Google SRE Prodcast The One With the Future of SRE and Matt Zelesko
Jun 11, 2025
Matt Zelesko, Head of Site Reliability Engineering at Google, shares insights about the evolution of SRE and its critical role in today's AI-driven landscape. He discusses the shift from traditional operations to a dynamic model that promotes both speed and reliability. Zelesko envisions AI as a game-changer for SREs, enhancing incident management and enabling teams to tackle complex challenges earlier in the development process. He stresses the importance of continuous improvement and cultural shifts within organizations to better address the intricacies of modern infrastructure.
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Zelesko's Journey into SRE
- Matt Zelesko was inspired by computers from middle school and pursued computer science deeply.
- He has worked in networking, media-tech intersections, and now leads SRE at Google.
From Comcast CTO to Google SRE Lead
- Before Google, Zelesko was CTO at Comcast and saw gaps in traditional ops and DevOps models.
- He joined Google to work where SRE was created and scale demands cross-system solution teams.
Adopt Standard Production Tools
- Adopt common production principles and standardize tools for monitoring, incident management, and reliability.
- This promotes easier adoption and investment efficiency within SRE teams and products like YouTube.