Ship It! Cloud, SRE, Platform Engineering GitLab's infrastructure
Jul 19, 2024
Abubakar Siddiq Ango, who has risen from help desk support to a pivotal role at GitLab over the last 8 years, shares insights on his journey and GitLab's remarkable evolution. He discusses GitLab's shift to a comprehensive DevSecOps platform and the crucial role of community engagement. The conversation also highlights GitLab’s remote-first culture and its integration of advanced tools like Kubernetes and Helm charts, showcasing how these developments improve scalability and user satisfaction in tech operations.
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Intro
00:00 • 5min
Navigating Candy, Cough Drops, and GitLab: A Humorous Prelude
04:40 • 2min
The Evolution of GitLab: From Code Management to DevSecOps
06:31 • 13min
Empathy in Tech and the Benefits of Modern Database Solutions
19:35 • 6min
GitLab's Evolution and Community Engagement
25:06 • 17min
GitLab's Remote Advantage & Cronitor Insights
42:07 • 6min
Navigating Curl and Wget: A Playful Exploration
48:29 • 10min
Exploring Command-Line Tools and Listener Engagement
58:04 • 2min