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    Cultivating Clarityin Observability

    At OllyGarden, we believe that high-quality telemetry is the bedrock of reliable and performant systems. Founded by dedicated OpenTelemetry contributors, we're on a mission to help organizations worldwide eliminate 'bad telemetry,' gain actionable insights, and unlock the true potential of their observability data.

    Our Mission: Efficient Telemetry for All

    We exist to improve the efficiency of telemetry pipelines, envisioning a world where all organizations can confidently use the telemetry they need, without excess.

    Our Mission

    To improve the efficiency of telemetry pipelines.

    We strive to empower engineering teams by providing tools and insights that simplify the complexities of telemetry management, reduce waste, and make observability more accessible and cost-effective.

    Our Vision

    Companies confidently generating, collecting, and storing the telemetry they need, without excess.

    We envision a future where 'bad telemetry' is a rarity, where instrumentation is purposeful, and where observability data consistently delivers profound value, driving better software and more resilient systems.

    From Community Roots to Company Vision

    OllyGarden was born from real-world experience and a passion for solving complex telemetry challenges within the OpenTelemetry ecosystem.

    The "Aha!" Moment

    OllyGarden began with a simple observation: while the intricacies of OpenTelemetry felt obvious to some deeply embedded in the project, they posed significant hurdles for many others. This gap in understanding and accessible tooling sparked the idea for a company dedicated to demystifying and optimizing these critical components by offering a product purpose-built for busy Observability Engineers.

    By not being a traditional observability backend vendor, we are able to build products that have a clean and unambiguous goals: the efficiency of your telemetry pipelines.

    The Name "OllyGarden"

    The name 'OllyGarden' reflects our deep connection to the observability ('o11y') and OpenTelemetry communities and our philosophy of carefully cultivating high-quality telemetry – like tending a thriving garden – to yield valuable insights. We believe in nurturing data quality the same way a gardener tends to their plants.

    The OllyGardeners

    OllyGarden is powered by a dedicated team of engineers and strategists with deep roots in OpenTelemetry and a shared passion for efficient observability.

    Our Founding team

    Juraci Paixão Kröhling

    Co-founder

    A Brazilian software engineer based in Germany since 2011, Juraci brings extensive experience from open-source leaders like Red Hat and Grafana Labs. He is a highly respected OpenTelemetry project leader, serving on the Governance Committee, a CNCF Ambassador, and the creator of key OTel tools like the OTel Collector Builder, Operator, and OTel Collector load-balancer. With six patents in telemetry and security, Juraci is passionate about solving complex observability challenges and fostering the OTel community.

    Yuri Oliveira Sá

    Co-founder

    Yuri is an experienced software engineer with a strong background in Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) and a keen understanding of the business dynamics of technology startups. His expertise in building and maintaining reliable, scalable infrastructure for high-demand applications is crucial to OllyGarden's mission. Yuri combines deep technical proficiency with a strategic mindset, ensuring our solutions are not only robust but also align perfectly with our customers' business goals.

    Ester Madeira

    Social Media Manager

    Ester is responsible for the creation and execution of the social media strategy at OllyGarden, with a focus on brand positioning, strategic visibility, and conversion. Her work is centered on reaching the right audience — people who truly need and resonate with the brand’s products. From content planning to performance analysis, she ensures that every action is aligned with both the brand’s visual identity and the behavior of its ideal customers.

    Leandro Caracciolo

    Product Designer

    Leandro is a seasoned Product Designer with over 20 years of experience, specializing in transforming complex content into engaging, user-centric visual solutions. At OllyGarden, he is responsible for translating OpenTelemetry into useful graphical solutions for clients, consistently delivering intuitive and impactful experiences that enhance understanding and decision-making.

    Catalina Syddall

    Frontend Engineer

    Catalina thrives at the intersection of design and code—turning prototypes into fast, intuitive experiences while keeping the tech stack lean and maintainable. Her approach is shaped by years of hands-on work building products for startups and scale-ups. With expertise in React and modern frontend frameworks, she focuses on creating delightful user experiences that are both performant and accessible.

    Our growing team combines experience in software engineering, distributed systems, and OpenTelemetry.

    Rooted in Open Source

    Open source is core to our DNA. We actively contribute to OpenTelemetry and believe in open, collaborative innovation.

    The Instrumentation Score Initiative

    A prime example of our commitment is the Instrumentation Score specification. We are spearheading this as an open, community-driven effort to standardize telemetry quality assessment, aiming for its eventual adoption within a neutral foundation like the CNCF or an OpenTelemetry SIG.

    What We Stand For

    These are the principles that shape our products, our team, and our interactions.

    Efficiency

    We are obsessed with optimizing telemetry pipelines, reducing waste, and ensuring every signal provides maximum value.

    Clarity & Transparency

    We believe in straightforward communication, open processes, and providing clear, understandable insights.

    Community & Collaboration

    We thrive on collaboration, both within our team and with the broader open-source and observability communities.

    Pragmatism & Actionability

    We focus on real-world problems and deliver practical, actionable solutions that make a tangible difference.

    Continuous Learning

    The observability landscape is always evolving. We are committed to learning, innovating, and adapting to meet new challenges.

    Trusted Partners on Our Journey

    We are fortunate to be backed by investors who understand the observability space, and to be guided by industry experts.

    Lead Investors

    Dig Ventures

    Partners

    Dash0
    Datadog
    Grafana Labs

    Angels

    Batuhan (Batu) Uslu
    Observability GTM
    Ben Sigelman
    Engineering, OpenTelemetry Co-creator
    Chris Aniszczyk
    Open Source Strategy
    Ian Livingstone
    Engineering, Insights

    Join Our Garden: Cultivate Your Career

    At OllyGarden, we're nurturing a remote-first culture where talented individuals can thrive while solving complex challenges in the observability space. We empower our team with cutting-edge technology, foster a collaborative environment, and believe in a healthy work-life balance.

    If you're passionate about OpenTelemetry, resource efficiency, and making a real impact with a growing team, we'd love to hear from you.

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