Brandt Keller joins host Rebecca Lively to talk about what it takes to deliver secure, resilient software in disconnected, mission-critical environments. A former Marine turned CNCF ambassador, Brandt shares how his frontline experience fuels his passion for open source and solving tough infrastructure problems. He unpacks the government’s complicated relationship with open source, the risks of being just a consumer, and why designing for air-gapped systems makes everyone’s software better. From Kubernetes contributions to cereal-soup debates, this episode blends real-world insight with a touch of fun.