How Marcos Ramos unexpectedly returned to Elastic

Marcos Ramos' unexpected return to Elastic occurred after the startup he joined, Opster, was acquired by Elastic in late 2023. Ramos initially joined Elastic in 2018 as a support engineer, leveraging his experience with Elasticsearch, and spent four years in that role before moving to Opster, where he took on a more technical position related to Elasticsearch support. With the acquisition, Ramos is transitioning to an operations engineer role at Elastic Cloud, ensuring smooth operations and issue-free production environments. He appreciates Elastic's structured work environment, flexibility, and supportive culture, which he finds conducive to his growth. Ramos values the internal documentation that minimizes the need for frequent inquiries and meetings and cherishes the collaborative spirit among his colleagues, known as Elasticians. His return to Elastic is marked by a sense of relief and excitement about the company's inclusive culture and continuous growth, which he describes as a place that celebrates individuality and fosters innovation.