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The Observability Podcast

Technology EN ↓ 7 episodes

Your guide to modern system observability with a musical twist. Technical experts Tony and Tim explore enterprise-scale monitoring challenges through expert interviews and technical deep dives, while weaving in musical elements that make each episode uniquely engaging.

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Ep. 6 - Observability and Agents in the AI Era with Abdul Wassay Syed & Gillian Hewett 02.10.2025 46:56

Join Tim Higgins and Tony Davis as they welcome Abdul Wasseh and Jillian Hewitt from Cloud Intelligent, an AWS consulting partner that's helping companies navigate the complex world of cloud observability and AI compliance. In this episode, discover how traditional observability practices are being revolutionized by AI agents that can monitor, analyze, and even judge other AI systems. Learn about...

Ep. 5 - From Piano Keys to System Queries with Charity Majors 16.05.2025 38:53

Join hosts Tim Higgins and Tony Davis as they welcome Charity Majors, co-founder and CTO of Honeycomb.io, who helped define modern observability. From piano major to systems engineer, Charity shares her journey founding "the original observability company" and how her experiences at Facebook and Parse shaped her vision. Discover why AI-generated code creates unprecedented challenges for debugging...

Ep. 4 - When AI Meets Psychedelia with Ryan Fuson of Holy Wave 10.03.2025 57:10

In this episode of The Observability Podcast, hosts Tony Davis and Tim Higgins welcome Ryan Fuson of Holy Wave, exploring the surprising parallels between IT operations and psychedelic rock. Ryan shares insights into Holy Wave's 14-year journey crafting their distinctive dreamy sound, from their El Paso origins to becoming fixtures in Austin's music scene. The conversation bridges technology and c...

Ep. 3 - Stage Presence and Network Performance with Jeremy Rossbach 31.01.2025 46:24

This episode, our hosts sit down with Jeremy Rossbach, Chief Technical Evangelist at Broadcom. We explore the evolving landscape of network observability in the cloud era. From managing complex hybrid environments to ensuring seamless customer experiences, Jeremy shares invaluable insights from his 20+ years of experience in data center management and technical evangelism. The episode weaves toget...

Ep. 2 - The Goat Farmer's Guide to Enterprise Architecture with Dan Ellsweig 09.01.2025 52:00

Join us for a conversation with Daniel Ellsweig, Global Architect for Observability and Enterprise Management at Coty, as he shares his remarkable 40-year journey in technology. From programming assembly language in the early days to implementing cutting-edge AI solutions today, Dan discusses the evolution of enterprise management systems. But this isn't just another tech talk – discover how Dan's...

The Observability Podcast Trailer 13.12.2024 1:02

Ep. 1 - Breaking Down Silos: A Symphony of Modern IT Operations with Sheenam Gupta 11.12.2024 47:21

Join hosts Tony Davis and Tim Higgins as they explore the fascinating intersection of observability, music, and high-performance automobiles in this groundbreaking first episode. Featured guest Sheenam Gupta, Product Manager for AIOps and Observability at Broadcom, brings her 17 years of expertise to discuss the evolution of observability and the revolutionary DX Operation Intelligence platform. F...