DevOps Sauna from Eficode

Send us Fan Mail In this summer catch-up episode of DevOps Sauna , Darren and Pinja dive into the biggest tech and culture stories of the past months. From OpenAI’s failed Windsurf deal and Google’s licensing swoops, to Sam Altman calling AI a bubble and GitHub’s leadership shake-up, they explore how AI, security, and open-source are reshaping the industry. They also unpack Nvidia’s $4 trillion mi...

Send us Fan Mail As summer holidays roll in, Pinja and Darren take a step back from the usual deep dives into DevOps to reflect on the past six months of the DevOps Sauna. From endless AI debates and myth-busting episodes (“Is Jenkins dead?”) to accessibility, platform engineering at the edge, and even a full episode on sauna culture, they revisit the highlights, surprises, and fun along the way....

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we celebrate winning Atlassian’s Partner of the Year – World-Class Software Development award and explore what it truly means. CTO of Managed Services Kalle Sirkesalo joins Darren and Pinja to discuss how Eficode transforms the way teams build software—focusing on culture, tools, processes, and people over code. From AI and platform engineering to security and fee...

Send us Fan Mail In the final episode of their mini-series on platform engineering at the edge, Darren and Pinja dive deep into the often-overlooked security risks of edge and IoT environments. From car key hacks and USB-based keyboard attacks to ransomware targeting medical devices and smart cities, they reveal how proximity and physical access change the rules of cybersecurity. You’ll also hear...

Send us Fan Mail Darren and Pinja continue their series on platform engineering on the edge by diving into some of the most fascinating real-world use cases. From software updates on the Voyager space probes and Antarctic research stations to cars, planes, and even grocery delivery robots, they explore how platform engineering makes these edge deployments reliable, self-healing, and secure. This e...

Send us Fan Mail Darren and Pinja break down the basics of platform engineering on the edge, from the “boring” to the truly remote and unreachable. They explore how GitOps, Kubernetes, and infrastructure as code enable reliable software updates in spotty or disconnected environments—whether in cars, factories, ships, or even Mars rovers—and why getting edge engineering right matters now more than...

Send us Fan Mail Darren and Pinja dive into the risks of “vibe coding,” discussing how AI-generated code, supply chain attacks, and typosquatting increase security challenges, and explore practical ways to secure dependencies and prepare for the future of AI-driven development.

Send us Fan Mail Patrick Debois, known as the father of DevOps, joins Darren Richardson and Pinja Kujala to discuss the future of software development, the evolving role of AI in the SDLC, and how developer experience and human judgment fit into an increasingly automated world.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the DevOps Sauna, Darren Richardson and Pinja Kujala sit down with Jamie Dobson to explore his new book Visionaries, Rebels, and Machines —a high-energy journey through the breakthroughs and lucky accidents that pushed technology from steam engines to today’s AI-powered cloud. Learn how adopting AI-led DevOps practices can supercharge your teams and set your org...

Send us Fan Mail Celebrating the 200th episode of the DevOps Sauna podcast, Darren Richardson and Pinja Kujala are joined by longtime Eficodeans, Ilari Nurmi, Henri Hamalainen, and Marko Klemetti, to reminisce and celebrate the history of Eficode and the company's 20th anniversary. NOTE: This episode was recorded to celebrate our company’s 20th anniversary and features a conversation with Ila...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the DevOp Sauna, Darren Richardson and Pinja Kujala are joined by Magnus Sundset, who gives an in-depth look into the origins of IT service management and how the latest tools and principles will affect it in 2025. Learn how mastering ITSM improves service delivery in your organization: https://www.eficode.com/mastering-itsm-to-improve-service-delivery

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the DevOps Sauna, Darren Richardson and Pinja Kujala discuss the latest stories and developments in the DevOps space in May 2025, including Klarna, Microsoft, OpenAI buying Windsurf, and new legal legislations such as the Take It Down Act and European Vulnerability Database. Learn how to adopt the best DevOps practices to drive software delivery performance succ...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the DevOps Sauna, Darren Richardson and Pinja Kujala discuss DevOps itself, covering its history, impact, and whether we'll need to change the name of this podcast in the future. Adopt the best practices for success by driving software delivery performance with a DevOps transformation: https://www.eficode.com/devops-transformation

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the DevOps Sauna podcast, Darren Richardson and Pinja Kujala discuss and debunk the infamous question, "Is Agile dead?", highlighting how Agile is utilized in organizations today and how important it remains. Master Agile development and collaboration within your teams using the best practices and principles: https://www.eficode.com/agile-practices

Send us Fan Mail In this special episode of the DevOps Sauna, Darren Richardson and Pinja Kujala are joined by Markus Tihumäki (Accessibility Specialist and Business Developer) and Toni Laakso (Accessibility Specialist) to discuss everything accessibility in celebration of World Accessibility Awareness Day. Design and create future-proof, user-centered digital services with Eficode: https://www.ef...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the DevOps Sauna, Darren Richardson and Pinja Kujala discuss the latest stories and developments in the DevOps space in April 2025, including OpenAI and ChatGPT, open source vs. commercial software, and the new reveals at Atlassian Team '25. Learn how to adopt the best DevOps practices to drive software delivery performance successfully: https://www.eficode...

Send us Fan Mail In this special episode of the DevOps Sauna podcast, Darren Richardson and Pinja Kujala take some time away from DevOps to analyze the history and legacy of a critical component of Finnish culture: The sauna. Check out all the episodes of the DevOps Sauna on our website: https://www.eficode.com/devops-podcast

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the DevOps Sauna podcast, Darren Richardson and Pinja Kujala are joined by Sofus Albertsen, a DevOps Advocate and a Kubernetes expert, to discuss Kubernetes in Edge computing, highlighting various topics including PlanetScale and GitOps. Reach your DevOps goals with us, a Kubernetes-certified provider: https://www.eficode.com/solutions/kubernetes

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the DevOps Sauna, Darren Richardson and Pinja Kujala are joined by Dan Khurram to discuss The Future of Software conference on March 26, 2025. They highlight their favorite talks, their experience, and what they learned at the event. Reach your business goals with the right DevOps mindset and tooling: https://efcd.co/3RwCYkt

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the DevOps Sauna, Darren Richardson and Pinja Kujala discuss the latest stories and developments in the DevOps space in March 2025, including recent developments with xAI and the coming end of Opsgenie. Reach your business goals with the right DevOps mindset and tooling: https://efcd.co/3RwCYkt

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the DevOps Sauna, Darren Richardson and Pinja Kujala discuss the reveal of an exciting new technology created by Eficode: SUAMI (Single Unified AI Metrics Indicator). Find out more about Eficode's groundbreaking measurement system designed to quantify the unquantifiable. https://efcd.co/3EeyQT4

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the DevOps Sauna, Darren Richardson and Pinja Kujala review Jenkins, its history, and its current state, highlighting its benefits and future impact on the software industry. Additionally, Darren and Pinja share their thoughts and experiences on relevant talks and topics from The DEVOPS Conference. Jumpstart your continuous journey with Jenkins and Eficode: http...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the DevOps Sauna, Darren Richardson and Pinja Kujala are joined by Szilárd Széll (DevOps Transformation Lead and Senior Consultant at Eficode), who shares his experience working in testing and quality assurance, his award as Tester of the Year in Finland, and his thoughts on the current landscape. Sign up for The Future of Software in London (March 26, 2025): ht...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the DevOps Sauna, Darren Richardson and Pinja Kujala are joined by Heidi Waterhouse (Transformation Advocate and Marketing Advisor) to discuss her upcoming book, Progressive Delivery. Sign up for The Future of Software in London (March 26, 2025): https://www.thedevopsconference.com/london

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the DevOps Sauna, Darren Richardson and Pinja Kujala discuss the latest stories and developments in the DevOps scene in February 2024, including Le Chat and the Majorana 1 processor. Sign up for The Future of Software in London (March 26, 2025): https://www.thedevopsconference.com/london