We Chat Tech

In this episode of the We Chat Tech podcast, host Vytas Jelinskas welcomes Lydia Ray, a Solution Architect formerly with AWS, and now at DataBricks, to discuss her journey in tech, the importance of AI, and her advocacy for women in technology. Lydia shares her unique path from disliking programming in high school to finding her passion in data and analytics. She emphasizes the significance of bui...

In this episode of the WeChat Tech podcast, host Ben Whitmarsh speaks with Brian Bensky, Head of DevOps at Move.ai . Brian shares his unique journey from a music career to the tech industry, emphasizing the importance of continuous learning and adaptability. He discusses his experiences in sales, the significance of asking questions, and the role of AI in modern DevOps practices. Brian also delves...

In this episode of the WeChat Tech Podcast, Vytas Jelinskas interviews Bogdan Grigorescu, a seasoned technology expert with a diverse background in various industries. Bogdan spent more than a decade with Apple, had a stint with Ebay, and now works at Direct Line Group. They discuss Bogdan's journey into technology, the principles of DevOps, and the importance of automation. Bogdan shares insights...

In this conversation, Lauren Sears, a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist at Wushu Studios, shares her unique journey from HR to recruitment in the gaming industry. She discusses the challenges of breaking into gaming, the importance of soft skills, and the cultural differences between gaming and other sectors. Lauren also highlights the significance of a positive work culture, the implementation...

Summary In this episode, Jon Goodall shares his journey from banking to becoming a principal cloud engineer specializing in AWS and DevOps. He discusses the challenges of breaking into the tech industry, the importance of community engagement, and how AI is transforming development practices. John also reflects on his personal interests, including karate, and emphasizes the need for simplicity in...

In this conversation, Jeff Foster discusses the challenges of Developer Experience (DevEx) and the limitations of AI tools in software development. He emphasizes that simply providing developers with tools does not solve the underlying systems problems. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding the entire development process, including the CI/CD loop, and how AI tools can sometim...

In this conversation on the We Chat Podcast, Katie Martocchio shares her journey from aspiring healthcare professional to a key player in recruitment within the healthcare sector. She discusses her experiences in healthcare staffing, the transition to startups, and the importance of candidate experience in recruitment. Katie emphasizes the need for empathy in communication, the challenges faced by...

In this conversation on the We Chat Tech Podcast, Matteo De Ponti shares his journey from a software engineer to an engineering manager at Prima, discussing the importance of collaboration, the challenges of managing a tech team, and the evolving landscape of DevOps and platform engineering. He emphasizes the significance of work-life balance, the role of AI in engineering, and the necessity of me...

Summary In this episode of the We Chat Tech podcast, Vytas Jelinskas interviews Jack Beauchamp-Stansfield, the DevOps manager at Formula One. Jack shares his unique career journey into tech, starting from a background in Science, to becoming a key player in the DevOps space. He discusses the multifaceted nature of DevOps, the importance of leadership, and the challenges of balancing work and famil...

Summary: In this episode of the We Chat Tech Podcast, Ben Whitmarsh and Vytas Jelinskas interview Dave Vered, a DevOps lead/manager at Simply Business, who shares his journey from IT support to DevOps, emphasizing the importance of leadership, personal growth, and mental health. Dave discusses the evolution of DevOps, the integration of AI, and the future of technology in the workplace. He also hi...

In this episode, Neil Cresswell, CEO of Portainer, shares his journey from a technologist to a CEO, discussing the challenges and evolution of containerization technology. He emphasizes the importance of community feedback in product development and the need for a balanced approach to enterprise architecture. Neil also reflects on the challenges of remote work, building company culture, and the pe...

In this episode of the WeChat Tech podcast, the Founder & CEO at MySafeTherapy, Sana Fatima, shares her extensive journey in HR and mental health, discussing her transition from software development to human resources and eventually founding MySafeTherapy. She emphasizes the importance of making therapy accessible and the impact of cultural differences on HR practices. Sana also addresses the...

In todays episode, Ben Whitmarsh sits down with Steph Thommen, a People Operations leader. Steph is a seasoned people operations and culture expert, with over 20 years of experience spanning both corporate and high-growth startup environments. She has been instrumental in helping startups scale effectively, building strong teams, and developing dynamic people operations strategies. Her work focuse...

In today's episode of the We Chat Tech Podcast, Vytas Jelinskas and Ben Whitmarsh chat with Fernando Villalba. Fernando is a charismatic Principal Engineer at Civo who is a friend of the podcast and DevOps Society Ambassador for DevEx! We capture the personality of Fernando, his journey, what he was doing before technology, tech meetups, and much more. This podcast was over an hour long, but Ferna...

In today's episode of the We Chat Tech Podcast, Ben Whitmarsh chats with Romano Roth, the Global Chief of DevOps at Zuhlke Group, a Globally recognised technology consultancy. Romano gives us his thoughts, experience, and insights into the world of DevOps, cultural shifts, coaching, mentoring, and more! Romano is a well-respected figure in the DevOps landscape. He is a thought leader, trainer, spe...

In today's episode of the We Chat Tech Podcast, Vytas Jelinskas and Ben Whitmarsh chat with Steve Wade about all things cloud-native, Kubernetes, his journey, work-life balance, contracting, and more. Steve Wade was one of the founding engineers at KSOC, a Kubernetes security startup. Before this, Steve held Platform leadership roles at UnderWrite Me and Mettle. During these roles, he leveraged th...