Best Database Architect Podcasts (2025)

When Boyan Slat found more plastic than fish on a dive in Greece, he asked a simple question: "Why can't we just clean this up?" He was 16.What began as a humble project funded with pocket money has grown into a global initiative, removing millions of pounds of plastic from the world's rivers and oceans in the last decade. But simple questions don'…

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116. The Evolution of Cybersecurity - with Paula Januszkiewicz 51:25

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In this Betatalks episode, Rick and Oscar talk with Paula Januszkiewicz, founder and CEO of CQURE, a Cybersecurity Expert, Microsoft MVP, and passionate speaker. Paula shares how cybersecurity evolved from curiosity-driven exploration to a professional, high-stakes discipline shaped by major technological shifts. She highlights the move from one-ti…

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Modernizing Legacy Enterprise Apps with AWS Serverless 1:02:14

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Modernizing Legacy Enterprise Apps with AWS Serverless

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Mix, Master & Mesh 50:59

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In this genre-blending episode of Data Powered Innovation Jam, hosts Ron Tolido, Robert Engels, and Arne Rossman welcome Stephen Brobst, CTO of Ab Initio and former CTO of Terradata, for a deep dive into the art of mixing data, AI, and music. From punk rock roots and stage-diving legends to the reinvention of enterprise data platforms, Stephen shar…

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#742: Amazon Quick Suite, AWS MCP, and lots more! 30:35

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Stay up-to-date, with almost 60 new updates this week!!By Amazon Web Services

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AWS Networking Foundations for Modernization 58:21

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Listen this one hour podcast to get an foundational understanding of Networking Services provided by AWS that helps with Modernizing legacy apps and for new application development.

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Oracle AI Vector Search Architecture on AWS 25:12

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With the Oracle Database @ AWS officially announced recently, AWS provides the optimal platform for deploWith the Oracle Database @ AWS officially announced recently, AWS provides the optimal platform for deploying Oracle 23ai with full AI Vector Search capabilities. The architecture leverages Oracle’s Exadata infrastructure deployed directly withi…

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Oracle Multicloud: A New Era with Oracle Database@AWS 26:10

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I’ve been attending Oracle Yatra in July 2025 in Bengaluru, and AI and Multicloud are core concepts discussed, along with Oracle Database concepts. It’s interesting to see how Oracle is encouraging a multicloud strategy and AI capabilities within the Oracle ecosystem. In this article, we will discuss an overview of the Oracle Multicloud Strategy th…

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#741: Modernizing Edge Infrastructure: Booking.com's Journey with AWS CloudFront and Lambda@Edge 1:03:45

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In this episode of the AWS Podcast, host Jillian Forde discusses the migration journey of Booking.com to AWS with Ali and Sarah. They explore the challenges faced by Booking.com , the benefits of using CloudFront and Lambda at Edge, and the importance of observability and cost optimization. The conversation also delves into chaos engineering practi…

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115. How AI Transforms Software Development - with Jelle Fremery 49:16

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In this Betatalks episode, Rick and Oscar talk with Jelle Fremery, who moved from psychology into software development and now works as a Principal Cloud and AI Architect at Betabit. They discuss how his background influences his approach to technology and the rise of generative AI. They reflect on the power and unpredictability of Large Language M…

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Supply Chain Reaction 45:11

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Welcome to the latest episode of the Data Powered Innovation Jam, where data meets disco and AI grooves with funk. After a long summer break, our hosts return with fresh stories, musical nostalgia, and cutting-edge insights into the world of supply chain superintelligence. In this vibrant and eclectic episode, we’re joined by Guillaume Waline, Seni…

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#740: AWS News: EC2 Instance Attestation, S3 Conditional Deletes, and more! 31:46

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Simon and Jillian keep you up to date with over 70 new releases and capabilities!By Amazon Web Services

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#739: Applying Multi-region Strategies on AWS 41:18

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Amazon Application Recovery Controller (ARC) Region Switch - https://docs.aws.amazon.com/r53recovery/latest/dg/region-switch.htmlBy Amazon Web Services

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114. .NET 10, TUnit, GPT-5 and More: Discussing Software Maturity - with Rick, Oscar & Jelle 45:18

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In this Betatalks episode, Rick and Oscar are joined by Jelle Fremery, Principal AI Architect at Betabit. They look back at the evolution of .NET and C#, discussing coding styles and records. They compare how newcomer TUnit stacks up against titans NUnit and xUnit. The hosts also discuss Azure’s growing tools, including Logic Apps and the Durable T…

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#738: AWS News: Global Cross-Region Inference, Aurora Limitless and lots more. 25:01

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Simon and Jillian keep you up to date with all the latest releases and capabilities!By Amazon Web Services

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#737: Accelerate your GenAI innovation journey on AWS with Innovation Sandbox solution 31:50

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In this episode, we will dive deep into Innovation Sandbox on AWS, a new AWS solution offering that transforms the management of temporary sandbox environments, by offering a ready-made solution that enables customers to reduce sandbox setup time from weeks to hours while automating spend controls, security policies, and usage monitoring. Learn how…

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113. Vector Databases and RAG for Grounding AI in Reliable Data - with Christian Peeters 45:47

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In this Betatalks episode, Rick and Oscar talk with Christian Peeters, a principal Cloud Architect at Betabit and a certified Microsoft trainer. They discuss the intersection of technology, teaching, and continuous learning in software development. They explore emerging tools like vector databases and Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), breaking …

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#736: AWS News: New Amazon Bedrock APIs, New EC2 Instance Types and Lots More. 22:44

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Simon takes you through a big list of cool new things - something for everyone.By Amazon Web Services

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#735: The Frugal Architect w/ Werner Vogels: Zillow's Chief Architect on why cheap ≠ frugal 41:47

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Frugality wasn't something Craig Link learned on the job, it was passed down from his father, who would calculate the cost-benefit of driving for cheaper gas and meticulously track every tank's miles per gallon in a worn notebook tucked into the glove box. He would also pack sandwiches, toss them in a cooler, and store them in the back seat. These …

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112. Transforming Cloud Innovation with Microsoft Fabric - with Jos Eilers 39:59

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In this Betatalks episode, Rick and Oscar talk with Jos Eilers, a cloud principal at Twyzer, about his path from engineering to cloud and data platforms, focusing on the rise of Microsoft Fabric. Jos highlights how Fabric unifies data engineering, science, and business intelligence, while simplifying access with features like OneLake. They also dis…

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Podcast with Nathan Strum CEO of Abby Connect: "Humanizing Customer Service: Abby Connect's Journey with AI and Empathy" 17:02

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In this podcast of "Where Humanity Meets Technology," host Maurice Hamilton interviews Nathan Strum, CEO and co-founder of Abby Connect, a company focused on providing remote receptionist services. Strum shares the origin story of Abby Connect, which began 20 years ago as an executive suite company renting offices to entrepreneurs and providing ser…

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#734: AWS News: OpenAI, Amazon Elastic VMware Service, and Lots More. 42:53

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A bumper crop of new and improved things for you to take advantage of.By Amazon Web Services

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153: DHH – Omarchy and Designing Your Own OS on Arch Linux 1:16:25

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I talk to DHH about Omarchy, the carefully curated distribution of Arch Linux he's been refining for the last few months. We talk about stuff like: How did he discover Arch + Hyprland in the first place? What even is Arch, what even is Hyprland, and how the fuck do you make the mouse show up in Linux? Should you really be afraid of trying to mainta…

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#733: Amazon Connect - So Many Cool New Capabilities For You to Use! 33:05

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In this episode of the AWS Podcast, we explore the evolving world of contact centers and Amazon Connect. The discussion covers why contact centers remain critical to both business and public sector operations, and how they're transforming from traditional cost centers into valuable sources of business intelligence. Key highlights include Amazon Con…

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111. The Test Pyramid Is Dead: A New Era of Software Testing - with Bram Albers 45:55

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In this Betatalks episode, Rick and Oscar talk with Bram Albers, Principal Quality Assurance at Betabit, about how software testing has evolved from an afterthought to a core part of development. They discuss how automation and AI improve efficiency but risk reducing critical thinking, making tester instincts and skepticism essential, and Bram warn…

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#732: How to gain Multi-Cluster Visibility across Kubernetes Clusters with the EKS Dashboard 24:53

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In this episode, we'll explore how the new Amazon EKS Dashboard solves key challenges in managing Kubernetes at scale across multiple AWS accounts and regions. We'll discuss how it provides centralized visibility into cluster health, versions, and costs - enabling teams to improve governance, streamline operations, and optimize their Kubernetes inf…

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Developing MCP Servers in an AWS Enterprise Environment 54:31

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If you've been to any tech conferences lately, especially around generative AI and cloud, you've likely heard this buzzword. Today, we're breaking down what MCP servers are, why they're crucial for advanced AI applications, and how you can confidently deploy and even build them, particularly within an enterprise AWS ecosystem. This episode assumes …

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#731: AWS News: Kiro, Amazon Bedrock AgentCore, and Lots More 31:43

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Simon and Jillian take you on a fast paced update of all things new on AWS!By Amazon Web Services

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#730: The Frugal Architect w/ Werner Vogels: At Too Good To Go, Practical Engineering Keeps Food Out of the Bin 36:16

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In the fifth episode of "The Frugal Architect" podcast, Werner and co-host Simon Elisha welcome Morten Keldebaek (CTO) and Robert Hjertmann from Too Good To Go. Too Good To Go is the world's largest marketplace for surplus food, connecting consumers with restaurants, cafes, and grocery stores to rescue food that would otherwise go to waste. The dis…

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Redis AI and MCP with AWS 40:44

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In this episode we discuss how to take advantage of Redis AI and MCP features in AWS. Reference : https://builder.aws.com/content/2iBDCZGYnl32D7VclPJGxs9Pofs/leveraging-redis-services-on-aws

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#729: AWS News: Aurora Storage Upgrades, DynamoDB Multi-Region Strong Consistency, and More 41:32

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There are over 60 new updates that your hosts Simon, Jillian and Shruthi take you through this week!By Amazon Web Services

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Ep. 134 Bonus Ep. 5 | The 2025 Update: What's New in AWS SAA-C03 and Why It Matters 17:30

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Don't just learn the cloud - BYTE it!! Stay ahead with this update on new AWS services and changes impacting the Solutions Architect Associate exam in 2025. Bonus episodes: * Fill gaps from lightly covered or complex topics (IAM, VPC, Databases). * Address high learner demand areas (security, networking, decision-making). * Provide a “meta” episode…

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Ep. 133 Bonus Ep. 4 | SAA-C03 Exam Traps: 10 Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them 18:35

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Don't just learn the cloud - BYTE it!! Stay ahead with this update on new AWS services and changes impacting the Solutions Architect Associate exam in 2025. Bonus episodes: * Fill gaps from lightly covered or complex topics (IAM, VPC, Databases). * Address high learner demand areas (security, networking, decision-making). * Provide a “meta” episode…

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#728: The Duck Talks Back - Using GENAI in Your Work 23:15

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Simon shares some tips, tricks, and experiences in how Builders can use GENAI in their work to get things done faster, and with better outcomes.Links:Amazon Q Developer CLI: https://github.com/aws/amazon-q-developer-cliPromptz: https://www.promptz.dev/AWS MCP Servers: https://github.com/awslabs/mcpBy Amazon Web Services

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Ep. 132 Bonus Ep. 3 | Decoding AWS Databases: Choosing the Right Service in Exam Questions 25:41

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Don't just learn the cloud - BYTE it!! Understand the differences between RDS, DynamoDB, Aurora, and Redshift, and learn how to pick the right AWS database in exam scenarios. Bonus episodes: * Fill gaps from lightly covered or complex topics (IAM, VPC, Databases). * Address high learner demand areas (security, networking, decision-making). * Provid…

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Ep. 131 Bonus Ep. 2 | VPC Masterclass: Networking Demystified for the Solutions Architect Exam 15:55

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Don't just learn the cloud - BYTE it!! In this masterclass, we break down VPC fundamentals, subnets, route tables, and security groups to help you confidently answer tricky networking questions. Bonus episodes: * Fill gaps from lightly covered or complex topics (IAM, VPC, Databases). * Address high learner demand areas (security, networking, decisi…

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Ep. 130 Bonus Ep. 1 | Mastering IAM: The Heart of AWS Security for SAA-C03 21:37

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Don't just learn the cloud - BYTE it!! Join us in this bonus episode for an in-depth look at AWS IAM, covering users, groups, roles, policies, and permissions with exam-focused examples. Bonus episodes: * Fill gaps from lightly covered or complex topics (IAM, VPC, Databases). * Address high learner demand areas (security, networking, decision-makin…

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The Hour of (data) Power 47:40

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Ready for your Hour of (Data) Power with some Radioactive and Electric Feel thrown in? Ok, so hang tight, get your coffee or lemonade (depending on how your summer looks like!), as we bring you a double whammy from your newest Data-powered Innovation Jam to celebrate the anniversary launch of the 10th edition of the Data Powered Innovation Review. …

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How to Scale Data Infrastructure from Startup to Enterprise 38:12

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In this episode, David sits down with Nishant Raman, a seasoned data infrastructure expert, to explore the evolving world of data engineering, AI integration, and building scalable systems from the ground up. With experience across logistics, healthcare, and fintech, Nishant shares hard-won insights from years of building resilient, cost-conscious …

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#727: AWS News: AWS Shield Network Security Director, Amazon GuardDuty for EKS, and more 34:48

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Simon and Jillian take you through all the big security announcements from AWS re:Inforce plus a host of cool new features and price reductions!By Amazon Web Services

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#726: Single region, zero excuses: Mastering AWS resilience 45:33

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Dive into single-region resilience with AWS experts John Formento and Tarik Makota as they debunk common misconceptions and share practical strategies for building robust applications. Learn why multi-AZ isn't enough on its own, discover key AWS services for resilience, and get actionable tips for identifying and mitigating failure modes.Learn More…

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#725: AWS News: FSx for Lustre introduces cost-saving storage tiers, MCP servers enhance AI development tools, and more 39:59

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Explore FSx for Lustre's new intelligent storage tiering that delivers cost savings and unlimited scalability for file storage in the cloud. Plus, discover how the new Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers are revolutionizing AI-assisted development across ECS, EKS, and serverless platforms with real-time contextual responses and automated resource …

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#724: Accelerated computing: From fraud detection to AI innovation 41:25

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Join host Shruthi to discover how organizations use GPU-accelerated computing on AWS. Container Specialist Re Alvarez Parmar shows how Rivian optimizes GPU usage for autonomous vehicles with Amazon EKS. AWS Financial Services expert Sudhir Kalidindi explains real-time fraud detection processing 100B+ events annually. Learn architectural patterns an…

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110. Smart Cloud Migration with Azure Technologies - with Rick & Oscar 36:58

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In this podcast episode, Rick and Oscar discuss Virtual Vaults' journey of evolving their cloud infrastructure. They reflect on the shift from early cloud deployments to modern containerized solutions, detailing their use of Azure technologies like web roles, app services, and Azure Functions. Emphasizing a pragmatic and incremental approach, they …

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Every doc you take 43:30

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From punk rock to process automation, from Blondie to BSON — it’s a genre-defying episode of the Data-Powered Innovation Jam where we grab a virtual bench in Central Park with Andrew Davidson, SVP of Products at MongoDB, and let the data conversation run wild. What follows is an improvisational jam session on the evolution of data, the art of distr…

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#723: AWS News: Claude 4 Opus comes to Bedrock, AWS Transform accelerates modernization, and more 39:45

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Claude 4 Opus and Sonnet, the most powerful models from Anthropic for coding and advanced reasoning, are now available on Amazon Bedrock. Plus, AWS Transform can now accelerate your Mainframe, .NET and VMWare workload modernization. Learn about these updates and more with your hosts Shruthi and Jillian. 00:00 - Intro, 00:21 - Amazon Bedrock, 03:40 …

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Code, Cloud and Karate: The Unlikely Path to Cloud Architecture 40:21

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In this episode, David sits down with Masaru Hoshi, a cloud architect at Qlik, to explore his unexpected journey into cloud architecture, the cultural influences that shaped his career, and the evolving disciplines transforming enterprise technology today. Join as we discuss: Masaru’s path from developer to cloud architect and his open-source contr…