The Struggles of Teaching Automation

Explore the challenges and strategies of implementing an automation education program in this BSidesLV conference talk. Delve into the speaker's experience as a Security Analyst at Rally Health, focusing on yearly goals and program alignment. Learn about the program's objectives, including teaching Python to all participants and modernizing legacy Bash scripts. Discover the approach to creating a sustainable learning path through study groups, utilizing resources like "Learn Python The Hard Way," and incorporating LeetCode exercises. Gain insights on addressing short-term issues such as attendance and participation, as well as long-term challenges like maintaining motivation and accommodating diverse skill levels. Acquire valuable takeaways on initiating a program, securing buy-in, and aligning educational goals with practical automation needs in the security field.

The Struggles of Teaching Automation
Introduction of Self From St. Louis Security Analyst at Rally Health Bolton Wanderers Fan • Come Say Hello!
Backstory Goals • Yearly Goal • Aligning Goals • Background on Who is Apart of The Program
The Goals of Our Program • Teach Everyone Python • Converting Old Bash Scripts to Python Create a Sustainable Learning Path
Our Program • Creating the Study Group • Using Learn Python The Hard Way Focusing on LeetCode Applying the knowledge in Real Life
Solving Short Term Problems Solving Attendance • Pushing to Have Scheduled Time to Code Creating an Environment for Participation Partner coding
Long Term Problems • Motivation Finding Problems to Solve • Different Skill Levels
How We Are Tackling Long Term Problems • Tying Motivation to Goals • Using LeetCode and Encouraging Any Type of Script
What You Should Take Away • How to Start a Program • How to Get Buy in Aligning Goals