Complex Tech, Public Learning, & Impostor Syndrome with Kyler Middleton

Screaming in the Cloud

Kyler Middleton, a Senior Principal Engineer at Veradigm and co-host of the Day Two Cloud podcast, joins Corey in this Screaming in the Cloud episode to talk about how tech careers are changing and the big impact of AI on starting in tech. Kyler, who once wanted to be a librarian, tells her story of becoming a tech pro. She highlights the importance of learning and sharing what you know, especially in tech. Corey and Kyler also get into how AI is changing the game for new techies and what that means if you're starting. Kyler's take on using and teaching tech offers some really helpful tips for anyone looking to get into or move up in the tech world.

Show Highlights:

(00:00) - Introduction

(01:49) - Kyler describes her multiple roles

(03:21) - Discussion on the realities of 'Day Two' operations in cloud environments

(07:38) - Insights into technical debt and the concept of 'Day Two' in DevOps

(13:54) - The importance of sharing knowledge and learning in public to benefit others in the tech community

(20:07) - The use and limitations of AI in professional settings

(26:41) - Debate on the overreliance on AI technology in decision-making processes and its potential consequences

(32:05) - Closing remarks & where listeners can connect with Kyler

About Kyler:

Kyler grew up in rural Western Nebraska, fixing neighboring farmers’ computers in exchange for brownies and Rice Krispies. Then she was going to be a librarian to help people find the information they need. Then she discovered computers were a real job, and more than just a fix for her munchies, and she's now been a systems, network, call center, and security engineer, and is now a DevOps lead, and software engineer. She speaks at any conference that will have her, hosts Day Two Cloud podcast from Packet Pushers, and writes up cool projects with approachable language and pictures as part of her Medium series, Let's Do DevOps, with the intention to upskill anyone of any skill level. I have an insatiable curiosity and desire to help the folks around me succeed and grow. So - Let's Do DevOps.

Links Referenced:

Day Two Cloud Podcast: https://packetpushers.net/podcast/day-two-cloud/

Kyler on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylermiddleton/

Kyler's Blog on Medium: https://kymidd.medium.com/

Sponsor

Panoptica: https://www.panoptica.app/