Write It Down: Brendan O'Leary from Prefect.io

ShipTalk - SRE, DevOps, Platform Engineering, Software Delivery

Brendan O’Leary shares his journey from helping GitLab scale to IPO to his current role at Prefect.io, focusing on Pythonic orchestration. He explains why Prefect chose Python and how orchestration tools like Prefect complement CI/CD platforms like GitLab CI/CD and Harness in DevOps workflows.

We discuss the evolution of Developer Relations, its ROI, and tips for building sustainable open-source communities. Brendan also offers advice on balancing a tech career with family life.

In closing, Brendan shares his key lesson learned throughout his career: "write things down", emphasizing its importance for clarity and progress in tech.

For further insights, check out the articles Brendan suggested:

• Measuring Developer Relations
• What I Learned at GitLab That I Don’t Want to Forget