S2 Ep55: Lead as an Introvert with Stephen Dick, VP of Site Reliability Engineering at BetterCloud

S2 Ep55: Lead as an Introvert with Stephen Dick, VP of Site Reliability Engineering at BetterCloud

Author: DevOps Institute October 18, 2021 Duration: 39:08
On this episode of the Humans of DevOps, Jason Baum is joined by Stephen Dick, VP of site reliability engineering at BetterCloud. They discuss dad jokes, getting his first big break on the international IT scene at SAP, leading as an introvert, intrinsic curiosity, the power of listening plus way more!

Stephen is an Irish native and Tech executive who has been living in Silicon Valley, California for the last 10 years. He’s the proud holder of multiple ‘Dad joke awards’ and keeps his wife, 2 kids entertained with a stream of really really awesome jokes.

He has over 20 years of technology industry experience and he serves as the President of our inaugural Silicon Valley chapter of DevOps Institute and is the Vice President of Site Reliability Engineering at BetterCloud.

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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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