Work Diary Thesis as Senior Site Reliability Engineer
Ahmad, Zeeshan (2024)
2024
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2024051010791
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2024051010791
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This thesis provides a comprehensive working diary detailing my journey as a Senior Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) at RELEX Solutions Oy from March 4 to April 28, 2024. It's a collection of my daily experiences, technical advancements, the challenges I've faced, and how I've grown through them. Through structured reflections on weekly activities, the diary captures the essence of SRE practices, emphasizing the integration of automation, incident management, and new technologies into core operations.
Each chapter of my diary connects to the next, showing my reflections week by week. These reflections are like markers on a map, showing how far I've come, connecting ideas, and revealing the complexities of SRE work. I've woven together practical tasks with strategic insights, showing how this role impacts both personal growth and the organization's infrastructure.
The key takeaway from this thesis is the vital role of adaptability and continuous learning in the field of Site Reliability Engineering. Through the lens of daily challenges and system implementations, it is clear that maintaining and enhancing system reliability in a rapidly evolving tech landscape requires a dynamic approach to problem-solving and innovation. My journey highlights the importance of proactive incident management, strategic automation, and the ongoing integration of emerging technologies, which collectively contribute to robust system operations and organizational resilience.
This thesis isn't just for SREs – it’s for anyone curious about how software organizations work. It's a guide that sheds light on the important work of SREs and inspires those who want to dive into the world of software reliability and operations.
Each chapter of my diary connects to the next, showing my reflections week by week. These reflections are like markers on a map, showing how far I've come, connecting ideas, and revealing the complexities of SRE work. I've woven together practical tasks with strategic insights, showing how this role impacts both personal growth and the organization's infrastructure.
The key takeaway from this thesis is the vital role of adaptability and continuous learning in the field of Site Reliability Engineering. Through the lens of daily challenges and system implementations, it is clear that maintaining and enhancing system reliability in a rapidly evolving tech landscape requires a dynamic approach to problem-solving and innovation. My journey highlights the importance of proactive incident management, strategic automation, and the ongoing integration of emerging technologies, which collectively contribute to robust system operations and organizational resilience.
This thesis isn't just for SREs – it’s for anyone curious about how software organizations work. It's a guide that sheds light on the important work of SREs and inspires those who want to dive into the world of software reliability and operations.