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The Reliability Whisperer @reliabilitywhisprr.bsky.social · 7h

Will Amazon employees do mass protest or will they remain silent?

Read the full article here on recent culling of 30,000 tech workers by our favorite Jeff Bezos

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💻 Amazon Blind Post: $500M Yacht vs. Mass Layoffs: Where Are Amazon's Real Priorities?

💻 Amazon Blind Post: $500M Yacht vs. Mass Layoffs: Where Are Amazon's Real Priorities? Another week, another wave of layoff rumors confirmed.

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The Reliability Whisperer @reliabilitywhisprr.bsky.social · Sep 10

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🚀 Is DevOps dying? Not really—it’s evolving.

Here are the big shifts shaping the future 👇

#Devops #platformEngineer

Is DevOps Dying? The Rise of Platform Engineering

The tech community has been buzzing with the question: is DevOps dying? Based on recent industry discussions, including a conversation between Google Cloud architects, CTOs, and platform engineering l...

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The Reliability Whisperer @reliabilitywhisprr.bsky.social · Aug 17

🚀 System Design Interview Prep for SRE/DevOps/PE Roles
Preparing for SRE/DevOps/PE system design interviews?

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The Reliability Whisperer @reliabilitywhisprr.bsky.social · Aug 17

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Just days after Cisco’s CEO told CNBC he “doesn’t want to use AI as a reason to cut jobs,” reports point to another 7,000-employee layoff in 2025—framed by the company itself as driven by AI adoption and “industry shifts.”

Read my full report on Cisco's Mass Layoff

The Reliability Whisperer @reliabilitywhisprr.bsky.social · Aug 17

I just published a deep dive on system design challenges for production engineers:

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These are not just interview questions — they’re the kinds of problems engineers at Google, Meta, Apple, and Microsoft solve every day.
#SRE #Devops #SystemDesign

The Reliability Whisperer @reliabilitywhisprr.bsky.social · Jul 24

📢 Reliability Whisperer just launched a Discord! 🚀 Join The Reliability Hub for SRE deep dives, daily questions, and interview prep. Let's make systems reliable together!
🔗 discord.gg/NzVpuKej

Join the The Reliability Hub Discord Server!

Powered by Reliability Whisperer, this is the ultimate Discord server for Site Reliability Engineers (SREs) | 2 members

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The Reliability Whisperer @reliabilitywhisprr.bsky.social · May 14

Just published: "How to Create Containers Without Docker" 🧠

Docker is amazing, but do you know how to build a container FROM SCRATCH using just Linux commands?

My new guide walks through:
- Process isolation with namespaces, filestyem and cgroups

#Linux #Containers #DevOps #TechTuesday

How to Create Containers Without Docker: Understanding Linux Namespaces and OverlayFS

Containers have revolutionized how we deploy applications, but many developers use tools like Docker without understanding what's happening under the hood.

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The Reliability Whisperer @reliabilitywhisprr.bsky.social · Apr 28

I've curated a list of 14 must-read case studies from companies like Discord, Canva, Stripe, Uber, and many others.

These deep dives provide critical insights into Scaling systems

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Unlock the Secrets to Scaling: 14 Must-Read Engineering Case Studies

In the world of technology, understanding how industry leaders tackle monumental challenges is key to building robust, scalable, and resilient systems. From handling trillions of messages to managing ...

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The Reliability Whisperer @reliabilitywhisprr.bsky.social · Apr 25

Recently completed #WorldQuant entire interview process for a Trading Systems Engineer role in just 2 WEEKS 🚀

I've documented every question and insight.

Want the inside scoop on this secretive hedge fund's hiring process? #Sre #DevOps #hedgeFunds
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[04/2025][WorldQuant] Interview Experience at WorldQuant for Trading System Engineer Role

~ by anonymous

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The Reliability Whisperer @reliabilitywhisprr.bsky.social · Apr 22

🔥 APPLE SRE INTERVIEW QUESTION 🔥
Q: "Check if a TAR file exists on server without downloading it?"
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#TechInterview #AppleInterview #WebDevelopment #SRELife #HTTPProtocol #CodingTips #TechCareer #Devops #SRE

Understanding HTTP HEAD Requests: Technical Guide and Use Cases

Introduction

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The Reliability Whisperer @reliabilitywhisprr.bsky.social · Apr 21

🚨 INTERVIEW GOLD: ARP Protocol Explained! 🚨
Just published the guide I wish I had before my networking interviews! 🎯
✅ Address Resolution Protocol demystified
✅ Default gateway routing explained
knowledge helped me ace DevOps/SRE interview questions!

Study up and thank me later! 🙌 lnkd.in/egZGxMg3

The Address Resolution Protocol(ARP): How Devices Communicate on Local Networks

Understanding the ARP Protocol: A Comprehensive Guide

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The Reliability Whisperer @reliabilitywhisprr.bsky.social · Apr 15

Just shared a new piece on my blog about a structured approach to DevOps incident response when those production error rates spike.

From alert triage to RCA, here's the workflow.

Thoughts? 🤔 #devops #incidentmanagement

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Incident Management for DevOps Engineers

"Imagine a scenario where your development team has just released a new version of a critical application.

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The Reliability Whisperer @reliabilitywhisprr.bsky.social · Apr 3

"In a world of constant change, sometimes the most valuable things are those that stay the same. Like tuples. And diamonds. But tuples are cheaper." 💎

📝 JUST DROPPED: "The Power of Immutability in Python: Beyond Tuples" 🐍

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The Power of Immutability in Python: Beyond Tuples

Ah, immutability - that magical property where an object says "what I am is what I'll always be." Let's dive deeper into this concept and explore various ways to leverage immutability in Python, start...

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The Reliability Whisperer @reliabilitywhisprr.bsky.social · Apr 2

🚀 Ready to elevate your CV? 🚀

A great CV doesn’t just highlight your skills—it ensures you stand out to both ATS and recruiters. Check out my latest post for expert tips on crafting a resume that gets noticed! 💼✨

#CVTips #JobSearch #Devops #Sre

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Expert Tips to Instantly Improve Your CV & Land More Interviews

A well-structured CV maximizes your chances of passing Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and capturing a recruiter’s attention during a quick scan.

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The Reliability Whisperer @reliabilitywhisprr.bsky.social · Mar 23

💻 When your Linux process is in deep "uninterruptible sleep" but so is your career! 😴

Ever had a process you couldn't kill with SIGKILL?

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#SRE #DevOpsLife #LinuxTroubleshooting #SiteReliability

The Reliability Whisperer @reliabilitywhisprr.bsky.social · Mar 23

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Shell and Its Built-in Functions: A Comprehensive Guide

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The Reliability Whisperer @reliabilitywhisprr.bsky.social · Mar 19

I don't understand he is the only executive who is freely allowed to impregnate his top executives without anyone questioning him. WTF

The Reliability Whisperer @reliabilitywhisprr.bsky.social · Mar 15

Question for you: How does example.com resolve? follow up question , how does ns1.example.com resolves? Very likely you know if you know Glu records.

Read the article I jot down recently to understand the full picture behind DNS resolution

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The Reliability Whisperer @reliabilitywhisprr.bsky.social · Mar 13

Understanding the Linux "fortune" Utility and How to Read Its .dat Files in Python

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The Reliability Whisperer @reliabilitywhisprr.bsky.social · Mar 5

Do you know about "Pause" container in kubernetes?

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The Reliability Whisperer @reliabilitywhisprr.bsky.social · Mar 5

Learn about PID-1 process in kubernetes

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The Reliability Whisperer @reliabilitywhisprr.bsky.social · Feb 24

Learn the differences between Devops, SRE and Platform engineering
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The Reliability Whisperer @reliabilitywhisprr.bsky.social · Feb 24

Learn about differences between these tech roles and see where do you see yourself fit into them

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The Battle of Tech Roles: DevOps, SRE, and Platform Engineering Explained

Understanding Their Unique Roles & Impact

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The Reliability Whisperer @reliabilitywhisprr.bsky.social · Feb 11

haha.. nice one

The Reliability Whisperer @reliabilitywhisprr.bsky.social · Feb 11

Learn about python iterators and learn some tips along the way

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