Had a genuinely great session with Sagar Kakkala — and honestly it was better than I expected. He has a way of making complex things feel approachable. We worked through real-world problem solving using the STAR method, but what made it click was how he tied it directly to day-to-day engineering work rather than keeping it abstract. One example that stuck with me — how he tackled automating manual deployment and rollback processes using CI/CD pipelines and GitHub runners. Simple in concept, massive in impact. The things I'm taking away: Document your "before vs after" — always Keep your troubleshooting and incident resolution notes in order Think about long-term impact, not just the fix in front of you Beyond the technical stuff, I walked away thinking differently about how to structure solutions and communicate impact — which honestly matters just as much in this field. If you're trying to grow in infrastructure or DevOps, Sagar is genuinely someone worth reaching out to. Grateful he was so open about his experience.

Had a really valuable 1:1 DevOps career session. What stood out was the practical approach, instead of theory, I got real-world insights, interview-focused guidance, and clear direction on what actually matters in the industry. Received actionable tips on improving my profile, structuring my learning, and avoiding common mistakes. The session was well-organized, interactive, and focused on my specific doubts without rushing. It also helped me understand where I currently stand and what gaps I need to work on, which was really useful. Overall, definitely worth it. If you’re a South Indian, you’d say — worthu varma worthuu! 😄

I had a call with Sagar Kakkala, and it was truly a valuable experience. He is an exceptional person who guided me through a clear, step-by-step approach to becoming a strong DevOps Engineer. He shared practical methods not only for building technical skills but also for preparing an effective resume, optimizing LinkedIn, and approaching job searches strategically. Beyond technical guidance, he also shared important life lessons around finance, savings, and investments—insights that are essential for long-term growth and stability. Overall, this was one of the most impactful conversations I’ve had. Sagar is truly one of the best mentors I’ve come across, and I highly recommend connecting with him.

Thank u Sagar for suggesting me the best resources to learn the fundamentals in DevOps. I have learned the basic topics that you told me and it helped me to overcome the interview fear. I keep attending the interviews and practicing the concepts that u shared with me, thank u for being kind and supportive throughout the session.