2026-02-13 –, VYAS - 1 - Room#VY104
Ever wondered what really happens when one pod pings another pod inside your Kubernetes cluster?
In this lightning talk, we’ll peel back the layers of the Kubernetes networking model to reveal the hidden wiring that makes pod-to-pod communication possible.
We’ll trace a simple ping command from one pod to another and unpack what happens under the hood, from CNI plugins and veth pairs to routing tables and bridge interfaces. By the end, you’ll walk away with a clear, mental map of how Kubernetes networking actually works — no buzzwords, just packets, pipes, and pure clarity.
Perfect for anyone who’s ever typed kubectl exec and wondered, Wait… how does this packet know where to go?
I’m a cloud-native engineer at Guidewire with strong involvement in the open-source ecosystem, contributing to Kubernetes and Cluster API release teams. I’ve supported multiple releases in documentation and release engineering roles. As a Certified Kubernetes Administrator, I actively share knowledge through technical writing and conference talks. I’m passionate about building, learning, and growing with the developer community.