James Spurin
CNCF Ambassador, Docker Captain, and Technical Course Creator specializing in Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud-native technologies. Founder of DiveInto, based in London, UK.
About James
James Spurin is a recognized leader in the cloud-native and containerization space, serving as both a CNCF Ambassador and Docker Captain. With over 25 years of technology experience and deep expertise in Kubernetes, Docker, DevOps practices, Ansible automation, and cloud-native technologies, James has dedicated his career to making complex technical concepts accessible to developers and operations professionals worldwide.
As the founder of DiveInto, James creates comprehensive, hands-on courses that bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application. His teaching methodology emphasizes real-world scenarios, interactive labs, and systematic learning approaches that have helped thousands of professionals advance their careers in cloud-native technologies. His courses are available across multiple platforms and have reached students in over 130 countries.
Based in London, UK, James is passionate about fostering the cloud-native community through education, mentorship, and knowledge sharing. His courses are known for their clarity, depth, and practical focus, making him a trusted resource for both beginners and experienced professionals looking to master modern infrastructure technologies.
Specialties
Roles & Awards
CNCF Ambassador
Recognized for exceptional contributions to the cloud-native community through education and advocacy.
Official CNCF Ambassador ProfileDocker Captain
Selected for outstanding contributions to the Docker community through content creation and technical expertise.
Official Docker Captain ProfileCNCF "Chop Wood Carry Water" Award (2024)
Honored for consistent, behind-the-scenes contributions to the cloud-native ecosystem and community building efforts.
Kubestronaut
Elite Kubernetes certification holder, demonstrating mastery across all CNCF Kubernetes certifications.
Official Kubestronaut ProfileKubernetes 1.32 Release Team
Contributing member of the official Kubernetes 1.32 release team, helping coordinate and deliver major Kubernetes releases.
Official Release Team DocumentationTechnical Course Creator
Created comprehensive courses serving thousands of students worldwide with consistently high ratings.
Featured Courses
Getting Started with Containers and Kubernetes
Complete Kubernetes learning path from containers to certification. Includes 4 comprehensive courses covering Docker, Kubernetes fundamentals, KCNA certification prep, and practice exams.
Dive Into Kubernetes and Cloud Native Certified Associate (KCNA)
Dive Into Kubernetes Introduction
Dive Into KCNA Practice Exams
Dive Into Ansible
Dive Into Docker Introduction
Talks & Press
Conference Speaking
Regular speaker at KubeCon + CloudNativeCon, DockerCon, and other major cloud-native events, sharing insights on Kubernetes, Docker, and certification guidance.
Podcast Appearances
Featured guest discussing Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud-native development practices.
YouTube Channel
Educational content covering Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud-native technologies with practical demonstrations.
Visit ChannelTechnical Writing
Published articles sharing knowledge and insights about cloud-native technologies and development practices.
Follow & Connect
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Get in Touch
Have questions about courses or looking to collaborate? Feel free to reach out through any of the channels above.