DevOps is a foreign language (or why there are no junior SREs) with Josh Lee

Join Josh Lee and the vBrownBag crew for a lively conversation about why DevOps feels like learning a new language, and the real reasons why there aren’t more junior SREs. Explore how layers of abstraction, culture, and tools make breaking in so tough, and hear how mentorship, networking, and a bit of career focus can make all the difference. Whether you’re new to tech or a seasoned engineer, this talk delivers practical advice, fresh perspectives, and a few laughs.

#DevOps #SRE #CareerAdvice #AIEngineering #TechLearning #vBrownBag #CloudCareers

Chapters

• 00:00:05 DevOps Is a Foreign Language: Why There Are No Junior SREs
• 00:14:00 DevOps & Linguistics: Lessons from Language Learning
• 00:26:30 AI and the Modern Learning Stack
• 00:40:00 Mentorship, Networking, and Finding Your Why
• 00:50:00 Career Advice & Community Resources

Resources:

https://bsky.app/profile/joshleecreates.bsky.social

https://osacom.io/events/2025/osaf-2025/

https://sessionize.com/osacon-2025/

https://altinity.com/blog/getting-started-with-altinitys-project-antalya