I spent 5 years in DevOps – Solutions engineering gave me what I was missing

3 months ago

The author spent five years as a DevSecOps engineer but felt a shift in year four, leading to a transition to Solutions Engineering.
Key issues in DevOps included repetition, stagnation, and isolation, with predictable tasks and limited human interaction.
Solutions Engineering offered new challenges, constant learning, and more human interaction, addressing what was missing in DevOps.
The role involves diverse tasks like discovery calls, demos, troubleshooting, and workshops across various industries.
The author became a bridge between customers and product teams, influencing product development based on customer feedback.
DevOps experience proved valuable in Solutions Engineering, providing credibility and shared experience with customers.
The role requires adapting to constant context-switching and building new skills like demoing, but offers rewarding challenges.
Solutions Engineering may not suit those who prefer deep technical focus or solitary work, but is ideal for those seeking variety and human connection.
The author encourages DevOps engineers feeling stuck or unfulfilled to consider Solutions Engineering as a potential career path.

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