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Marina Kovalchuk

Jun 24

Practical Tips and Resources for Passing the Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) Exam

#kubernetes #ckad #vim #yaml

10 min read

Marina Kovalchuk

Jun 23

DevOps Transition: Balancing AWS Conceptual Understanding and Implementation Knowledge in Interviews

#devops #aws #interview #architecture

9 min read

Marina Kovalchuk

Jun 22

Self-Taught Cloud DevOps Learner Seeks Feedback for Effective, Comprehensive Learning Roadmap

#devops #selftaught #roadmap #cloud

14 min read

Marina Kovalchuk

Jun 21

E-commerce Firm Migrates Observability Stack to Cut Costs, Enhance Developer Experience Within $4k Budget

#observability #migration #costoptimization #opentelemetry

12 min read

Marina Kovalchuk

Jun 20

CI Pipeline Redesign Ensures Artifact Integrity by Aligning Testing and Deployment Processes

#cicd #artifactintegrity #docker #parallelization

8 min read

Marina Kovalchuk

Jun 18

Optimizing CI/CD: Eliminating Duplicate Builds to Save Resources and Ensure Artifact Consistency

#cicd #optimization #artifacts #duplication

11 min read

Marina Kovalchuk

Jun 17

AI Multi-Agent Systems Face DevOps Challenges: Predictability, Reproducibility, and Debugging Issues Reemerge

#ai #devops #predictability #reproducibility

11 min read

Marina Kovalchuk

Jun 16

Humorous Concern Over AI Dominance: How to Stay Favorable in the Eyes of Future AI

#ai #humor #ethics #futures

9 min read

Marina Kovalchuk

Jun 13

Validating Open-Source Tool for Automating Incident Investigation in AWS/Azure Environments with On-Call Teams

#automation #incidentresponse #aws #azure

9 min read

Marina Kovalchuk

Jun 10

Enhancing AI Agent Workflows with Mature Software Engineering Practices for Better Reliability and Auditability

#ai #reliability #auditability #versioning

10 min read

Marina Kovalchuk

Jun 8

Overwhelmed by DevOps Tools? A Structured Learning Path Post-Git, Docker, and Linux

#devops #cicd #kubernetes #jenkins

9 min read

Marina Kovalchuk

Jun 5

Enhance Kubernetes Learning with Interactive Tools to Overcome YAML Monotony for CKAD/CKA Prep

#kubernetes #gamification #learning #ckad

12 min read

Marina Kovalchuk

Jun 4

Candidate Hired for Full-Stack Role Based on Unexpectedly Highlighted DevOps Skills During Interview.

#devops #aws #serverless #automation

11 min read

Marina Kovalchuk

Jun 3

TLS Certificate Renewal Challenges: Solutions for Managing Frequent Renewals and Preventing Service Disruptions

#tls #security #automation #monitoring

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9 min read

Marina Kovalchuk

Apr 15

Managing MySQL Users and Roles as Code: Selecting the Right Terraform Provider

#mysql #terraform #iac #devops

10 min read

Marina Kovalchuk

Apr 14

Securing HTTP with mTLS: Managing SSL/TLS Certificates for Mutual Authentication

#mtls #security #certificates #authentication

12 min read

Marina Kovalchuk

Apr 14

Enhancing Software Deployment Visibility and Traceability Across Environments with Version Tracking Solutions

#deployment #visibility #metadata #traceability

9 min read

Marina Kovalchuk

Apr 13

Streamline JSON Processing: Automate Formatting from Command-Line Tools to Boost Developer Efficiency

#json #jq #cli #productivity

13 min read

Marina Kovalchuk

Apr 12

Streamlining Multi-Cloud and Terraform Workflows with Unified Tools to Reduce Context Switching and Fragmentation

#multicloud #terraform #devops #integration

8 min read

Marina Kovalchuk

Apr 12

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in System Design: Bridging the Gap for Cloud Infrastructure Professionals

#systemdesign #cloudinfra #impostersyndrome #scalability

7 min read

Marina Kovalchuk

Apr 11

Transitioning to SRE at FAANG: Strategic Interview Prep and Skill Alignment for Experienced Software Engineers

#sre #faang #coding #infrastructure

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15 min read

Marina Kovalchuk

Apr 10

Overcoming Resistance to Modernize Git Workflow and Engineering Practices for Improved Productivity and Collaboration

#git #collaboration #productivity #resistance

12 min read

Marina Kovalchuk

Apr 10

Preparing for Automation Engineer Interviews: Focus on Technical and Collaborative Skills

#devops #cicd #iac #collaboration

11 min read

Marina Kovalchuk

Apr 9

Management's CVE Fix-All Approach Conflicts with Practical Resource Allocation: Prioritization Needed

#cybersecurity #cve #riskbased #compliance

11 min read

Marina Kovalchuk

Apr 9

DigitalOcean Droplet Performance Degradation Under High Load: Optimizing Resource Allocation and Connection Management

#cloud #optimization #performance #nginx

14 min read

Marina Kovalchuk

Apr 8

Malicious `axios@1.14.1` Published: Exfiltrated CI/CD Secrets; Pin Dependency Versions to Mitigate

#security #npm #axios #cicd

12 min read

Marina Kovalchuk

Apr 7

Bridging the DevOps Knowledge Gap: Practical Strategies for Gaining Real-World Experience

#devops #cicd #kubernetes #docker

12 min read

Marina Kovalchuk

Apr 6

Advancing DevOps/Cloud Learning: Strategies for Post-Foundational Skill Development

#devops #cloud #learning #automation

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8 min read

Marina Kovalchuk

Apr 6

Misaligned Solution: Addressing Non-Existent Problem with Unrealistic Approach and Mismatched Expertise

#ai #innovation #misalignment #trust

12 min read

Marina Kovalchuk

Apr 5

Certifications vs. Experience: Evaluating AWS/Azure Value Post-Career Gap in Cloud/DevOps Job Market

#cloud #devops #certifications #experience

11 min read

Marina Kovalchuk

Apr 4

DevOps to L3 Support Transition: Weighing Salary Increase Against Career Alignment and Role Nature

#devops #l3support #careergrowth #skillatrophy

9 min read

Marina Kovalchuk

Apr 4

Scaling Agentic Engineering Systems: Addressing Technical and Operational Debts for Real-World Deployment

#ai #scalability #technicaldebt #deployment

12 min read

Marina Kovalchuk

Apr 3

Identifying and Resolving Obscure DevOps Pain Points to Improve Operational Efficiency

#devops #cicd #misconfigurations #visibility

11 min read

Marina Kovalchuk

Apr 2

AWS Bahrain Region Disrupted by Cyberattack: Impact on Non-Migrated and In-Progress Workloads

#aws #cyberattack #redundancy #migration

7 min read

Marina Kovalchuk

Apr 1

npm's Implicit Dependency Execution Exposes Users to Security Risks: Explicit Confirmation Needed

#npm #security #dependencies #malware

9 min read

Marina Kovalchuk

Mar 31

Terragrunt Overhaul: Enhancing Usability, Scalability, and Maintainability After a Decade of Development

#terragrunt #iac #devops #scalability

8 min read

Marina Kovalchuk

Mar 30

Implementing PKI, CA, and mTLS in Homelab: Integrating TinyAuth with Istio and Remote Pangolin

#pki #mtls #istio #tinyauth

15 min read

Marina Kovalchuk

Mar 29

Bridging the Gap: Practical DevOps Implementation in Real-World Team Environments

#devops #cicd #iac #collaboration

11 min read

Marina Kovalchuk

Mar 28

Enforcing Azure DevOps Branch Naming Conventions with Valid Task ID Validation to Prevent Non-Compliant Branches

#azuredevops #branchnaming #taskidvalidation #compliance

10 min read

Marina Kovalchuk

Mar 28

Clarifying DevOps Roles: Defining Skills, Career Paths, and Focus Areas for Professional Growth

#devops #ambiguity #career #automation

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11 min read

Marina Kovalchuk

Mar 27

Balancing Cost, Performance, and Developer Experience: A Fair Pricing Model for CI Runners

#cicd #pricing #concurrency #devrel

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8 min read

Marina Kovalchuk

Mar 26

Preparing for eBay's Cloud Platform Engineer Interview: Insights on Coding Tasks and Structure

#cloudengineering #kubernetes #terraform #ansible

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6 min read

Marina Kovalchuk

Mar 25

Remediating Critical Security Vulnerabilities in Outdated .NET Application Within One Week for Audit Compliance

#security #remediation #compliance #vulnerabilities

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15 min read

Marina Kovalchuk

Mar 25

Trivy Project Compromised by Malicious Supply Chain Attack: Enhanced CI/CD Security Measures Proposed

#cybersecurity #supplychain #cicd #malware

12 min read

Marina Kovalchuk

Mar 22

Overcoming the Experience Gap: Strategies for Transitioning from Support to Core DevOps Roles

#devops #transition #portfolio #networking

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8 min read

Marina Kovalchuk

Mar 22

Introducing a New JSON Query Tool: Faster and More Efficient Than jq, jmespath, jsonpath-rust, and jql

#json #rust #performance #querying

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6 min read

Marina Kovalchuk

Mar 21

Trivy Vulnerability Scanner Compromised in Supply Chain Attack: Mitigation Steps and User Guidance

#cybersecurity #supplychain #opensource #vulnerability

1

8 min read

Marina Kovalchuk

Mar 20

Trivy Scanner Compromised Again: Malicious Code Found in v0.69.4 and GitHub Actions, Raising Security Concerns

#security #supplychain #opensource #vulnerability

8 min read

Marina Kovalchuk

Mar 20

Sonatype Nexus Repository CE: Direct Download Link to Bypass Mandatory Personal Data Requirements

#sonatype #leadgeneration #userprivacy #workarounds

11 min read

Marina Kovalchuk

Mar 19

Automating Cloud Archiving for Inactive Data to Alleviate On-Premises SAN Capacity Constraints

#cloudarchiving #storagetiering #hybridsolution #automation

10 min read

Marina Kovalchuk

Mar 18

DevOps Learner Seeks Real-World Experience: Solution Through Guided, Non-Critical Task Assignments

#devops #learning #mentorship #staging

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8 min read

Marina Kovalchuk

Mar 17

DevOps Intern's Performance Gap: Bridging the Feedback Divide for Enhanced Learning and Growth

#devops #feedback #mentorship #learning

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7 min read

Marina Kovalchuk

Mar 16

Evaluating and Improving Proposed Architecture for Production Application Suitability

#architecture #scalability #resilience #security

14 min read

Marina Kovalchuk

Mar 16

AI Integration in Workplaces Causes Burnout: Strategies to Mitigate Overwork and Protect Employee Well-being

#ai #burnout #productivity #workplace

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11 min read

Marina Kovalchuk

Mar 15

Bridging the Gap: Enhancing Understanding of DevOps Teams' Workflows Beyond Technical Tools

#devops #workflows #collaboration #automation

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16 min read

Marina Kovalchuk

Mar 12

Launch Darkly's Pricing Shift: Mitigating Cost Increases for Existing Customers Through Strategic Alternatives

#pricing #saas #migration #infrastructure

9 min read

Marina Kovalchuk

Mar 5

DevOps Career Advancement: Key Skills and Focus Areas for Securing a Higher Salary

#devops #kubernetes #cloud #certifications

13 min read

Marina Kovalchuk

Mar 4

Compromised GitHub PAT Used to Publish Malicious Trivy VSCode Extension: Mitigation Steps Outlined

#cybersecurity #github #supplychainattack #mfa

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7 min read

Marina Kovalchuk

Mar 3

Enhancing Security: Streamlined Solutions for Safely Sharing Sensitive Files Within Teams

#security #encryption #workflows #friction

11 min read

Marina Kovalchuk

Mar 2

AWS UAE Data Center Fire Causes Service Disruptions: EC2, RDS, DynamoDB Affected, Slow API Calls Reported

#aws #cybersecurity #infrastructure #resilience

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7 min read

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