Continuous Deployment and Continuous People Growth | Greg Skerman, DoT at iseekplant

In this episode of the Business of Laravel podcast, Matt Stauffer interviews Greg Skerman, Director of Technology at iSeekplant, Australia’s leading online construction marketplace. They discuss Greg’s role, the benefits and challenges of a service-oriented architecture, and working with non-technical stakeholders. Greg emphasizes the importance of scaling people alongside technology, the value of experimentation, and the ability to swiftly revert changes. He highlights the advantages of frequent deployments, such as risk mitigation and quicker rollbacks, and their positive impact on staff retention. Greg also offers advice for aspiring leaders, stressing the importance of soft skills, openness to different approaches, and engaging with the community and mentors for career growth.
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[@theneverything]

Another fantastic episode, thank you both. I really found the Laravel community very approachable and always willing to help.

[@alejandrolondono9237]

Great this approach to content, I'll check out the others in time, new subscriber.