Jacob Gillespie

Co-founder and CTO of Depot, a cloud-native CI/CD platform focused on dramatically faster builds through innovative use of AWS services and low-level optimizations.

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Aug 22, 2025 • 40min

The future of fast builds: inside Depot's cloud-native CI/CD platform

Jacob Gillespie, Co-founder and CTO of Depot, shares insights on revolutionizing CI/CD with lightning-fast builds. He discusses achieving up to 40x speed improvements using AWS services and innovative caching techniques. Dive into the intricacies of Depot’s architecture, including EC2 instance management and distributed storage solutions. Jacob also highlights effective RAM caching methods and the transition to MicroVMs, addressing challenges in macOS deployments and the importance of observability tools for optimizing workflows. A treasure trove for developers seeking speed and efficiency!

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