Oxide and Friends

Holistic Engineering with Robert Mustacchi

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Jan 23, 2025
Robert Mustacchi, an Oxide colleague with a rich background in engineering, dives into holistic engineering and experiences porting KVM to SmartOS. He humorously reflects on workplace traditions, like the amusing 'Food for Money Friday' intern tradition. They discuss the significance of collaboration in tech, while shedding light on the serious Meltdown and Spectre vulnerabilities. Robert shares insights into UEFI complexities and the evolution of network interface cards, all while emphasizing the balance of detailed implementation with broader system design principles.
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Food for Money Friday Origin

  • Robert Mustacchi brought cheesecake brownies to work at Fishworks, sparking a bet.
  • This led to the tradition of "Food for Money Friday," where colleagues bet on food challenges.
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Oracle Acquisition

  • After interning at Fishworks, Robert Mustacchi accepted a full-time offer.
  • However, the company was acquired by Oracle during that time, leaving Mustacchi in uncertainty.
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KVM Port to SmartOS

  • Bryan Cantrill and Robert Mustacchi collaborated on porting KVM to SmartOS at Joyent.
  • Mustacchi took on increasing responsibility for interactions with Intel.
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