Yash Verma is a computing researcher with a deep focus on distributed systems, particularly in the areas of observability and performance. As an active advocate of OpenTelemetry, he contributes to both the project and the broader community. Verma is constantly seeking new insights to improve the understanding of distributed systems. Outside of his technical work, he is an avid explorer, enjoying both experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen and traveling the world to experience diverse cuisines.