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Ship It! Cloud, SRE, Platform Engineering

A learning mindset, starting with COBOL

Sep 27, 2024
David Beale, a career navigator skilled in on-the-job learning, shares his journey in tech, including his unexpected dive into COBOL while working in a toy distribution center. He discusses the evolution of his coding skills and the shift from casual projects to structured environments. The conversation also touches on the challenges of transitioning between cloud platforms like Heroku and AWS, the importance of in-person work, and how personal projects can lead to career advancement. Beale emphasizes resilience and adaptability in today's tech landscape.
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  • David Beal's journey from learning COBOL to mastering modern programming languages showcases the importance of resilience and a self-directed learning mindset in tech careers.
  • The podcast highlights the critical need for innovative solutions like System Initiative to overcome challenges in DevOps, such as static code reviews and long feedback loops.

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Launch of System Initiative

System Initiative is now generally available, offering a revolutionary approach to automate infrastructure management. Users can easily sign up and set up their workspace in just a few clicks, allowing them to interact with a living architecture diagram. This diagram helps users visualize and program relationships between various architecture assets, making it easier to manage and automate tasks such as resource creation, deletion, and updates. The platform aims to enhance collaboration and efficiency, enabling users to work in real-time as they build their infrastructure.

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