Alex Solomon

Karthik Rau, founder of SignalFx, and Alex Solomon, founder of PagerDuty, delve into the evolution of IT operations shaped by modern cloud applications. They discuss the transition from traditional software development to continuous release cycles, emphasizing the importance of reversibility in processes. The conversation highlights the challenges posed by customer expectations for uptime and rapid issue resolution. They also explore the significance of real-time visibility in operations and the shift toward application-centric IT in a cloud-dominated landscape.