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From Java Backend to DevOps
Story of a New Life
When I reflect on my journey from Java backend development to DevOps, what I see is not just a career pivot. It’s a transformation of identity, confidence, and purpose. A move not driven by market trends, but by a deeper calling to understand, connect, and ultimately teach.
The Early Days: Building Curiosity
I wasn’t born a DevOps engineer. My story began in Colombia, where curiosity was my constant companion. As a child, I’d “dismantle” toys to understand their mechanics. Later, I discovered the magic of CTRL+F on Microsoft Word, a moment that ignited my lifelong passion for discovering what lies behind the interface.
Electronics came first. Influenced by my father’s hands-on tinkering, I studied electronic systems. But something was missing. When I found programming, I knew it was the spark I had been searching for. I changed careers, moved to France, and began my formal journey into computer science.
Life as a Backend Developer
For years, I worked as a backend developer using Java. I was building systems, writing code, and yet… I often felt disconnected. I was implementing features, yes, but I didn’t fully understand the life cycle of what I built. Who deployed it? How was it monitored? What…
