Journey to Tech, Iac, Terraform, Cybersecurity, and More with Ned Bellavance

In this conversation, Derek and Ned discuss their backgrounds in IT and how they got into the world of DevOps. They also talk about their experiences in help desk and consulting, as well as their journey into infrastructure as code using tools like CloudFormation and Terraform. They share advice for those starting out in help desk and discuss the challenges and upgrades they encountered with Terraform. In this conversation, Ned Bellavance and Derek discuss various topics related to infrastructure as code, including the use of Terraform and CloudFormation, the benefits of learning multiple languages, and the importance of building a foundation in fundamental concepts. They also touch on the resurgence of on-premises solutions like Proxmox and the challenges of cybersecurity insurance. Ned emphasizes the value of experimentation and failure in learning and encourages listeners to explore and not be afraid to fail.