Episode 362 | Billy Korando - Automating Gratitude

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Billy Korando talks with Dave Rael about being a speaker, the benefits of user groups, automated testing and delivery, and gratitude

Billy Korando works as a software consultant with Keyhole Software in Kansas City Missouri. Billy has been a developer for a little over a decade and has worked in many exciting industries including insurance regulation, shipping, and government. One thing Billy has often wondered throughout his career is why do organizations struggle delivering software to production? The drive to answer this question has led to the developing of his two biggest passions, automated testing and finding ways of reducing workplace toil. Billy also helps run the Kansas City Java Users Group which is dedicated to creating a fun and welcoming environment for Java developers to learn about the latest trends and connect with other developers outside their work. When Billy is not writing code, he enjoys traveling, watching the Kansas City Chiefs (who often end up breaking his heart), and hurriedly writing biographies in a way that makes him sound far more interesting than he actually is.

Chapters: 0:36 - Dave introduces the show and Billy Korando7:14 - Billy's path to serious testing and continuous deployment11:27 - Becoming a speaker - a rocky road for Billy17:27 - The appeal of Java and .NET in 201822:11 - How Billy got started in software26:20 - Billy's story of failure - humbling interviews, failure to connect with a team34:16 - Getting diverse experiences36:51 - Organizing user groups41:08 - Billy's book recommendations46:05 - Billy's top 3 tips for delivering more value50:10 - Keeping up with Billy

Resources: Billy's Website Kansas City Java Users Group Keyhole Software Cory House on Developer On Fire JUnit 5 Java to Move to 6-Monthly Release Cadence Chase Aucoin on Developer On Fire Ted Neward on Developer On Fire Alex Balazs on Developer On Fire Eric Evans on Developer On Fire

Billy's book recommendation: Continuous Delivery: Reliable Software Releases through Build, Test, and Deployment Automation (Addison-Wesley Signature Series (Fowler)) - Jez Humble Release It!: Design and Deploy Production-Ready Software - Michael T. Nygard Domain-Driven Design: Tackling Complexity in the Heart of Software - Eric Evans The Better Angels of Our Nature: Why Violence Has Declined - Steven Pinker

Billy's top 3 tips for delivering more value: Be aware of your biases Be nice Success requires effort