DevOpsDays Chattanooga 2024 was a gathering of over 100 developers, DevOps enthusiasts, agile professionals, and security practitioners in Tennessee, USA.
The event showcased the culture of progress prevalent in the city and highlighted the importance of connection, not just between systems, but between people.
The keynote, delivered by Victor Frye, addressed the importance of openness, transparency, iterative improvement and a culture of accountability
Yvette Johns highlighted the role of the support team in uncovering product inefficiencies and gaps that go unnoticed by others. Her recommendation to foster better communication and feedback loop between support, product, and engineering teams.
Jodi Jones shared her insights on the challenges of effective software development and the importance of making better decisions in the face of chaos.
The speakers emphasized collaboration, creativity, and comradery among DevOps enthusiasts and the importance of connecting with people.
Ignite talks offered quick bursts of insight and inspiration with highlights including self-hosting email, and the identification of vulnerabilities through red meat attack tests and tools like Shodan and Greynoise.
The discussion in the Open Spaces surrounded non-human identity lifecycle management, IAM, and security teams, adding to the exchange of knowledge and ideas shared at the event.
DevOpsDays events like this one across the globe offer opportunities for practitioners to share knowledge, insights, and updates about their favorite tools and best practices.
Overall, DevOpsDays Chattanooga 2024 provided attendees with opportunities to learn, network, and exchange ideas and exemplified the forward-thinking and innovative culture of the city itself.