Cloud Commute Kubernetes is the platform to build platforms, like Cloud Run or Fargate - Abdelfettah Sghiouar from Google
In this episode of Cloud Commute, host Chris Engelbert welcomes Abdel Sghiouar, a Kubernetes expert from Google, to discuss various aspects of cloud technology, with a focus on Kubernetes and cloud-native solutions. Abdel, who has been with Google for a decade and specializes in Kubernetes networking, security, and storage, shares insights into the evolution and current state of container technologies.
The conversation begins with Abdel introducing himself and his role at Google, where he works on the Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE). Abdel explains the importance of Kubernetes in modern cloud computing, highlighting its flexibility and scalability, which make it suitable for AI and machine learning workloads that require substantial compute power.
Chris and Abdel delve into the history and impact of containerization, discussing how it evolved from virtual machines to containers and now to Kubernetes. They touch upon the benefits and challenges of adopting Kubernetes and how cloud providers have simplified container services to make them more accessible.
Abdel also talks about his involvement in the Kubernetes community, including his Kubernetes-focused podcast and his newsletter, which covers updates in the Kubernetes ecosystem. He emphasizes the importance of making Kubernetes more user-friendly and less complex, advocating for solutions that abstract away the intricacies of Kubernetes to provide a seamless developer experience.
The Kubernetes Podcast by Google episode mentioned in the show can be found here: https://kubernetespodcast.com/episode/208-containerd/
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