[hnthrowaway0328]

One thing though is that some people might want to do some shadow DevOps for fun. I'd definitely be angry if someone takes away a chance to write some automation code from me because they want to centralize everything. Part of the reason I left one of my previous companies.

My recommendation, if that happens, is to give best practices to that person and make sure he rewrites the code properly.

[bravetraveler]

Good point! I try to avoid making anyone feel like I'm stealing the show, or even criticizing. Given the position of the thing, I can usually make a case for how improving it would be good for everyone.

I don't start actual work until everyone involved is aware/agrees - lest my actions be for naught. Maybe I'm missing important context. Checking in, amicably, is important.

We can do this stuff in the shadows, that's fine. I just want the day to be better for everyone.