The Business of Laravel

Continuous Deployment and Continuous People Growth | Greg Skerman, DoT at iseekplant


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In this episode of the Business of Laravel podcast, Matt Stauffer interviews Greg Skerman, Director of Technology at iSeekplant, Australia’s leading online construction marketplace. They discuss Greg’s role, the benefits and challenges of a service-oriented architecture, and working with non-technical stakeholders. Greg emphasizes the importance of scaling people alongside technology, the value of experimentation, and the ability to swiftly revert changes. He highlights the advantages of frequent deployments, such as risk mitigation and quicker rollbacks, and their positive impact on staff retention. Greg also offers advice for aspiring leaders, stressing the importance of soft skills, openness to different approaches, and engaging with the community and mentors for career growth.

  • Matt Stauffer Twitter 
  • Tighten Website 
  • Greg Skerman Twitter
  • Greg Skerman LinkedIn
  • Greg’s Podcast
  • Greg’s Substack
  • iseekplant Website
  • PostHog
  • Turn the Ship Around Book
  • Greg's 2023 Laracon AU Talk
  • Laracon AU 2024

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