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Ep. #85, AI/LLM in Software Teams: What’s Working and What’s Next with Dr. Cat Hicks
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51:18In episode 85 of o11ycast, Dr. Cat Hicks unpacks AI’s impact on software teams from a psychological and social-science perspective. Along with Ken, Jess, and Austin, she explores how AI magnifies long-standing tensions between solitary and collaborative models of development, and how fears about AI often reflect deeper issues like undervaluing coll…
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In episode 84 of o11ycast, Ken Rimple and Martin Thwaites welcome Maddy Montaquila, lead PM for .NET Aspire at Microsoft. This episode dives into the "magic" of Aspire, exploring how it streamlines the developer experience from frictionless app startup to telemetry-rich development. Discover how Aspire makes telemetry a first-class citizen, simplif…
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Ep. #83, Observability Isn't Just SRE on Steroids with Dan Ravenstone
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36:15In episode 83 of o11ycast, the Honeycomb team chats with Dan Ravenstone, the o11yneer. Dan unpacks the crucial, often underappreciated, role of the observability engineer. He discusses how this position champions the user, bridging the gap between technical performance and real-world customer experience. Learn about the challenges of mobile observa…
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Ep. #82, Automating Developer Toil with Morgante Pell of Grit
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38:40In episode 82 of o11ycast, Ken and Jess chat with Morgante Pell, the visionary behind Grit, an AI-powered agent designed to automate developer toil and technical debt. The discussion covers the evolution of AI in coding, the challenges of building and deploying AI agents, the future of combining code awareness with production awareness, and Grit’s …
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Ep. #81, Observability 3.0-vNext-final-DRAFT with Hazel Weakly and Matt Klein
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40:36In episode 81 of o11ycast, Charity Majors and Martin Thwaites dive into a lively discussion with Hazel Weakly and Matt Klein on the evolving landscape of observability. The guests explore the concept of observability versioning, the challenges of cost and ROI, and the future of observability tools, including the potential convergence with AI and bu…
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In episode 80 of o11ycast, Ken Rimple and Jessica Kerr chat with Kent Beck about the emerging world of AI-assisted coding. Beck shares his experiences with "augmented coding," discussing the benefits, challenges, and the evolving relationship between developers and AI agents. They explore how these tools are changing software development practices …
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Ep. #79, AI and Otel: Look at your Data with Hamel Husain
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46:48In episode 79 of o11ycast, Hamel Husain joins the o11ycast crew to discuss the challenges of monitoring AI systems, why off-the-shelf metrics can be misleading, and how error analysis is the key to making AI models more reliable. Plus, insights into how Honeycomb built its Query Assistant and what teams should prioritize when working with AI observ…
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Ep. #78, Exploring OTTL with Tyler Helmuth and Evan Bradley
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41:40Episode 78 of o11ycast examines the world of OpenTelemetry Transformation Language (OTTL) with Tyler Helmuth and Evan Bradley, the maintainers behind this innovative framework. Discover how OTTL enables powerful telemetry data transformations, its practical applications, and what lies ahead for OpenTelemetry's transformative ecosystem. The post app…
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Ep. #77, Observability 2.0 and Beyond with Jeremy Morrell
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44:32In episode 77 of o11ycast, Charity, Martin, Ken, and Jess welcome Jeremy Morrell to talk about OpenTelemetry, the future of observability, and how small teams can get started. Jeremy shares stories of debugging breakthroughs, adopting standards, and building tools that help engineers focus on what matters. The post appeared first on Heavybit.…
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Ep. #76, Managing 200-Armed Agents with Andrew Keller
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38:34In episode 76 of o11ycast, Jessica Kerr and Martin Thwaites speak with Andrew Keller, Principal Engineer at ObservIQ, about the evolving world of telemetry and observability. They explore the role of OpenTelemetry, the groundbreaking Open Agent Management Protocol (OpAMP), and how open standards are shaping the future of data pipelines. Learn how O…
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Ep. #75, O11yneering with Daniel Ravenstone and Adriana Villela
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46:24In episode 75 of o11ycast, Daniel Ravenstone and Adriana Villela dive into the challenges of adopting observability and OpenTelemetry in modern organizations. From breaking down vendor loyalty to getting developers to see the value of instrumentation, they explore how to foster a culture of curiosity and collaboration to make observability a core p…
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In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Maddi Beck, an online holistic coach specializing in fitness, nutrition, and mindset. Maddi opens up about her personal journey of discovering self-worth and building confidence, sharing the transformative experiences that shaped her approach to wellness. She emphasizes the importance of developing health…
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Ep. #74, The Universal Language of Telemetry with Liudmila Molkova
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45:27In episode 74 of o11ycast, Liudmila Molkova unpacks the importance of semantic conventions in telemetry. The discussion highlights the challenge of agreeing on naming conventions, the role of working groups in maintaining these standards, and the potential for future integration with AI technologies. Liudmila underscores the importance of a shared,…
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Matt Lafontaine; safe spaces and pullups for mental health
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53:53In this episode, we sit down with Matt Lafontaine, the inspiring creator of Safe Space—a mental health community built to provide a safe, supportive environment where people can connect, learn, and grow on their mental health journeys. Matt shares the deeply personal story behind Safe Space, which was born from his own struggles with mental health …
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Ep. #73, AI’s Impact on Observability with Animesh Koratana of PlayerZero
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39:14In episode 73 of o11ycast, Jessica Kerr, Martin Thwaites, and Austin Parker speak with Animesh Koratana, founder and CEO of PlayerZero, about the future of observability with AI. Discover how PlayerZero leverages LLMs to democratize institutional knowledge, improve software quality, and make problem-solving more accessible to all engineers. The pos…
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Lily Ford; transforming habits for wellness
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2:05:23In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Lily Ford, a leading holistic wellness advocate who’s making waves in the mental health and wellness community. Known for her powerful voice on the ban of vapes, Lily has captivated audiences through news features, interviews, and social media with her transformative journey. Lily opens up about her perso…
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In this inspiring episode, we dive into the heart of the "Ride for Change" charity bike ride, an event that's grown leaps and bounds since its inception. We sit down with the director and co-founder of this remarkable initiative, Ricky Bolmers as well as the assistant director, Jacob Massey-Chase, to explore its evolution and success. The conversat…
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Ep. #72, Mobile Observability with Hanson Ho of Embrace
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43:06Episode 72 of o11ycast explores the world of mobile observability with Hanson Ho, Android Architect at Embrace. Hanson unpacks how mobile's diverse device landscape impacts data collection and performance monitoring, the role of OpenTelemetry in simplifying these challenges, and the importance of tailoring observability strategies to real-world use…
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Today, we’re diving into the inspiring story of Jase. Jase is an extraordinary individual whose journey is truly worth sharing. He opens up about growing up with cerebral palsy and the various obstacles he faced along the way. Known for his remarkable attitude of gratitude, Jase refuses to let his disability define hm. Instead, he continually pushe…
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Kieren Devisser; learning to believe in yourself
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52:01In today's conversation, we are chatting with Kieren Devisser, a man on a mission. Kieren has a wealth of life experiences including some huge physical feats in the past and working in Hollywood. We discuss Kieren’s epic bike ride from Uluṟu to the Yarra Valley as a 17 year old, and the hurdles he faced along the way. We chat about the various phil…
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Connor Scott; running 50ks for 50days
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1:23:00In this episode we sit down with Connor Scott, physio by trade and part time runner. Connor heads up the Mind Over Miles Run Club as well as the Zoop network. We get to hear about his story of moving to Australia from Wales, and his chatting about his mental health journey that led him to an incredible completion of running 50ks for for 50 days for…
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Ep. #71, Evaluating LLM-based Apps with Shir Chorev of Deepchecks
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40:46In Episode 71 of o11ycast, Jessica Kerr and Austin Parker sit down with Shir Chorev to delve into the nuances of incorporating Generative AI into applications and testing the outcomes. Shir shares her journey from a data scientist to founding Deepchecks, driven by her vision to enhance the quality and reliability of machine learning and AI in real-…
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Speak & Share; a problem shared, is a problem halved
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46:30Welcome back to another episode. Today we are honoured to have two of the legends from Speak & Share, Ben and Mason with us. We chat about the journey of Speak & Share, how it was first created, the different avenues they are involved in and the impact it is making. Speak & Share is a movement breaking down the stigma around mental health and encou…
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We are super excited to share todays conversation with Molly McDonald. Molly is a star AFLW player for the St Kilda Saints Football Club. Her hard work and passion for the game has earned her many achievements such as third place in the best and fairest and a spot in their leadership group. Molly also cemented herself in the history books in her fi…
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Ep. #70, Evangelizing Observability with Dan Gomez Blanco of Skyscanner
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45:48In episode 70 of o11ycast, Jess and Martin speak with Dan Gomez Blanco of Skyscanner. Dan shares his expertise on evangelizing better observability practices at Skyscanner and offers insights from his experience on the OpenTelemetry governance committee. Discover how observability can minimize organizational costs, the future of auto-instrumentatio…
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In today's conversation we are sitting down with Nat and Jasper, half of the crew behind Habit and all round great humans. Their mission is to create a space where all are welcome and can be part of a safe community, it just so happens to be a gym as well. Nat and Jasper share their experience with Project Kick It and the work they do with young pe…
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In today's conversation, we are privileged to talk with Jack Jeffree, a high-achieving athlete with a powerful story. Jack shares how his passion for cycling saw him conquering feats he never thought he could. Jack tells his journey of Everesting, a challenge that pushed him to his limits, for a cause close to his heart. We also delve into his expe…
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Ep. #69, Collecting Cybercrime Data with Charles Herring of WitFoo
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49:01In episode 69 of o11ycast, Jess and Martin speak with Charles Herring of WitFoo. Together they dive deep into the world of cybercrime investigations. Discover the intricate processes of data collection and analysis in the realm of cybersecurity, all while balancing the imperative of cost-effectiveness and citizen privacy. The post appeared first on…
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In today's conversation, we talk about what was helpful for us in getting moving again post-injury. We touch on celebrating the small wins, incremental improvement and building good habits. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theactivehub.podcast?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Intro Song: https://open.spotify.com/track/…
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Connor Sahely; Mental health and safe spaces for women
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1:15:10In today's conversation, we are privileged to talk to Connor Sahely, a young man doing some incredible things. He's passionate about fueling the fire within others and creating safe spaces for people to exercise through his initiatives - Cold Water Club and Oliver's Hill Run Club. His battle with mental health and how it led him to find purpose thr…
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Welcome to our first episode! In today's conversation, we talk about why this podcast, and what movement means to us. We share epic fails, achievements as well as some life-altering challenges we've had to push through Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theactivehub.podcast?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Intro Song: ht…
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Ep. #68, Observa-What? with Michele Mancioppi of Dash0
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47:17In episode 68 of o11ycast, Jess and Martin speak with Michele Mancioppi of Dash0. This talk examines what it takes to make observability more accessible to non-experts in the space. Additional topics explored include the differences between monitoring and observability and Michele's shift from staff engineering to product management. The post appea…
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