

Ep 82 - How to Become A Site Reliability Engineer with Chuks C-Madu
On this episode of #WorkingInTech, we're talking to Chuks C-Madu. Chuks is a Site Reliability Engineer with experience at top companies like LinkedIn and Netflix. He also spent three years as the founder of Manful Health, a men’s mental health startup.
Passionate about mentoring, Chuks teaches people how to break into the industry by leveraging their authentic stories with employers. Guided by his belief in practical execution and “creating your own luck,” he aims to inspire others to build careers that reflect who they are.
Chuks will share his journey across tech and entrepreneurship, insights on mentorship, and advice on how to create your own opportunities in the industry.𝕏 CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIALS 𝕏
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CHAPTERS
0:00 - Intro
1:20 - Why Tech?
4:40 - Breaking into SRE Without a Degree
6:20 - Skills you need in SRE
12:15 - Communication
18:00 - Business Knowledge in Tech
29:50 - The Personality Type for SRE
37:30 - Networking
46:00 - Asking the Right Questions
53:40 - Career Progression
56:40 - Resume Review
1:00:40 - Final Words
1:01:40 - Conclusion