I’ve worked in a few different organisations now, and I’ve learned that Scrum isn’t one thing. People talk about it like it’s a universal operating system: do the ceremonies, create the tickets, run the sprint, and delivery will magically happen. B…
This year quietly reshaped how I work and how I see myself. It wasn’t about big, flashy wins but it was about small shifts that changed my mindset, my pace, and my confidence. Looking back, these are the five lessons that stayed with me. 1. AI chan…
After sharing my story in From Overseas to Oz: My IT Journey as an International Student in Australia, I thought it was time to reflect on everything that’s happened since. Over the past five years, I’ve gone from being an international student try…
Introduction When I first saw the headlines about the superannuation cyberattack, my heart genuinely sank. Like most Aussies, I don’t check my super account every day. It’s one of those “set and forget” things we trust to quietly grow in the backgr…
You know that satisfying moment when you’re deep in the code... squashing bugs, pushing out features, and feeling like you’ve got it all under control? That was me. Fully immersed in dev life, convinced I had everything sorted. Then, out of the blu…
Let’s be real security isn’t always the first thing on a developer’s mind. If you’re anything like I was, you’re busy building features, fixing bugs, and making sure everything runs smoothly. Security? That was something for dedicated teams to worry…
Have you ever taken the leap into the unknown? That’s exactly what I did when I decided to transition from tech recruitment into the world of technology itself. Spoiler alert: it’s been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Back in 2014, I was …
Hi everyone, I'm Shubha Ramakrishnan, currently working as a Senior DevSecOps Engineer at TPG Telecom. I've spent around 4 years in Australia and have around 7 years of experience in the IT industry overall. This blog post is all about my experience…