In DevOps, especially on the Ops side of the house, it seems you can’t outrun this Observability term, but what is it?

Monitoring with a new name? A marketing gimmick for new infrastructure tools? And why should I care? And if I do care, how do I get started?

This talk will introduce what Observability is, convince you to care, and give you some starting points and guidelines to think about as you get started.

We are excited to present our esteemed speaker for this event, Priscilla Parodi, whose extensive experience in user-centric roles brings a wealth of knowledge and insights.

**Speaker Bio:**

**Priscilla Parodi**

With a lifelong passion for Information Technology sparked in childhood, Priscilla has amassed over a decade of experience in diverse user-focused roles, ranging from project management to fostering developer communities. Their collaborative endeavors have extended to startups, universities, and clients across various industries and regions.

Currently holding the role of Elastic’s Principal Developer Advocate, they are deeply committed to comprehending user needs and coordinating impactful content and programs to elevate overall experiences.

Notable accomplishments include co-authoring the philanthropic work “Agile and Digital Journey,” and being among a select group of global IBM experts contributing to the IBM Smarter Cities project in Greece.

[LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/priscillaparodi/?locale=en_US)

**Parking Information**
For your convenience, we’ve listed several parking options available to you during the event:

* **Street Parking:** Space is typically available along E Whiting St. Spaces can be reserved using the ParkMobile app for your ease.
* **Garage Parking:** The County Center Garage located at 710 E Jackson St, Tampa, FL 33602 provides ample covered parking.
* **Lot Parking:** An additional parking lot is situated directly opposite our venue at the Seven One Seven lot, located at 126 S Jefferson St, Tampa, FL 33602.

For a detailed understanding of parking fees in the area, we recommend visiting the [following link](https://en.parkopedia.com/parking/locations/802_east_whiting_street_tampa_florida_33602_united_states_7238dhvqgxxvp0y741/?arriving=202209131500&leaving=2022091317002). Street parking is suggested for those planning to stay for approximately 3 hours.

**More Information**
At Tampa Devs, we value the diverse voices and expertise within our community and warmly invite members to contribute as speakers at our events. We also welcome individuals who wish to assist our mission as volunteers.
For potential speakers or volunteers, please visit our official website at [www.tampadevs.com](http://www.tampadevs.com/) to learn more about the available opportunities or visit https://go.tampa.dev/speak to submit a session proposal.
For any queries or direct communication, you may reach out to us via email at [hello@tampadevs.com](http://mailto:hello@tampadevs.com/). We look forward to hearing from you and exploring the ways in which we can enhance our community together.