This is an episode of “Why Isn't It Working - Business & Tech Podcast” with hosts Karl Wood, Michael Hamilton and guests. Today’s guests are Daniel Bowers & Barry Smith from Opus Recruitment which is a global company. Based out of Sydney, Australia. Daniel's role is as the Associate Director (Contracting Division) & Barry as the Managing Consultant (Permanent Division) in the DevOps space. In this conversation we discuss the current priority demand in devops, security, IT recruitment challenges, soft skills, nurturing graduate talent into the workforce, the impact of COVID in 2020, start-up demand and much more. Daniel & Barry can be reached through: Daniel Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-%E2%80%98devops%E2%80%99-bowers-13b3a1120/ Barry Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barry-smith-200b0052/ Website: https://www.opusrecruitmentsolutions.com/ -- Why Isn't It Working - Business & Tech Podcast details: Join Karl Wood & Michael Hamilton to discuss all things business and technology. The guys will bring you stories from the business side of tech. With over 30 years of combined experience with strategic business & IT delivery. Karl and Michael will bring their true insights into IT and how they can help with your business. Follow “Why Isn’t It Working” on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/karlmickpodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/why-isn-t-it-working-business-tech-podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karlmickpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsJ9jPaiU1OyKHOq-F3Kv4g Listen and subscribe on the platform of your choice: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/why-isnt-it-working-business-tech-podcast/id1532844598 Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93aHlpc250aXR3b3JraW5nLnBvZG9tYXRpYy5jb20vcnNzMi54bWw= Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/24VoQLrMMNGwr0tC4O7MTy?si=pnqkhM9XQR-DZBeq8leisA Podomatic: https://whyisntitworking.podomatic.com/