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Ready to map out your high-paying tech pivot? 👉 Book your free 1-on-1 orientation call here: https://bit.ly/4vdxdKE 📞 #QAtoDevOps #DevOps #AWS #automation Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:05:58 +0000 TechWorld with Nana From QA to DevOps - Your Hidden Advantage 2:04 no 1 umXECLiGxEQ https://youtube.com/watch?v=umXECLiGxEQ Follow Patryk's DevOps Journey and Learn What It Actually Takes to Switch from Network Engineering to Cloud Platform Engineer. 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗿𝘆𝗸 𝗱𝗶𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺: 🔗 Skip the tutorial loop - Become Future-Proof in 6 months. Download Syllabus here: https://bit.ly/4ue0jsW ▬▬▬▬▬▬ Thanks Patryk for sharing your journey with the community 💙 ▬▬▬▬▬▬ ► Patryk now runs his own Cloud Solutions consultancy at https://onlydevops.pl/ ► Connect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patryk-petryszen/ Patryk spent years in network engineering — supporting theatre Wi-Fi networks in London, following 40-page Word document procedures at an ISP, and getting laid off in a NY apartment alone during Covid. Then he spent a year trying to teach himself DevOps. In this interview, Patryk walks through the entire journey — what network engineering actually looks like from the inside, why scattered tutorials don't work, how he studied 20 hours a week while holding a full-time job, and how he landed a Platform Engineer role internally before he even finished the TechWorld with Nana DevOps bootcamp. He also shares the automation project that saved each customer $200/year in certificate renewals, why writing the Terraform code took two days but getting it live took two months, and what he wishes he had done from day one. Patryk now runs his own Cloud Solutions consultancy at onlydevops.pl and has built a following of 17,000+ on LinkedIn — by doing exactly what he recommends at the end of this interview. If you're a network engineer thinking about DevOps and Cloud, or you've been stuck in the tutorial loop for months, this one is for you. ▬▬▬▬▬▬ T I M E S T A M P S ⏰ ▬▬▬▬▬▬ 00:00 Introduction to Patryk & Overview 02:30 How Patryk Got Into IT 07:48 The Breaking Point: Laid-Off during Covid 11:12 About Network Engineering Ceilings 15:00 Why he chose DevOps 17:17 Scattered Learning Journey 24:27 Why he joined the DevOps Bootcamp 32:23 Internal Switch To Platform Engineering 37:30 The Real Work Test 43:22 Patryk's Advice: What He'd Do Differently 47:32 Career Roadmap Recapped ▬▬▬▬▬▬ 🎙️ MORE SUCCESS STORIES 🎙️ ▬▬▬▬▬▬ Israel's Story — Civil Engineering in Nigeria to Lead DevOps Engineer in the UK → https://youtu.be/YTIvpuV6I20 Ana's Story — Non IT to Golden Kubestronaut → https://youtu.be/q6x8J7QIakI Rody's Story — Test Engineer to DevOps Engineer → https://youtu.be/4J53WvB1-4E This series features in-depth conversations with real career journeys, from people who made it happen, sharing practical insights on learning paths, interview preparation, and day-to-day DevOps work. I capture real transformation stories from our DevOps bootcamp graduates about building a DevOps career. Hear how people learned Kubernetes, prepared project portfolios, landed multiple job offers, and navigate the evolving landscape of AI in infrastructure. Whether you're considering DevOps or already in the field, these conversations reveal what's actually working. ▬▬▬▬▬▬ Connect with me 👋 ▬▬▬▬▬▬ INSTAGRAM ► https://bit.ly/2F3LXYJ TWITTER ► https://bit.ly/3i54PUB LINKEDIN ► https://bit.ly/3hWOLVT TechWorld with Nana DevOps Bootcamp | DevOps Bootcamp Review | How To Become a DevOps Engineer in 2026 | Best DevOps Bootcamp Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:58:21 +0000 TechWorld with Nana From Laid-Off Network Engineer to Platform Engineer: Patryk’s DevOps Journey 54:14 no 2 iTrxsotFNHA https://youtube.com/watch?v=iTrxsotFNHA Most engineers learn to click through the AWS console, maybe pick up Terraform — and think that's the full picture. It's not even close. ▬▬▬▬▬▬ 💡 Useful Resources ▬▬▬▬▬▬ 📥 Free DevOps Starter Kit → https://bit.ly/4tMkjBO 🟢 DevOps Bootcamp (covers stages 1 through 3: console, scripting, IaC and integrating into CI/CD) → https://bit.ly/4tN0fzm 🟣 The advanced DevSecOps Bootcamp takes you into GitOps and securing infrastructure → https://bit.ly/4tLuQ00 ▬▬▬▬▬▬ 💡 Continue Learning on Youtube ▬▬▬▬▬▬ → GitOps explained: https://youtu.be/f5EpcWp0THw → ArgoCD Tutorial: https://youtu.be/MeU5_k9ssrs → Terraform Explained: https://youtu.be/l5k1ai_GBDE In this video, I walk you through the 5 stages of infrastructure management: from manually clicking through the AWS console, to scripts, to Infrastructure as Code, to GitOps, and finally AI-assisted infrastructure. Each stage solves real problems from the one before it — and skipping stages is exactly why so many engineers hit walls later. Whether you're just starting out or already using Terraform, understanding where you are on this journey changes what you should focus on next. ▬▬▬▬▬▬ What you'll learn ▬▬▬▬▬▬ - Why the AWS Console is actually a useful starting point (and when to move on) - The problems CLI scripts solve — and the new ones they create - What Terraform adds that scripts can't give you - How GitOps eliminates configuration drift and manual deployments - Where AI fits in — and why it amplifies expertise instead of replacing it ▬▬▬▬▬▬ 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦 ⏱️ ▬▬▬▬▬▬ 0:00 – The problem with recreating infrastructure manually 01:55 – Stage 1: AWS Console (why it's still valuable) 04:29 – Stage 2: Scripting with CLI & Python 07:48 – Stage 3: Infrastructure as Code 14:50 – Stage 4: GitOps 18:32 – Stage 5: AI-Assisted Infrastructure 23:02 – Why you can't skip the stages ▬▬▬▬▬▬ 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝗲 👋 ▬▬▬▬▬▬ INSTAGRAM ► https://bit.ly/2F3LXYJ TWITTER ► https://bit.ly/3i54PUB LINKEDIN ► https://bit.ly/3hWOLVT Thu, 28 May 2026 14:01:11 +0000 TechWorld with Nana I'll Explain 10 Years of Infrastructure Evolution in 25 Minutes (Console → CLI → IaC → GitOps → AI) 25:59 no 3 9FKqsCVOD_Y https://youtube.com/watch?v=9FKqsCVOD_Y Most people learning DevOps are making the same mistakes — and these mistakes are costing them years of time and thousands of dollars in lost income. ▬▬▬▬▬▬ 🔗 Resources mentioned in this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬ 📌 Isreal's full DevOps journey: https://youtu.be/YTIvpuV6I20 📌 Ana Pedra's full DevOps journey: https://youtu.be/q6x8J7QIakI 📌 DevOps Bootcamp: https://bit.ly/3PnO65E I made many of these mistakes myself. I've seen them in colleagues and engineers I mentored. The pattern is always the same. In this video, I walk you through the 8 biggest DevOps career mistakes and exactly how to avoid them — so you can build real skills, get hired faster, and actually feel confident on the job. ▬▬▬▬▬▬ 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝗧𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲! 🙌 ▬▬▬▬▬▬ 👉 When you start building real DevOps projects, one of the first practical challenges is securely connecting your infrastructure. Tailscale makes this embarrassingly simple — no open ports, no firewall rules, no managing SSH keys: https://tailscale.com/techworldwithnana 🎁 Personal plan with up to 100 devices is always free. Use code NANA to get 3 free months off any paid plan! ▬▬▬▬▬▬ 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗦 ▬▬▬▬▬▬ 00:00 Introduction 00:52 Mistake No 1 03:44 Mistake No 2 06:33 Mistake No 3 10:38 Mistake No 4 15:21 Mistake No 5 22:24 Mistake No 6 27:12 Mistake No 7 29:38 Mistake No 8 33:00 How to Avoid These Mistakes ▬▬▬▬▬▬ What You'll Learn ▬▬▬▬▬▬ Whether you're just starting your DevOps career or you've been learning for a while and feel stuck, this video covers the exact mistakes that slow most engineers down — and what to do instead. You'll learn why focusing on tools instead of DevOps concepts is the #1 career killer, why certifications alone won't get you hired in today's market, why sandbox learning gives you a false sense of progress, and why being invisible online is costing you opportunities you don't even know exist. This isn't theory. These are lessons from my own DevOps career, from engineers I've worked with, and from thousands of students in our DevOps bootcamp — including Isreal, who went from struggling with certifications to landing a DevOps role in the UK, and explaining Jenkins pipeline optimization better than candidates with years of experience. ▬▬▬▬▬▬ 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝗲 👋 ▬▬▬▬▬▬ INSTAGRAM ► https://bit.ly/2F3LXYJ TWITTER ► https://bit.ly/3i54PUB LINKEDIN ► https://bit.ly/3hWOLVT DevOps career mistakes | How to learn DevOps | DevOps roadmap 2026 | DevOps for beginners | How to become a DevOps engineer | DevOps certifications worth it | DevOps bootcamp | How to get a DevOps job | DevOps learning mistakes Thu, 14 May 2026 14:01:09 +0000 TechWorld with Nana 8 Biggest DevOps Mistakes That Cost Me Years (And How to Avoid Them) 35:32 no 4 6SbGspIiQkE https://youtube.com/watch?v=6SbGspIiQkE Isreal came from civil engineering in Nigeria with zero IT experience. While doing his master's in the UK, he was working retail shifts just to cover rent — and studying DevOps when he got home, sometimes past 2AM. The pressure was real: land a sponsored role or leave the UK. Watch the full interview to see how he went from that point to a Lead DevOps Engineer role in 9 months 👉 https://youtu.be/YTIvpuV6I20 Wed, 13 May 2026 15:16:39 +0000 TechWorld with Nana One Real Consequence Beats 100 Motivational Videos 1:51 no 5 kAPEEFaURgc https://youtube.com/watch?v=kAPEEFaURgc The pattern had nothing to do with coding skills. Junior devs who moved up fast could trace a bug from the UI through the API to the database — without waiting for someone else to step in. Most juniors only understand their piece. Senior engineers understand how all the pieces connect. That's the gap. And it's teachable. This is exactly why we built our IT Fundamentals course. More infos: https://bit.ly/4dHS6q7 Tue, 12 May 2026 12:58:11 +0000 TechWorld with Nana I reviewed 50 promotion cases. Junior devs who got promoted had ONE thing in common. 2:00 no 6 w0SQGCt-6Ro https://youtube.com/watch?v=w0SQGCt-6Ro ► Grab your Networking Playbook: https://bit.ly/3OR6jZc ► From Zero to DevOps Professional in 6-months: https://bit.ly/4tn8djd This video covers the core networking fundamentals every engineer needs to know - from basic IP addresses to advanced Kubernetes networking. We'll follow a simple approach: watch how one application grows from a single server to a complex cloud system, and learn each networking concept exactly when it becomes necessary. ▬▬▬▬▬▬ 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝗧𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲! 🙌 ▬▬▬▬▬▬ 👉 If setting up secure network access between your devices and cloud infrastructure still feels painful, Tailscale makes it embarrassingly simple: https://tailscale.com/techworldwithnana 🎁 Use code NANA to get 3 free months off any paid plan! ▬▬▬▬▬▬ What You'll Learn ▬▬▬▬▬▬ → IP addresses, DNS, ports, and network interfaces explained simply → How virtualization and VMs changed networking → Cloud networking: VPC, subnets, security groups, NAT Gateway (AWS) → How Docker networking works (bridge networks, overlay networks, port mapping) → Kubernetes networking deep dive: pods, CNI, services, Ingress, network policies Networking is one of the most important — and most skipped — foundations for DevOps, cloud, and software engineers. In this video, I'll walk you through how networking actually works, from a single physical server all the way to containers and Kubernetes, using one practical real-world example the whole way through. No dry theory. Just concepts that finally make sense. ▬▬▬▬▬▬ 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗦 ▬▬▬▬▬▬ 00:00 Introduction 00:58 Phase 1: The Physical Server Era (IP, DNS, ports, eth0) 10:30 Phase 2: Virtual Machines & Hypervisors 18:10 Phase 3: Cloud Networking ((AWS VPC, subnets, security groups)) 22:33 Phase 4: Docker Networking ( (Docker bridge, overlay, port mapping)) 28:16 Phase 5: Kubernetes Networking (pods, CNI, services, Ingress, network policies) 37:11 Key Takeaways ▬▬▬▬▬▬ 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝗲 👋 ▬▬▬▬▬▬ INSTAGRAM ► https://bit.ly/2F3LXYJ TWITTER ► https://bit.ly/3i54PUB LINKEDIN ► https://bit.ly/3hWOLVT Networking Basics | Networking Crash Course | Networking Fundamentals | Networking for DevOps | Networking Tutorial for Beginners | Networking 101 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:59:06 +0000 TechWorld with Nana Networking Concepts Every DevOps Engineer Must Know 38:41 no 7 2oBYYZ5nWK0 https://youtube.com/watch?v=2oBYYZ5nWK0 Your first 30 days set the tone for your entire time at a company. Here's what to do. ► Grab your Quick Wins DevOps Playbook you can implement right away: https://bit.ly/4rrzizX ► Our Graduates go into their first job with confidence - watch their journeys here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy7NrYWoggjzWeggYOnCigkyu4feE_ADd ► Learn more about our programs: https://bit.ly/4s9oQhJ Your first 30 days set the tone for your entire time at a company. Most new DevOps engineers make the mistake of suggesting tool changes and rewrites before understanding the system. In this video, I'll show you the right approach to go from "new DevOps hire" to "valued team member". Plus, the critical mistakes to avoid that can hurt your credibility fast. ▬▬▬▬▬▬ 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝗥𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲! 🙌 ▬▬▬▬▬▬ 👉 Railway is an all-in-one intelligent cloud platform that hosts production-ready deployments. 👉 Try it out with my link to get $20 in Railway credits: https://bit.ly/4u93vqe ▬▬▬▬▬▬ 𝗗𝗘𝗩𝗢𝗣𝗦 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗥 𝗩𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗢𝗦 ▬▬▬▬▬▬ 🙋🏽‍♂️ From Retail Worker to Lead DevOps Engineer: https://youtu.be/YTIvpuV6I20 🙋🏻‍♀️ From Manufacturing Engineer to DevSecOps Engineer: https://youtu.be/q6x8J7QIakI 🙋🏻‍♂️ From Test Engineering to DevOps: https://youtu.be/4J53WvB1-4E ⚫️ How to Build an Irresistible Engineering Profile: https://youtu.be/hNNhUxQHaLs ⚫️ 6 DevOps Career Paths with 6-Figure Potential: https://youtu.be/pEEq8ff2DJs ⚫️ I Analyzed 100+ DevOps Job Posts from 5 Different Countries :https://youtu.be/7d3MU2DgUPg ⚫️ Most Detailed DevOps Roadmap (Study Guide): https://youtu.be/116elYvjJ1M ▬▬▬▬▬▬ 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗦 ▬▬▬▬▬▬ 00:00 - Intro: 2 Types of Engineers 01:30 - The Mindset Shift (Before Day 1) 04:20 - Map the Infrastructure (Quietly, First) 06:25 - Learn from Incidents, Not Documentation 08:00 - Find Small, Low-Risk Wins 12:09 - Learn the Release and On-Call Process Early 13:42 - What NOT to Do in Your First 30 Days 16:36 - How You Actually Exceed Expectations ▬▬▬▬▬▬ 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝗲 👋 ▬▬▬▬▬▬ INSTAGRAM ► https://bit.ly/2F3LXYJ TWITTER ► https://bit.ly/3i54PUB LINKEDIN ► https://bit.ly/3hWOLVT Do This in Your First 30 Days as a DevOps Engineer | Starting a New DevOps Job? Do This to Exceed Expectations | How to Impress Your Team in Your First DevOps Job | New DevOps Engineer? Do This Before Touching Production | Don't Make This Mistake Your First Day as a DevOps Engineer DON'T Suggest Kubernetes Yet - Here's Why | New DevOps Engineers Make These Critical Mistakes Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:48:41 +0000 TechWorld with Nana New DevOps Job? Do This to Exceed Expectations 20:38 no 8 keZN3i23qXs https://youtube.com/watch?v=keZN3i23qXs Not sure which skills YOU actually need for the roles you're targeting? One of my engineers will map it out with you on a free orientation call - book here: https://bit.ly/47L1g2M Here's the truth: 70% of DevOps jobs don't require deep Kubernetes knowledge. They need cloud fundamentals, CI/CD, and infrastructure as code. Kubernetes is overkill for most applications. But here's the problem: recruiters put "Kubernetes" in every job description because it's a buzzword. When you actually interview, they're testing if you understand container orchestration concepts, not if you can configure a service mesh. In this video I'll share my recommendation. #devops #kubernetes Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:27:03 +0000 TechWorld with Nana STOP Learning Kubernetes (Do This First) 2:59 no 9 IQZPC0sFqMk https://youtube.com/watch?v=IQZPC0sFqMk Multi-cloud sounds simple — use the best of AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure together. But the reality? Managing multiple clouds can double your bill and triple your complexity before you even deploy your first service. ► Git repo: https://gitlab.com/twn-youtube/multi-cloud-crash-course 🔶 Control Plane provides a unified platform to deploy, secure, and manage your entire multi-cloud infrastructure from one place. 🔶 Check them out for a 30-day free trial: https://controlplane.com/ In this video, I break down how companies like Netflix, Spotify, and Uber actually run multi-cloud architectures — and more importantly, what makes it manageable at scale. You'll learn: - The two multi-cloud patterns and the real problems each one creates - Why credential management, networking, and infrastructure duplication are the hidden killers - The abstraction layer concept that makes multi-cloud actually work - A practical demo deploying a containerized app across AWS, Azure, and GCP using Control Plane Whether you're architecting for resilience or just trying to use the best service from each provider — this video gives you the full picture. ▬▬▬▬▬▬ 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗦 ▬▬▬▬▬▬ 0:00 — Intro - How Netflix, Spotify & Uber actually use multi-cloud 2:06 — Realistic Scenario of Multi-Cloud 3:52 — Two Multi-Cloud Implementation Patterns (And their challenges) 8:23 — Abstraction layer 10:25 — How Control Plane works 16:08 — Practical demo: Deploying across AWS, Azure & GCP 19:05 — Step 1: Setting Up the Multi-Cloud Infrastructure 21:23 — Step 2: Deploying the Application 26:25 — Step 3: Add Authentication to access S3 bucket 37:20 — Step 4: Testing Failover ▬▬▬▬▬▬ Connect with me 👋 ▬▬▬▬▬▬ INSTAGRAM ► https://bit.ly/2F3LXYJ TWITTER ► https://bit.ly/3i54PUB LINKEDIN ► https://bit.ly/3hWOLVT Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:02:20 +0000 TechWorld with Nana How Netflix, Spotify & Uber actually run multi-cloud architectures 39:45 no 10 y-oHoNdoxcU https://youtube.com/watch?v=y-oHoNdoxcU Free career strategy call to help you capitalize on this opportunity: https://bit.ly/3PpI9op The DevOps engineer shortage isn't about technical skills—it's about systems thinking. Companies desperately need engineers who can bridge development, operations, and security. Learn why this gap is growing and how you can position yourself to fill this high-paying role (even with minimal experience). Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:33:18 +0000 TechWorld with Nana Why Are Companies Still Desperate for DevOps Engineers? 2:00 no 11 q6x8J7QIakI https://youtube.com/watch?v=q6x8J7QIakI After 8 years as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer in medical devices, Ana Pedra walked away from a stable career to start over in tech - with zero DevOps experience. Now she's a Cloud DevSecOps Engineer deploying production systems with Kubernetes across AWS, Azure, and GCP. She's achieved Golden Kubestronaut status and is now helping others make the same transition. 𝗔𝗻𝗮 𝗣𝗲𝗱𝗿𝗮 𝗱𝗶𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: 🔗 DevOps Bootcamp: https://bit.ly/3OJhClW 🔗 DevSecOps Bootcamp: https://bit.ly/46DHB4k ▬▬▬▬▬▬ Thanks Ana Pedra for sharing your journey with the community 💙 ▬▬▬▬▬▬ ► Connect with her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anapedra/ ► Be sure to checkout her Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCKfkLkeesYqXCEHrYEvcTbg Her journey: → 2-month career break → intensive learning → first DevOps job within weeks → DevSecOps role at Spitch → became Golden Kubestronaut → teaching others to do the same In this interview, Ana breaks down: → How she proved her skills without professional experience → What actually got her hired (hint: it wasn't just certifications) → Her exact interview prep strategy → Day-to-day reality of working in DevOps → Why starting over was the best decision she ever made If you're thinking it's too late to switch careers or you need years of experience to break into DevOps - Ana's story proves otherwise. ▬▬▬▬▬▬ T I M E S T A M P S ⏰ ▬▬▬▬▬▬ 00:00 Introduction to Ana Pedra & Overview 01:59 Changing Careers after 8 years 07:58 Choosing a Profession in Tech and DevOps 12:31 Learning Strategy 14:35 Interview Challenges 17:17 DevOps bootcamp experience 21:58 Triple Proof Strategy for Securing a Job 28:05 The Job Interview Breakthrough 37:30 Navigating the Job Market as a Junior DevOps Engineer 41:21 Advice for Aspiring DevOps Professionals 44:00 First Days at Work 46:55 Choosing the Right Job for Growth 51:49 Day in the Life of a DevOps Engineer 54:18 Continuous Learning Mindset - DevSecOps 56:19 Your career is not set in stone 58:35 Importance of Intentional Learning (Staying motivated) 01:03:27 Becoming a Golden Kubestronaut and Helping People 01:04:30 Career Timeline Recapped ▬▬▬▬▬▬ 🎙️ PART OF INTERVIEW SERIES 🎙️ ▬▬▬▬▬▬ Link to playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy7NrYWoggjzWeggYOnCigkyu4feE_ADd This series features in-depth conversations with industry experts like Kelsey Hightower and real career journeys, from people who made it happen, sharing practical insights on learning paths, interview preparation, and day-to-day DevOps work. I capture real transformation stories from our DevOps bootcamp graduates about building a DevOps career. Hear how people learned Kubernetes, prepared project portfolios, landed multiple job offers, and navigate the evolving landscape of AI in infrastructure. Whether you're considering DevOps or already in the field, these conversations reveal what's actually working. ▬▬▬▬▬▬ Connect with me 👋 ▬▬▬▬▬▬ INSTAGRAM ► https://bit.ly/2F3LXYJ TWITTER ► https://bit.ly/3i54PUB LINKEDIN ► https://bit.ly/3hWOLVT Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:32:22 +0000 TechWorld with Nana She Quit Her Stable Job to Become a DevOps Engineer (And is Now a Golden Kubestronaut) 1:08:02 no 12 fwP2JW_VnZI https://youtube.com/watch?v=fwP2JW_VnZI From single Linux commands to building powerful command chains that solve real-world problems ► Grab your Cheat Sheet here: https://bit.ly/4sgEE2M ► Become a DevOps Professional in 6-months: https://bit.ly/4q4fu68 ► Git Repo: https://gitlab.com/twn-youtube/twn-linux-commands ▬▬▬▬▬▬ Thanks F5 NGINX for sponsoring this video 🙌 ▬▬▬▬▬▬ 🔶 More information about Ingress NGINX Alternative: https://blog.nginx.org/blog/the-ingress-nginx-alternative-open-source-nginx-ingress-controller-for-the-long-term 🔶 Get started pulling the image from Docker Hub: Docker Hub: https://hub.docker.com/r/nginx/nginx-ingress/ Whether you're managing servers, deploying applications, or troubleshooting issues in production, knowing how to work with Linux commands is absolutely essential for any engineer. In this video, I'll show a handful of fundamental Linux commands that will make your daily work much more efficient. And we won't just learn them in isolation - we'll build them up step by step, combining them into powerful command chains that solve real-world problems. Let's imagine a realistic scenario: You're managing a web application that's been running for a while, and it generates various log files every day. Your task is to investigate error messages that users have been reporting. We'll use this scenario to learn each command, starting simple and gradually building more complex operations. ▬▬▬▬▬▬ Connect with me 👋 ▬▬▬▬▬▬ INSTAGRAM ► https://bit.ly/2F3LXYJ TWITTER ► https://bit.ly/3i54PUB LINKEDIN ► https://bit.ly/3hWOLVT Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:58:04 +0000 TechWorld with Nana Linux Commands in 30 Mins (Real-World Example) 32:13 no 13 nGMpNxEqsGE https://youtube.com/watch?v=nGMpNxEqsGE Want to compress this timeline even further? Book a free orientation call: https://bit.ly/3OtOkHE We will identify your specific gaps and whether our program is the right fit for your goals. Software developers have a hidden advantage in DevOps. Let me show you the fastest transition path. You already have the hardest part: programming logic and problem-solving. Here's what you're missing: Month 1-2: Linux and cloud fundamentals. You need to understand operating systems and how cloud providers work. Skip Windows - learn Linux. Month 3-4: Infrastructure as Code. This feels familiar - you're coding infrastructure instead of applications. Terraform is just functions and modules. You'll pick this up fast. Month 5: CI/CD pipelines. You understand build processes, now learn automated deployment. Month 6: Kubernetes and containerization. Conceptually simple - operationally complex. Focus on practical deployment scenarios. Your advantage? You understand application architecture, APIs, and scalability concerns. DevOps engineers from sysadmin backgrounds struggle with this. You won't. Your risk? Ignoring the operations side - monitoring, logging, incident response. Don't skip this. Want to compress this timeline even further? Book a free call where we identify your specific gaps and create an accelerated plan. We help developers like you transition every month. Link in comments - spots are limited because we keep these groups small. Mon, 16 Feb 2026 14:54:49 +0000 TechWorld with Nana How a Software Developer Becomes DevOps in 6 Months 2:58 no 14 MFjDt6ONWzk https://youtube.com/watch?v=MFjDt6ONWzk What 5 key factors is driving DevOps demand, and what you need to learn to take advantage of this opportunity. 📥 Free DevOps Career Guide: https://bit.ly/3OuC4Xm 🎓 Looking for a structured path to fast-track your learning? https://bit.ly/4rJn9qW 🎬 Watch real DevOps journeys: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy7NrYWoggjzWeggYOnCigkyu4feE_ADd DevOps engineers are in critical demand right now - and this window won't stay open forever. In this video, I break down why 2026 is the perfect time to learn DevOps skills, the 5 key factors driving explosive demand, and exactly what you need to learn to take advantage of this opportunity. What you'll learn: ✅ Why DevOps is where software engineering was 10 years ago (and why that matters) ✅ How AI is actually INCREASING the value of DevOps skills ✅ The exact skill roadmap companies are hiring for (with real job examples) ✅ The 4 biggest learning mistakes that waste years of your time ✅ How to go from beginner to job-ready in 6-9 months (part-time) ▬▬▬▬▬▬ 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲! 🙌 ▬▬▬▬▬▬ 👉 Control Plane provides a unified platform to deploy, secure, and manage your entire multi-cloud infrastructure from one place. 👉 Check them out for a 30-day free trial: https://controlplane.com/ ▬▬▬▬▬▬ 𝗗𝗘𝗩𝗢𝗣𝗦 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗥 𝗩𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗢𝗦 ▬▬▬▬▬▬ ⚫️ From Retail Worker to Lead DevOps Engineer: https://youtu.be/YTIvpuV6I20 ⚫️ From Test Engineering to DevOps: https://youtu.be/4J53WvB1-4E ⚫️ How to Build an Irresistible Engineering Profile: https://youtu.be/hNNhUxQHaLs ⚫️ 6 DevOps Career Paths with 6-Figure Potential: https://youtu.be/pEEq8ff2DJs ⚫️ I Analyzed 100+ DevOps Job Posts from 5 Different Countries :https://youtu.be/7d3MU2DgUPg ⚫️ Most Detailed DevOps Roadmap (Study Guide): https://youtu.be/116elYvjJ1M ▬▬▬▬▬▬ 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗦 ▬▬▬▬▬▬ 00:00 - Intro: Why NOW is the time for DevOps 02:14 - Data about DevOps Skills Gap 04:27 - What's Coming in 2026 And Beyond: 5 Factors 07:26 - AI's impact on DevOps (In 2 Ways) 11:35 - Why companies struggle to find skilled engineers 16:36 - What you actually need to learn (the roadmap) 22:18 - The critical question: How much depth? How to combine? 25:58 - Avoid These Common Learning Mistakes 20:30 - How to avoid these mistakes 32:07 - Final Thoughts: Your 10-year opportunity ▬▬▬▬▬▬ 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝗲 👋 ▬▬▬▬▬▬ INSTAGRAM ► https://bit.ly/2F3LXYJ TWITTER ► https://bit.ly/3i54PUB LINKEDIN ► https://bit.ly/3hWOLVT Why DevOps Skills are in critical demand NOW (Skill Gap Closing) | Why DevOps Jobs will Explode in 2026 (And How To Take Advantage) | Why DevOps Demand Is Exploding (And Why AI Accelerates It) | AI Is Making DevOps Engineers MORE Valuable (Here's Why) | Why DevOps Is Where Software Engineering Was in 2015 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:10:20 +0000 TechWorld with Nana Why DevOps Demand Is Exploding (5 Critical Factors) 33:55 no 15 tCehFMwjWqM https://youtube.com/watch?v=tCehFMwjWqM I sat down with Kelsey Hightower—the engineer who helped build Kubernetes, reached the top at Google as a Distinguished Engineer, and walked away from it all in 2023 when he retired at age 42 to ask bigger questions about technology and what really matters. 𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲-𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗳: ► Grab your DevOps Career Guide: https://bit.ly/4qvUMvV ► Fast track from Zero to DevOps expert: https://bit.ly/4bJzd6r ▬▬▬▬▬▬ 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲! 🙌 ▬▬▬▬▬▬ 👉 Control Plane provides a unified platform to deploy, secure, and manage your entire multi-cloud infrastructure from one place. 👉 Check them out for a 30-day free trial: https://controlplane.com/ This isn't your typical tech interview. It's about the patterns we keep repeating—the complexity trap we fell into with Kubernetes, the same mistakes happening now with AI, and the choices that separate engineers who adapt from those who get left behind. Kelsey shares the learning approach that took him to Google's highest engineering level, the hard truth about letting go of ego after retiring, and why the DeepSeek breakthrough proves we have more control over AI than the hype wants us to believe. From a $35 book and working fast food to building his career on his own terms at the highest level—his path breaks all the rules and shows what's actually possible. This conversation will change how you think about AI, your career, and building things that last. Whether you're worried about your job, stuck in your learning, or trying to figure out what's next—Kelsey's perspective cuts through all the noise. We cover: ◼️ Why the mistakes engineers made with Kubernetes are happening again with AI ◼️ What actually works in production (hint: simpler than you think) ◼️ Kelsey's career path from a $35 certification book to Google's highest engineering level ◼️ The learning method that made him irreplaceable ◼️ Why DeepSeek changed everything about AI's future ◼️ Who really controls technology - humans or AI? ▬▬▬▬▬▬ T I M E S T A M P S ⏰ ▬▬▬▬▬▬ 00:00 Introduction & Overview 02:17 The Birth of Kubernetes (What Most People Don't Know) 07:25 The Biggest Mistake Engineers Made with K8s 12:00 What Actually Works in Production 13:41 Kelsey's Career Journey to Distinguished Engineer at Google 24:14 Do We Get New Versions of You Every Year? 30:12 The What/Why/How Learning Method 34:05 After Retirement - Learning How to Live 39:31 Kelsey's Opinion on AI 43:23 You Get To Decide 47:57 Key Takeaways From the Conversation ▬▬▬▬▬▬ 🎙️ PART OF INTERVIEW SERIES 🎙️ ▬▬▬▬▬▬ Link to playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy7NrYWoggjzWeggYOnCigkyu4feE_ADd This series features in-depth conversations with industry experts like Kelsey Hightower and real career journeys, from people who made it happen, sharing practical insights on learning paths, interview preparation, and day-to-day DevOps work. ▬▬▬▬▬▬ Connect with me 👋 ▬▬▬▬▬▬ INSTAGRAM ► https://bit.ly/2F3LXYJ TWITTER ► https://bit.ly/3i54PUB LINKEDIN ► https://bit.ly/3hWOLVT Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:50:23 +0000 TechWorld with Nana What Most Engineers Get Wrong About AI and Career | Kelsey Hightower 51:05 no 16 fQDh9_tuYuI https://youtube.com/watch?v=fQDh9_tuYuI Book Your DevOps Career Call: https://bit.ly/49GW9Cf If you're considering a move into DevOps or wondering if your current skills are future-proof, this salary breakdown will help you make an informed decision about your next career steps. I break down the realistic timeline for different backgrounds to transition into DevOps roles - including software developers, QA engineers, and system administrators - and what kind of salary increases you might expect. Most importantly, I explain why DevOps skills have become so valuable in today's changing tech landscape and how they can serve as career insurance regardless of your current specialization. #DevOpsSalary #TechCareers #DevOpsEngineer #CloudEngineering #TechJobs #CareerGrowth Mon, 26 Jan 2026 14:24:05 +0000 TechWorld with Nana Can You Afford NOT to Learn DevOps? Salary Data That Will Change Your Career Plans 2:52 no 17 Cpy20DnIDTI https://youtube.com/watch?v=Cpy20DnIDTI The advice I would give myself if I start DevOps and Cloud from Zero again ► Grab your DevOps Starter Kit: https://bit.ly/49Dz8zM ► Become a DevOps Professional in 6-months: https://bit.ly/3N644A3 📊 Check out the Most In-Demand Skills by market analysis based on data from 400,000+ job postings across major tech hubs: https://prepare.sh/trends/devops Stop following random roadmaps that make you even more confused than before you started using them. To make this easy for you, let me tell you the exact sequence that actually works, because it has worked for thousands of engineers in our program. By focusing on strong foundation skills and building from there, you can ensure solid career growth and effective career planning, making it easy to overcome confusion and move forward with clear direction. ▬▬▬▬▬▬ 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗦 ▬▬▬▬▬▬ 00:00 Intro 00:18 DevOps Roadmap 06:11 Learning Mistakes to Avoid ▬▬▬▬▬▬ 𝗗𝗘𝗩𝗢𝗣𝗦 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗥 𝗩𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗢𝗦 ▬▬▬▬▬▬ ⚫️ From Retail Worker to Lead DevOps Engineer: https://youtu.be/YTIvpuV6I20 ⚫️ From Test Engineering to DevOps: https://youtu.be/4J53WvB1-4E ⚫️ How to Build an Irresistible Engineering Profile: https://youtu.be/hNNhUxQHaLs ⚫️ 6 DevOps Career Paths with 6-Figure Potential: https://youtu.be/pEEq8ff2DJs ⚫️ I Analyzed 100+ DevOps Job Posts from 5 Different Countries :https://youtu.be/7d3MU2DgUPg ⚫️ Most Detailed DevOps Roadmap (Study Guide): https://youtu.be/116elYvjJ1M ▬▬▬▬▬▬ 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝗲 👋 ▬▬▬▬▬▬ INSTAGRAM ► https://bit.ly/2F3LXYJ TWITTER ► https://bit.ly/3i54PUB LINKEDIN ► https://bit.ly/3hWOLVT DevOps Roadmap | DevOps Engineer Roadmap | How to learn DevOps | How to become a DevOps engineer | Learn DevOps from Scratch | Roadmap for DevOps Engineer Tue, 20 Jan 2026 14:54:33 +0000 TechWorld with Nana If I would start DevOps from 0 - How would I start and what would I learn 9:40 no 18