Everything I needed to know about working tech, I learned from Tolkien

Leon Adato, a Developer Relations Engineer at New Relic, explores IT career lessons derived from J.R.R. Tolkien's works, "The Hobbit," "The Lord of the Rings," and "The Silmarillion," using the narratives to draw parallels with challenges faced in the IT industry. He discusses how characters' choices, such as not taking the eagles directly to Mount Doom, offer insights into the necessity of accepting complex solutions and learning from challenging journeys. Adato highlights Gandalf's interaction with Théoden as an example of leveraging reputation, consistency, and the strategic use of tools to combat misinformation and influence decision-making in IT. He emphasizes the importance of perseverance in presenting data coherently to drive action and suggests that IT professionals should maintain access to essential tools for validating their claims. Adato concludes by expressing his intent to continue with further insights in a subsequent post, inviting readers to engage with his analysis and share their perspectives on social media.