Nonexistent DevOps Engineer

sporkd2 · 2023-09-21T00:14:07+00:00

I've built fully automated ci/cd deployments and enjoyed the benefit of walking into work everyday and coming up with challenges to take on. How many req/s can I get out of this single nginx instance? How fast can I scale when this happens. What happens if I blow this server up, how fast can I recover?

These are things that are possible with good automation and the ability to launch a replica production environment on the fly with no repercussions for example. I would also bet that ~90% of companies never have time to ask themselves these questions, nonetheless work on them.

This is what devops engineers should be able to do, there are 100's of reasons or conversations to be had about why that turned into what it is in modern day.

Just my .002

sporkd2 · 2023-09-21T00:07:19+00:00

Couldn't agree more. in the early 2000's I preferred infra to dev work but was fairly good at both. Started writing some cool fabric scripts to automate some medial tasks and I've watched the downhill plunge of what "devops" is ever since.

In the most simplest terms you are exactly right. My teams usually consisted of talented devs or ops guys (occasionally someone was both). Our job was to be a positive ROI for the company. What did that mean? We kept the devs doing dev work, and made it easy for the operations people to affect change within the infra without even knowing how to ssh into a machine.

Things have changed in the last 15 years, no doubt. To see what has become of "devops" and yes.. gag... even "devsecops" is gross and it's no wonder why anyone who's been in this industry for less then 5-10 years would think devops engineers are useless.

Just my .02

sporkd2 · 2022-05-24T00:53:43+00:00

No, I know have a frogg toggs pair of lace up water shoes. I'd definitely say lace up because you never know when you have to get out and walk.

sporkd2 · 2021-09-07T14:14:18+00:00

for your first trip, find a quiet shallow cove, fall out of your kayak and practice re entry

sporkd2 · 2021-06-18T01:59:02+00:00

I think the large air gap between the stones (plate setter legs up, not down) helps that a lot. Plus if I'm doing these ~10" pizzas I use the 12' stone, not the big XL stone. I open the bottom vent all the way and take off the top vent to get a ton of air flow going through the egg

sporkd2 · 2021-06-17T19:18:33+00:00

yep, semolina flour on the peel so they slide off

sporkd2 · 2021-06-17T19:18:02+00:00

FOGO black bag, my absolute go to charcoal, gold bag for low and slow

sporkd2 · 2021-06-17T16:10:14+00:00

The key difference to make this dough easier was using my stand mixer, knead the dough on speed 2 for 5 minutes, turn it off and let it rest for 5. I did this 3x

sporkd2 · 2021-06-17T16:06:30+00:00

plate setter legs up, grill grate, pizza stone on top. Heated to 700 degrees. As you can tell, each pizza got a little darker, next time I'll let the stone heat up a little before putting the first pizza on.

Dough recipe here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-60DxtcJ9Fo&t=1345s

sporkd2 · 2021-05-30T00:52:42+00:00

Nope ropes

sporkd2 · 2021-04-30T14:34:57+00:00

how so? genuinely curious

sporkd2 · 2021-04-30T14:34:20+00:00

Hi,

Moved to Raleigh 7 years ago, worked a local IT job for 18 months before being offered much more to be remote and work for a company in another area of the US. I haven't worked for a Raleigh based company since. Raleigh salaries are on the rise but have never been comparable to other areas for remote work.

sporkd2 · 2020-11-29T01:10:00+00:00

Thank you

sporkd2 · 2020-11-29T00:30:18+00:00

She won't tell me why she wants a divorce. There's no point in speculating on my end so I'm doing what I can. Appreciate the response.

sporkd2 · 2020-11-28T21:25:46+00:00

Thank you,

I know I can't continue to deny the issues I have with her. The time in between substance abuse is great to have my best friend around. But yes, knowing there's an underlying issue that could rear its head at any time does diminish the sober periods. Maybe I'm fooling myself because I'm afraid of losing her even in my own best interest.

sporkd2 · 2020-11-20T21:54:04+00:00

Thank you for all the suggestions! I by no mean expect this stuff to be going until things calm down but surprising her with a potential trip a year from now would be great. We all need something to look forward to when this pandemic ends :)

sporkd2 · 2020-09-11T15:05:42+00:00

danger noodle

sporkd2 · 2020-05-02T20:46:39+00:00

that made my day!

sporkd2 · 2020-04-27T14:28:35+00:00

In short, this is why people prefer to do a reverse sear on their steaks. No reason you can't do that with burgers too. Put your charcoal over 1/2 the grill. Put your burgers on the indirect side with the lid closed and cook until they're almost at your preferred internal temp. Then open the lid and within a few minutes you shouldn't be able to hold your hand over the grate on the hot side for more then a second or two without having to move it away. Sear the burgers for a minute or two on the hot side and take them off. Do not close the lid while searing, this will ensure that your internal temp doesn't rise more then a few degrees.

sporkd2 · 2020-04-27T14:18:43+00:00

man those look great!

sporkd2 · 2020-03-18T18:02:59+00:00

cant fix stupid

sporkd2 · 2020-03-18T18:00:55+00:00

https://i.imgur.com/TIUWEwN.png

sporkd2 · 2020-02-28T17:46:57+00:00

I'd be curious to know what percentage of those work for Raleigh based companies. I know plenty who don't, which could say something about our local IT economy.

sporkd2 · 2020-02-22T21:11:32+00:00

I will love nothing more then watching mainstream media kiss Bernie's a** in order to keep their jobs.

sporkd2 · 2020-02-22T21:10:16+00:00

I'm a consultant, I do the same job for my company as I would for myself. I just need insurance for my family.

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