Hey seasoned DevOps and cloud pros—think back to when YAML felt like a mystery, and you were just finding your groove. There’s a new wave of engineers eager to learn from you. How did you break in? Which certifications were worth it? What advice would you give your younger self, and what skill or challenge pushed you forward?
Not sure if your input is needed? Ask yourself:
- Do you design scalable, resilient architectures repeatedly?
- Have you built automation pipelines at scale?
- Do you focus on cutting cloud costs while boosting performance?
- Have you mentored juniors?
- Contributed to open source?
If you’ve said yes to one or more of these, I would love your feedback, as it’s for a good cause.
No identifying information is requested, and we’ve ensured complete anonymity for all participants. The survey is open until December 9, 2024, at 12:00 a.m.
Your insights could shape the future of DevOps—thank you for sharing your journey below:
This survey is designed to gather insights from experienced DevOps and cloud professionals to create a detailed, data-driven guide for junior engineers and students entering the field. By learning how you progressed in your career—through certifications, training, technical specializations, and early career experiences—we aim to provide aspiring professionals with a clear roadmap based on what has truly worked in the industry. Your input on navigating challenges, building relevant skills, and choosing career-defining tools and platforms will directly shape this guide.
Thank you for contributing your expertise to support the next generation in DevOps and cloud computing.
