EPISODE · Aug 17, 2025 · 35 MIN
Kat Cosgrove: From Developer to Advocate
from Phillip Wylie Show · host Phillip Wylie
Summary In this episode of the Phillip Wylie Show, host Phillip Wylie speaks with Kat Cozgrove, a developer advocate and Kubernetes maintainer. They discuss Kat's journey into technology, her hacker origin story, and her transition from software engineering to developer advocacy. Kat shares insights on getting started with Kubernetes, the importance of open source contributions, and the value of networking and community engagement. They also touch on misconceptions about sales roles, the benefits of attending smaller conferences, and the significance of kindness in the open source community.Chapters00:00 Introduction 04:03 Kat's Hacker Origin Story06:59 Career Path in Technology09:50 Transition to Developer Advocacy13:00 Getting Started with Kubernetes15:52 The Importance of Community and Networking19:04 Career Evolution and Opportunities22:07 The Value of Learning to Code25:09 Exploring Non-Traditional Career Paths28:10 The Role of Sales in Tech31:08 Conferences and Community Engagement33:51 Closing Thoughts and Open Source AdvocacyConnect with Kat!https://www.linkedin.com/in/katcosgrove/https://bsky.app/profile/kat.lol
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Summary In this episode of the Phillip Wylie Show, host Phillip Wylie speaks with Kat Cozgrove, a developer advocate and Kubernetes maintainer. They discuss Kat's journey into technology, her hacker origin story, and her transition from software engineering to developer advocacy. Kat shares insights on getting started with Kubernetes, the importance of open source contributions, and the value of networking and community engagement. They also touch on misconceptions about sales roles, the benefits of attending smaller conferences, and the significance of kindness in the open source community.Chapters00:00 Introduction 04:03 Kat's Hacker Origin Story06:59 Career Path in Technology09:50 Transition to Developer Advocacy13:00 Getting Started with Kubernetes15:52 The Importance of Community and Networking19:04 Career Evolution and Opportunities22:07 The Value of Learning to Code25:09 Exploring Non-Traditional Career Paths28:10 The Role of Sales in Tech31:08 Conferences and Community Engagement33:51 Closing Thoughts and Open Source AdvocacyConnect with Kat!https://www.linkedin.com/in/katcosgrove/https://bsky.app/profile/kat.lol
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