S2 Ep51: Upskilling IT 2022 with Eveline Oehrlich

S2 Ep51: Upskilling IT 2022 with Eveline Oehrlich

Author: DevOps Institute September 20, 2021 Duration: 25:02
On this episode of the Humans of DevOps, Jason Baum is joined by Eveline Oehrlich, Industry Analyst and Chief Research Officer at DevOps Institute where she leads the research of relevant and objective content creation. They discuss what the Upskilling Report is, why it's important, takeaways from last year's survey, WFH challenges and the skills gap + more!

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Eveline is also an Industry Analyst and Research Director at Research In Action. As a volunteer board member for CIO Whisperers and SageCircle, she shapes and helps to advance the technology industry in different ways.

Prior to these roles, Eveline held the positions at Forrester Research, New Relic and Hewlett Packard Enterprise. She has advised leaders and teams across small and large IT enterprises and IT Automation software vendors on strategy and challenges. She is the author of many research papers and thought leadership pieces and a well-known presenter and speaker within the IT industry.


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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 116

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