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Pass on what you have learned...
Yesterday was May the 4th, which is like an unofficial geek holiday for those of us who are Star Wars fans. Like many epics, there are tons of underlying themes like good vs evil, striving for balance, and how freedom is fragile. But I prefer to focus on my favorite scene that comes from "The Last Jedi." https://lnkd.in/gXHGzUDf "Pass on what you have learned. Strength, mastery, mmm. But weakness, folly, failure also. Yes, failure most of all. The greatest teacher failure is." - Yoda We all make mistakes. Those of us who make lots of them, also learn pretty quickly. Admitting our mistakes and sharing them with younger developers or engineers might help them accelerate their learning, with fewer challenges of their own. "We are what they grow beyond. That is the true burden of all masters." - Yoda As some of our careers move more towards management and leadership roles, this piece of wisdom from Yoda, may serve your teams well. May the 4th be with you. Always."Flash Was Only The Beginning" Book Offers Insights for Job Seekers
I'm often asked for tips from folks interested in applying for roles at Pure. One of my top recommendations is to read "Flash Was Only The Beginning." This book chronicles the first 10 years of Pure and offers intersting insights into our founding and culture as well as profiles of many current and former employees. If you happen to visit one of our many offices you may be lucky enough to pick up a hard bound copy but you can always download a free PDF.🛣️ Road to PEAK 2026: The Perks (Vouchers & Varsity Jackets!)
Last week, we kicked off our Road to PEAK 2026 series with the news that we’ve expanded to 10 daily exam sessions this year! (If you missed our first update, check it out here). Now that we’ve given you the exam details, let’s get to talking about the best part of getting certified at Accelerate: The Perks. 🎁 💳 The "Instant Money Back" Perk Every single attendee of a PEAK training or exam session will receive one free exam voucher, valued between $200–$400 USD. This is our way of showing we want to invest in your growth! (Limited to 1 voucher per attendee.) 🧥 The "Status" Perk You asked for it and we delivered: The Varsity Jackets are back! These are exclusively reserved for our elite cert holders. If you have 2 or more IT Professional certifications, you can claim your varsity jacket and wear your expertise with pride. Whether you’re in it for the career jump, the $400 savings or the exclusive swag - secure your session spot now. Excited for the perks? Tell us your favorite in the comments below! 📢 And to all our Pure vintage jacket owners: Will you be bringing your gear to Accelerate? Show us your legacy swag and drop a picture of it in the comments below! 🔥 And to all our Pure vintage jacket owners, will you be bringing your gear to Accelerate? Share a picture of it in the comments below as well! ➡️ Next Up: We’ll wrap up the series by looking at why an Everpure Certification is a globally recognized, award-winning achievement. See you next week!Ask Mike Anything - Exploring Career Growth with Pure Community Member Mike Dehaan
At Pure Storage//Accelerate 2025 last week, one of our community members, Mike_Dehaan, from the Mississippi Dept. of Revenue, had the opportunity to share his career journey on main stage in Las Vegas with Pure's VP of HR and Legal Niki Armstrong. Ask Mike anything in this forum about his experience with Pure and his career path - tag him in your questions and let's get some discussion going! Check out the full video below to hear Mike's challenges, triumphs, and how he's worked to drive better outcomes for the citizens of Mississippi. Hear about the significant role that community and culture played in fostering his progress, both in his own career and for those around him. Reach out to Ludes or legan if you're interested in working with our customer advocacy team to do something similar. Or talk to you local User Group SE leaders about featuring your career path in an upcoming user group meetup. Thanks to bmcdougall for working with Mike to craft his talk track for the segment. https://www.purestorage.com/video/webinars/exploring-careers-growth-in-the-industry/6374610495112.html?shareVideo=6374610495112
