Talk to a Tykling: Artem Hluvchynskyi, Lead DevOps Engineer

Artem Hluvchynskyi, the Lead DevOps Engineer at Tyk, discusses his role and experiences in an interview, highlighting the importance of DevOps in bridging development and operations to create friction-free environments for engineers and users. Based near Kyiv, Ukraine, Artem has been a remote worker for a decade and values autonomy, freedom of expression, and curiosity, which align with Tyk's core principles. Despite the company's rapid growth, Tyk maintains its flat structure and open communication, ensuring that values remain central. Artem emphasizes the challenges of remote work, such as self-discipline and imposter syndrome, and advocates for frequent communication and a supportive environment to foster trust and creativity. When not working, Artem enjoys immersing himself in nature to relax and recharge, appreciating the opportunity to explore remote areas during his downtime.