BlakYaks Podcast - Episode 7: Elliott Farrall on starting a career in cloud at BlakYaks

Our new episode is now available:

In this new episode of the BlakYaks Podcast, Neil Allgood (COO at BlakYaks) sits down with Elliott Farrall, one of our SpecOps cloud engineers, to discuss his journey into cloud engineering and how he has developed since joining the team.

After spending nine years studying mathematics at the University of Surrey, including completing a PhD, Elliott made the decision to transition into the technology industry. Drawn to BlakYaks by its collaborative culture and commitment to developing talent, he joined the SpecOps team to begin building a career in cloud and DevOps.

In the episode, Elliott reflects on what it was like to enter a new industry, sharing his experience of onboarding at BlakYaks, the support and mentorship he received, and how he built confidence in a cloud engineering role. He also discusses how his responsibilities have evolved over time, from developing foundational technical skills to working directly with customers, supporting internal initiatives, and mentoring newer members of the team.

For anyone interested in what it's like to start and grow a career at BlakYaks, this episode offers a valuable insight into our culture, learning environment, and commitment to helping people develop and succeed.

Interested in a career at BlakYaks? Visit our careers page.