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+Talk_date = ""
+Talk_start_time = ""
+Talk_end_time = ""
+Title = "Terraform with Safety Nets: CICD in the world of IaC"
+Type = "talk"
+Speakers = ["robert-hafner"]
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+In this talk we'll explore how to integrate Terraform with CI/CD tools to create safety nets for your infrastructure. You'll learn best practices and tools for combining infrastructure as code with continuous integration; ensuring consistency, improving security, and reducing errors. Whether you're getting started or optimizing your current setup, this session will provide actionable insights to enhance your Terraform and CI/CD workflows.
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+Title = "Robert Hafner"
+Twitter = ""
+linkedin = "https://www.linkedin.com/in/roberthafner/"
+image = "robert-hafner.png"
+type = "speaker"
+linktitle = "robert-hafner"
+website = "https://blog.tedivm.com/"
+github = "tedivm"
+bluesky = "https://bsky.app/profile/tedivm.com"
+mastodon = "https://hachyderm.io/@tedivm"
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+Robert Hafner is a Distinguished Engineer at Comcast/NBC Universal, with nearly two decades of experience in infrastructure and software development. Throughout his career, he has specialized in helping early-stage startups scale into successful companies. A recognized expert in his field, Robert is the author of *Terraform in Depth* and has contributed numerous open-source projects that have helped shape modern development practices. With 19 years of industry experience, he has built a reputation for his deep technical expertise and his ability to bridge the gap between cutting-edge technology and real-world business challenges.
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@@ -122,6 +122,8 @@ ignites:
   #   date: 2025-03-18
   - title: "henrietta-dombrovskaya"
     date: 2025-03-18
+  - title: "robert-hafner"
+    date: 2025-03-18
   - title: "heather-thacker"
     date: 2025-03-18
   - title: "ignite-karaoke"