Katarina Brookfield

<p>In this episode of 'When Shit Hits the Fan', hosts Johan and Jeffrey welcome Katarina Brookfield, a staff technical marketing architect at Broadcom/VMware.</p><p>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. </p><p>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.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Chapters</strong></p><p><br /></p><p>00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest</p><p>03:00 Getting to Know Katharina Brookfield</p><p>05:58 The Journey into IT and Overcoming Challenges</p><p>09:12 Career Highlights and Daring Experiences</p><p>11:59 Transitioning from VDI to Kubernetes</p><p>14:56 Public Speaking and Community Engagement</p><p>18:01 Secrets to Effective Presentations</p><p>21:11 The Art of Engaging Presentations</p><p>23:56 Learning from Mistakes in IT</p><p>32:49 Embracing Failure as a Learning Opportunity</p><p>38:03 The Importance of Team Culture in Handling Mistakes</p><p>41:13 The Lifelong Journey of Learning and Improvement</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>