S2 Ep48: Bootstrapping with Brandon Durbin, Founder and CEO of Akava

S2 Ep48: Bootstrapping with Brandon Durbin, Founder and CEO of Akava

Author: DevOps Institute August 23, 2021 Duration: 38:05
On this episode of the Humans of DevOps, Jason Baum is joined by Brandon Durbin, Founder & CEO of Akava - a Silicon Valley software engineering consultancy who helps start-ups and enterprises such as Disney, Oracle, Lbrands, Cisco and Uber build innovative cloud, devops, web and mobile solutions.. Brandon Durbin is a tech entrepreneur, investor and advisor. They discuss entrepreneurship, his background including overcoming hurdles and lessons learned, community building, continuous learning, advice and more!

Brandon is part of the DevOps Institute family proudly serving as the inaugural Committee Chair for the Silicon Valley chapter as well as Chairing the organization's membership committee! He's exceptionally passionate about increasing diversity in tech and volunteers as a mentor for BUILD.org and Code2040. Brandon is an avid sports fan and enjoys traveling the world while indulging in local cultures and cuisines.

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Behind every line of code, server configuration, and deployment pipeline, there's a person with a story. The Humans of DevOps Podcast Series, from the DevOps Institute, moves beyond the technical manuals and toolchains to explore the lived experiences of the individuals shaping modern technology. This isn't a how-to guide; it's a series of conversations about the cultural shifts, philosophical challenges, and societal impacts woven into the fabric of DevOps practices. Each episode sits at the intersection of technology and humanity, discussing how news and trends affect real teams, and how the principles of collaboration and continuous improvement resonate far beyond the data center. You'll hear from practitioners, leaders, and thinkers who share their journeys, failures, and insights, revealing the human connections that make technological transformation possible. Tune into this podcast for a thoughtful, often surprising look at the people redefining how we build and operate the systems our world relies on, reminding us that progress is ultimately a human endeavor.
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