Adventures in DevOps

Neatsun Ziv is the Co-Founder & CEO of OX.Security. He begins by talking about the changes in "software supply chain security" over the years, what is is all about, what it offers to its users, the problem it solves, and many more! 

Doug Neumann is a career software engineer. He joins the show alongside Jonathan and Will to talk about disaster recovery. He begins by explaining the difference between "building high availability and disaster recovery". He also talks about how this impacts your system and how it will make you resilient to any trouble or error you might experience. They also dive into the process of implementing it, and many more!SocialsLinkedIn: Doug NeumannPicksDoug - Amari - Amaro Jonathan - The Art of Business ValueJonathan - The Art of Action

Jonathan, Jillian, and Will discuss operating systems like Debian, Ubuntu, CentOS, and Amazon Linux. They explore their experiences with each system, server security, Docker images, and give book recommendations. They also talk about the future of CentOS, the benefits of using Alpine Linux in Docker, tech career trajectories, and the potential benefits of the Steam deck for gaming.

Matt Topol is the Staff Software Engineer at Voltron Data and the Author of "In-Memory Analytics with Apache Arrow". He joins the show to talk about his book. He begins by explaining what Apache Arrow is, its benefits & advantages, how it works and many more!

Yann Léger is the Co-Founder and CEO at Koyeb. He joins the show to talk about Koyeb. It is a developer-friendly serverless platform that allows you to deploy all kind of services. He begins by talking about its advantages, its benefits, and why he decided to create another cloud platform. He also dives into how it works, its difference from other companies and many more!

Rohit Ghumare joins Jonathan to discuss his involvement in the DevOps community in India and his role as an organizer for DevOps Days Bangalore. Rohit shares insights into the active DevOps community in India, with regular meetups and conferences happening in different cities. He also provides details about the upcoming DevOps Days India conference, including the preparations and expected number of attendees and speakers. 

Kyler Middleton is a Hashi Ambassador and AWS Community Builder. They dive into the captivating world of DevOps and explore the importance of technical expertise combined with effective communication skills. Kyler shares valuable insights on topics ranging from building a robust skillset to the challenges and responsibilities of security engineers. Moreover, they uncover the secrets to achieving developer velocity, integrating automation into workflows, and understanding the foundational knowledge in networking. They navigate the complexities of the cloud environment and explore the transformative nature of technical and computer skills.

David Linthicum is an Enterprise Technology Thought Leader and Visionary, Cloud Computing and Generative AI Expert/Pioneer, Educator, and Business Leader. They delve into the world of DevOps and explore various aspects of it. They discuss the benefits of working for a small consulting firm, the importance of learning from experienced individuals, and the risks of over-reliance on AI in software development. They also touch on the emerging discipline of FinOps, the integration of security into every stage of the software development process, and the challenges of building efficient and secure systems. 

Pete Hunt, CEO of Elementl, discusses the challenges faced by engineering teams in the ever-evolving landscape of cloud technology and open source. They explore data challenges, advancements in testing and development, importance of open source projects, new features for data platform, and the practice of deploying on Fridays.

Nicholas Hughes discusses the power of 'Salt' for IT systems, its process, set up, and differences from other frameworks. He explores its event-based automation, scalability in cloud infrastructure, challenges in implementation, and use in High-Performance Computing. Also, he shares personal picks and recommendations including the importance of salt stick tablets for running.