DevOps Paradox DOP 241: From Restaurant Server to KubeCon Keynote in Under 4 Years
Dec 13, 2023
Whitney Lee went from being a server in a vegetarian restaurant to speaking twice at KubeCon conferences in just over 4 years. In this podcast, she shares her unconventional journey and highlights that you don't need a CS degree to excel in tech. They also discuss the importance of soft skills, the process of landing a keynote at KubeCon, and their future plans and learning direction.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Whitney's Unconventional Career Journey
01:49 • 11min
Developing Soft Skills through Wedding Photography and Service Industry
12:19 • 3min
Earning and Delivering Keynotes at KubeCon
15:29 • 6min
Future Plans, Learning Direction, and 'You Choose'
21:40 • 23min
Casual Conversation and Thanking a Guest
45:08 • 2min