We’re looking for the 2027 Red Hat Certified Professional of the Year ! This award is more than just a title; it's a testament to the impactful work and dedication that all Red Hat Certified Professionals bring to the open source ecosystem. Every winner uses their hands-on Red Hat expertise to overcome complex challenges and promote continuous innovation. The 2026 Red Hat Certified Professional of the Year, Firas Benbelgacem, a Telco Cloud CaaS Engineer at Orange, worked diligently to earn 17 Red Hat certifications, including up to Red Hat Certified Architect in both Enterprise Linux and OpenShift.
Earning these certifications highlights Firas’ commitment to open source technologies and excellence in his field. If you’re someone who takes advantage of Red Hat technologies to deliver tangible business outcomes, improve system performance, or enhance IT environments, we want to hear your story. Don't miss the opportunity to be recognized for your hard work and expertise. We look forward to reading your stories and celebrating the next Red Hat Certified Professional of the Year.
Carson Davis is the Program Marketing Manager for Trainings and Certifications at Red Hat, where he creates and leads marketing initiatives that highlight the value of Red Hat’s world-class training and certification programs. With a background in sales enablement, cross-functional collaboration, and corporate event marketing, Carson brings a creative and strategic approach to driving learner engagement and strengthening program visibility.
He is passionate about connecting professionals with the skills they need to grow their careers while ensuring organizations recognize the impact of Red Hat’s training solutions in today’s evolving technology landscape.