In this episode, Shon sits down with Marino Wijay, a trailblazer in open-source community engineering. Marino, with his rich expertise in Kubernetes, Istio, EBPF, and more, delves into the evolution of networking, infrastructure automation, and the cloud-native landscape. Join us as we uncover the secrets of full-stack networking, CI/CD pipelines, and the principles of infrastructure as code, all while navigating the dynamic challenges and opportunities within the tech industry.

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Guest: Marino Wijay, Solutions Engineering, Komodor
@virtualized6ix
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mwijay/

Hosts: Shon Harris, Developer Relations Lead, Spot by NetApp
@inkedtater
https://www.linkedin.com/in/swharr/

00:00 - Introduction and Marino Wijay's Role in Tech

01:15 - Early Inspirations in Technology and Networking

03:36 - Transition to Developer Relations and Importance of Communication

06:51 - Leveraging Past Experiences in Current Technology Practices

09:32 - Fostering Diversity and Inclusion in Tech Through Open Source

12:34 - The State of Developer Relations and Its Future Direction

16:16 - The Impact of DevRel on Business and Community

18:56 - Engaging with Various Communities and the Challenge of Scale

21:07 - Origin and Evolution of Qpuddle Conference

24:43 - The Joy and Challenges of Organizing Tech Conferences

27:22 - Encouraging Participation in Tech Community Events

30:41 - Importance of Networking in Tech Career Development

33:46 - Managing Public Engagement and Finding Downtime

36:26 - Personal Hobbies and Interests Outside of Tech

38:24 - Music Preferences and Its Role in Downtime

41:29 - Concept of Fractional Mentorship in Tech Career

43:49 - How to Connect with Marino Wijay and Upcoming Events