Episode Sponsor: Attribute - https://dev0ps.fyi/attribute We're joined by 20 year industry veteran and DevOps advocate, Adam Korga, celebrating the release of his book IT Dictionary. In this episode we quickly get down to the inspiration behind postmortems as we review some cornerstone cases both in software and in general technology. Adam shares h…

Episode Sponsor: Attribute - https://dev0ps.fyi/attribute Jenna Pederson, Staff Developer Relations at Pinecone, joins us to close the loop on Vector Databases. Demystifies how they power semantic search, their role in RAG, and also unexpected applications. Jenna takes us beyond the buzzword bingo, explaining how vector databases are the secret sau…

This episode we are joined by Andrew Moreland, co-founder of Chalk. Andrew explains how their company’s core business model is to deploy their software directly into their customers’ cloud environments. This decision was driven by the need to handle highly sensitive data, like PII and financial records, that customers don't want to hand over to a t…

We welcome guest Ang Li and dive into the immense challenge of observability at scale, where some customers are generating petabytes of data per day. Ang explains that instead of building a database from scratch—a decision he says went "against all the instincts" of a founding engineer—Observe chose to build its platform on top of Snowflake, levera…

In a special solo flight, Warren welcomes Meagan Cojocar, General Manager at Pulumi and a self-proclaimed graduate of “PM school” at AWS. They dive into what it’s like to own an entire product line and why giving up that startup hustle for the big leagues sometimes means you miss the direct signal from your users. The conversation goes deep on the …

In this episode of Adventures in DevOps, we dive into the world of FinOps, a concept that aims to apply the DevOps mindset to financial accountability. Yasmin Rajabi, Chief Strategy Officer at CloudBolt, joins us to demystify, as we acknowledge the critical challenge of bringing together financial accountability and engineering teams who often are …

Get ready for a lively debate on this episode of Adventures in DevOps. We're joined by Brian Pontarelli, founder of FusionAuth and CleanSpeak. Warren and Brian face off by diving into the controversial topic of multitenant versus single-tenant architecture. Expert co-host Aimee Knight joins to moderate the discussion. Ever wondered how someone beco…

Episode Sponsor: PagerDuty - Checkout the features in their official feature release: https://fnf.dev/4dYQ7gL This episode dives into a fundamental question facing the DevOps world: Did Kubernetes truly win the infrastructure race because it was the best technology, or were there other, perhaps less obvious, factors at play? Omer Hamerman joins Wil…

In this episode, Aimee Knight, an expert in Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) whose experience hails from Paramount and NPM, joins the podcast to discuss her journey into SRE, the challenges she faced, and the strategies she employed to succeed. Aimee shares her transition from a non-traditional background in JavaScript development to SRE, highlig…

In this episode, we delve into the concept of MCP (Machine Control Protocol) servers and their role in enabling agent interactions. Gil Feig, the co-founder and CTO of Merge, shares insights on how MCP servers facilitate efficient and secure integration between various services and APIs. The discussion covers the benefits and challenges of using MC…

Warren talks with Nathan Goulding, SVP of Engineering at Vultr, about what it actually takes to run a high-performance cloud platform. They cover everything from global game server latency and hybrid models to bare metal provisioning and the power/cooling constraints that come with modern GPU clusters. The discussion gets into real-world deployment…

Inna Tokarev Sela, CEO and founder of Illumex, joins the crew to break down what it really means to make your data “AI-ready.” This isn’t just about clean tables—it’s about semantic fabric, business ontologies, and grounding agents in your company's context to prevent the dreaded LLM hallucination. We dive into how modern enterprises just cannot bu…

Sylvain Kalache, Head of Developer Relations at Rootly joins us to explore the new frontier of incident response powered by large language models. We dive into the evolution of DevRel and how we meet the new challenges impacting our systems. We explore Sylvain's origin story in self-healing systems, dating back to his SlideShare and LinkedIn days. …

This week, Paul Marston from Ankr joins the crew to unpack the madness that is modern blockchain infrastructure. From his wild career transition out of financial services into 24/7 node ops for Web3, Paul shares the brutal truth about uptime expectations, decentralization challenges, and why hard forks are more like enterprise schema upgrades with …

In this episode, Will and Warren welcome Adriana Villela — CNCF ambassador, Dynatrace advocate, and host of the Geeking Out podcast — for a wide-ranging conversation on observability in CI/CD pipelines. Adriana shares her journey from “On Call Me Maybe” to her own podcast, her work with OpenTelemetry, and why observability isn’t just for SREs anymo…

In this episode, I (flying solo today!) sat down with Ganesh Datta, the CTO and co-founder of Cortex, to explore what it really means to drive engineering excellence at scale. And spoiler: it’s not just about better dashboards or fancy developer tools—it’s about treating software development like the competitive advantage it is. We went deep into t…

Is AI making us more productive? And where's the value? That’s the big debate in this episode as we sit down with Zach Lloyd, founder and CEO of Warp. Warp isn’t just another terminal—it’s an AI-powered reimagination of the command line. From replacing traditional terminal commands with English instructions to integrating AI-driven automation, Warp…

We dive into the world of cloud architecture and engineering with a fascinating discussion led by our hosts Warren Parad and Will Button, and joined by our special guest, Matt Lea. Matt, hailing from Wisconsin, is the driving force behind innovative projects like CloudWarGames.com, a platform designed to enhance DevOps training and hiring through e…

In this episode, our hosts Will Button, Warren Parad, and Jillian are joined by guest Matt Gowie from Masterpoint. Together, they delve into the complex world of infrastructure as code, discussing best practices, challenges, and the human side of consulting in the DevOps space. Matt shares his journey from software development to running his own co…

In this episode hosts Warren Parad and Will Button sit down with John W. Maley, an attorney with a master's degree in computer science from Stanford University, to discuss the fascinating intersection of AI and the legal system. John shares insights from his book "Juris ex Machina," a sci-fi exploration of a future where AI replaces humans in the j…

Hosts Warren Parad and David Kimura dive into a compelling discussion with guest Daniel Loreto, founder and CEO of Jetify. The conversation revolves around innovative solutions in the DevOps world, particularly focusing on the use of Nix and DevBox to streamline developer environments. Daniel shares insights from his vast experience at prominent te…

Join host Warren Parad, co-hosts Jillian and Will Button as they delve into a compelling conversation on the pervasive influence of AI across industries. Special guest Alex Kearns from UberTask Consulting shares his expertise on the real-world applications of AI, navigating through its rapid evolution and discussing both the opportunities and chall…

In today's show, we dive into the intricate world of quality assurance and testing strategies with our special guest, AJ Funk. AJ, a seasoned software engineer at Rainforest QA, shares his unique journey from playing professional baseball to developing cutting-edge QA solutions. Joining us are co-hosts Will Button and Jillian, along with fellow gue…

Ready to show off your coding skills to the world? Not so fast. In this episode, Will and Jillian discuss why developers need to simplify their product with the end goal in mind—the customer. They share some awesome examples of how to do this, how you can win Future You’s approval, and the steps to create a smooth user experience. “I think it’s a h…

In today's episode, Will and Jillian dive deep into the evolving landscape of Salesforce DevOps, joined by the experienced Vernon Keenan. This episode covers a range of critical topics including recent changes in Salesforce's AI product offerings and the complexities surrounding their pricing. Vernon takes us on his personal journey from telecom to…

Eyar Zilberman joins the adventure to discuss Kubernetes schema validation tools.The panel jumps in and discusses the power of and the pros and cons of the different kinds of schema validations. Links Why you need to use Kubernetes schema validation tools A Deep Dive Into Kubernetes Schema Validation Datree.io Eyar Zilberman - DEV Community LinkedI…

Shimon Tolts is the CEO datree.io. Shimon talks the panel through an outage he experienced while working for a previous employer. He breaks down the situation and the explains the types of misconfiguration that caused his outage and how these things can cause problems in other applications as well. Links datree.io Twitter: Shimon Tolts ( @shimontol…

Will, Warren, and Jillian dive deep into a riveting discussion that spans a myriad of topics, from hiring practices to the hidden impacts of plastics in our brain matter. They kick off with Jillian's intriguing Amazon affiliate link strategy, sparking a fascinating debate on monetization. As they navigate through Warren's shocking revelation about …

We’re not calling you a dummy, but you might be one if you don’t listen to this episode. This time around, the gang discusses the do’s and don’ts of choosing CI/CD tools, including how to safety migrate between them, why super-specialized tools are getting extremely popular this year, and the ONE component that makes or breaks a tool. In This Episo…

In this episode, they explore the realms of DevOps management and team dynamics. Will is joined by Warren and Jillian to delve into the challenges and strategies involved in transitioning from a ticket queue system to using epics for task management. They discuss how this shift prioritizes objectives, enhances team focus across global time zones, a…

Jillian returns to the podcast after a significant move from Doha, Qatar to a quaint town in New Hampshire. She shares her experiences of adjusting back to life in the U.S., both personally and professionally. The discussion delves into the logistics and emotional aspects of relocating internationally—what it’s like leaving behind furniture deemed …

In this episode, Will, Warren and Jillian dive into the complexities of secrets management and developer productivity with our esteemed guest, Brian Vallelunga from Doppler. Join them as Brian shares his journey from facing security challenges at Uber to founding Doppler, an innovative solution aimed at transforming how developers handle secrets.Th…

Today, we have a dynamic discussion lined up with Will and special guest, Ben Johnson, the CEO of Particle 41. In this episode, they delve deep into the evolving landscape of the tech industry, from incentivizing certifications to the current economic conditions affecting startups. Ben shares his insights on the importance of experience and special…

Will and Warren dive deep into the world of career longevity and adaptability in the fast-evolving tech industry. They explore the often-overlooked importance of staying with a project long enough to understand and resolve complex issues, and how job dissatisfaction can be a tool for negotiation rather than a cue to immediately move on. They touch …

In today's episode, Warren and Will dive into the difficulties of coordinating between marketing and engineering teams, particularly around handling increased traffic and sales during the holiday season. The discussion covers the importance of auditing code and looking for potential issues or technical debt at the end of the year. The hosts also ex…

Will and Warren dive deep into the world of Mastermind groups and their impact on career success within the DevOps landscape. They explore the origins of mastermind groups from Napoleon Hill’s "Think and Grow Rich" and debate why a staggering 99% of them might be ineffective, according to Will. Warren shares his own experiences and expresses his cu…

In today’s episode, Will Button and Warren are joined by special guest Eyal Solomon, co-founder of Lunar.dev. This episode dives deep into pressing DevOps topics like the complexities of Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions and the intricacies of the API economy. They explore the challenges of API management, the importance of visibility and mo…

Today, Will and Warren dive into the intersection of DevOps and AI with our special guest, Görkem Ercan, CTO of Jozu and a seasoned expert in developer tools and DevOps. In this episode, they explore the practical applications and challenges of integrating Machine Learning into DevOps workflows, utilizing real-world examples like global shirt distr…

In today's episode, Warren, Will, and guest Markus Thurner, the director of technology at Vista dive deep into the world of DevOps with an exciting lineup of discussions about engineering excellence, the fast pace of technological innovation, and the ever-present need for balance between training and production. Together, they explore how practice …

In today's episode, Warren, Will, and special guest Falit Jain dive deep into the intricate world of incident management and response, drawing from rich experiences at tech giants like Amazon and Disney. They explore real-life scenarios, including Amazon's complex debugging challenges with over 150 engineers maintaining their detail page, and the h…

In today's episode, they dive deep into the world of AI and prompt engineering with our dynamic panel of experts, featuring Anthony Spiteri. He shares their fascinating journey over the past 18 months, manipulating language models like ChatGPT to achieve remarkable results. They explore the intriguing development of a location-based app for finding…

In this episode, they dive deep into the intricate world of DevOps and the nuances that drive its continuous evolution. This episode brings you into a thought-provoking conversation featuring Michael Cade, Global Field CTO at Veeam Software. Join them as they explore a wide array of topics, from the controversial practice of intentional data leaks …

In this episode, they dive deep into the evolving landscape of cloud infrastructure and developer experience. Join our host, Warren and Will and Eli Ben Israel—former AWS and Microsoft engineer and co-founder of Wing—as they explore the challenges and innovations in DevOps. In this episode, Eli shares pivotal insights from his journey at Amazon, re…

Warren delves into this episode featuring an engaging conversation with David Stenglein, a seasoned industry expert with over 20 years of experience. In this episode, they shed light on the pitfalls of hiring product managers amidst hype cycles, urging a shift towards a product mindset that prioritizes user pain points and tangible value. They crit…

In this episode, Warren and Will delve deep into the intricate world of DevOps and SaaS integrations, featuring insights from special guest Michael Zuercher from Prismatic. Throughout the discussion, they talk about the challenges legacy companies face in updating their massive infrastructure and how Prismatic is revolutionizing SaaS integrations w…

In this episode, they delve into the intricacies of DevOps implementation with our insightful hosts and key guest, Marius Stanca. They share invaluable perspectives on the continuous learning nature of DevOps, the evolving toolkit, and the essential roadmap for organizations. Highlighting the critical need for understanding problems before adopting…

In this episode, the panel together with our guest, Galen Marchetti dives deep into tackling some of the most pressing challenges in the DevOps world. They unpack the hurdles of blue-green deployments, feature flags, and the necessity of parallel execution for smooth production rollouts. They explore the complexities of testing changes in productio…

In this episode, we have a special guest Kelsey Hightower, exploring the intersections of music, technology, and personal growth. They delve into AI advancements and their significance in DevOps. From Google Maps to large language models, they discuss AI as a tool to complement human expertise, emphasizing professional growth and innovation within …

Today, Will is flying solo as he sits down with Costa Tsaousis, the founder and CEO of NetData. Costa shares the story behind the development of NetData, a groundbreaking monitoring tool that provides high-fidelity, real-time, and automated monitoring without data smoothing. As they delve into the conversation, Costa discusses the remarkable growth…

In this episode, Warren and Will embark on a thought-provoking journey through the world of DevOps, security, team dynamics, and career progression. They discuss the hidden implications of domain names, the importance of security certifications, and the complexities of leading a tech team, weaving in personal experiences and insights. With an empha…