Podcast: Break Things on Purpose | Tomas Fedor, Head of Infrastructure at Productboard

Tomas Fedor, Head of Infrastructure at Productboard, discusses his experiences and strategies in adopting cloud technologies and leading technical teams. He highlights the challenges of transitioning to cloud services, such as Amazon Web Services, from a background in physical data centers, emphasizing the importance of choosing the right service for specific use cases through a Request For Comments (RFC) process. Fedor shares insights into his Proof of Concept (POC) process and how he ensures reliability, including testing scenarios like disaster roleplays to enhance incident response and communication. He also reflects on his career progression from a DevOps engineer to a technical leader, underscoring the need for technical knowledge and people skills to effectively manage teams. Additionally, Fedor recounts a challenging incident early in his career, stressing the importance of clear communication channels and organized dashboards in incident management.