1. Growing into new roles
beyond the cloud
#DevOpsDaysMadrid @DaianyMargarita
By Daiany Palacios
February 21st 2020
2. A little bit about me…
Base
Work
#DevOpsDaysMadrid @DaianyMargarita
PassionsDaiany Palacios
Origin: Caracas, Venezuela
Current: Hamburg, Germany
Languages: Spanish, English, German
DevOps Analyst/Engineer
@ Kuehne + Nagel
Team builder, occasional speaker
Communication, bringing people together
Continuous improvement
Latin dances & travelling
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I wasn’t always “DevOps Engineer”…
(not even sure if I am one now…)
2018
Getting into
Agile Coaching
System Analyst
2019
Time for a
change !
2011
Web
development
Java & Co
Software Developer
2013
Mixed role
50/50
Developer/Analyst
2015
Requirements
Engineering
System Analyst
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The key skills to survive the jump…
Into the “DevOps” Team
Self confidence & self awareness
Continuous learning & improvement
Adaptability
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Take a closer look…
at yourself
Verify/Adjust career direction
Where do I want to be?
What can/can’t I do today?
What do I want to do?
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There are many aspects of your
career that people can help you with,
but defining what you want is
something that only you can do
Becky Blalock
Author of “DARE: Straight Talk on Confidence,
Courage and Career for Women in Charge”
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Take a closer look…
at yourself
Make a decision & adjust goals
Question the Status Quo?
Do I want to try something new?
Open for opportunities?
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Start in a new role…
A new beginning
Hunt & catch the opportunity
Know & sell your profile
Project a confidence attitude
Cultivate positive self-talk
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Start in a new role…
A new beginning
Make a plan & adapt quickly
Define small & achievable goals
Have no fear of the learning curve
Observe carefully
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Start in a new role…
A new beginning
Fight Impostor Syndrome
Avoid destructive thinking
Acknowledge what you are good & not so good at
Cultivate a growth mindset
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Learning & Mastering
all the new stuff
Embrace continuous learning
Keep a clear focus, avoid distractions
Don’t intend to know it all at once
Try teaching what you’ve learnt
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Be public about what you're
learning. Make it clear that it's okay
to learn at work, during work
hours.
Tanya Reilly
“Being Glue” Talk
(https://noidea.dog/glue)
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Expanded comfort zone
you’ve grown into a new role
Keep your career in your hands
Explore the market & trends
Be aware of how your profile has evolved
Keep an eye on how much you’re worth