FROM DATABASES TO DEVOPS

Rhea Ghosh@rhealitycheck

INTRO

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WHO AM I? Senior DevOps Engineer @

HERE, Highly Automated Driving

Former Business Analyst Database Administrator (DBA) & Data Engineer

Texan Amateur Woodworker Cat enthusiast

HOW DID I GET HERE?■ Started career as a functional

Business Analyst using SQL queries and Excel

■ Working with data got me interested in Database Development and Engineering

■ Worked as a Database Administrator as the NoSQL DBA

■ Which led to my introduction to configuration management and then DevOps

■ Now work as a DevOps Engineer@rhealitycheck

HOW DID I GET HERE?■ The non-linear route I took to DevOps developed a

wide range of skills and brings me to my main themes:

• Diversity• Advocacy• Inclusion

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DIVERSITY

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INTERNAL TALENT POOLS■ Diversity is not just about

race■ Diversity of skillsets can be

found within the people who already surround you

■ Diversity of skillset/background can lead to more diverse people

■ Mentoring/pairing helps diversify your team

■ Team diversity strengthens overall team production @rhealitychec

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ADVOCACY

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BE AN ADVOCATE FOR OTHERS

■ Use your voice to amplify other voices that may not be heard

■ Recognize individual contributions

■ Give credit to those who deserve it

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ADVOCATE FOR YOURSELF

■ Find a mentor to work with

■ This will help your voice to be amplified

■ Don’t be afraid to ask for the things you need to grow

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INCLUSION

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RETAINING DIVERSE TALENT

■ Inclusion of all team members leads to more learning which leads to better team members

■ Show junior team members it’s ok to ask questions

■ Sharing knowledge leads to team growth

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REVIEWBeing inclusive helps find people from diverse backgrounds and advocating for their success empowers team members to contribute to their

fullest.

And never underestimate the power of cat gifs! @rhealitychec

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Remember to listen and ask your team members what

they want.Lastly, raise your own awareness whenever

possible.

QUESTIONS?

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