Kubernetes Podcast from Google Gatekeeper and Policy Controller, with Max Smythe
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Jul 15, 2021 AI Snips
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From Hollywood to Google
- Max Smythe has a double degree in theatre and physics and worked in visual effects after college.
- He worked at Sony Pictures, wrangling render farms and handling data for movies like Edge of Tomorrow.
Career Shift
- Max Smythe transitioned from visual effects to platform programming after moving to the Bay Area with his wife.
- He started working at a startup before joining Google.
SRE Influence on Policy
- Max Smythe's SRE background in security services at Google taught him caution in dealing with fringe probabilities.
- This experience shaped his approach to policy management in Kubernetes.