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.
How can I help?
Hey Pure Community, I’m Brian Heck, and I get to be your Senior Systems Engineer if you’re in Alaska, Washington, or Oregon (yup, that’s me—the person behind the emails!). I’m part of the SLED team at Pure, which just means I spend my days helping schools, local governments, and all sorts of public organizations like Tribal make the most of their data. I’ve always believed the secret sauce at Pure isn’t just our tech (though I’m pretty biased about how rock solid flash storage is). It’s actually the people on our team and in this community. There’s zero ego, just lots of curiosity and a drive to solve real problems for real folks. So if you ever just want to ask a question, vent about a challenge, or swap stories about your favorite upgrades, trust me, you’re speaking my language. If you’re wondering: What’s it really like working at Pure (spoiler: the culture here rocks) What new tech or trends I’m excited about in storage, cloud, or AI How to get the most out of your SE team (or what the heck SEs actually do behind the scenes) …please shout! I love sharing tips, diving into rabbit holes, and figuring out better ways to do things together. I’m always up for good conversation, honest feedback, or brainstorming sessions, whether it’s in the forums or over coffee (virtual or real). This community means a lot to me, and I’d really love to hear your stories, see your questions, and learn from your experiences. I've been a part of the VMUG for quite awhile, so things like this are my jam. I’ll do my best to share the good stuff—tech advice, a peek at life at Pure, and maybe a few dad jokes if you’re lucky. How can I help? What’s on your mind?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
