Hello! LZ here (Elzette van Zyl), newly arrived in the UAE.
Like many of you, I followed the yellow brick road (or more accurately, “clicked” my heels) and found myself here. Pleased to meet you all virtually!
My exposure to Linux has been mostly indirect—through platforms like Canva, Discord, and MidJourney, which rely on Linux-based backends for their operations. My first hands-on brush with it came during a D365 deployment, where I worked on building an HR reporting system called Bodhi. This project introduced me to backend Azure integrations. I am green to the technical side, but oh so intrigued for what this offers in a world of opportunities in my vocation line.
I’m popping in here thanks to an invite from an Org Development application. Let me just say—your recruitment process is mind-blowing. From the FOMO-inducing job ads to the prompt, engaging responses, and meeting you all here, it’s refreshing! I wanted to wave it around and say, “See? This is how you do it!” I had to remind myself where I was at so I don’t look like a hooligan in the bleachers .
Though my roots are in HR, I’ve always approached it with a “never mind the cat, curiosity kills the mundane” mindset, venturing into unconventional spaces. At first the other two links in the mail invite had me on a bit of a rollercoaster. From feeling a little stupid to fascinatingly intrigued and now bursting at the seams of excitement about the world of possibilities you are all in.
If you asked me before whether I have ever seen a Juju charm, I would have to say “No, but I looove a touch of stylish bling! What do they look like and where can I find them?” Having been enlightened, I would much rather add the “charms” in the potential for tools like competency engines, career path generators, and workforce analytics dashboards to my “bracelet” of experiences. I mean I am 43 plus vat, and believe I have had a blessed career so far. Finding this world however…Have I been living under a rock? Are such tools out there? Can I help build them? Or at least, can I lurk in the corner and learn from all of you through osmosis?
It’s astonishing that in just 24 hours, my perspective has shifted so dramatically. I feel honored to be here and excited for the learning and rabbit holes ahead. Let’s see where this adventure goes!