--- title: "Manas Sivakumar (@SeaCloudRidges) | Hashnode" description: "Mastering the Tides. Read the latest articles by Manas Sivakumar on Hashnode." url: "https://hashnode.com/@SeaCloudRidges" --- @SeaCloudRidges # Manas Sivakumar @SeaCloudRidges · Bangalore, Karnataka · Joined March 2023 Mastering the Tides ### [First Time Presenter: OSS Mumbai 2026](https://searidges.hashnode.dev/first-time-presenter-oss-mumbai-2026?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) This was the very first time I was an active participant in a big tech conference. I have been to KuberTenes Bangalore and gRPC Bangalore but this time it felt I feel more "responsible". The conferenc 1 min read · [searidges.hashnode.dev](https://searidges.hashnode.dev/first-time-presenter-oss-mumbai-2026?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Jun 29](https://hashnode.com/posts/first-time-presenter-oss-mumbai-2026/6a428540bd5a6db2cf524dc7) ### [LFX Mentorship: Integration Tests for OpenCost Enterprise Readiness Part (2 / 2)](https://searidges.hashnode.dev/lfx-mentorship-integration-tests-for-opencost-enterprise-readiness-part-2-2?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) The General Idea behind Cost There are three important variables in the equation. One is the running time of that resource, and the second is the resource in terms of a measurable unit value. I faced issues tackling the first one; more about it later... 5 min read · [searidges.hashnode.dev](https://searidges.hashnode.dev/lfx-mentorship-integration-tests-for-opencost-enterprise-readiness-part-2-2?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Sep 1, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/lfx-mentorship-integration-tests-for-opencost-enterprise-readiness-part-2-2/68b5fb1e7ba5e4b05564082e) ### [LFX Mentorship: Integration Tests for OpenCost Enterprise Readiness Part (1 / 2)](https://searidges.hashnode.dev/integration-tests-for-opencost-enterprise-readiness-part-1-2?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Cosmic Karma? I came across the OpenCost project after watching KubeCon 2024 YouTube upload. How bizarre was that? I was not aware that they had a mentorship opportunity this summer. I have always wanted to participate in the Linux Foundation Mentors... 2 min read · [searidges.hashnode.dev](https://searidges.hashnode.dev/integration-tests-for-opencost-enterprise-readiness-part-1-2?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Sep 1, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/integration-tests-for-opencost-enterprise-readiness-part-1-2/68b5f9e194776889d6a3f37a) ### [Impartial Combinatorics in a Bowling Puzzle](https://searidges.hashnode.dev/impartial-combinatorics-in-a-bowling-puzzle?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Puzzle I came across a game theory problem https://www.hackerrank.com/challenges/bowling-pins/problem where one has to find whether the game can be won, given a starting position. There are some constraints: Both players will play optimally The gam... 3 min read · [searidges.hashnode.dev](https://searidges.hashnode.dev/impartial-combinatorics-in-a-bowling-puzzle?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Jun 7, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/impartial-combinatorics-in-a-bowling-puzzle/6844247e86a3ec8f8222832b) ### [Exploring OpenCost](https://searidges.hashnode.dev/exploring-opencost?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) KubeCon 2024 Takeaways OpenCost is a neat interface between FINops, Open-Source, and K8 worlds. The goal of Opencost is to be agnostic to exported metrics that customers want to monitor The FOCUS specifications agree to ~43 fields that cover most ... 2 min read · [searidges.hashnode.dev](https://searidges.hashnode.dev/exploring-opencost?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [May 27, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/exploring-opencost/68361134d4c0cd41d6118cbd)