#8 - Kelsey Hightower | Don't Outsource Your Core Skills!

One of the most inspiring voices in tech, Kelsey Hightower,
former Distinguished Engineer at Google Cloud, joins me for the
first international episode of  ⁨byndcode⁩  Podcast.


We talk about his journey from IT support to becoming one of the
most respected engineers in cloud computing, his principles for
Platform Engineering, and how curiosity, empathy, and
storytelling shape great technology.


Topics we explore:


️ From IT support to Google Cloud: How Kelsey built his career
through skill, patience, and constant learning.


️ What great Platform Engineering really means: Empowering
developers, creating impact, and finding the right balance
between abstraction and understanding.


️ Digital sovereignty: The role of Europe, chances and risk


️ Open Source: How open source can enable sustainable business
models.


️ AI and human responsibility: Why technology should amplify
humanity instead of replacing it.


️ Beyond Code: Lessons on lifelong learning, motivation, and how
to move from activity to real impact.


A masterclass in mindset, leadership, and the human side of
engineering from one of the most thoughtful technologists in the
industry.


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