Danielle Barda serves as an Associate Manager of Software Engineering at Red Hat, leading engineering teams focused on OpenShift Virtualization. She first joined Red Hat in 2020 as a Principal Software Engineer, leveraging years of hands-on experience to solve deep technical problems. In 2024, she was a key part of the team that drove a new initiative bridging traditional virtualization and cloud-native technology.
Recognizing a critical customer need for a clear, manageable path off legacy virtualization platforms, Danielle collaborated on the ideation and development of the OpenShift Migration Advisor. This tool enables customers to discover their VMware vCenter footprints and receive expert guidance on migrating their workloads to OpenShift. Today, she manages the engineering efforts that turn this vision into reality, empowering customers to modernize at their own pace.
When she’s away from the office, Danielle prioritizes quality time with her husband, their two children, and the family dog.
