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Kubernetes Cluster from a Shed Computer

· 3 min read
Andy Reid
Andy the Muppit

A computer I recovered from my shed is currently running 72 pods including my web site as a single worker in one of my production Kubernetes clusters.

Everything is running on 8-year-old desktop computers, one repurposed as a worker node the others as a control node and load balancer.

6000km Solo in 2 Days

· 3 min read
Andy Reid
Andy the Muppit

A hippie, goth, metalhead from another planet.

That is the best way I can describe my wife to be, Charlotte, the first time I met her 37 years ago.

Yesterday I sold her Kia Carnival, as she is no longer able to drive and replaced it with a modified Hyundai Staria, which has a tail lift for her wheelchair.

Leadership and Staying Hands-On

· 3 min read
Andy Reid
Andy the Muppit

In my leadership roles a frequently asked question of me was "why are you still on the tools?".

I can't tell you the number of times I was told to stop and leave it to the team by whatever manager I had at the time. Of course, I ignored those instructions and carried on learning and using new tools.

Becoming a Full-Time Carer

· One min read
Andy Reid
Andy the Muppit

I've made one of the biggest decisions of my life. I've stepped away from a senior leadership role to become the full-time carer for my disabled wife and to be more present for our four amazing, autistic children.

Coaching Journey Milestone

· 2 min read
Andy Reid
Andy the Muppit

Almost a year ago, I nearly walked away from something that has since become a big part of who I am.

I was just two sessions into a six-month coaching programme and seriously thinking about quitting. Life was full, I was juggling a lot, and self-doubt crept in. But something told me to stick with it.