How DevOps Saved the Albatross - Lessons Outside IT

Explore how DevOps principles saved albatrosses from extinction in this 33-minute GOTO London 2016 conference talk by Laurence Timms, Head of Application Development at RSPB. Learn about the complex problem of albatross conservation, the impact of commercial fishing, and the innovative solutions developed by the Albatross Task Force. Discover how DevOps thinking, continuous learning, and feedback loops were applied outside the IT industry to create the hook pod, a device that significantly reduced albatross deaths. Gain insights on solving complex problems, embracing mistakes, and applying tech industry practices to environmental challenges. The presentation covers the albatross life cycle, fishing industry practices, key decisions made by conservationists, and valuable lessons that can be applied across various fields.

Introduction
Solving complex problems
Albatross life cycle
Commercial fishing
How it works
What happens
The Albatross Task Force
The IT Industry
The ATF
Two key decisions
DevOps thinking
Learning things
Feedback loops
The hook pod
Continuous learning
Submit to your own mistakes
Conclusion