Episode 5: Understanding DevOps: Putting People Over Processes with Laura Santamaria

Eric the IT Guy Hendricks interviews Laura Santamaria, a Developer Advocate at Dell Technologies, about her experience with DevOps and how to effectively implement it within organizations. She emphasizes the importance of prioritizing people over processes and tools, and shares insights on how to drive cultural change as an individual contributor.

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Welcome to The IT Guy Podcast, your go-to destination for all things tech with Eric, your friendly neighborhood IT guy! Join Eric as he shares his wealth of knowledge, insights, and experiences gained from years of working in the IT industry. From troubleshooting common tech issues to exploring the latest trends and innovations, each episode is packed with practical tips, skilled advice, and engaging discussions.

Connect with me! https://linktr.ee/itguyeric
Laura Santamaria: https://linktr.ee/nimbinatus

DevOps Days: https://devopsdays.org/

DevOpsDays KC 2024 - Laura Santamaria - Understanding DevOps in Todays World
https://youtu.be/cUodBMlVbJ4?si=CV5q3tPCF1BFLQRp

The Phoenix Project: A Novel about IT, DevOps, and Helping Your Business Win
https://a.co/d/30J5nzM

Chapters:
00:00 Stream Start
00:50 Welcome
01:49 Introduction
03:29 Meet Laura
06:48 Safe Failure?
11:47 Affecting Change
18:12 Next Step
22:35 Wrap up

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Graphics and bumpers by Free Hive Agency
Photo by Scott Graham on Unsplash https://unsplash.com/photos/person-holding-pencil-near-laptop-computer-5fNmWej4tAA

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Special Guest: Laura Santamaria.