The Journey to Performance Engineering

The speaker shares their journey into performance engineering, which began unexpectedly when they were tasked with performance testing despite initial reluctance. This turned into a passionate career choice, motivated by a desire to prove naysayers wrong. With a background in IT spanning over three decades, the speaker transitioned from being a consultant to creating engaging and educational content that demystifies performance engineering. By employing a creative approach, including producing music videos about technical topics, they aim to make this often-overlooked subject more accessible and enjoyable for a broader audience.