Adventures in DevOps

Rosalind Whitley is the Director of Product Marketing at Kentik. They dive deep into the world of technology, DevOps, and everything in between. In today's episode, they have an in-depth conversation about the complexities of marketing for technical products, particularly in the context of network observability and DevOps. They discuss the challenges of conveying emotions and authentic messaging in marketing, as well as the evolving expectations of the consumer in today's fast-paced digital landscape. They also explore the impact of technology on modern corporations, the role of AI in network monitoring, and the significance of building a supportive community within the developer space. Join them for a vibrant discussion on technical marketing, network observability, and the intersection of technology and business.SocialsLinkedIn: Rosalind Whitley

Yonatan Eldar is the Co-Founder and CTO at Apiiro. They discuss the evolution in application security strategies, the importance of using the right tools for the job, and the significance of prioritizing and contextualizing security issues for developers.  They touch on various aspects of security, including the potential vulnerabilities in code, understanding attack vectors, and managing the inventory of software and services for security. Additionally, they delve into the importance of marketing and educating teams about security and the potential malicious tactics used in the aftermath of security incidents.LinksApiiro | Secure your development and delivery to the cloudSocialsLinkedIn: Yonatan Eldar PicksWarren - TLDR newsletterWill - PlatformCon 

Pete Fritchman is a Senior operations and site reliability engineer. They delve deep into the world of development, operations, and everything in between. They explore the complexities of measuring the true cost of ownership, the challenges of work patterns in infrastructure, and the nuances of internal tool reliability. They share their firsthand experiences and provide valuable insights into observability, SLOs, and internal application performance. They also take a fascinating turn into the realm of gaming, drawing parallels between game challenges and real-world work patterns. Get ready for an engaging, informative, and thought-provoking conversation that will leave you with a fresh perspective on the intricacies of the ever-evolving tech landscape.SocialsLinkedIn: Pete Fritchman 

Tyson Trautmann is the Vice President of Engineering at Fauna. They delve into the dynamic world of software development and database management. They have a candid discussion about the challenges and benefits of using specific databases for analytical workloads, the influence of automation on traditional roles like database administrators, and the evolving landscape of modern application architectures. Tyson Trautman shares his insights on topics ranging from the trend towards automation using declarative schema for continuous delivery to the database, to the innovative design of Fauna's distributed transaction engine. With a mix of humor, personal picks, and valuable industry knowledge, this episode is set to inspire and inform. SocialsLinkedIn: Tyson Trautmann

Lukas Fittl is the Founder of Pganalyze. They delve into the latest developments and challenges in the world of DevOps and technology. They discuss the evolving role of database administrators (DBAs), focusing on the challenges of optimizing database performance, specifically addressing slow queries in Postgres databases. The conversation highlights the need for visibility and understanding of database performance, as well as the development of Pganalyze, a startup aimed at improving Postgres performance. Tune in to gain insights into the changing landscape of DBAs and the complexities of database optimization in today's technology-driven world.SocialsLinkedIn: Lukas Fittl

Andreas Grabner is the DevOps Activist at Dynatrace, DevRel for CNCF Keptn, CNCF Ambassador, and PurePerformance Podcast host. They dive into the world of DevOps, platform engineering, and the latest developments in technology. In this episode, they explore the impact of AI in DevOps, the significance of observability tools, and the potential security risks associated with AI-generated code. They delve into the challenges of running open-source projects in containers and the importance of using commercial solutions to solve complex engineering problems. They also discuss the evolution of software engineering education, the role of platform engineering in enterprise-scale DevOps, and the necessity of understanding underlying mechanisms and optimizing for specific use cases. Join them as they explore the cutting-edge technologies and industry insights that are shaping the future of DevOps and platform engineeringSocialsLinkedIn: Andreas Grabner

In this podcast, they discuss adaptable databases in DevOps, the shift in DBA roles, and the impact of open-source software on database management. Insights on NoSQL databases, specializing in database architecture, and using the right tools are shared. They also touch on data integration challenges, database security, and the importance of support when implementing new databases.

The Adventures in DevOps podcast welcomes Warren Parad as the newest host. Together with Will, they dive into a wide range of topics, including technology advancement, disaster recovery, open source, mentorship in the software engineering field, and the intersection of technology and business. They share their experiences and insights on implementing tools, managing risk, and understanding the financial impact of technology investments. Join them as they explore the complexities of the tech industry and the importance of continuous learning and adaptation. Stay tuned for an engaging and informative discussion with our knowledgeable speakers as they share their real-world experiences and valuable insights.SocialsWarren Parad

Cory O'Daniel is the CEO and co-founder of Massdriver. They dive into the world of DevOps, technology decisions, and the challenges of working with Ops teams. In this episode, they explore the frustrations and bottlenecks of integrating external databases, the humorous side of help desk horror stories, and the impact of AI on software engineering. Cory shares his insights on scaling Ops, the evolving nature of cloud infrastructure, and the changing landscape of employment in the tech industry.SocialsLinkedIn: Cory O'Daniel

Adarsh Shah joins the Adventure to discuss building out Environment as Code which goes beyond just Infrastructure as Code which defines your servers and networking.Environment as Code provides a way to define an entire component of your environment and connections between pieces. It emphasizes loose coupling and allows teams to deliver an environment for their applications.