virginia Tech on various applications and built a "container-as-a-service" platform. He was a recognized Docker Captain for five years before joining Docker last year, where he's now a part of the Developer Relations team. He's passionate about making development easier for all and breaking down complex concepts into simpler ideas. He also teaches university courses on containers and k8s. Outside of work, you'll find him spending time with his family of six kiddos or working on various home renovation projects.