[VDBUH2024] Mircea Rugină - Lessons Learned as a DevOps Consultant

In the dynamic landscape of software development and operations, the role of a DevOps consultant is both challenging and rewarding. Drawing from over 12 years of experience in the IT industry, this presentation aims to share some of the insights gained while navigating the intersection of technology, processes, and people. Key Takeaways: -Collaboration and Communication -Communication is key, creating silos will lead to bottlenecks and inefficiencies. Understand how effective communication between development, operations, and other stakeholders drives successful outcomes. -Expect anything The IT industry always bring new products and tools to the market but they always come with unexpected bugs. DevOps engineer need to be prepared for any braking change and be very detail oriented when debugging problems. -Never assume you know what the client wants/needs Getting clear requirements is always a good idea and validating you assumptions is key. This works both with clients and software 🙂 you need to read documentation and test/POC before you implement a new feature -Don’t focus on just one tool/technology The DevOps/Platform Engineer role is one of the most diverse on the market. Never stick with just one tool/technology and always keep learning and expanding your horizons. -Embrace change Embracing change as a DevOps engineer is a fundamental practice that drives continuous improvement. Join me on the 28th of March to delve into the nuances of being a DevOps consultant, sharing hard-earned lessons that can transform your approach to software delivery and operational excellence.