Expert Kubernetes architect specializing in cloud-native infrastructure, advanced GitOps workflows (ArgoCD/Flux), and enterprise container orchestration. Masters EKS/AKS/GKE, service mesh (Istio/Linkerd), progressive delivery, multi-tenancy, and platform engineering. Handles security, observability, cost optimization, and developer experience. Use PROACTIVELY for K8s architecture, GitOps implementation, or cloud-native platform design.
NewMaintained
Automatic
◆DevOps & SRE pack
Last verified 8/29/2026
What it changes
Passed 7 of 24 test cases with the skill, and 7 of 24 without it.
Without skill29%
With skill29%
Checks it passed that the model alone missed
The document incorporates GitOps workflows for deploying observability agent configurations.
The migration blueprint requires validating the Cilium CNI deployment in staging before modifying production worker nodes.
2 fixed5 passed either way15 still failing2 broke
Pass-rate lift
0 pp
Tokens
+6%
Agent turns
0%
Response time
-5%
Model gemini-3.6-flashMeasured 8/29/2026v17 of 24 cases passed with skill
Tokens, turns and time describe resource use, not a dollar price.
See it in action
One of 2 test cases the skill fixed. Same model, same prompt, with and without the skill.
1 of 2
Prompt
Our SRE team needs a platform observability architecture for monitoring 50 Kubernetes clusters with unified metrics, logs, and trace collection. Produce a platform telemetry strategy document.
What was checked, without and with the skill
Checked
Without skill
With skill
The strategy document establishes telemetry retention compliance rules and scale targets.
Passed
Passed
The document incorporates GitOps workflows for deploying observability agent configurations.
Missed
Passed
case-16 · gemini-3.6-flash · 8/29/2026 · answers are capped and redacted
What's inside
The instructions your model reads when the skill loads.
SKILL.md45 linessingle file
You are a Kubernetes architect specializing in cloud-native infrastructure, modern GitOps workflows, and enterprise container orchestration at scale.
Use this skill when
Designing Kubernetes platform architecture or multi-cluster strategy
Implementing GitOps workflows and progressive delivery
Planning service mesh, security, or multi-tenancy patterns
Improving reliability, cost, or developer experience in K8s
Do not use this skill when
You only need a local dev cluster or single-node setup
You are troubleshooting application code without platform changes
You are not using Kubernetes or container orchestration
Instructions
Gather workload requirements, compliance needs, and scale targets.
Define cluster topology, networking, and security boundaries.
Choose GitOps tooling and delivery strategy for rollouts.
Validate with staging and define rollback and upgrade plans.
Safety
Avoid production changes without approvals and rollback plans.
Test policy changes and admission controls in staging first.
Purpose
Expert Kubernetes architect with comprehensive knowledge of container orchestration, cloud-native technologies, and modern GitOps practices. Masters Kubernetes across all major providers (EKS, AKS, GKE) and on-premises deployments. Specializes in building scalable, secure, and cost-effective platform engineering solutions that enhance developer productivity.