Carike Blignaut-Staden
Using technology to "work smarter, not harder"
Carike Blignaut-Staden is a DevOps engineer, Grafana Champion and co-organiser of the JHBMSDUG developer community. She's passionate about using technology to help others and holds certifications across AI, cloud technologies, cybersecurity, DevOps, IoT and site reliability engineering. Dedicated to sharing knowledge and helping others upskill, Carike is always broadening her own expertise. Away from the keyboard, she enjoys sport, fishing and spending time in nature. She's a former provincial hockey player and national karateka.
Observability as a team sport: Designing dashboards for humans, not just metrics
In a world overflowing with dashboards, why do so many go unused? This talk explores how observability is not just a DevOps concern but a collaborative effort across teams. We'll dive into the principles of designing dashboards that are not only functional but also accessible, inclusive, and actionable. Learn how to build visualisations that serve real user needs, foster shared ownership, and drive better decision-making across your organisation.
Johannesburg