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DevOps teams with shared responsibilities (Ship It! #56)

Jun 8, 2022
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Maikel Vlasman
In this discussion, Maikel Vlasman, a Technical Lead in machine construction and a cloud engineering aficionado, shares insights on DevOps team dynamics. He emphasizes the importance of shared responsibilities and efficient workflows, diving into self-updating GitLab, Argo CD, and Kubernetes workshops. Maikel explores the balance between self-hosting versus managed services, touches on the nuances of monitoring vs. observability, and champions human-centered design in developer environments, advocating for consistency and collaboration in coding practices.
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ANECDOTE

Docker Inspiration

  • Maikel Vlasman was inspired to go into web development by Solomon Hykes' Docker demo in 2013.
  • He even paused his studies to focus on Docker and later introduced it during an internship.
ANECDOTE

Career Shift

  • Solomon Hykes' Docker demo convinced Maikel that the technology would revolutionize the industry.
  • This led him to shift his focus to web development and introduce Docker and Kubernetes in his internship.
INSIGHT

Cloud Engineer Defined

  • Maikel Vlasman defines being a cloud engineer as enabling developers and UX designers to deliver software efficiently.
  • He prioritizes a seamless developer experience from coding to production.
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