Hello, I'm Jessica P Velasco
(& this is my story)
sysadmin & storyteller
Tea cups per day
approximately 847 (this year)
books read this year
22 (and counting!)
journal entries written
365+ (one for each day)
My Story (So Far)
I believe that everyone has stories worth telling, including the ones that happen over morning coffee or during quiet walks in the rain. This journal started as a way to capture those fleeting moments that make life beautiful.
By day, I'm a systems administrator managing infrastructure and solving complex technical challenges. By evening, I'm usually diving into tech books, exploring new tools, or sharing stories about both my professional journey and personal experiences.
What you'll find here are authentic stories from both my technical career and personal life— including my experiences living with cleft lip and palate, navigating the tech industry, and finding strength in everyday challenges. Real experiences, honest reflections, and the lessons learned along the way.
I Believe In...
- • Infrastructure as code and automation
- • Learning from both successes and failures
- • The power of authentic storytelling
- • Building resilient systems and teams
- • Embracing challenges as growth opportunities
Currently...
Reading:
Site Reliability Engineering by Google
Working on:
Kubernetes cluster optimization
Learning:
Advanced Terraform patterns
Exploring:
Cloud-native monitoring solutions
Let's Be Friends
I love connecting with fellow tech professionals, systems administrators, and anyone interested in authentic stories about navigating life and career challenges. Drop me a line—I promise to write back!