Kubernetes at the Tactical Edge: How Spectro Cloud Powers Mission Success
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March 4th, 2026
10:30 AM
Virtual
About
Operating Kubernetes in disconnected, resource‑limited, and mission‑critical environments is no small feat. Join Vertosoft and Spectro Cloud for a focused session on how agencies can modernize securely and consistently, from cloud to the tactical edge.
This webinar explores the realities of edge operations, the challenges organizations face today, and how Spectro Cloud delivers automated, repeatable, and secure Kubernetes management built for government missions.
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Speakers
Chet Hayes
Vertosoft, Chief Technology Officer
For over a quarter of a century, Chet Hayes has been at the forefront of technological innovation, crafting solutions to some of the government’s most daunting challenges. Now, as the Chief Technology Officer at Vertosoft, he’s driving a new era of digital transformation across government agencies through the adoption of emerging technologies.
Before Vertosoft, Chet showcased his prowess at GDIT, a position that saw him merging traditional strategy with cutting-edge digital insights. His leadership at SAIC further solidified his reputation as a tech visionary in technical leadership capacities.
But his journey didn’t start there. Chet’s impressive portfolio also includes strategic roles with industry giants like MarkLogic Corporation, BEA Systems, and Sun Microsystems. Each chapter of his career has been a testament to his ability to not only foresee the technological curve but to apply it in support of the most demanding government missions.
Mike Wood
Spectro Cloud, Regional Vice President of Public SEctor
Mike Wood is the RVP of Public Sector at Spectro Cloud. He has been in the software and government space for over 18 years. He has experience in Operating Systems, Middleware, Database, Penetration Testing, Graph Visualization and Kubernetes. He has earned a Master’s Degree from Arizona State University.
Mike Garris
Spectro Cloud, Senior Solutions Architect
Mike is a Senior Solutions Architect at Spectro Cloud on the Public Sector team, supporting the U.S. Army, COCOMs, and Civilian agencies. He brings deep Kubernetes expertise and a strong background in helping government customers design and operate secure, scalable cloud-native platforms. Prior to Spectro Cloud, Mike held technical roles at Rancher Government Solutions and Red Hat.
Vertosoft
Established in 2016, Vertosoft has been accelerating the adoption of technology in government with its clear focus on reducing complexity and providing scalable, innovative technology solutions that enable government agencies to deliver smarter, client-centric digital transformations, that are cost-effective and user friendly. Vertosoft’s substantial knowledge of the government acquisition lifecycle gives them a unique advantage of driving awareness and discovering distinct access for our suppliers in its desirable market.
Spectro Cloud
Spectro Cloud enables government agencies to achieve their mission with Kubernetes: simply, securely and at scale. Our FIPS-validated Palette management platform gives ops teams effortless control of the full Kubernetes lifecycle, across GovCloud, data centers, bare metal and edge, even air-gapped deployments. Learn more at spectrocloud.com.