Simulation Details

Company Overview
Zenith Health is a technology company founded in 2010 by Mark Teller and Laura Goodeye, aiming to revolutionize the management of electronic health records (EHR) using advanced technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning. In 2012, it launched its first EHR software, “ZenithCare,” which quickly became popular. In 2015, it partnered with HealthTech Solutions, enhancing interoperability between different healthcare systems. In 2018, Zenith Health received the “Healthcare Innovation” award for its AI module. The company utilizes cloud platforms like AWS and Azure, and tools like Kubernetes and Docker for application management. Recently, it has faced challenges related to adopting emerging technologies and complying with GDPR and HIPAA regulations. The organization is decentralized, with regional teams responsible for specific phases of the product lifecycle. Key figures include CEO Mark Teller and CTO Laura Goodeye, who respectively lead international expansion and technological innovation.

Challenge
The main challenge is to resolve a conflict between Leon Bauer, Senior DevOps Engineer, and Martha Corti, DevOps Engineer, regarding the choice of CI/CD tools for the ZenithPredict project. Leon prefers Jenkins for its flexibility, while Martha proposes GitLab CI for its integration and ease of use. The ZenithPredict project aims to improve efficiency in managing electronic health records, with a tight timeline and precise deadlines. Resolving the conflict is crucial for the project’s success and maintaining team morale.

Mission
As the Team Lead of the DevOps team at Zenith Health, you will be responsible for mediating the conflict between Leon and Martha regarding the choice of CI/CD tools for the ZenithPredict project. You will conduct individual meetings with Leon and Martha to understand their technical positions and concerns. Subsequently, you will evaluate the pros and cons of the different technical options. Finally, you will make an informed decision on the tools to use and communicate it to the team. You will report directly to Elenoir Boire, Project Manager of the DevOps team.

Expected Outcomes
To complete the simulation, you must achieve these tasks:
1. Reach a consensus among team members on the choice of tools.
2. Ensure project deadlines are met.
3. Maintain high team morale.
4. Improve collaboration within the team.

Once ready, you must produce a final document that includes the following sections:
1. Comparative analysis of Jenkins and GitLab CI.
2. Final decision on the tools to use.
3. Communication plan for the team.

When you are ready, save the document in PDF or Docx format and send it to Elenoir Boire, Project Manager of the DevOps team.

Team

Who you will work with in this Simulation
Your team is 100% generated by AI – you will not interact with real people and no human will read your conversation.

Leon Bauer
Senior DevOps Engineer

Martha Corti
DevOps Engineer

Elenoir Boire
Project Manager

Organization

Zenith Health is an innovative technology company founded in 2010 by Mark Teller and Laura Goodeye. The main goal is to revolutionize the management of electronic health records (EHR) through the use of advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, and a user-centered approach that directly involves healthcare providers in the development process.