My journey into DevOps world - How it all started!

An electronics engineer self-studied her way into a senior DevOps role. Here's the roadmap she used to successfully switch careers.

#1about 4 minutes

My journey from electronics engineering to a DevOps career

A personal story of switching from a non-IT background to the DevOps field by identifying a career gap and self-learning.

#2about 3 minutes

Why DevOps was created to solve development problems

Before DevOps, the waterfall model created silos between development and operations teams, leading to blame games and deployment failures.

#3about 3 minutes

Understanding DevOps as a culture of continuous improvement

DevOps is not a single tool but a process that bridges the gap between teams through automation, collaboration, and communication.

#4about 8 minutes

Foundational skills to master for a DevOps career

Key prerequisites for starting in DevOps include understanding core concepts, Linux basics, scripting, a programming language, YAML, and Git commands.

#5about 10 minutes

A tour of essential DevOps concepts and tools

An overview of key DevOps practices including version control with Git, containerization with Docker, orchestration with Kubernetes, CI/CD, and infrastructure as code.

#6about 2 minutes

Q&A: Mindset and advice for starting in DevOps

To succeed when switching careers into DevOps, focus on persistent self-study, maintain a positive mindset, and don't be discouraged by rejection.

#7about 7 minutes

Q&A: Recommended learning resources and personal reflections

A discussion on useful learning resources like YouTube channels and official documentation, plus reflections on frustrating moments and what could have been done differently.

#8about 6 minutes

Q&A: Specific advice on skills, tools, and certifications

Answering questions about the time needed to switch from full-stack, recommended certifications like Azure or CKA, and learning Python as a starting language.

#9about 9 minutes