In this episode of the DevTalk podcast, my colleague Kerry Lothrop and I have a conversation about the state of DevOps. We have known each other for many years at Zรผhlke, and Kerry wanted to pick my brain on what DevOps really means today, where companies struggle, and where the industry is heading.
DevOps transformations look simple on paper. Take an existing environment, add the Spotify model, throw in SAFe, sprinkle some Team Topologies, add DevOps and platform engineering, stir well, add as many tools as possible, and stir again. What happens? It crashes. And people say “DevOps is bullshit.”
In this podcast episode, I have a conversation with Peyton Einhaus about one of the most challenging aspects of any transformation: dealing with resistance. Whether you are running an agile transformation, a DevOps transformation, or any organizational change, resistance is always present. The question is how you handle it effectively.
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Join Eveline Oehrlich and Romano Roth, to discuss whether DevOps is Dead.
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On episode 88 of DevTalk I and Kerry W. Lothrop speak about the state of DevOps.
Original Post: DevTalk 88: Romano Roth
Romano Roth is Chief of DevOps at Zรผhlke. In this interview, he explains why DevOps is not bullshit, how transformation succeeds in companies, and what IT students really need to learn.
At this event, I spoke alongside Carsten Brandt from SAP about DevOps in theory and practice. While I presented the theoretical foundations of DevOps and showed how companies can move from projects to products, Carsten brought the practical perspective from over 21 years at SAP. His honest message: the theory has been well established for years, but execution is anything but easy, especially in complex enterprise landscapes.
As a leading innovation company with 1600 employees in Germany, United Kingdom, Austria, Serbia, Bulgaria, Singapore, Hong Kong, Portugal, Switzerland and Vietnam, Zรผhlke has always some ongoing and planned strategic initiatives.
The SAFeยฎ for DevOps training is an assessment or a workshop that is ideally suited for teams. Why? Because the focus is on driving the value stream of these teams. Addressing questions, challenges, and any potential obstaclesโ- we can work on the training to provide value to them. We will give them the theory input of what exactly DevOps is.
At first glance, a DevOps transformation seems to be a major undertaking for any company. But with the right approach, you can keep the process lean and agile.
Insight in brief # Start small with a small to medium sized project or product. Select the right people to ensure sufficient credibility and influence. Continuous improvement is key to success.
A DevOps transformation is not magic. Any company can do it. What makes the difference is who you put on the first team โ because that team has to deliver the proof that DevOps actually works in your context.
