Life of An SRE with Dave Reisner

This podcast episode highlights Dave Reisner's journey from a Linux developer at ArchLinux to his role as a Staff SRE at Google, emphasizing the importance of curiosity and continuous learning in overcoming personal and professional challenges. Through his experiences, Dave illustrates how adaptability in different environments can lead to significant career growth, while also addressing the struggles of remote work, imposter syndrome, and the need for mentorship in the tech industry, ultimately providing insights and advice for aspiring SREs.

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Google SRE Prodcast

From ArchLinux to Google: Dave Reisner's Journey

The Google Acquisition and a Shift in Roles

The Allure of SRE and the Importance of Learning

Career Progression and Technical Leadership

Overcoming Challenges: The Pandemic and Imposter Syndrome

Advice for Aspiring SREs and the Importance of Communication

The Need for Mentorship and Building Self-Confidence

Life of An SRE with Dave Reisner

Google SRE Prodcast

00:02From ArchLinux to Google: Dave Reisner's Journey

From ArchLinux to Google: Dave Reisner's Journey

07:08The Google Acquisition and a Shift in Roles

The Google Acquisition and a Shift in Roles

10:54The Allure of SRE and the Importance of Learning

The Allure of SRE and the Importance of Learning

13:24Career Progression and Technical Leadership

Career Progression and Technical Leadership

17:12Overcoming Challenges: The Pandemic and Imposter Syndrome

Overcoming Challenges: The Pandemic and Imposter Syndrome

22:37Advice for Aspiring SREs and the Importance of Communication

Advice for Aspiring SREs and the Importance of Communication

27:01The Need for Mentorship and Building Self-Confidence

The Need for Mentorship and Building Self-Confidence