Matt Peperell
Primary interests: Linux, languages, bridge, vim. On the side: Ruby, javascript, mathematics
Life in DevOps
Matt Peperell
https://www.peperell.com
Who Am I?
Engineer of 20+ years... but how did I start?
What do I do on a daily basis?
Seniority
Progressing through my career
I don't get paid to know things - I get paid to figure them out
Seniority
Don't sell yourself short!
Create a "Yay me!" document to refer to in performance reviews
A tip...
Personal rules
Don't make me think
The principle of least surprise
Personal rules
We're all (hopefully) bright! Distinguish yourself by being kind
Personal rules
Learn how things work inside - it makes it easier to debug them
Personal rules
Don't do your dayjob in your spare time
Personal rules
Don't fret your mistakes
Some thoughts on documentation
- For yourself
- For others
Mentoring
- Mentor others
- Find a mentor
What achievements am I most proud of?
What achievements am I most proud of?
Reducing violence in prisons
What achievements am I most proud of?
Reducing reoffending rates of released prisoners
What achievements am I most proud of?
When people I've trained overtake me
Questions to ask when job-seeking
Questions to ask when job-seeking
What one thing missing from my resume concerns you the most?
Questions to ask when job-seeking
What is one thing I’ll need to deliver in the first 90 days in order to be considered successful?
Questions to ask when job-seeking
https://www.peperell.com/2021/12/09/how-to-interview-a-company.html
What skills do I look for when hiring?
What skills do I look for when hiring?
Ability and willingness to learn, over specific skills
What skills do I look for when hiring?
Working with others
War stories
Flowers, flowers, flowers
Lesson 1: Don't bypass systems, processes and procedures (without good reason)
Lesson 2: The power of pair-working
War stories
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Search terms:
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Books that I recommend
The Practice of Network and System Administration
Thomas A. Limoncelli, Christina J. Hogan, Strata R. Chalup
Get in touch
mattp@automationlogic.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattpep/
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