

Tech Lounge
Chris Chinchilla
A weekly podcast that welcomes you to explore technology with an insightful interview every two weeks and topic-deep dives every other two weeks.
If you're interested in deep and creative technology and conversations with some of its most interesting practioners, this is the show for you. Come in and get yourself comfortable.
Show notes can be found at - chrischinchilla.com/podcast
Formerly known as "Chinchilla Squeaks"
If you're interested in deep and creative technology and conversations with some of its most interesting practioners, this is the show for you. Come in and get yourself comfortable.
Show notes can be found at - chrischinchilla.com/podcast
Formerly known as "Chinchilla Squeaks"
Episodes
Mentioned books

Feb 21, 2024 • 48min
Internet and cultural preservation with Fastly and BevArt
In this episode I speak with Simon Wistow of Fastly about their work to keep the internet running and Christian Nielsen of BevArt who aim to keep cultural artefacts in museums and galleries lasting for as long as possible. - For show notes and an interactive transcript, visit
chrischinchilla.com/podcast/
- To reach out and say hello, visit chrischinchilla.com/contact/
- To support the show for ad-free listening and extra content, visit
chrischinchilla.com/support/

Feb 1, 2024 • 37min
Voice cloning with Respeecher
I have a fascinating conversation with Alex from Respeecher, a Ukranian startup whose work you have probably heard in high-profile games, movies, and campaigns. - For show notes and an interactive transcript, visit
chrischinchilla.com/podcast/
- To reach out and say hello, visit chrischinchilla.com/contact/
- To support the show for ad-free listening and extra content, visit
chrischinchilla.com/support/

Jan 23, 2024 • 48min
Data processing made easy, e-governance in Ukraine, and marketing Pharma
Two interviews from Web Summit 2023 in this episode.
First, with Irina and Dmitri of Datuum, an interesting data processing platform powered by AI.
Second, Anna from Viseven, where we talk about Ukraine's DIA app and how the company she works for handles marketing with the pharmaceutical industry. - For show notes and an interactive transcript, visit
chrischinchilla.com/podcast/
- To reach out and say hello, visit chrischinchilla.com/contact/
- To support the show for ad-free listening and extra content, visit
chrischinchilla.com/support/

Jan 11, 2024 • 40min
Learning git with Anna Skoulikari
In this episode, I speak with Anna Skoulikari about her new book, "Learn Git" from O'Reilly.
https://www.oreilly.com/library/view/learning-git/9781098133900/
Use the code "learngit23" for a 30% discount! - For show notes and an interactive transcript, visit
chrischinchilla.com/podcast/
- To reach out and say hello, visit chrischinchilla.com/contact/
- To support the show for ad-free listening and extra content, visit
chrischinchilla.com/support/

Jan 5, 2024 • 56min
Open source at Wikimedia and Diversity, Inclusivity, and Equity in Open Source
In this episode, I finish up my interviews from last year's Open Source Summit with two amazing interviews.
First is Leszek Manicki, engineering manager at the Wikimedia Foundation
Second is Jessica Tegner an advocate for diversity, inclusivity, and equity in open source - For show notes and an interactive transcript, visit
chrischinchilla.com/podcast/
- To reach out and say hello, visit chrischinchilla.com/contact/
- To support the show for ad-free listening and extra content, visit
chrischinchilla.com/support/

Dec 15, 2023 • 45min
Testing websites and accessible websites
In this episode, I finish up my interviews from We Are Developers earlier in the year and speak with Filip Hrick about testing websites with Cypress and Dennie Declercq about creating vision-accessible websites.Enjoy!Full show notes at: http://chrischinchilla.com/podcast/
For show notes and an interactive transcript, visit chrischinchilla.com/podcast/To reach out and say hello, visit chrischinchilla.com/contact/To support the show for ad-free listening and extra content, visit chrischinchilla.com/support/

Dec 7, 2023 • 46min
A more sustainable internet with Chris Adams of the Green Web Foundation
I speak with Chris Adams, the director of the Green Web Foundation. We discuss their mission, tools, programs, and plans for making the online world as sustainable as possible.https://www.thegreenwebfoundation.orghttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mrchrisadams/
For show notes and an interactive transcript, visit chrischinchilla.com/podcast/To reach out and say hello, visit chrischinchilla.com/contact/To support the show for ad-free listening and extra content, visit chrischinchilla.com/support/

Nov 24, 2023 • 1h 5min
Stories from Ukraine, IT Arena 2023: The future of airports, hiring, and education.
In this episode, I share interviews from the IT Arena event in Lviv, Ukraine. As I dive into conversations with tech innovators from around the world, we discusses a range of topics, from a digital platform for airports to remote hiring of developers and the future of education in tech. I also explores the state of the tech industry in Ukraine, the influence of artificial intelligence, and my own journey in the tech world.
For show notes and an interactive transcript, visit chrischinchilla.com/podcast/To reach out and say hello, visit chrischinchilla.com/contact/To support the show for ad-free listening and extra content, visit chrischinchilla.com/support/

Nov 16, 2023 • 44min
What is Developer relations with Richard Roger
I speak with Ricarhd Roger of VoxGig to discuss what exactly developer relations is, its history, future, and potential impact.Show notes: chrischinchilla.com/podcasts
For show notes and an interactive transcript, visit chrischinchilla.com/podcast/To reach out and say hello, visit chrischinchilla.com/contact/To support the show for ad-free listening and extra content, visit chrischinchilla.com/support/

Nov 9, 2023 • 52min
Loris Degioanni of Sysdig
I'm back with a great interview covering Sysdig and its journey in helping secure cloud computing. Accompanied by a healthy dose of news.We speak about the history of the company, Falco, eBPF, and cloud security and observability from a person who has been involved in the ecosystem for some time.Full notes: https://chrischinchilla.com/podcast/
For show notes and an interactive transcript, visit chrischinchilla.com/podcast/To reach out and say hello, visit chrischinchilla.com/contact/To support the show for ad-free listening and extra content, visit chrischinchilla.com/support/