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Episode Synopsis
If Google shut down for a day, it would be chaos, and that’s where DevOps engineers come in.
Today, we chat with Monica Gorgillo, an experienced DevOps Engineer who shares what it’s really like to balance development and IT operations.
Learn how DevOps powers websites and mobile apps through automation, testing, and security — plus, the top skills and tools you’ll need to get into this field.
Monica’s journey into DevOps started with an interest in cloud computing and her first AWS certification, leading her to roles that now involve Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, and Bitbucket pipelines. She’s here to give real advice on starting a DevOps career—from breaking down what DevOps Engineers actually do to practical tips for beginners and career switchers alike.
Tune in to learn about salary expectations for DevOps roles, major employers hiring DevOps Engineers, and Monica’s tips on staying current with AI trends, DevSecOps, and more…
📱 CONNECT WITH MONICA:
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WHAT IS JOB DICTIONARY?
Hey 👋 Job Dictionary is a free education platform showing you the 95% of jobs you’ve never heard of before, sharing in-depth interviews with professionals in a vast variety of fields, so you can see what the job is REALLY like through their personal experience and pick the best one for you. Visit jobdictionary.com to explore our vast selection of categories and grab our Job Hunt Hacks to help you land your dream job.
⌚️Timestamps:
00:00 What DevOps engineers do
03:59 Challenging parts of the job
09:28 Tasks DevOps spend the majority of their day doing
12:41 Getting certifications in AWS, Azure, Linux, GCP, and more
13:57 Common tools and technologies used on the job
15:27 Resources for aspiring DevOps engineers
Today, we chat with Monica Gorgillo, an experienced DevOps Engineer who shares what it’s really like to balance development and IT operations.
Learn how DevOps powers websites and mobile apps through automation, testing, and security — plus, the top skills and tools you’ll need to get into this field.
Monica’s journey into DevOps started with an interest in cloud computing and her first AWS certification, leading her to roles that now involve Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, and Bitbucket pipelines. She’s here to give real advice on starting a DevOps career—from breaking down what DevOps Engineers actually do to practical tips for beginners and career switchers alike.
Tune in to learn about salary expectations for DevOps roles, major employers hiring DevOps Engineers, and Monica’s tips on staying current with AI trends, DevSecOps, and more…
📱 CONNECT WITH MONICA:
LinkedIn / https://www.linkedin.com/in/monicahaaksma/
FOLLOW US ON OTHER SOCIALS:
🎙 Podcast / https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jobdictionary
🌍 Website / https://jobdictionary.com
🐦 Twitter / https://x.com/jobdictionary_
📸 Instagram / https://www.instagram.com/jobdictionary/
📱 TikTok / https://www.tiktok.com/@jobdictionary
👨💻 Linkedin / https://www.linkedin.com/company/jobdictionary/
🎥 Facebook / https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557725591538
WHAT IS JOB DICTIONARY?
Hey 👋 Job Dictionary is a free education platform showing you the 95% of jobs you’ve never heard of before, sharing in-depth interviews with professionals in a vast variety of fields, so you can see what the job is REALLY like through their personal experience and pick the best one for you. Visit jobdictionary.com to explore our vast selection of categories and grab our Job Hunt Hacks to help you land your dream job.
⌚️Timestamps:
00:00 What DevOps engineers do
03:59 Challenging parts of the job
09:28 Tasks DevOps spend the majority of their day doing
12:41 Getting certifications in AWS, Azure, Linux, GCP, and more
13:57 Common tools and technologies used on the job
15:27 Resources for aspiring DevOps engineers
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