Fork Around And Find Out

Brian Grant, CTO and co-founder of ConfigHub and Kubernetes' original lead architect, shares his journey through high-performance computing and cloud-native innovation. He delves into the origins of Kubernetes and its roots in Borg, revealing behind-the-scenes stories and the camaraderie of its creators. Brian discusses the challenges he faced in GPU technology, the significance of the Cloud Native Computing Foundation, and his thoughts on Terraform and GitOps. His insights on the future of infrastructure management and the cyclical nature of tech trends make for a compelling listen.

Kelsey Hightower, a former Google engineer and Kubernetes advocate, shares his journey through 25 years in tech. He discusses the importance of authenticity and trust in the industry, alongside the surprising reasons behind Google’s product cancellations. Kelsey emphasizes the need for curiosity and problem-solving skills in tech, critiques the churn-and-burn culture, and reveals his post-Twitter perspective. With insights into community dynamics and the evolving nature of tech roles, Kelsey inspires listeners to embrace genuine communication and continuous learning.

Fork Around and Find Out is your downtime from uptime. Your break from the pager, and a chance to learn from expert’s successes and failures. We cover state-of-the-art, legacy practices for building, running, and maintaining software and systems. Be sure to follow us on your favorite podcast player, and stay tuned for weekly episodes! Follow the podcast elsewhere online:Website: https://fafo.fmBluesky: @fafo.fm