Episode · The Pragmatic Engineer · 2026-06-03

Gergely Orosz & Kelsey Hightower: books mentioned on The Pragmatic Engineer

Kubernetes and retiring at the top with Kelsey Hightower

2 books · With Kelsey Hightower · Listen · Watch on YouTube

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Kelsey Hightower discussed A+ Certification Guide by Azimuth Interactive Staff and Hit Refresh by Satya Nadella.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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1. A+ Certification Guide

   A+ Certification Guide

   Azimuth Interactive Staff · at 8:19

   Discussed

   “And I remember going to a bookstore and they had the A+ certification guide and I looked and some of the job postings said, "Hey, you need to be A+ certified to take this support role or whatever it was."”

   Kelsey Hightower Kubernetes and retiring at the top with Kelsey Hightower 2026-06-03 Listen at 8:19

   Where to get it

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2. 

   Hit Refresh

   Satya Nadella · at 1:52:55

   Hit Refresh by Satya Nadella is a 2017 book by Microsoft's CEO detailing his personal life, career progression, and the ongoing cultural and technological transformation of the company.

   Discussed

   “I'm reading his book hit refresh and I remember the opening chapter he talks about starting Microsoft as a developer advocate and now being CEO of Microsoft advocating for the soul of Microsoft”

   Kelsey Hightower Kubernetes and retiring at the top with Kelsey Hightower 2026-06-03 Listen at 1:52:55

   Where to get it

   AmazonListen on Audible