Arnaud Farbos developed Kubernetes Custom Resource Definitions (CRDs) to enable declarative, Kubernetes-native management of external resources for the IFTTT/CRDs-catalog repository. Focusing on rook.io and the cluster API OCI provider, Arnaud implemented CRD-based governance that automates provisioning and streamlines onboarding of external resources. The work leveraged YAML for infrastructure as code, applying advanced CRD management and cloud infrastructure skills to establish a scalable foundation for multi-provider integration. By reducing manual steps and improving consistency across environments, Arnaud’s contributions addressed operational overhead and accelerated resource delivery, demonstrating a solid grasp of Kubernetes patterns and robust change management within cloud-native ecosystems.