Day Two Cloud 203: Becoming An SRE – It’s More Than Just Software Skills

The role of Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) requires strong software skills. You also have to be versed in observability, incident response, capacity planning, change management, performance, even security. But wait, there’s more! Our guest on today’s Day Two Cloud also argues that you need strong communication skills, emotional intelligence, personal resilience, and the ability to work with a team. Our guest is Amin Astaneh, a consultant at Certo Modo and former SRE. We talk about the SRE role, what to expect if you’re aiming for an SRE job, technical and human skills, the interview process, and more. Our conversation includes: * What it means to be an SRE * How an SRE differs from a system administrator * The relationship between SRE and DevOps * The interview process * Skills requirements * Why you need communication and persuasion as an SRE Show Links: Certomodo.io Certo Modo blog – Substack @aastaneh – Amin on Twitter Amin on LinkedIn

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Join hosts Ned Bellavance and Kyler Middleton as they dive deep into the challenges of DevOps from the perspective of seasoned practitioners. You'll hear from expert guests—technical leaders, trainers, and consultants with years of hands-on experience—discussing the nuances of DevOps. From AWS to Azure, networking to security, automation to modern cloud environments, each weekly episode equips you with the insights to confidently address tech and business challenges such as resilience, cost management, and performance. Whether you want to hone your skills today or prepare for what’s coming next, Day Two DevOps cuts through the vendor fog to guide you through a shifting IT landscape.