KubeCon 2023 - Students Experience

Summary

In this transcript, Kevin Jane, a recent graduate from the University of Georgia, shares his enthusiasm for learning about the latest industry trends, particularly in serverless applications, Kubernetes, and Docker. He’s actively seeking full-time opportunities in backend development and DevOps. Meanwhile, Adiya, a university student from Wisconsin, describes his first-time experience at the conference as overwhelmingly positive. Despite coming from a non-technical background, he finds the community welcoming and the event a valuable learning opportunity. Both speakers encourage others to attend such events for networking, growth, and gaining new knowledge.

Takeaways

• 😀 Kevin Jane is a recent graduate from the University of Georgia, working with serverless applications based on Kubernetes and Docker.
• 😀 Kevin is attending KubeCon to explore where the industry is headed and discover new tools and services being developed by companies.
• 😀 Kevin is interested in getting involved with open-source projects and networking with professionals from different industries.
• 😀 Kevin is currently seeking full-time opportunities in backend development and DevOps.
• 😀 Adi is a student at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and is attending his first KubeCon in the United States.
• 😀 Adi is transitioning from a non-technical background into the tech industry and finds the community at KubeCon to be welcoming and supportive.
• 😀 Adi describes his experience at KubeCon as overwhelmingly positive, noting it as his best learning experience so far.
• 😀 Despite coming from a non-technical background, Adi has had the opportunity to speak with different companies and learn a lot at KubeCon.
• 😀 Adi highly recommends attending KubeCon to anyone interested, suggesting it’s a great opportunity to meet smart people and learn.
• 😀 Both Kevin and Adi appreciate the diversity and networking opportunities offered by KubeCon, connecting with people from various industries and backgrounds.
• 😀 Kevin is actively open to job offers, and attendees are encouraged to reach out through a provided QR code.

Q & A

What brought Kevin Jane to CUCON?

Kevin came to CUCON because he is highly interested in the space of serverless applications, Kubernetes, and Docker. He wanted to explore where the industry is headed and learn about new tools and services being built by companies.

What type of job is Kevin Jane currently looking for?

Kevin is currently looking for full-time positions in backend development and developer operations.

How does Kevin Jane feel about the experience at CUCON?

Kevin is enjoying his time at CUCON, as it’s a great opportunity to talk to people from various industries and learn about cutting-edge technology. He is also interested in getting involved in open-source projects.

What is Adiya’s background before attending CUCON?

Adiya comes from a non-technical background and is currently switching domains to pursue a career in the tech industry.

How has Adiya’s experience at CUCON been?

Adiya describes the experience as 'overwhelmingly good.' Despite coming from a non-tech background, he felt welcomed by the community and had a great learning experience, which he considers his best so far.

Why did Adiya initially feel out of place at CUCON?

Adiya felt out of place because he was transitioning from a non-technical background into the tech industry. However, he quickly found that the community at CUCON was very welcoming and supportive.

What does Adiya recommend to others thinking of attending CUCON?

Adiya highly recommends attending CUCON to meet smart people, learn new things, and make the most of the experience. He suggests that attendees should engage with the community and enjoy the learning process.

What does Kevin Jane find particularly exciting at CUCON?

Kevin finds the diverse range of technologies and tools showcased at CUCON exciting. He also enjoys networking with people from different industries and discussing new developments in serverless applications.

What was Adiya’s motivation for attending CUCON?

Adiya attended CUCON to gain insight into the tech world and learn from the companies and people present. His motivation was to expand his knowledge and make connections in the industry.

What advice does Kevin Jane give to others regarding networking at CUCON?

Kevin encourages others to engage with the community and take advantage of the networking opportunities available at CUCON. By talking to people from various fields, attendees can learn about new trends and possibly discover job opportunities.