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Marina Kovalchuk

I automate everything that moves — and half the things that don’t. I write about CI/CD, infrastructure, and making releases predictable instead of terrifying.

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Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in System Design: Bridging the Gap for Cloud Infrastructure Professionals

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in System Design: Bridging the Gap for Cloud Infrastructure Professionals

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Transitioning to SRE at FAANG: Strategic Interview Prep and Skill Alignment for Experienced Software Engineers

Transitioning to SRE at FAANG: Strategic Interview Prep and Skill Alignment for Experienced Software Engineers

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15 min read
Overcoming Resistance to Modernize Git Workflow and Engineering Practices for Improved Productivity and Collaboration

Overcoming Resistance to Modernize Git Workflow and Engineering Practices for Improved Productivity and Collaboration

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Preparing for Automation Engineer Interviews: Focus on Technical and Collaborative Skills

Preparing for Automation Engineer Interviews: Focus on Technical and Collaborative Skills

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11 min read
Management's CVE Fix-All Approach Conflicts with Practical Resource Allocation: Prioritization Needed

Management's CVE Fix-All Approach Conflicts with Practical Resource Allocation: Prioritization Needed

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11 min read
DigitalOcean Droplet Performance Degradation Under High Load: Optimizing Resource Allocation and Connection Management

DigitalOcean Droplet Performance Degradation Under High Load: Optimizing Resource Allocation and Connection Management

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Malicious `axios@1.14.1` Published: Exfiltrated CI/CD Secrets; Pin Dependency Versions to Mitigate

Malicious `axios@1.14.1` Published: Exfiltrated CI/CD Secrets; Pin Dependency Versions to Mitigate

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Bridging the DevOps Knowledge Gap: Practical Strategies for Gaining Real-World Experience

Bridging the DevOps Knowledge Gap: Practical Strategies for Gaining Real-World Experience

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Advancing DevOps/Cloud Learning: Strategies for Post-Foundational Skill Development

Advancing DevOps/Cloud Learning: Strategies for Post-Foundational Skill Development

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Misaligned Solution: Addressing Non-Existent Problem with Unrealistic Approach and Mismatched Expertise

Misaligned Solution: Addressing Non-Existent Problem with Unrealistic Approach and Mismatched Expertise

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Certifications vs. Experience: Evaluating AWS/Azure Value Post-Career Gap in Cloud/DevOps Job Market

Certifications vs. Experience: Evaluating AWS/Azure Value Post-Career Gap in Cloud/DevOps Job Market

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DevOps to L3 Support Transition: Weighing Salary Increase Against Career Alignment and Role Nature

DevOps to L3 Support Transition: Weighing Salary Increase Against Career Alignment and Role Nature

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Scaling Agentic Engineering Systems: Addressing Technical and Operational Debts for Real-World Deployment

Scaling Agentic Engineering Systems: Addressing Technical and Operational Debts for Real-World Deployment

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Identifying and Resolving Obscure DevOps Pain Points to Improve Operational Efficiency

Identifying and Resolving Obscure DevOps Pain Points to Improve Operational Efficiency

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AWS Bahrain Region Disrupted by Cyberattack: Impact on Non-Migrated and In-Progress Workloads

AWS Bahrain Region Disrupted by Cyberattack: Impact on Non-Migrated and In-Progress Workloads

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7 min read
npm's Implicit Dependency Execution Exposes Users to Security Risks: Explicit Confirmation Needed

npm's Implicit Dependency Execution Exposes Users to Security Risks: Explicit Confirmation Needed

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Terragrunt Overhaul: Enhancing Usability, Scalability, and Maintainability After a Decade of Development

Terragrunt Overhaul: Enhancing Usability, Scalability, and Maintainability After a Decade of Development

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Implementing PKI, CA, and mTLS in Homelab: Integrating TinyAuth with Istio and Remote Pangolin

Implementing PKI, CA, and mTLS in Homelab: Integrating TinyAuth with Istio and Remote Pangolin

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Bridging the Gap: Practical DevOps Implementation in Real-World Team Environments

Bridging the Gap: Practical DevOps Implementation in Real-World Team Environments

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11 min read
Enforcing Azure DevOps Branch Naming Conventions with Valid Task ID Validation to Prevent Non-Compliant Branches

Enforcing Azure DevOps Branch Naming Conventions with Valid Task ID Validation to Prevent Non-Compliant Branches

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Clarifying DevOps Roles: Defining Skills, Career Paths, and Focus Areas for Professional Growth

Clarifying DevOps Roles: Defining Skills, Career Paths, and Focus Areas for Professional Growth

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Balancing Cost, Performance, and Developer Experience: A Fair Pricing Model for CI Runners

Balancing Cost, Performance, and Developer Experience: A Fair Pricing Model for CI Runners

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Preparing for eBay's Cloud Platform Engineer Interview: Insights on Coding Tasks and Structure

Preparing for eBay's Cloud Platform Engineer Interview: Insights on Coding Tasks and Structure

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Remediating Critical Security Vulnerabilities in Outdated .NET Application Within One Week for Audit Compliance

Remediating Critical Security Vulnerabilities in Outdated .NET Application Within One Week for Audit Compliance

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Trivy Project Compromised by Malicious Supply Chain Attack: Enhanced CI/CD Security Measures Proposed

Trivy Project Compromised by Malicious Supply Chain Attack: Enhanced CI/CD Security Measures Proposed

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Overcoming the Experience Gap: Strategies for Transitioning from Support to Core DevOps Roles

Overcoming the Experience Gap: Strategies for Transitioning from Support to Core DevOps Roles

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Introducing a New JSON Query Tool: Faster and More Efficient Than jq, jmespath, jsonpath-rust, and jql

Introducing a New JSON Query Tool: Faster and More Efficient Than jq, jmespath, jsonpath-rust, and jql

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Trivy Vulnerability Scanner Compromised in Supply Chain Attack: Mitigation Steps and User Guidance

Trivy Vulnerability Scanner Compromised in Supply Chain Attack: Mitigation Steps and User Guidance

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Trivy Scanner Compromised Again: Malicious Code Found in v0.69.4 and GitHub Actions, Raising Security Concerns

Trivy Scanner Compromised Again: Malicious Code Found in v0.69.4 and GitHub Actions, Raising Security Concerns

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Sonatype Nexus Repository CE: Direct Download Link to Bypass Mandatory Personal Data Requirements

Sonatype Nexus Repository CE: Direct Download Link to Bypass Mandatory Personal Data Requirements

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Automating Cloud Archiving for Inactive Data to Alleviate On-Premises SAN Capacity Constraints

Automating Cloud Archiving for Inactive Data to Alleviate On-Premises SAN Capacity Constraints

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DevOps Learner Seeks Real-World Experience: Solution Through Guided, Non-Critical Task Assignments

DevOps Learner Seeks Real-World Experience: Solution Through Guided, Non-Critical Task Assignments

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DevOps Intern's Performance Gap: Bridging the Feedback Divide for Enhanced Learning and Growth

DevOps Intern's Performance Gap: Bridging the Feedback Divide for Enhanced Learning and Growth

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Evaluating and Improving Proposed Architecture for Production Application Suitability

Evaluating and Improving Proposed Architecture for Production Application Suitability

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14 min read
AI Integration in Workplaces Causes Burnout: Strategies to Mitigate Overwork and Protect Employee Well-being

AI Integration in Workplaces Causes Burnout: Strategies to Mitigate Overwork and Protect Employee Well-being

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Bridging the Gap: Enhancing Understanding of DevOps Teams' Workflows Beyond Technical Tools

Bridging the Gap: Enhancing Understanding of DevOps Teams' Workflows Beyond Technical Tools

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Launch Darkly's Pricing Shift: Mitigating Cost Increases for Existing Customers Through Strategic Alternatives

Launch Darkly's Pricing Shift: Mitigating Cost Increases for Existing Customers Through Strategic Alternatives

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DevOps Career Advancement: Key Skills and Focus Areas for Securing a Higher Salary

DevOps Career Advancement: Key Skills and Focus Areas for Securing a Higher Salary

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Compromised GitHub PAT Used to Publish Malicious Trivy VSCode Extension: Mitigation Steps Outlined

Compromised GitHub PAT Used to Publish Malicious Trivy VSCode Extension: Mitigation Steps Outlined

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Enhancing Security: Streamlined Solutions for Safely Sharing Sensitive Files Within Teams

Enhancing Security: Streamlined Solutions for Safely Sharing Sensitive Files Within Teams

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AWS UAE Data Center Fire Causes Service Disruptions: EC2, RDS, DynamoDB Affected, Slow API Calls Reported

AWS UAE Data Center Fire Causes Service Disruptions: EC2, RDS, DynamoDB Affected, Slow API Calls Reported

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Demystifying Platform Engineering: A Clear Definition and Its Role in Open Source, Infrastructure, and Cloud Ecosystems

Demystifying Platform Engineering: A Clear Definition and Its Role in Open Source, Infrastructure, and Cloud Ecosystems

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