In this episode of 'When Shit Hits the Fan', hosts Johan and Jeffrey welcome Katarina Brookfield, a staff technical marketing architect at Broadcom/VMware.

Katarina shares her journey in IT, overcoming gender biases, and her transition from VDI to Kubernetes. She discusses her passion for public speaking and community engagement, as well as her love for cooking and fine dining. The conversation highlights her daring experiences and insights into effective presentations.

In this conversation, Katarina Brookfield shares her experiences in IT, focusing on the importance of engaging presentations, learning from mistakes, and fostering a supportive team culture. She emphasizes the need for transparency when errors occur and the value of continuous learning in both personal and professional development.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest

03:00 Getting to Know Katharina Brookfield

05:58 The Journey into IT and Overcoming Challenges

09:12 Career Highlights and Daring Experiences

11:59 Transitioning from VDI to Kubernetes

14:56 Public Speaking and Community Engagement

18:01 Secrets to Effective Presentations

21:11 The Art of Engaging Presentations

23:56 Learning from Mistakes in IT

32:49 Embracing Failure as a Learning Opportunity

38:03 The Importance of Team Culture in Handling Mistakes

41:13 The Lifelong Journey of Learning and Improvement