Cloud Native Chronicles

In this special episode of ITQ Cloud Native Chronicles, Burr Sutter from Red Hat joins us to discuss one of the biggest shifts in enterprise IT: agentic AI. Together, we explore how personal AI agents, OpenClaw and OpenShift are changing the way organizations build, operate and secure AI at scale. From sandboxing and enterprise security to developer productivity, software modernization and the fut...

Recorded at KubeCon 2026, Michael Meelis (Platform Engineer at ITQ) sits down with Steve Wade (Founder of Platform Fix) to discuss one of the biggest challenges in platform engineering: complexity. At KubeCon, it’s easy to get lost in the growing CNCF landscape. But are all these tools actually helping organizations deliver value, or just slowing them down? This episode explores why simplifying pl...

Recorded live at KubeCon 2026, Johan van Amersfoort (Chief Evangelist and AI Lead at ITQ) sits down with Frank Denneman (Distinguished Engineer, AI at Broadcom) to challenge one of the most common assumptions in Cloud Native: does bare metal Kubernetes really exist? As AI workloads grow and infrastructure becomes more complex, resource management, security, and consistency become critical. This ep...

Recorded live at KubeCon 2026, Johan van Amersfoort (Chief Evangelist and AI Lead at ITQ) sits down with Erik Zandboer (Cloud Native Architect at Portworx) to explore one of the biggest challenges in Kubernetes: stateful workloads and storage. While Kubernetes has become the standard for container orchestration, it was never designed for stateful applications. So what happens when organizations st...

Recorded live at KubeCon 2026 , Johan van Amersfoort (Chief Evangelist and AI Lead at ITQ) sits down with Stuart Miniman (Senior Director of Market Insights, Hybrid Platforms at Red Hat) to explore what’s new in OpenShift and how the platform continues to evolve with AI, platform engineering, and enterprise demands. How does OpenShift keep pace with a rapidly changing Cloud Native ecosystem? And w...

Recorded live at KubeCon 2026, Johan van Amersfoort (Chief Evangelist and AI Lead at ITQ) sits down with Stuart Miniman (Senior Director of Market Insights, Hybrid Platforms at Red Hat) to unpack the reality behind open source, enterprise platforms, and Cloud Native innovation. What role does Red Hat really play in the open source ecosystem? And how do platforms like Red Hat OpenShift translate co...

In this special live edition of ITQ Cloud Native Chronicles, recorded at Red Hat Summit Connect Nieuwegein, Sander Harrewijnen talks with Markus Nagel, Technical Marketing Manager at Red Hat, about the importance of secure and automated software supply chains. Markus explains how Red Hat Developer Hub, Tekton Chains, and Trusted Artifact Signer simplify signing, verification, and SALSA compliance...

In this special episode of Cloud Native Chronicles, recorded live at Red Hat Summit: Connect 2025, Robert Kloosterhuis sits down with Luca Bertone, engineer, author and Ansible expert, to explore the evolution of automation, AI-powered platform engineering and how technologies such as Ansible, Kubernetes and OpenShift AI are shaping the future of IT. Luca shares insights from his work at Red Hat,...

In this live edition of ITQ Cloud Native Chronicles, recorded at Red Hat Summit Connect Utrecht, Robert Kloosterhuis and Erik Zandboer dive into the evolving world of cloud native storage. They explore how Portworx by Pure Storage delivers a consistent, scalable storage experience across private and public clouds and how this empowers organizations to run stateful workloads efficiently on Red Hat...

In this special live edition of ITQ Cloud Native Chronicles, recorded at Red Hat Summit: Connect 2025, Robert Kloosterhuis sits down with Andrew Block, Distinguished Architect at Red Hat, to discuss the evolution of Helm, the rise of OCI as a distribution standard, and how AI is reshaping the cloud native landscape. Andrew shares his perspective on the upcoming Helm release, the growing role of OC...

In this special live edition of ITQ Cloud Native Chronicles, recorded at Red Hat Summit: Connect 2025, Robert Kloosterhuis sits down with Andrew Block, Distinguished Architect at Red Hat, to discuss the evolution of Helm, the rise of OCI as a distribution standard, and how AI is reshaping the cloud native landscape. Andrew shares his perspective on the upcoming Helm release, the growing role of OC...

Summary In this episode of Cloud Native Chronicles, the hosts delve into the intricacies of Test-Driven Development (TDD). They discuss the fundamental principles of TDD, including the Red-Green-Refactor cycle, the importance of various testing types, and how to define test outcomes. The conversation also touches on performance testing, the role of AI in development, and the benefits of pair progr...

In this episode of Cloud Native Chronicles, Johan and Sander discuss the concept of pair programming, its mechanics, benefits, challenges, and the role of AI in programming. They explore how pair programming can enhance team collaboration, knowledge sharing, and efficiency in software development. The conversation also touches on the differences between remote and in-person pair programming and of...

In this final KubeCon EU 2025 throwback, Johan sits down with Karim Satirli from HashiCorp for a candid and technical conversation on cloud-native tooling, open source culture, and the evolving role of Nomad in AI and edge computing. From solving real customer problems on the KubeCon show floor to discussing how HashiCorp products like Terraform, Vault, and Nomad support hybrid cloud, multi-cluste...

In this episode of Cloud Native Chronicles, the Johan engages in a detailed conversation with Katarina Brookfield from VMware about their cloud native offerings, particularly focusing on VMware's Kubernetes service integrated within the VMware Cloud Foundation. They discuss the complexities of Kubernetes and how VMware aims to simplify the deployment and management of Kubernetes clusters and v...

In this episode of Cloud Native Chronicles, we explore the highlights from KubeCon 2025, focusing on conversations with Riccardo Martinelli about Kubeflow and Michael Cade about Veeam's cloud-native strategies. The discussions delve into the features and adoption of Kubeflow, the differences between OpenShift AI and vanilla Kubeflow, and the importance of contributions from the community. Addi...

In this episode of Cloud Native Chronicles, Johan and Sander dive into the concept of 'Platform as a Product', exploring its significance from a developer's perspective. They discuss the importance of user feedback, the role of product owners, and the challenges of adopting new technologies. The conversation also touches on the balance between commercial and open-source solutions, the...

In this episode of Cloud Native Chronicles, Johan and Sander discuss the concept of the 'Golden Path' in software development, emphasizing the importance of standardization and developer experience. They explore how a well-defined Golden Path can streamline deployment processes, reduce the burden on product teams, and foster innovation while avoiding shadow IT. The conversation highlights...

In this first KubeCon Special of Cloud Native Chronicles, Johan van Amersfoort engages in a conversation with Justin Garrison from Sidero Labs, discussing the innovative solutions Talos Linux and Omni. They explore the unique features of Talos as a Kubernetes-only Linux distribution, its maintenance advantages, and the small footprint it offers. The discussion also covers Omni's role in centra...

In this episode of Cloud Native Chronicles, hosts Johan and Sander discuss the concept of the 10-minute build, emphasizing its importance in maintaining developer focus and efficiency. They explore the technical and cultural aspects of build processes, the significance of team dynamics, and the necessity of standardizing builds across different teams. The conversation also touches on the balance b...

In this episode of Cloud Native Chronicles, hosts Johan and Sander explore the concept of a product mindset in software development. They discuss the differences between building software and creating a product, emphasizing the importance of understanding stakeholder needs and engaging with them throughout the development process. The conversation highlights the significance of early feedback, ite...

In this episode of Cloud Native Chronicles, hosts Johan and Sander discuss the concept of balanced teams in cloud-native development. They explore the essential roles needed for effective product development, the risks associated with not validating products, and the challenges posed by siloed organizations. The conversation emphasizes the importance of collaboration across disciplines and the nee...

In the inaugural episode of Cloud Native Chronicles, hosts Johan and Sander introduce the podcast's focus on cloud native technologies from a developer's perspective. They discuss the broad definition of cloud-native, the importance of efficiency in software development, and the various perspectives within the cloud native ecosystem. The episode outlines upcoming topics, including team str...