I’m excited to share some exciting news I’ve officially been recognized as a Docker Captain 🐳!


For those unfamiliar, Docker Captains are a group of handpicked technology leaders who are passionate about Docker and the broader container ecosystem. The program highlights community members who are not only technically sharp but also deeply committed to sharing their knowledge and supporting others in the community. I am honored to join this community of 163 captains globally and 34 in the US. This award is similar to the Microsoft MVP award. The award is annually based.
Being named a Docker Captain is a huge honor. This recognition means a lot to me especially because it’s not just about what you know, but how give back to the community and share with others. Whether it’s speaking at conferences, creating tutorials, helping others get started, or experimenting with the latest container tools, it’s about lifting the community up together!
What This Means
As a Docker Captain, I’ll have access to:
- Private product briefings with Docker engineers and insiders.
- Early previews of tools, templates, and content.
- A private Slack group with other Captains around the world.
- The opportunity to share what I create with a wider audience through Docker’s channels.
- A chance to meet the Docker product groups and other Captains once a year.
- And of course… exclusive Docker swag 😎.
They already sent some cool swag in the welcome package:

But above all, it’s about continuing to give back. I’ve always believed in sharing what I know and helping others level up in tech, and this just fuels that mission even more.
What’s Next
I’ll be using my blog and other platforms to
- Publish more Docker and container content here.
- Share real world use cases from the trenches.
- Highlight new and lesser known tools in the Docker ecosystem (like Ask Gordon/Docker AI, which I recently blogged about).
- Collaborate with the global Captain crew on exciting community initiatives.
Stay tuned for more. And if you’re just starting your Docker journey, or deep into production workloads, I’d love to hear from you. Let’s connect, collaborate, and continue building awesome things, one container at a time.
A special shout out to Shelley Benhoff and Eva Bojorges for helping with this with award and opportunity! Also thanks to Docker for the warm welcome and to everyone in the community who’s been part of this journey so far. 🚢