Hi, I’m Harry 👋

Harry Kimpel

Developer Advocate at New Relic | Speaker | Open Source Contributor | Cloud & Observability Enthusiast

I help developers build better software through observability, cloud-native architectures, and modern DevOps practices. My passion is solving complex technical challenges and making sophisticated concepts accessible to engineers at all levels.

What I Do

Currently, I focus on:

  • Observability & Monitoring — Building practices around distributed tracing, metrics, and logs using OpenTelemetry and New Relic
  • Cloud-Native Architecture — Designing scalable, resilient applications for AWS, Azure, and cloud-agnostic platforms
  • Developer Advocacy — Speaking at conferences, writing technical content, and engaging with developer communities
  • Open Source — Contributing to projects like Dapr and other distributed systems initiatives
  • Security — Promoting secure development practices and supply chain security

My Expertise

Current Focus Areas

  • Observability & APM — Distributed tracing, metrics collection, real user monitoring, IAST/SCA
  • Cloud Platforms — Microsoft Azure, Amazon AWS, Kubernetes, Dapr, Docker
  • Modern Architectures — Microservices, event-driven systems, serverless, cloud-native patterns
  • Languages & Frameworks — .NET, Java, Python, Node.js, cloud SDKs

Values I Care About

  • Clear Communication — Making complex topics understandable for technical and non-technical audiences
  • Pragmatic Solutions — Focusing on real-world problems, not just theoretical perfection
  • Community — Contributing to open source and helping other developers grow
  • Continuous Learning — Staying current with rapidly evolving cloud and observability landscapes

Background

Software craftsman with 28+ years of experience designing and building enterprise applications. I’ve worked across the full stack—from database architecture to modern cloud-native microservices. My journey has taken me from traditional enterprise development through cloud transformation, and now into the observability space.

I’m fascinated by how software shapes business and human behavior. Today’s most interesting challenges aren’t just technical—they’re about building systems that are secure, observable, and sustainable.

Let’s Connect

Interested in speaking engagements, collaboration, or just want to chat about observability and cloud? Reach out!