It started with two conversations.
First, while hiring for a Platform Engineer, my colleague in talent acquisition looked at the job description—someone who could code, build AI agents, and manage infrastructure at scale—and said, “Does this person even exist?”
Then, my wife, considering a career switch, asked me, “How do I become a platform engineer? What should I learn?”
Browsing through threads on Reddit and Quora I found the same questions echoed over and over again:
“What does a platform engineer do? Is it future-proof? Where do I start?
That is when it clicked.
A new niche is emerging: Platform Engineers who can code, wield AI, and handle infrastructure at scale. It’s highly sought-after, but largely unfulfilled. All it takes is the right guidance—and that’s what SynthOps aims to provide.
What to expect from SynthOps:
Practical advice on how to break into Platform Engineering.
Recommendations on what to learn, what to read, and what to avoid to grow in the career.
Pragmatic insights from senior devs, staff SREs, and principal platform engineers curated and collected into one source.
Guidance on preparing for interviews the right way and what hiring managers are actually looking for.
Tips to become a well-rounded engineer and climb the engineering ladder
…and much more!
Welcome aboard!
Each week, we’ll bring you actionable insights, practical tips, and career advice to help you thrive in this AI-driven ops world.