DevOps as a solution to business problems
Majority understands that DevOps Engineer is a combination of both programmer and a system administrator who is responsible for settings and deals with problems. This opinion, at least, has been around for a reasonably long time.
A DevOps Engineer knows how to work with massive flows of information and the principles of doing business. He knows his tasks, and how to upgrade or optimize the system for solving it. He understands how to tailor a business system to business changes in a dynamic digital environment, with constantly changing conditions.
The sales behavior model, product development technologies, and other release tools are also dynamic and changing. A DevOps takes all this into account because it is also a task for manager. He can evaluate tasks and situations, adjusting everything based on the current location. As a result, everything works reliably and stably. Many technical managers nowadays are faced with problems of security, reliability, flexibility, etc. Everyone knows problems such as large-scale technological changes and information leaks. Therefore, there is a need to introduce new products to the market urgently. DevOps offers a solution to these problems.
The DevOps approach is very clearly described in books such as DevOps Guide and Phoenix Project - A novel about how DevOps Changes the World for the Better, Six Sigma, and Toyota Kata. In fact, what could be more beautiful than real cases? When I wanted to understand who a DevOps is, I turned to Artem Havrylenko - Senior DevOps Engineer at Provectus. Thanks to him, I formed a vision of the importance of understanding priorities for business and IT. Their approach requires new cultural and managerial norms, changes in methodology, and architecture. To do this, company management, stakeholders, and all IT project teams must collaborate closely. This is the way to a secure work system where teams quickly and independently write and verify code. This code can be safely deployed into operation.
As a result: the employees' productivity increases, as does their satisfaction with the work done. With it, the company gains experience and conquers the market of competitors.
Of course, putting off improvements is dangerous. Especially when attention is focused on urgent, unplanned work. Besides, changing the natural processes for a long time is very difficult. Introducing new working methods into a company takes tremendous effort.
Because of this, people perceive DevOps as another contemporary approach. Something temporary until the market offers something new. But look from the other side. DevOps takes the organization of the company's processes to a whole new level. And those companies will rule the market, which will make the DevOps approach unlike those who refuse it. These people unite and rally the teams of back-end, front-end development, QA, BA, PM.
They can create a full energy-oriented training company, which will lead to superiority over competitors and increased productivity. DevOps is a necessity not only from the technological side but also from the bottom of company management.
I decided to check it out. Every day I watched Artem's work; quarantine, in particular, allowed me to plunge into his world. I saw when he joined the new team: he improved the working process around products, the effectiveness of daily meetings, planning, and retrospectives in just three months. Artem created the trust and mutual respect in the team. This brought a 26% increase in productivity.
I analyze each specialist and his role and importance in this method. I assess the capabilities of each professional. Our company qualitatively selects the right people for your business. We pay attention to every detail in the company and its methodology. We understand the principles of the teams and try to implement the methods they need. Our goal is the success of the business, and we are happy when you are happy!
By Iryna Yurchenko