TestGuild Devops Toolchain Podcast

Today, I have a special episode for you Beginner Guide to Load Testing with K6 and Meter that features Karime Salmon, one of our top-rated Automation Guild speakers who presented at the 2024 event. Try Bugsnag Now: https://testguild.me/bugsnag In this episode, Karime explains why load testing has shifted from a niche practice to an industry standard, especially after 2020, when the world pivoted t...

Today, we have a special guest – Jay Aigner, a seasoned software testing and quality assurance expert. Jay brings a wealth of knowledge from his experience founding and running a top-tier QA agency. In this episode, we delve into topics highly relevant to your daily work in DevOps software testing and quality assurance. We'll discuss the importance of maintaining a paper trail for daily updates, t...

hift-left strategies for sensitive data protection and privacy compliance. We'll also spotlight an AI-driven security solution called Hound Dog AI. The company's founder, Amjad Afanah, will join us. He brings a wealth of knowledge from his extensive background in cybersecurity. In this episode, we'll explore how Hound Dog AI takes a proactive stance in preventing PII leaks and ensuring compliance...

Today, we are honored to be in conversation with Eran Grabiner, a seasoned professional in the field of Product Management, currently serving as the Director at SmartBear. With his rich experience, including a stint at the observability startup Aspecto, Eran brings a wealth of knowledge and insights to our discussion. Learn more about Observability Meets AI: https://testguild.me/bugsnagai In this...

Today, we have a special guest, Harpreet Singh, the co-founder and co-CEO of Launchable. Harpreet joins us to discuss an exciting frontier in software testing—using machine learning to predict failures and streamline the testing process. Imagine a tool that can intelligently shift tests left in the development cycle, prioritize the most critical tests based on risk, and notify you via Slack when i...

Welcome to another episode of the DevOps Toolchain podcast! I'm your host, Joe Colantonio, and today, we have an exciting episode lined up for you. We're diving deep into the world of OpenTelemetry with Michael Haberman, a senior architect at SmartBear and a co-founder of Aspecto. Michael brings over a decade of experience in software architecture and has been instrumental in transitioning success...

In this episode, we dive deep into the transformative power of artificial intelligence with our guest, Ian Harris. An experienced technology professional, Ian unpacks how AI revolutionizes customer service by understanding sentiment and handling frustrations, ultimately reshaping call center operations. He explores the game-changing impact of AI in software development in DevOps, emphasizing its r...

Join us in this informative episode with Yousaf "Saf" Nabi, who serves as both an Open-Source Maintainer for Pact and a Developer Relations (DevRel) professional for PactFlow at SmartBear Software. Saf will share how his career has evolved through his work in open source, shaping his professional journey. He will explore how to effectively engage with open-source projects, choose projects that ali...

Welcome to this episode of the DevOps Toolchain podcast! Today, host Joe Colantonio and expert entrepreneur Ken Pomella dive deep into the transformative world of cloud-native technologies and AI. Ken shares his extensive wisdom on navigating the rapid pace of technological advancements, mainly focusing on impactful tools like IoT, cloud-native services, and AI. He praises AWS for its pioneering a...

Welcome to another episode of the TestGuild DevSecOps News Show. Today, we are privileged to have Jamie George, a seasoned professional in the tech industry and the CEO and co-founder of Codacy, join us. He brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience to explore the significant role of code quality and standards in today's fast-paced tech environment. Jamie will delve into how Codacy helps...

In this DevOps Toolchain episode, we explore the cutting-edge junction where AI meets software testing. Join host Joe Colantonio, Fitz Nowlan, and Todd McNeal as they unravel SmartBear's game-changing Reflect integration with Zephyr Scale. Discover: 🧠 AI-Powered Testing: Peek into a revolutionary leap in test automation as our guests detail SmartBear's new AI integration with Zephyr Scale in Jira...

In today's episode, AI-Powered Security Orchestration in DevOps, we'll delve into the nitty-gritty of how DevOps can effectively integrate application security into every phase of the Software Development Lifecycle. Brittany Greenfield, CEO and founder of Wabbi, joins the show to debunk the myth of "DevSecOps" and reinstate the idea that security should be an inherent detail in DevOps, not an add-...

Welcome back to the DevOps Toolchain podcast! Today, we dive deep into DevOps and its pivotal role in today's software development landscape. I'm your host, Joe Colantonio. In this episode, "DevOps Continuous Automated & Performance Testing," we're bringing together a powerhouse panel for an awesome roundtable discussion that took place at this year's Automation Guild conference. For those who mis...

Today, we'll speak with the remarkable Matt Van Itallie, CEO of Sema, to explore the rapidly evolving intersection of DevOps and generative AI. In this episode, we delve deep into how CTOs can effectively communicate the value of clean and legacy code investments to non-technical stakeholders by focusing on tangible business and technology outcomes. Discover how the groundbreaking Gen AI tool is r...

In this episode, we are privileged to have a profound conversation on actionable DevOps with a security twist. Our esteemed guest is seasoned security expert Jay Mar-Tang, whose extensive experience and personal journey from a phishing victim to a cybersecurity advocate make him a trusted source of insights. We delve into the crucial task of underlining cybersecurity risks, especially before a bre...

Today, we're diving deep into the world of observability with David Wynn, a solution architect and expert with a 15-year tenure in cloud services and observability, particularly in the gaming industry. In this episode, we're peeling back the layers of observability, differentiating it from traditional monitoring, and exploring the transformative role of AI in DevSecOps. David will enlighten you on...

Today's episode delves into the crucial intersection of cybersecurity and powerful people skills. Joining us is Christian Espinosa, a leader in the cybersecurity field known for his dynamic approach to developing effective communication and leadership within high-tech teams. Together, we tackle the pivotal role of CISOs, not just as technical experts but as vital communicators bridging the gap wit...

In this episode, we explore the critical topic of cloud visibility for QA and DevOps with special guest Greg Arnette, co-founder and CTO of CloudTruth. Discover the impact of cloud visibility on cost, security, and reliability, shedding light on how it can shape the release process and influence the success of development teams. Greg presents insights into DevOps teams' challenges and highlights t...

In this episode, we are joined by Scott Moore, a seasoned IT professional with over 30 years of experience, to delve into the latest trends and concepts in DevOps and performance engineering for 2024. During their conversation, Scott Moore shares insightful perspectives on a wide array of topics, ranging from performance testing and security to networking, unbreakable Internet, mobile connectivity...

In this episode, host Joe Colantonio is joined by special guest Jeremy Burton, the CEO of Observe Inc. They delve into the world of observability, discussing its importance in troubleshooting unknown problems and the challenges in correlating data points to identify application issues. Jeremy explains how Observe's goal is to streamline troubleshooting by consolidating all data in one place, makin...

Welcome back to another episode of the DevOps Toolchain Show! I'm your host, Joe Colantonio, and today, we have a special guest joining us. Mav Turner, the Chief Technology Officer of DevOps at Tricentis, is here to share his insights and expertise on mobile DevOps. In this episode, we'll dive into the challenges organizations face regarding mobile app development, testing, and deployment. Mav wil...

Welcome back to another episode of the DevOps Toolchain podcast! In Today's episode, Ivan Merrill, the head of solutions engineering at Fiberplane in Amsterdam, joins us. Ivan has 15 years of experience helping financial enterprises understand monitoring and observability, making him the perfect person to discuss streamlining the DevOps experience. Listen in as Ivan shares his insights on the fasc...

Welcome to a special episode of the DevOps Toolchain podcast! We are thrilled to announce the upcoming Quality Sense Conference in Chile in today's show. This annual event brings together the testing and quality software community in Latin America for two days of inspiring talks by top international leaders. What sets this conference apart is its focus on functional automation, performance, and ot...

Welcome to another episode of the DevOps Toolchain podcast! In today's episode, we have the pleasure of talking with Daryl Dunn from Gremlin about the exciting topics of Gremlin certification, reliability testing, and chaos engineering. Daryl is a senior solution tech at Gremlin and has extensive experience in the field of testing and automation. We dive into the world of chaos engineering and how...

In this insightful episode, Justin Collier, Sr. Director of Product Management, and Eran Grabiner, Director of Product Management at SmartBear, delve deep into the world of achieving observability goals with BugSnag. Justin and Eran share their passion for enhancing the end-user experience, emphasizing the pivotal role of observability in understanding and alleviating the issues end users face. Li...