Screaming in the Cloud

Replay - Helping Avoid the Kubernetes Hiccups with Rich Burroughs

Dec 31, 2024

Rich Burroughs, a tech expert and host of the Kube Cuddle podcast, shares his insights on navigating the complexities of Kubernetes and its impact on developer workflows. He discusses the unique challenges of working in small versus large companies, emphasizing broader responsibilities in startups. Rich also opens up about living with ADHD, offering personal anecdotes on its effect on his career and mental health. The conversation highlights the importance of self-acceptance and the transformative power of community engagement in tech.

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Quick takeaways

Navigating the complexities of Kubernetes is essential for improving developer experience, particularly amidst the overwhelming tool ecosystem available.

Embracing developer advocacy allows professionals to creatively tackle challenges and share valuable experiences, enhancing connections within the tech community.

Deep dives

The Complexity of Kubernetes and Its Trade-offs

Kubernetes is recognized as a powerful tool for deploying and managing applications but comes with notable complexity that often poses challenges for developers. While it offers functionalities that streamline operational patterns, it doesn't cater to every use case effectively, leading to significant trade-offs. A common issue is balancing the convenience of giving each developer their own Kubernetes cluster against the associated costs and administrative headaches. The conversation highlights that simplifying Kubernetes usage and navigating its complexities remains a critical focus area for improving developer experience.

Intro

3min

Navigating Kubernetes and Career Challenges

8min

The Impact and Responsibility of Choosing Smaller Companies

2min

Navigating Multi-Tenancy Challenges in Kubernetes

5min

Navigating AWS Contracts and Organizational Challenges

2min

Navigating Tech Careers and ADHD Insights

14min

On this Screaming in the Cloud Replay, Corey is joined by Rich Burroughs, a former Staff Developer Advocate at Loft Labs. Rich is a great resource for all things Kubernetes, and he even hosts his own podcast (link in the description below) where he interviews people in the community. Rich and Corey discuss learning to work well with ADHD, which he has launched into the Twitter-verse for the sake of advocacy. Rich offers his perspective on how to do so, and to do it well. Rich talks about working at large companies, versus small and the various responsibilities of working with the latter. Tune in for Rich’s take!

Show Highlights

(0:00) Intro

(0:50) The Duckbill Group Sponsor read

(1:23) Loft Labs’s work with Kubernetes

(3:15) Doing developer advocacy with Kubernetes

(7:01) Is developer advocacy repetitive for Rich?

(12:06) Going in-depth about Loft Labs

(16:40) The Duckbill Group Sponsor read

(17:22) The blessing (and curse) of being great at your job

(24:38) Learning to live with ADHD

(32:15) Where you can find more from Rich

About Rich Burroughs
Rich Burroughs is a tech professional focused on improving workflows for developers and platform engineers using Kubernetes. He's the creator and host of the Kube Cuddle podcast where he interviews members of the Kubernetes community. He is one of the founding organizers of DevOpsDays Portland, and he's helped organize other community events. Rich has a strong interest in how working in tech impacts mental health. He has ADHD and has documented his journey on Twitter since being diagnosed.

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