From Docker Enthusiast to Captain: My Journey with the Whale

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Being recognized as a Docker Captain is a tremendous honour, especially considering it coincides with my increased focus on creating more Docker content. It truly feels like a dream come true.

What is Docker Captain?

Docker captain are not just pirates steering container ship (though that imagery is pretty cool!).
They translate complex concepts of Docker into digestible content.

Docker Captain write blog posts, host webinars, organize meetups and most importantly share our passion for the technology that revolutionizes the software development.

My Inspiration: Why Learn Docker?

While containerization is a crucial skill for any tech professional in today's world, that wasn't always my perspective. Two years ago, this thought would have been alien to me. So, what sparked my sudden interest in Docker and containerization?

2 years ago, while working at Pfizer Inc. as a software engineer, and I found that the product I work with uses AWS ECS and Docker very much and that ignited spark on me to at least got to know what this Docker thing is?

Another reason I looked Docker as amazing technology is because of a Francesco Ciulla (@francescoxx He is one of my best friends from twitter(x))
I followed him from the days when he has very less followers on X but now, he is a known tech person with 180K+ followers.

He is also a Docker Captain and he often share content related to Docker and since I am his friend and follower I read or watch all his content which eventually leads to liking Docker.

How did I apply for Docker Captain program?

Since I have a decent YouTube channel called Bitfumes, whatever I learn I create video tutorial about that and same I started doing with Docker too.

I created a full Docker beginner course of around 2 hours 45 mins without knowing about that this video can help me in the future.
At this time, I didn't know about the Docker Captain program.

But then I got to know about Docker Captain program, and I started sharpening my Docker skills and created some more content around Docker.

And one day while scrolling LinkedIn, I found one post from Harsh Manvar (@harsh_manvar ) where there is a link to apply for Docker Captain program. I quickly jumped to the link and filled all the required details like my GitHub, twitter or LinkedIn profile and also which content I previously created related to Docker.

As a precaution, I also reached out to Harsh and Francesco for potential recommendations. However, to my absolute delight, I received an interview call directly from the Docker team after a few days.

I was excited as well as nervous about what going to happen.

About the Docker Captain Interview!

Okay, although we call it an interview, but I am not getting any kind of job hahah

So, on the scheduled date and time I met with Eva who just asked me some questions like why I want to become docker captain and why I even started learning docker.
I got really happy when she impressed with my YouTube channel and type of content I created.

However, she suggested creating a video specifically focused on Docker Scout, the latest Docker feature, to provide the approval team with fresh content. I promptly created the video within 5–6 days and sent it to Eva via email.

The Day I become Captain.

After a nervous wait, I finally received the invitation to sign the Docker Captain agreement on December 28, 2023. It felt like a perfect New Year's gift, and I couldn't have been happier.

I owe immense gratitude to both the Pfizer team and Francesco for igniting the spark that led me here.

Can you become Docker Captain?

Absolutely! The program welcomes anyone passionate about creating quality Docker content and boasting a decent online presence. In my case, my YouTube channel and its Docker-related content played a pivotal role in my journey.

So, if you share a passion for Docker and possess the drive to create informative content, the Docker Captain program awaits!

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