Favorite Parts Of Working In Software As A Google Site Reliability Manager
David, a Site Reliability Manager at Google, finds the most rewarding aspect of the software industry to be "this idea that we can solve problems that we see out in the world," even acknowledging the occasional downsides of a "disruption or co-option" mentality. The ability to tackle challenging issues using software, across diverse fields like physics and medicine, is what fuels David's passion for the career.
Problem-Solving, Technology, Collaboration, Software Development, Innovation
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David Fayram
Site Reliability Manager
University of California, Santa Barbara
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Computer Science
Energy & Utilities, Technology, Advertising, Communications & Marketing
Cyber Security and IT
Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, LGBTQ
Video Highlights
1. Solvable problems: The software industry offers a constant stream of challenges that can be tackled and overcome, appealing to those who enjoy problem-solving.
2. Real-world impact: Software solutions have a tangible impact on the world, solving problems across various sectors and positively affecting people's lives.
3. Collaboration and innovation: While acknowledging the competitive aspects, the industry is characterized by collaboration and the constant drive for innovation, making it a dynamic and exciting field.
Transcript
What do you enjoy most about being in your industry?
Software is where I've always wanted to be. It has a lot of problems, but the thing I enjoy most is the idea that we can solve problems we see in the world.
There's almost a mandate to solve problems with software. While there are issues with that mindset, the idea that problems are solvable and not just things you shrug at has always appealed to me.
The industry consistently acts that way. Sometimes, I wish we had more of a spirit of collaboration with traditional industries, rather than disruption or co-option.
Even so, you take the good with the bad. A lot of really interesting problems have been solved by primarily software. This is true even if it's not necessarily software engineers writing that software, but physicists, clinicians, researchers, and so on. I just really love that.