That Sounds Terrific: Ep 111 - Stern DevOps Group with Dave Stern

In this episode of That Sounds Terrific, host Nick Koziol sits down with Dave Stern, a seasoned fractional CTO and DevOps engineering consultant with over 25 years of experience in systems and software engineering. Drawing from his work with dozens of startups – as a team member, manager, and trusted advisor – Dave understands the unique challenges early-stage companies face.

Join us as Dave delves into the core principles behind Stern Devops Group’s approach to empowering engineering teams. From scaling and securing infrastructure to optimizing costs and automating workflows, Dave reveals actionable strategies for achieving measurable business results. This episode is packed with expert tips and practical advice for founders, tech leads, and anyone aiming to make their startup both resilient and efficient.

About Dave Stern, President, Stern Devops Group

Email: dave@sterndevopsgroup.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sterndave

Dave Stern is a fractional CTO and devops engineer with over 25 years of experience in systems and software engineering. He is the President and Sr. Solutions Architect of Stern Devops Group, a consultancy focusing on startups and growth companies.

Dave also has a book, Hackproof Your Startup, an essential cybersecurity guide crafted for founders and tech leads. Get the book at: https://a.co/d/0T1thm6

Connect and Follow Stern Devops Group:

Website: www.sterndevopsgroup.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/sterndevopsgroup

X: x.com/davestern1

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