DevOps Vancouver Meetup - October 29, 2024

Welcome to the DevOps Vancouver Meetup at 6PM PDT on Tuesday, October 29th, sponsored by Benchmark Recruitment and PagerDuty.

Networking 17:15-18:00
Join us in-person to network and enjoy face-to-face conversations.

Welcome 18:00
5min / Andre Kaminski

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Session 1 - Benchmark Recruitment
In this session, Paul Davies | LinkedIn will dive into the evolving DevOps landscape in Vancouver and the broader Lower Mainland, with a unique focus on recruitment. By gathering insights from key stakeholders - clients, candidates, and DevOps leaders across Western Canada - he will highlight the challenges, trends, and opportunities shaping DevOps roles in our region. From the recruiter’s perspective, he will share what companies are looking for, how candidates can stand out, and offer a deeper understanding of the hiring dynamics in this fast-growing field. Whether you are an employer, a jobseeker, or a DevOps professional, this session will provide valuable takeaways for navigating Vancouver’s DevOps market.

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Session 2: The How and Why of Full-Service Ownership
Full-service ownership empowers software teams to manage their applications throughout the entire lifecycle—from development to deployment and ongoing support. By taking full responsibility, teams can respond to issues more quickly, enhance collaboration, and build more reliable software. With the advancement of automation and AI, teams can now detect actionable incidents more efficiently and leverage push-button automation to reduce incident response times. This approach minimizes risks, accelerates problem resolution, and fosters business growth. Join Sid Verma, Developer Advocate at PagerDuty, as he shares insights on adopting full-service ownership and the transformative benefits it can bring to your team and organization.

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Logistics
Hosted at UBC Robson Square - Google Maps
800 Robson Street
Vancouver, BC V6Z 3B7
Doors will open at 17:15 for registration.
Room: HSBC Hall - 86 spots (classroom level)