Get ready for Her Head’s in the Cloud, the podcast where DevOps, Cloud, and SRE meet innovation, leadership, and personal stories from the tech world! Hosted by Egle Scerbaviciute, a seasoned recruiter with deep expertise in the platform engineering space, this show brings you the latest trends, success stories, and challenges shaping DevOps in Australia and beyond.
Expect in-depth conversations with DevOps practitioners, tech leaders, and startup founders as they share insights into best practices, future trends, and lessons learned. Whether you're a DevOps enthusiast or a tech leader looking for strategic advice, Her Head’s in the Cloud has something for you.
Stay tuned for powerful stories, actionable advice, and a behind-the-scenes look at the world of DevOps! ️
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In this episode of Her Head’s in the Cloud, Egle is joined by Jill from Suite at the Table and senior technology leader Angela Anthony to discuss her career spanning more than 30 years across consulting, financial services, aviation, retail, health services and manufacturing.
Angela shares how she moved from studying chemistry and mathematics, to teaching, software development and eventually senior technology leadership. She reflects on the importance of understanding your strengths, backing yourself and remaining open to opportunities that may take your career in an unexpected direction.
The conversation also explores one of Angela’s biggest career decisions: relocating her family to Hong Kong to become Divisional CIO for Cathay Pacific’s passenger business. She discusses adapting to different cultures, navigating complex communication styles and balancing career progression with family responsibilities.
Angela also opens up about a major project failure, the lessons she learned from not raising concerns earlier and why difficult experiences can create valuable leadership “scars.” She explains how her priorities have shifted over time, with greater focus on family, physical health, mental wellbeing and becoming a more empathetic leader.
The episode highlights the challenges women can face in technology leadership, the importance of self-awareness and advocacy, and why technical expertise alone is not enough to progress into senior roles. Angela shares her belief that strong leaders must communicate effectively, understand what motivates others and focus not only on what they deliver, but how they bring people with them.
This podcast is brought to you by the Technology Recruitment team at Precision Sourcing.
9 Jul 2026
Why Persistence Matters More Than a Perfect Career Plan
In this episode of Her Head’s in the Cloud, Egle sits down with Marjan Zia, Head of Cloud Engineering and Technology Operations at AFG, to discuss her journey from graduate software engineer to senior leadership.
Marjan shares how her career evolved over time, the impact of strong role models, and the persistence required to step into leadership after facing multiple setbacks. She reflects on the importance of mentorship, community involvement, and building confidence through experience.
The conversation also explores the key challenges of leading cloud and operations teams, including managing competing priorities, staying on top of rapidly evolving technology, and controlling cloud costs. Marjan offers her perspective on AI, explaining how it can enhance productivity rather than replace people.
She also highlights the importance of confidence for women in tech and shares a personal lesson on learning to appreciate the journey and be kinder to yourself along the way.
This podcast is brought to you by the Technology Recruitment team at Precision Sourcing.
Host: Egle Scerbaviciute Guest: Marjan Zia
26 Jun 2026
Confidence, Cloud & the Future of Networking
In this episode of Her Head's in the Cloud, Egle sits down with Mini Mol, infrastructure leader at AMP, to discuss a career spanning more than two decades across networking, security and cloud. Mini shares why she's never identified with imposter syndrome, explaining how focusing on consistent delivery and creating impact has shaped her confidence throughout her career.
She also reflects on navigating bias as one of the few women in networking, the importance of letting your knowledge speak for itself, and why changing the narrative around infrastructure is key to attracting more diverse talent. The conversation also explores how networking has evolved from traditional hardware to becoming the foundation for cloud, AI and modern infrastructure. Mini explains why networking remains one of the most exciting areas in technology and why organisations need to balance innovation with business risk when modernising their environments.
Whether you're building a career in infrastructure or curious about where networking is headed next, this episode offers practical insights into leadership, resilience and the future of enterprise technology.
This podcast is brought to you by the Technology Recruitment Department powered by Precision Sourcing.
Host: Egle Scerbaviciute
Guest: Mini Mol
11 Jun 2026
Why Honest Feedback is the Greatest Gift
In this episode of Her Head's in the Cloud, Egle sits down with Sirisha, Engineering Manager at MYOB, to explore what it really takes to lead high-performing engineering teams.
Having started her career as a graduate engineer before progressing through systems administration, cloud engineering and leadership roles, Sirisha shares the experiences that shaped her approach to people leadership. From the impact of mentorship and honest feedback to fostering trust, accountability and psychological safety, she offers practical insights for both aspiring and established leaders.
The conversation explores how leaders can create clarity without micromanaging, navigate conflict constructively, empower engineers through ownership, and build strong relationships that drive both individual and team success. Sirisha also shares her perspective on why trust is earned over time, how to find the right mentor, and why great leadership isn't about having all the answers - it's about creating an environment where people can do their best work.
Whether you're leading teams today or looking to step into leadership in the future, this episode is packed with valuable lessons on building stronger teams and becoming a more effective leader.
This podcast is brought to you by the Technology Recruitment Department powered by Precision Sourcing.
Host: Egle Scerbaviciute
Guest: Sirisha Joel
2 Jun 2026
Leadership Lessons Behind High-Performing SRE Teams
Season 2 of Her Head’s in the Cloud kicks off with a powerful conversation on leadership, empathy, and the human side of engineering. Egle sits down with Ed Groenescheij, Senior Engineering Manager at Xero, to unpack what it really takes to build and scale high-performing Site Reliability Engineering teams.
From hiring for curiosity over technical perfection to creating blameless cultures built on trust and transparency, Ed shares the leadership lessons he’s learned throughout his career across consulting, operations, and engineering management. Together, they explore the evolving meaning of DevOps and SRE, why reliability is “learning faster than you fail,” and how putting people first ultimately creates stronger teams and better business outcomes.
This episode also dives into the often-overlooked realities of engineering work, including the impact of night shifts on mental health, balancing empathy with accountability, and why authentic leadership can’t simply be taught as a technique.
If you’re passionate about engineering culture, leadership, DevOps, or building resilient teams, this is the perfect way to kick off the new season of Her Head’s in the Cloud.
This podcast is brought to you by the Technology Recruitment Department powered by Precision Sourcing.
Host: Egle Scerbaviciute
Guest: Ed Groenescheij
6 Aug 2025
Keeping It Together: The SRE Behind the Scenes
In this episode of "Her Heads in the Cloud," Egle is joined by Iman Yusuf, a Senior Engineering Manager at Atlassian, to explore the dynamic world of site reliability engineering (SRE). Iman shares her journey from a postgraduate student to a leader in the field, discussing the evolution of SRE roles and the balance between reliability, cost, and customer satisfaction.
Tune in to discover insights on handling high-stakes incidents, fostering a no-blame culture, and the future of SRE with AI advancements. Don't miss this engaging conversation filled with practical advice and forward-thinking perspectives.
This podcast is brought to you by the Technology Recruitment Department powered by Precision Sourcing. Host: Egle Scerbaviciute Guest: Iman Yusuf
14 Jul 2025
She Built Systems - Now She Builds Teams
What does it really take to move from hands-on coding to shaping the strategy behind high-performing tech teams? In this episode, Lisa Cutmore of Airtasker shares her remarkable journey from 15 years as a developer to a leadership role where empathy, resilience, and authenticity are her greatest assets.
Join host Egle as she and Lisa dive into:
The evolution from problem-solving in code to influencing product direction and team culture
The subtle and overt challenges women face in engineering and leadership, including “paper cuts” and imposter syndrome
How emotional intelligence and empathy can become leadership superpowers—even when it means wearing your heart on your sleeve
The book that transformed Lisa’s approach to tough conversations: Crucial Conversations
Practical advice for women starting out in tech: embrace your strengths, seek out empowering workplaces, and remember you are enough
Whether you’re an aspiring leader, a seasoned engineer, or someone passionate about diversity in tech, this episode offers candid insights and actionable wisdom on leading with purpose and heart. Tune in for a conversation that celebrates difference, resilience, and the power of being unapologetically yourself
This podcast is brought to you by the Technology Recruitment Department powered by Precision Sourcing.
Host: Egle Scerbaviciute
Guest: Lisa Cutmore
20 May 2025
From Migration Pains to AI Gains: Modern Cloud Strategies Unpacked
In this episode of Her Head's in the Cloud, Egle chats with Luke Matthews, Head of Cloud at Brennan. With more than 20 years in the cloud and infrastructure space, Luke brings rich insights into current cloud adoption trends, the evolving hybrid cloud landscape, and how businesses can make smarter infrastructure decisions.
From Microsoft Ignite takeaways to tackling the challenges of cloud migration, Luke breaks down how Azure Local, multi-cloud management tools, and AI-powered chatbots are shaping the future of IT services. If you're navigating enterprise cloud strategy, modernisation, or cost optimisation, this one's packed with practical perspectives.
This podcast is brought to you by the Technology Recruitment Department powered by Precision Sourcing.
Host: Egle Scerbaviciute
Guest: Luke Matthews
18 Feb 2025
Passion, Pressure, and Progress: An Infrastructure Success Story
In this engaging episode, we sit down with Jyoti Nara, IT Infrastructure and Operations Manager at Tilt Renewables. With 15 years of experience in the IT industry, Jyoti shares her fascinating journey from her early curiosity about fixing broken appliances to becoming a leader in infrastructure technology. She discusses how her experience at McDonald's shaped her ability to handle pressure, the massive shifts in infrastructure management during COVID-19, and the increasing importance of cybersecurity in a remote work environment. Jyoti offers practical advice for women entering the tech industry, suggesting they start with home labs and leverage existing industry experience when transitioning to IT roles. She also shares her thoughts on AI implementation while emphasizing the importance of maintaining security and caution in this rapidly evolving technological landscape.
This podcast is brought to you by the Technology Recruitment Department powered by Precision Sourcing.
Host: Egle Scerbaviciute
Guest: Jyotti Nara
20 Nov 2024
Navigating the Clouds: Leadership, Diversity, and Innovation with Aussie Broadband
Egle Scerbaviciute chats with Hannah Ervin, Architecture Manager at Aussie Broadband, about navigating leadership, diversity, and innovation in the tech industry through inclusivity, upskilling, and community-driven initiatives.
29 Oct 2024
Introducing.... Her Head's in the Cloud
Join Egle, an experienced cloud engineering recruiter, as she dives into conversations with people working in DevOps, learning about their journeys into the industry, how they got to where they are, and sharing real stories about the wins, challenges, and trends shaping the field in Australia and beyond.
Whether you're in tech or just curious, Her Head’s in the Cloud brings you insights and advice straight from those making it happen.
This podcast is brought to you by the Technology Recruitment Department powered by Precision Sourcing.
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