About Me
I'm Joey Stout — a DevOps engineer, open source tinkerer, and content creator based in Ohio.
I spend my days working with Kubernetes, Terraform, and Spacelift, and my evenings building side projects that solve problems I actually run into. I'm a big believer in automation, clean infrastructure code, and tools that make developers' lives easier.
Off the clock, I'm a dad of four, an avid hunter, and a dedicated fisherman. I document both my technical projects and outdoor adventures on this site and on YouTube.
I believe in owning your infrastructure, writing code that lasts, and getting outside once in a while.
What I'm Working On
Open Source Projects: I maintain a handful of open source tools ranging from Kubernetes documentation browsers to fishing games. You can find them all on GitHub.
Consulting — Nerds Who Fish, LLC: I help small businesses get enterprise-level DevOps infrastructure at small-business prices. Kubernetes, Terraform, Spacelift, CI/CD — the works. No sales reps, no offshore teams. Just a local engineer who actually picks up the phone.
Content: I make videos about DevOps, infrastructure as code, and outdoor adventures. Subscribe on YouTube if that sounds interesting.
How I Work
- Infrastructure as Code: OpenTofu, Terraform, Spacelift
- Containers: Kubernetes, Docker, Helm
- Cloud: AWS, self-hosted
- Automation: GitHub Actions, CI/CD pipelines
- Home Lab: Raspberry Pi cluster, homelab Kubernetes
Off the Ice
I'm a die-hard Columbus Blue Jackets fan — through the good, the bad, and the painfully rebuilding. I also follow the Seattle Kraken because expansion teams need love too. Hockey season is basically a second full-time job around here.
Certifications
CKA — Certified Kubernetes Administrator
What it is: Demonstrates hands-on Kubernetes cluster administration and operations skills.
Cert ID: LF-y7m6yi5kq4
Issued: August 2023
LFC101 — Inclusive Speaker Orientation
What it is: Linux Foundation orientation for inclusive speaker practices and event participation standards.
Cert ID: LF-f9r7c5xl90
Issued: March 24, 2026
Get in Touch
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Speaker Bio
Joey Stout loves programming so much that he couldn't stop at doing it for work. He fills his free time building open source projects and tinkering with whatever catches his interest. Off the clock, he's a dad of four, an avid hunter, dedicated fisherman, and die-hard hockey fan. He documents both his technical projects and outdoor adventures at theoutdoorprogrammer.com, and you can find his YouTube channel linked there as well.