Adriana Villela

Adriana Villela is a seasoned technology professional with extensive experience in developer advocacy, observability practices, and DevOps strategy. Currently serving as a Senior Staff Developer Advocate at Lightstep and holding several pivotal roles including Podcast Host for Geeking Out Podcast, CNCF Ambassador, and Co-Lead of the OpenTelemetry End-User Working Group, Adriana demonstrates a strong commitment to knowledge sharing and community engagement. Previous experience includes leadership positions at Tucows and BMO Financial Group, where Adriana implemented enterprise-wide DevOps practices and strategies. Additionally, entrepreneurial ventures in photography highlight Adriana's diverse skill set, complemented by a Bachelor of Applied Science in Industrial Engineering from the University of Toronto.