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
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
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
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.
Arianna Vespri
Arianna is a talented backend engineer passionate about building robust distributed systems. At OllyGarden, she contributes to the development of our core platform services, helping deliver powerful observability capabilities to our customers.
Catalina Syddall
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.
Erika Kido Hahn
Erika leads OllyGarden's marketing efforts, crafting strategies to build brand awareness and drive customer engagement. She develops content, supports community outreach, and collaborates with engineering and product teams on go-to-market initiatives.
Jonathan Santos
Jonathan is a dedicated backend engineer focused on building reliable, high-performance services. His contributions to OllyGarden's Go microservices and distributed systems help ensure our platform delivers accurate and timely observability insights.
Lanay Marques
Lanay is an experienced platform engineer specializing in Kubernetes and infrastructure management. At OllyGarden, she ensures our systems run reliably and efficiently, building and maintaining the foundation that powers our observability platform.
Leandro Caracciolo
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.
Nicolas Wörner
Nicolas is a skilled software engineer with expertise in building scalable systems and a background in DevOps and backend development. His technical proficiency and problem-solving abilities contribute to OllyGarden's mission of delivering robust observability solutions.
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.
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.