Andrew Clay Shafer

Andrew Clay Shafer, a pivotal figure in the DevOps community, discusses the evolution of DevOps and its role in digital transformation. He highlights the importance of foundational principles like those of W. Edwards Deming and critiques superficial adoption of methodologies. The conversation touches on the impact of AI and the need for true organizational learning to navigate challenges. Shafer emphasizes that platform engineering is an extension of DevOps philosophy and addresses the dynamics of marketing in the tech landscape.

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In case you haven't heard, DevOps is dead. Again. To discuss its demise, Coté talks with Andrew Clay Shafer. They talk about a lot more: Andrew's new company, working with executives, sociotechnical systems, Andrew's recent SREcon talk in Amsterdam, and more. You can also watch the live recording of this episoded, unedited! It has a discussion of Coté's podcast making recommendations at the start. Check out Andrew and friend's new company, Ergonautic, and, find him in Twitter as @littleidea.Special Guest: Andrew Clay Shafer.

Andrew Clay Shafer, a DevOps and Agile pioneer, shares insights from his journey at Airgonautic, focused on enhancing organizational workflows. He highlights the evolution of Agile and DevOps practices, emphasizing the need for tailored strategies over commercialized frameworks. Shafer discusses the crucial role of charismatic leadership in driving change, especially within the Department of Defense. He advocates for collaborative problem-solving and proactive questioning, showcasing how innovation can thrive when intelligent individuals work together.

Kelsey Hightower, a cloud-native technology advocate, teams up with Andrew Clay Shafer, a DevOps expert, to dive into the evolution of software platforms. They discuss the balance between convenience and control in modern technology, highlighting challenges in adopting new practices while managing legacy systems. The conversation also touches on the urgent shift to cloud infrastructure driven by data demands and innovations like machine learning. Plus, they get excited about upcoming tech conferences as a chance to foster community engagement.