The Role of Orchestration Tools

My name is Marian. I’ve been working in IT for over 10 years and have gone through most of the stages in the world of web development. I started out as a junior frontend developer, then moved on to backend development, and later became a fullstack developer. After a few years, I transitioned into freelancing and collaboration roles. At the same time, I worked as a trainer, teaching both backend and frontend development from scratch. I continued my journey as a senior developer and eventually became a business analyst and my own QA for the job I currently hold. So yes, jokes like “one-man show” or “I’m not just a position, I’m an entire department” actually reflect my reality – this has been a career shaped by challenges and wearing many hats. I say that because I’ve also worked as a DevOps and sysadmin, gaining experience on the infrastructure side as well. After years of work, hundreds of interviews, and a few significant jobs, I can say that I wasn’t just “2–3 things.” I was also a student and even took part in two volunteer internship programs to gain experience. I had a part-time job, worked in both small and large teams, including in a multinational corporation and corporate environments. I’ve seen both toxic workplaces and highly professional ones. I’ve also been freelancing for a few years now. In the beginning, my goal wasn’t a higher salary – it was to gain as much experience as possible. The first two years were the hardest. Ironically, as I gained more experience, interviews became easier – but responsibilities and salary also grew. If I had to start over or give advice to someone just beginning their career, I’d say this: Apply to as many interviews as you can – even dozens. The first year is the toughest. You don’t have to be the most technically skilled – sometimes a strong grasp of theory is enough. If you have multiple job offers to choose from, go for the most stable one: a company that owns its own product, where your boss is your direct employer and not a client’s manager. In short, try to avoid outsourcing and choose a larger, more stable company that isn’t just a service provider for another business. For more career path advice, I invite you to follow us – and even consider purchasing a course.