Consistency and Growth in Tech

Hey there, fellow builders

Welcome back to our weekly rendezvous in the digital realm. Grab your favorite debugging beverage, and let’s dive into the rollercoaster ride of building and scaling in the tech world.

The Tug-of-War: Balancing Present and Future

Midweek, I found myself in a familiar wrestle with time - you know, that elusive resource we’re always chasing. Our consulting arm is thriving, nurturing talent like a well-tended garden. But here’s the rub: as client work bloomed, the hours for product development seemed to wither.

Sound familiar? It’s the classic founder’s dilemma - juggling the immediate with the visionary. But here’s a win to celebrate: we saved a client a whopping $150,000 in annual AWS costs! 🎉

Yet, in the labyrinth of entrepreneurship, even victories can feel like mere steps. It’s easy to lose sight of how far we’ve come when our eyes are fixed on the horizon.

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Founder’s Note: It’s okay to acknowledge these feelings. They’re signposts of growth, not roadblocks. Remember, showing up daily is the real superpower.

Spellcarver 2.0: Crafting the Future of Automation

Hold onto your keyboards, because Spellcarver 2.0 is taking shape! Our flagship automation tool is evolving, aiming to deliver a Vercel-like experience with security as its beating heart.

Here’s what’s cooking in our cauldron of innovation:

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• Secure supply chain, right out of the box
• Integrated SAST and DAST, because safety first, always
• Our groundbreaking secret sauce: immutable pipelines with hermetic properties

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We’re not just building a tool; we’re forging a new path in how developers approach automation and security. It’s like giving every developer a digital shield and sword!

CloudMasons: Where DevOps Dreams Take Flight

Our DevOps community, CloudMasons, is now 40 members strong and growing! Recent highlights that warm my tech-loving heart:

• Coffee talks buzzing with record attendance
• Members sharing goals that range from tackling new certifications to mastering cutting-edge tech stacks
• An emerging open-source project that’s set to be the Swiss Army knife of DevOps best practices

Seeing this community support each other’s growth is like watching a real-time masterclass in collaborative innovation.

Tech Corner: Trimming the Fat from Your AWS Bill

Let’s talk cloud economics. After our recent client victory, here’s a distilled version of our AWS cost-cutting spell:

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1. Gain a bird’s-eye view from the parent account.
2. Hunt down the sneaky resource vampires:
   • Idle reserved instances (they’re like forgotten gym memberships, but pricier)
   • Unnecessary EBS volumes (digital clutter at its finest)
3. Optimize or bid farewell to these resource gremlins
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Remember: A lean cloud is a mean (efficient) cloud. Every dollar saved is a dollar that can fuel your next big idea.

Charting the Course Ahead

As we navigate this tech odyssey, I’m all in on sharing the ups, downs, and loop-de-loops. Building a tech company isn’t just about the product - it’s a journey of personal evolution.

Want to stay in the loop? Follow my digital breadcrumbs on X @Walt_eng for real-time nuggets on DevOps wisdom and the founder’s journey.

Parting Thoughts

Keep building, keep learning, and remember - consistency is the compound interest of personal and professional growth. What’s your “showing up” goal for this week? Share it with me on X - let’s hold each other accountable!

Until our next digital rendezvous, may your code be clean, your deployments smooth, and your coffee strong.

Onward and upward,

Walt