Robert Hafner is a Distinguished Engineer at Comcast/NBC Universal, with nearly two decades of experience in infrastructure and software development. Throughout his career, he has specialized in helping early-stage startups scale into successful companies. A recognized expert in his field, Robert is the author of Terraform in Depth and has contributed numerous open-source projects that have helped shape modern development practices. With 19 years of industry experience, he has built a reputation for his deep technical expertise and his ability to bridge the gap between cutting-edge technology and real-world business challenges.