Expanding on S[a-z]{3,} Reliability Engineer roles.

One of my foundational learning experiences occurred in 2014, when I designed and rolled out Uber’s original Site Reliability Engineering role and organization. While I’d make many decisions a bit differently if I could rewind and try again, for the most part I’m proud when reviewing the reel of rewound memories.

Folks will occasionally ask my advice on introducing SRE in their company, and I give them an answer they don’t expect: don’t. The one word version comes across rather more controversial than I i...