Aidas Petryla

Early spring, 2020. I was a first-year acting student, preparing for a student theatre premiere that...

A few years ago, before I even knew the term “chaos engineering,” I accidentally practiced it. We...

There was constant frustration in one engineering team. Slow builds. Failing pipelines. Broken...

Many companies say people are their greatest asset. Then hire mostly for skills, urgency, and...

I’ve been reading “Extreme Ownership”, and I want to reflect on some ideas through my own...

I used to think helping meant doing what I was told. Hand me the tool. Hold this board. Cut...

🚀 We almost didn’t launch. Not because the product was impossible.Not because the team wasn’t...

After 30+ years of feeling lonely, I've been thinking about what's missing. Yes, there are apps for...

Just finished an excellent course on Concurrent and Parallel Programming in Python, and I'm excited...

Today, I deleted 130 GB of logs. I don't know who started those Docker containers, but let me share a...

Recently, I explored the extensive resources provided by Atlassian on Agile, DevOps, and more. Their...

This course has further solidified my Kubernetes skills and broadened my understanding of container...

If you're diving into AWS, understanding when to use S3 Replication versus CloudFront is...

In today's fast-paced work environment, productive meetings are essential to keep everyone aligned...

In the dynamic world of cloud computing, staying ahead of the curve is crucial. As I delve deeper...

Wouldn't it be great to reach out to your manager and get a response anytime you need it?...

As a Lead DevOps Engineer who continuously explores ways to work smarter and enhance our operations...

Just completed the "ChatGPT for IT Workers" course and I'd like to share my thoughts. This course is...

Recently I’ve experienced a GitLab security incident. Had a pretty new GitLab version (~2 months...

In an era where artificial intelligence is not just a buzzword but a fundamental component of our...

I've been captivated by The Lean Startup by Eric Ries. It masterfully adapts lean manufacturing to...

I used to love learning new words from flashcards. But later I started wanting a more richful type of...

I'd been using Duolingo for learning German for 1-2 months. Was it the right tool for learning new...

Ever wanted to add new characters to the keyboard while keeping Your beloved keyboard layout the...

The more specifically you can formulate an idea, issue, or solution, the: 🧘‍♂️ Calmer 🛡️ Safer 💪 More...

Imagine this: You're a fast self-study person. You often don't take any courses because you're faster...

Remember that the most difficult tasks are consummated, not by a single explosive burst of energy or...

One of the lessons I've learned in my 1st Year as a Software Engineer is to think critically about...

Once, a young boy received a book as a gift from his grandparents. The boy's grandpa loved to play...

📘 Just devoured "The DevOps Career Handbook" by John Knight and Nate Swenson, and WOW, what a gem!...