Adventures in DevOps

In this episode, Warren and Will embark on a thought-provoking journey through the world of DevOps, security, team dynamics, and career progression. They discuss the hidden implications of domain names, the importance of security certifications, and the complexities of leading a tech team, weaving in personal experiences and insights. With an emphasis on aligning technical work with overarching bu...

Jose Diaz-Gonzalez is the creator is Dokku. They delve into the world of DevOps with a focus on security, open source contributions, and managing permissions in AWS. In this episode, they discuss the challenges and complexities of open-source projects, the importance of verifying the integrity of packages, and the implications of using unauthorized software. They also touch on the upcoming DevOps...

Luca Galante is the Product and Growth at Humanitec. In today's episode, they dive deep into the world of platform engineering and DevOps, discussing the challenges, innovations, and best practices in the field. They discuss the need for clear problem-solving in platform engineering, the importance of reference architectures, and the upcoming PlatformCon event. From the concept of a minimum viable...

Rosalind Whitley is the Director of Product Marketing at Kentik. They dive deep into the world of technology, DevOps, and everything in between. In today's episode, they have an in-depth conversation about the complexities of marketing for technical products, particularly in the context of network observability and DevOps. They discuss the challenges of conveying emotions and authentic messaging i...

Yonatan Eldar is the Co-Founder and CTO at Apiiro. They discuss the evolution in application security strategies, the importance of using the right tools for the job, and the significance of prioritizing and contextualizing security issues for developers. They touch on various aspects of security, including the potential vulnerabilities in code, understanding attack vectors, and managing the inven...

Pete Fritchman is a Senior operations and site reliability engineer. They delve deep into the world of development, operations, and everything in between. They explore the complexities of measuring the true cost of ownership, the challenges of work patterns in infrastructure, and the nuances of internal tool reliability. They share their firsthand experiences and provide valuable insights into obs...

Tyson Trautmann is the Vice President of Engineering at Fauna. They delve into the dynamic world of software development and database management. They have a candid discussion about the challenges and benefits of using specific databases for analytical workloads, the influence of automation on traditional roles like database administrators, and the evolving landscape of modern application architec...

Lukas Fittl is the Founder of Pganalyze. They delve into the latest developments and challenges in the world of DevOps and technology. They discuss the evolving role of database administrators (DBAs), focusing on the challenges of optimizing database performance, specifically addressing slow queries in Postgres databases. The conversation highlights the need for visibility and understanding of dat...

Andreas Grabner is the DevOps Activist at Dynatrace, DevRel for CNCF Keptn, CNCF Ambassador, and PurePerformance Podcast host. They dive into the world of DevOps, platform engineering, and the latest developments in technology. In this episode, they explore the impact of AI in DevOps, the significance of observability tools, and the potential security risks associated with AI-generated code. They...

Mike Bowers is the Chief Architect at FairCom Corporation. They delve deep into the world of DevOps and database management. They explore the complexities and challenges of maintaining multiple databases in the cloud, the evolving role of database administrators, and the impact of open-source software on database management. They share insights into the shift in database administration roles, the...

The Adventures in DevOps podcast welcomes Warren Parad as the newest host. Together with Will, they dive into a wide range of topics, including technology advancement, disaster recovery, open source, mentorship in the software engineering field, and the intersection of technology and business. They share their experiences and insights on implementing tools, managing risk, and understanding the fin...

Cory O'Daniel is the CEO and co-founder of Massdriver. They dive into the world of DevOps, technology decisions, and the challenges of working with Ops teams. In this episode, they explore the frustrations and bottlenecks of integrating external databases, the humorous side of help desk horror stories, and the impact of AI on software engineering. Cory shares his insights on scaling Ops, the evolv...

Adarsh Shah joins the Adventure to discuss building out Environment as Code which goes beyond just Infrastructure as Code which defines your servers and networking. Environment as Code provides a way to define an entire component of your environment and connections between pieces. It emphasizes loose coupling and allows teams to deliver an environment for their applications.

Jonathan talks about how he prepares for a tech interview and offers insights from the point of view of a hiring manager as well.

Jeffrey Groman takes the reins and walks Chuck and Will through the latest and greatest security breaches out on the internet. He also walks them through how to operate to avoid being caught by several of these issues. Specifically, he explains the Microsoft issue in the print spooler and the breach of Kaseya and what the implications are within the wider world. Picks Charles- Sea Lion Fins Charle...

Drew Stokes is a Senior Engineering Manager at PagerDuty. Drew and Will engage in a deep dive into incident management. Through the discussion, explore the complexities and challenges of incident management, emphasizing the critical role it plays in organizational performance and customer trust. Join them as they unravel the nuances of incident management and its profound influence on the software...

Sagi Brody is a seasoned technologist and CTO at Opti9. They share insights on disaster recovery strategies, the importance of effective documentation, and the challenges of managing resilience in the cloud. They discuss the need for standardized tools and processes, the impact of technological advancements on traditional strategies, and the increasing complexity of multi-region and multi-cloud se...

Puneet Gupta is the CEO and founder of Amberflo.io. They explore the fascinating realm of metering and usage-based pricing in the cloud industry. They share insights into the challenges and innovations in transitioning to new methods and the significance of metering as a separate service for accurate and consistent monitoring and billing. Dive into this captivating discussion as they discuss the e...

With the current economic downturn, companies big and small are facing layoffs, hiring freezes, and altering job offers. Today on the show, Jonathan and Will share their decades of industry knowledge on various strategies you can implement to stand out in a crowded job search process. In this episode… Having a public profile Listing your projects on your resume Sharing your accomplishments, not ju...

Ori Mankali is the Senior Vice President of Engineering at Akeyless Security. They delve into the critical intersection of DevOps and security. They explore the complex realm of maintaining security while optimizing operational efficiency in software development. Tune in to learn about the important role of security in the CI/CD pipeline and how organizations can enhance their security posture whi...

Jack McCurdy is a Salesforce DevOps Advocate at Gearset. They dive into the world of Salesforce DevOps. They discuss the challenges and benefits of implementing DevOps practices in a Salesforce environment. From the cultural shift required to the importance of automation and version control, they explore the unique considerations of DevOps in the Salesforce ecosystem. Tune in to learn how organiza...

Jeffrey, Will, and Chuck dive into the question "How do you know whether or not you want to take a job?" during and after the interview. The discussion ranges through what to ask employers, knowing what you want from the job, and how to determine before and after the interview whether the job offer is a good fit for you. Picks Charles- Atlas Shrugged Will- beyerdynamic DT 880 Pro Over-Ear Studio H...

Adam Jacob is the CEO and co-founder of System Initiative. He shares insights on the reconceptualization of DevOps and the importance of rethinking the entire system to achieve better outcomes. They explore System Initiative's groundbreaking new approach to DevOps, featuring a simulation of infrastructure and applications using digital twins and a hypergraph of functions. They also delve into the...

Viktor Farcic is a developer advocate at Upbound. He joins the show to talk about his YouTube channel, " DevOps ToolKit ". They also talk about their professional careers and experiences. He talks about being a content creator and a developer, among many more.

Neatsun Ziv is the Co-Founder & CEO of OX.Security. He begins by talking about the changes in "software supply chain security" over the years, what is is all about, what it offers to its users, the problem it solves, and many more!