Heavybit Podcasts

In episode 79 of o11ycast, Hamel Husain joins the o11ycast crew to discuss the challenges of monitoring AI systems, why off-the-shelf metrics can be misleading, and how error analysis is the key to making AI models more reliable. Plus, insights into how Honeycomb built its Query Assistant and what teams should prioritize when working with AI observability.

In episode 9 of Open Source Ready, Matt Trifiro joins Brian and John to discuss the evolving landscape of commercial open source, the challenges startups face in monetization, and how intellectual property law impacts the ecosystem. Tune in for insights on balancing community-driven development with sustainable business models.

In episode 31 of Generationship, Rachel Chalmers welcomes Deepti Srivastava, a trailblazer in enterprise technology and founder of Snow Leopard. Deepti discusses how her experiences with Oracle and Google Spanner inspired her mission to help businesses leverage live data for AI applications. Learn about the challenges of integrating AI, the myths of data unification, and the promise of generative AI.

In episode 46 of The Kubelist Podcast, Marc and Benjie chat with John Dietz, CEO of Konstruct, about Kubefirst, an open source platform that streamlines Kubernetes adoption. John shares the journey of building Kubefirst, overcoming Kubernetes complexity, and the challenges of commercializing open source software.

In episode 8 of Open Source Ready, Brian and John sit down with Daniel Mangum, CTO of Golioth, to discuss his journey from distributed systems and Kubernetes to open source hardware. They explore the rise of RISC-V, the potential of decentralized social media, and how AI is shaping the future of computing. Plus, Daniel shares insights into FPGAs, the AT Protocol, and why open source innovation matters more than ever.

In episode 30 of Generationship, Rachel welcomes Ty Dunn to explore his journey and insights as the Co-founder and CEO of Continue, a company focused on creating AI tools to amplify developers rather than automate them out of their roles. Ty unpacks his background, the motivations behind founding Continue, the trajectory of AI-driven software development, and the philosophy of open source technology.

In episode 16 of How It’s Tested, Eden speaks with Jon Jagger, Director of Software at Kosli. The conversation dives into Jon's journey of creating Cyber-Dojo, his insights on test-driven development (TDD), and how software testing practices have evolved over the years. They also discuss Jon's current role at Kosli, the philosophy behind effective testing, and how regulated industries like banking can benefit from modern compliance practices.

In episode 7 of Open Source Ready, Brian and John are joined by Kent C. Dodds to discuss the evolution of React, the rise of Remix, and the future of front-end development. From early struggles with Angular to React Router v7’s role in modern apps, Kent shares valuable insights for developers navigating the ever-changing JavaScript landscape.

In episode 29 of Generationship, Rachel chats with Leslie Fine, managing partner at Enjoy The Work. With a background in game theory, behavioral economics, and startup leadership, Leslie shares insights into transitioning from founder to CEO, aligning incentives for organizational success, and the transformative potential of AI. Don’t miss her practical advice for technical founders navigating leadership challenges.

Episode 78 of o11ycast examines the world of OpenTelemetry Transformation Language (OTTL) with Tyler Helmuth and Evan Bradley, the maintainers behind this innovative framework. Discover how OTTL enables powerful telemetry data transformations, its practical applications, and what lies ahead for OpenTelemetry's transformative ecosystem.