S2 Ep50: What Game Development Taught Me About Culture with Brian Dawson

S2 Ep50: What Game Development Taught Me About Culture with Brian Dawson

Author: DevOps Institute September 13, 2021 Duration: 39:27
On this episode of the Humans of DevOps, Jason Baum is joined by Brian Dawson, Vice President of Developer Relations and Ecosystem Development at The Linux Foundation.

Brian focuses on identifying, sharing, and promoting development best practices in the open-source software community. Prior to his role at The Linux Foundation, he led an agile transformation consulting practice helping organizations small and large implement CI, CD and DevOps.

Brian has spent over 30 years as a software professional in multiple domains including engineering, QA, and management, all with a focus on optimizing software development and delivery.

Brian has contributed and been credited on over 100 video game titles.

They discuss cultural and "human" challenges in DevOps and software, console game development and testing at SEGA, leadership and more! 

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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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