What is the Cloud Native Journey?

The Cloud Native Journey is an on-the-job training and mentoring program designed by SparkFabrik to transfer Cloud Native skills to your team. Unlike traditional training, we work together with your team on real projects, ensuring practical and immediately applicable learning.

Who is the Cloud Native Journey for?

The program is ideal for development teams wanting to adopt Kubernetes and containers, Operations needing to manage Cloud Native infrastructures, companies migrating to the cloud, teams wanting to implement DevOps and CI/CD. We adapt the path to the team's starting level and specific objectives.

How long does the Cloud Native Journey take?

The standard path lasts 2 months and is structured in 4 mandatory phases: Assessment & Kick-off (stack analysis and planning), Docker Deep Dive (containerization and Docker Compose), Cloud Native Infrastructure (IaC with Terraform and Kubernetes), CI/CD (automated pipelines and GitOps workflow). Optional additional modules are available for Cost Analysis and Security/DevSecOps.

Is SparkFabrik certified for Kubernetes training?

Yes, SparkFabrik is a CNCF Kubernetes Training Partner (KTP), one of the few certified companies in Italy. Our trainers are CKA, CKAD and CKS certified, we offer official Kubernetes courses recognized by CNCF, we follow international curriculum and standards and we can prepare your team for official certifications.

How does the Cloud Native Journey work?

The program is structured in different phases: Assessment (we evaluate current skills and objectives), Theoretical training (workshops on fundamental concepts), Hands-on (work on real projects with mentoring), Gradual autonomy (the team progressively takes on responsibility), Follow-up (ongoing post-program support). Typical duration is 3-6 months, with weekly mentoring sessions.

What skills are transferred?

The Cloud Native Journey covers: Kubernetes (deployment, networking, storage, security), Docker (application containerization), CI/CD (automated pipelines with GitLab, GitHub Actions), Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Helm), Observability (monitoring, logging, tracing), Best practices (GitOps, 12-factor app, microservices).

What deliverables will I receive at the end?

Each phase of the Cloud Native Journey produces concrete deliverables: Dockerfile and Docker-compose of the application stack, local development environment setup based on Docker, cloud infrastructure implemented with Terraform, Kubernetes cluster on cloud provider, multi-environment CI/CD pipeline for QA and delivery. At the end you will have working code, documentation and a trained, autonomous team.

Does the Cloud Native Journey include security?

Yes, we offer an optional Security/DevSecOps module covering: Cloud Native security fundamentals, Docker container security and best practices, Automated Docker image scanning, Kubernetes security (RBAC, Security context, Network policy, OPA), Automated vulnerability scanning on images and code. This module is particularly relevant for companies with stringent compliance requirements.

Cloud Native Journey: your path to innovation

Get ready to embark on a journey alongside our Cloud Native Engineers, both practical and theoretical. The complete Cloud Native transition process starts right here, just a step away from you.

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What do you need?

A trained team and the proper infrastructure

What is Cloud Native training? Cloud Native training is a practical training path on Kubernetes, DevOps, CI/CD, containers and distributed architectures. It includes on-the-job training, mentoring and knowledge transfer to make internal teams autonomous in managing cloud infrastructures.

Imagine the job done just right. And it was your own team that did it.

Who provides Cloud Native training in Italy? SparkFabrik is an Italian company based in Milan, certified CNCF Kubernetes Training Partner (KTP). We offer official Kubernetes courses (CKA, CKAD, CKS) and customized Cloud Native training paths for enterprise companies. Our approach combines theory and on-the-job practice.

Be it modernizing legacy, managing a new infrastructure or building a pipeline on GitLab - you need to make the right decisions, reduce costs and unknowns. Having a solid plan is critical. Where to start?

You need an experienced guide who will work together with your team and transfer all the knowledge.

On-the-Job Training
A practical and theoretical journey that leads you to an effective Cloud Native transition.
Working Code
The best starting point for continuing the Cloud Native transformation of an existing solution.
A well-defined process
To get the most out of DevOps, Platform Engineering techniques and Cloud Native architectures.

What we can do for you

We remove all uncertainties. Together we define the goal and the way to reach it.

We act as your guide on a journey to take full advantage of the Cloud Native approach, ensuring a practical, effective and sustainable transformation for your team.

You will work closely with our Cloud Native Engineers to improve your development process, best practices, speed and release quality.

Just as we did for Loro Piana.

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A 2-month journey to breakthrough innovation.
4 phases, each with clear deliverables.

ASSESSMENT & KICK OFF

Step #1

Collection of resources
Interviews
Analysis of the application and infrastructure stack

The purpose at this stage is to obtain relevant information in order to plan activities and identify critical issues. We will assess team maturity, current situation, and goals.

Deliverable

Executive summary on the state of the architecture expected at the end of the Cloud Native Journey.
Recommendations for improving documentation and processes.
Activity planning.

DOCKER DEEP DIVE

Step #2

Containerization
Docker images, networking & compose

We will explore containers comprehensively, from architecture, to writing a Dockerfile. We will learn how to manage multi-container application with docker-compose.

Deliverable

Dockerfile(s) + Docker-compose of the application stack.
Setup of the local development environment based on Docker.
2 days of deep training.

CLOUD NATIVE INFRASTRUCTURE OPTIMIZATION

Step #3

IaC on Terraform
Managed Kubernetes cluster on public cloud provider

The Cloud Native infrastructure will have no more secrets: we will cover topics such as Infrastructure as Code and Kubernetes, from theoretical foundations to implementation.

Deliverable

Cloud infrastructure deployed with Terraform in CI/CD.
Kubernetes clusters across various cloud providers for application development and deployment.
2 days of deep training.

CI/CD: YOUR APPLICATION INTO THE CLOUD

Step #4

CI/CD deployment
Automated CI/CD pipelines
Gitops workflow

We will implement a pipeline on the selected tool, in order to manage the entire application lifecycle in the infrastructure. This will be able to output automatic QA, artifacts, and eventually automatic deployment.

Deliverable

Multi-environment CI/CD pipeline for QA and delivery.
2 days of deep training.

COST ANALYSIS

Optional step

Cloud infrastructure analysis
Analysis of the application stack and its consumption
Cost comparison on 2 cloud vendors

Based on existing data, we will estimate the cost of cloud infrastructure on two selected cloud vendors. You can thus eliminate contingencies and choose the provider that is right for you.

Deliverable

Pricing calculator report of the infrastructure on 2 selected vendors
Projected cost per instance, in case of PaaS architecture

SECURITY / DEVSECOPS

Optional step

Cloud Native security fundamentals
Docker container security
Automated Docker image scanning
Kubernetes security best practice

We will explore security threats and security best practices in the Cloud Native context: from containers, to infrastructure, to single services running in the cloud.

Deliverable

Securely writing a Dockerfile
Automatic vulnerability scanning jobs, targeting both Docker images and application code
Standard security definitions in Cloud Native environments.
Security best practices on Kubernetes (Cluster management, RBAC, Security context, Network policy, OPA)

How we work

By your company's side, with a proven method

We transfer it all: knowledge, tools, methods. We provide active support even after the Cloud Native Journey has ended. The goal? To make your team autonomous.

No lock-ins or dependencies,
just a valuable partnership of technology and people.

Weekly meetings
To work in a structured, agile and consistent way. To transfer culture and method along with notions.
Working implementations
The real added value and key to the success of the training journey.
Dedicated contact person
Theory, operations and constant support: for you they will identify in a person, who will have a name and will always be available.

The process is just as important as the finished product.

We offer a transparent pricing, paired with experienced professionals and a safe and structured process, we believe every partnership begins with a conversation.

Why Choose Us

We Know How To Do and How To Listen

We are a tech company made up of teams of developers, solution architects, DevOps, and UX/UI designers. We design and develop custom web applications, integrating the best Cloud Native technologies to create platforms with a future-forward perspective. But there’s more. We focus on harmony between expertise and human relationships.

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Frequently asked questions about Cloud Native Journey

The Cloud Native Journey is an on-the-job training and mentoring program designed by SparkFabrik to transfer Cloud Native skills to your team. Unlike traditional training, we work together with your team on real projects, ensuring practical and immediately applicable learning.
The program is ideal for:
- Development teams wanting to adopt Kubernetes and containers
- Operations needing to manage Cloud Native infrastructures
- Companies migrating to the cloud
- Teams wanting to implement DevOps and CI/CD
We adapt the path to the team's starting level and specific objectives.
The standard path lasts 2 months and is structured in 4 mandatory phases:
- Assessment & Kick-off: stack analysis and planning
- Docker Deep Dive: containerization and Docker Compose
- Cloud Native Infrastructure: IaC with Terraform and Kubernetes
- CI/CD: automated pipelines and GitOps workflow
Optional additional modules are available for Cost Analysis and Security/DevSecOps.
Yes, SparkFabrik is a CNCF Kubernetes Training Partner (KTP), one of the few certified companies in Italy. This means:
- Our trainers are CKA, CKAD and CKS certified
- We offer official Kubernetes courses recognized by CNCF
- We follow international curriculum and standards
- We can prepare your team for official certifications

The program is structured in different phases:
- Assessment: we evaluate current skills and objectives
- Theoretical training: workshops on fundamental concepts
- Hands-on: work on real projects with mentoring
- Gradual autonomy: the team progressively takes on responsibility
- Follow-up: ongoing post-program support
Typical duration is 3-6 months, with weekly mentoring sessions.
The Cloud Native Journey covers:
- Kubernetes: deployment, networking, storage, security
- Docker: application containerization
- CI/CD: automated pipelines with GitLab, GitHub Actions
- Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, Helm
- Observability: monitoring, logging, tracing
- Best practices: GitOps, 12-factor app, microservices
Each phase of the Cloud Native Journey produces concrete deliverables:
- Dockerfile and Docker-compose of the application stack
- Local development environment setup based on Docker
- Cloud infrastructure implemented with Terraform
- Kubernetes cluster on cloud provider
- Multi-environment CI/CD pipeline for QA and delivery
At the end you will have working code, documentation and a trained, autonomous team.
Yes, we offer an optional Security/DevSecOps module covering:
- Cloud Native security fundamentals
- Docker container security and best practices
- Automated Docker image scanning
- Kubernetes security: RBAC, Security context, Network policy, OPA
- Automated vulnerability scanning on images and code
This module is particularly relevant for companies with stringent compliance requirements.

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Cloud Native Journey: your path to innovation

A trained team and the proper infrastructure

Imagine the job done just right. And it was your own team that did it.

You need an experienced guide who will work together with your team and transfer all the knowledge.

On-the-Job Training

Working Code

A well-defined process

We remove all uncertainties. Together we define the goal and the way to reach it.

ASSESSMENT & KICK OFF

Deliverable

DOCKER DEEP DIVE

Deliverable

CLOUD NATIVE INFRASTRUCTURE OPTIMIZATION

Deliverable

CI/CD: YOUR APPLICATION INTO THE CLOUD

Deliverable

COST ANALYSIS

Deliverable

SECURITY / DEVSECOPS

Deliverable

By your company's side, with a proven method

Weekly meetings

Working implementations

Dedicated contact person

The process is just as important as the finished product.

We Know How To Do and How To Listen

Our success stories

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