Summary
In this episode of the Phillip Wylie Show, host Phillip Wylie speaks with Kat Cozgrove, a developer advocate and Kubernetes maintainer. They discuss Kat's journey into technology, her hacker origin story, and her transition from software engineering to developer advocacy. Kat shares insights on getting started with Kubernetes, the importance of open source contributions, and the value of networking and community engagement. They also touch on misconceptions about sales roles, the benefits of attending smaller conferences, and the significance of kindness in the open source community.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
04:03 Kat's Hacker Origin Story
06:59 Career Path in Technology
09:50 Transition to Developer Advocacy
13:00 Getting Started with Kubernetes
15:52 The Importance of Community and Networking
19:04 Career Evolution and Opportunities
22:07 The Value of Learning to Code
25:09 Exploring Non-Traditional Career Paths
28:10 The Role of Sales in Tech
31:08 Conferences and Community Engagement
33:51 Closing Thoughts and Open Source Advocacy
Connect with Kat!
https://www.linkedin.com/in/katcosgrove/
https://bsky.app/profile/kat.lol
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