Best OpenStack Podcasts (2025)

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How a SaaS Org Saved 60% Migrating from VMware to Mirantis OpenStack (MOSK) 28:14

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In this month's installment, Michael Tillman, cloud native workload expert from Mirantis, will walk you through a real world example of a SaaS company that worked with Mirantis to migrate over 3000 workloads off of VMware onto Mirantis OpenStack for Kubernetes (MOSK) - all in just a few short months. The migration was prompted by a massive price in…

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Episode 104: Episode 104 - AmyJune Hineline 1:07:29

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In this episode, Whitney and Coté talk with AmyJune Hineline. They delve into Amy's diverse career, transitioning from a hospice nurse to a mechanical engineer and eventually working in tech and open source. They discuss the meticulous process of creating certification exams at the Linux Foundation, balancing altruistic and professional motivations…

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Rethinking Startups: Inside the Venture Studio Model with Thorbjørn Rønje 1:07:50

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In this episode, Viktor Petersson sits down with Thorbjørn Rønje, founder of Bifrost Studios, to unpack the venture studio model and why he believes it’s a smarter, faster way to build startups. Thorbjørn explains how Bifrost applies a playbook-driven approach to validate product ideas quickly, reduce risk, and bring businesses to life without wast…

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Episode 103: AI & Critical Thinking, Enterprise Marketing, and the Workplace, with Betty Junod 58:32

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In this episode, Whitney and Coté discuss with Betty Junod, CMO of Heroku, the evolution of growing up without the internet to the present day's AI advancements and its implications for future generations. They explore how AI is changing critical thinking and curiosity, and how it affects children and business use cases. They also delve into workpl…

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Inside System76: Building Open Hardware and a Linux-First Future 1:09:00

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In this episode of Nerding Out with Viktor, Viktor Petersson sits down with Carl Richell, founder and CEO of System76, to unpack how a small Linux-focused hardware company grew into a full-stack open source innovator.They explore System76's journey from shipping Ubuntu laptops to designing open firmware, building a factory, and launching their own …

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Episode 102: The brilliant dummy in my pocket, with WhitneyGPT 1:08:21

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In this episode, Whitney and Coté discuss Whitney's newfound enthusiasm for AI after a recent stint with the tool Cursor. The conversation covers how AI tools can aid in coding, building engineering journals, and even drafting compelling conference talk abstracts. They highlight the difference between tasks and prompts in AI, personalizing AI inter…

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The Systems Behind Managing High-Performing Remote Teams with Jon Seager 1:06:02

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In this episode of Nerding Out with Viktor, host Viktor Petersson welcomes back Jon Seager, VP of Engineering at Canonical, for a candid conversation about managing remote teams.They explore how Canonical structures its fully distributed engineering org, why hybrid meetings rarely work, and how to build systems that support clarity, autonomy, and a…

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How Replicated Evaluated and Built Embedded Cluster with Open Source k0s by Mirantis 59:07

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In this month's episode, you will hear from Marc Campbell, CTO and Co-Founder of Replicated and his colleague Chris Sanders, Director of Customer Reliability Engineering, as they discuss their company's experience with evaluating various open source Kubernetes Distributions to use when building and launching their new product: Embedded Cluster. The…

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Episode 101: A Passion for Politics, with Taegan Goddard 57:36

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In this episode, Whitney and Coté talk with Taegan Goddard, founder of Political Wire. They talk about what drives people to go above and beyond in their work, especially journalism like Taegan does. There's some fun conversation about how Taegan runs the business, keeping up his never ending coverage. Having run the site for well over two decades,…

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Why Web3, Crypto, and Blockchain Still Struggle in the Real World 1:18:43

2M ago1:18:43

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In this episode of Nerding Out with Viktor, host Viktor Petersson sits down with Vlad Trifa, founder of Zimt and co-founder of EVRYTHNG, to explore why Web3, crypto, and blockchain often fail to deliver on their promises in the real world.Drawing from Vlad's extensive background in IoT, supply chain traceability, and decentralized systems, they div…

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The cloud merry-go-round - from cloud first to repatriation 1:04:56

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Renowned cloud strategist and author David Linthicum unpacks the evolution of enterprise cloud strategy—from the rush into public cloud, to today’s growing trend of cloud repatriation and portfolio rebalancing, sharing candid insights on why so many enterprises are hitting the reset button, the hidden costs of herd mentality, and the complex realit…

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Episode 100: "I used to eat 7-Eleven pizza," startups, open source, and more, with Sarah Christoff 1:02:11

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After an extensive discussion of 7-Eleven pizza cuisine, in this episode, Whitney and Coté talk with Sarah Christoff. They discuss working at startups, the point of startups, working in open source and balancing commercial and community interests, moving to Europe, and more! Find Sarah in LinkedIn. Also, Coté referenced a talk by Aneel Lakhani at M…

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Inside the Yocto Project's Evolving Tooling: SBOMs, SPDX 3.0, and Secure Embedded Systems 50:37

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In this episode of Nerding Out with Viktor, host Viktor Petersson speaks with Joshua Watt of Garmin and Ross Burton of ARM to explore how the Yocto Project is evolving to meet the growing demands of software supply chain security, embedded Linux customization, and long-term product maintenance.As two long-time contributors to Yocto and OpenEmbedded…

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Legacy vs Cloud Native: Is Migrating Worth It? with Special Guest Alex Williams of The New Stack 55:39

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In this month's installment, you will hear from Nick Chase, Adam Parco, and Shaun O'Meara from Mirantis as well as our very special guest Alex Williams, Co-Founder and Publisher of The New Stack. They kick things off with some baseline definitions of both "Legacy" and "Cloud Native" architectures, before moving on to industry trends supported by re…

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Episode 99: Catering to Startups, with Robert Reeves 1:08:50

2M ago1:08:50

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Whitney and Coté talk with Robert Reeves about startups, catering, the Austin's tech scene, and the business of open source over the past 20 years. A sampling: Robert share some stories of early startup adventures and strategic moves, behind the scenes catering rock festivals, and the importance of geography for starting your career in tech. Check …

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Startup Founder Lessons on Scaling Teams, Systems, and Culture with Kevin Henrikson 1:16:09

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In this episode of Nerding Out with Viktor, host Viktor Petersson is joined by Kevin Henrikson, an experienced engineering leader who's worked with Zimbra, Microsoft, and Instacart, to share real startup founder lessons on how to scale engineering teams, build resilient systems, and manage growth through acquisitions.Kevin explains what founders of…

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Episode 98: From OpenStack to Kubernetes, extreme transparency at GitLab, tech startup marketing, with Melissa Smolensky 1:05:46

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Whitney and Coté tour through a couple decades of tech infrastructure history with Melissa Smolensky, whose marketing career spans Rackspace, GitLab, CoreOS, and the CNCF, among other places. They explore the OpenStack/Kubernetes evolution, how "radical transparency" actually functions in corporate settings, and the shifting landscape of tech marke…

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Reimagining CI/CD and Engineering Culture at Scale with Vlad A. Ionescu from Earthly 1:10:06

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In this episode of "Nerding Out with Viktor," host Viktor Petersson is joined by Vlad A Ionescu, founder and CEO of Earthly, to explore the realities of modern CI/CD pipelines, why developer experience remains fragmented, and how platform and security teams can work more effectively across organizations. Vlad outlines the origins of Earthly and how…

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Interview with the Founder: Zero Trust Model founder, John Kindervag 31:59

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In this episode of Radio Cloud Native, former host John Jainschigg, Director of Open Source Initiatives for Mirantis, returns to provide a great interview with one of the founders of the Zero Trust model for cybersecurity, John Kindervag. He has authored many blog articles and much of the open source documentation of Zero Trust, and is one of the m…

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Episode 97: The Business and Ethics of Open Source, with Emily Omier 1:22:38

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In this episode, Whitney and Coté talk with Emily Omier, a consultant specializing in open source strategy and product management for businesses. They discuss the initial reactions and learning curve of new tech entrants to open source, the advantages and potential disadvantages of building a business around open-source software, and the ethical co…

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Europe's Battle for Tech Sovereignty: Why OpenStack Matters 1:12:11

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In this episode of "Nerding Out with Viktor," I'm joined by Johan Christenson, founder of Cleura, to dig into one of the most critical questions facing European tech today: how do we build a sovereign cloud that can actually compete? Johan brings decades of experience in open infrastructure and a front-row seat to the evolution of cloud computing. …

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The pendulum swings - the current state and future of cloud repatriation 41:21

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The pendulum swings or has it swung? Over 80% of CIOs now plan to repatriate some of their workloads from the cloud back to on-prem environments. In this episode, we sit with industry veteran and COO of US Signal, John White, to discuss what repatriation actually means in today's polyglot world, its drivers, current, state, and what the future will…

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Episode 96: Learning, teaching, tech certifications, and napkin culture in Singapore, with Mumshad Mannambeth 1:01:31

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In this video, Coté and Whitney talk about tech education and learning with Mumshad Mannambeth. There's talk about certifications, but also how teaching online works and what it's like when it scales up to millions of people. Plus, Coté tries to figure out how to get access to more napkins. You can also watch the video of this interview form if you…

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Physical Pen Testing Secrets: Covert Building Infiltration Explained 1:09:19

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In this episode of "Nerding Out with Viktor," Warren Houghton returns to pull back the curtain on the covert world of physical penetration testing. As a seasoned security expert from Pentest Partners, Warren shares his extensive experience in breaching physical security measures, offering listeners a rare glimpse into the methodologies and techniqu…

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The cloud of Babel - unifying cloud and on-prem with Kubernetes 1:23:16

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What's in a name? Cloud, private and hybrid cloud, on-prem and other terms are bandied about in an attempt to clarify, but also confuse and separate. We set out to unify these terms once and for all and discuss Kubernetes's role in making that possible with Justin Garrison, Head of Products at Sidero Labs. We'll explore the shifting landscape of cl…

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The Great Migration: How Red Hat and Trilio Are Redefining the Future of IT with Ed Keen and David Safaii 41:43

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In the world of technology, transformation is often discussed in triumphant tones—big tools, big platforms, big promises. But what if the real story isn't about the tools at all? What if the beating heart of innovation lies somewhere else, quietly pulsing beneath the surface? This week on Trilio Insights, Pete Wright sits down with Ed Keen, Directo…

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Episode 95: Success in Tech, Content Creation, & Corporate Influence, with Hazel Weakly 1:03:39

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In this episode, Whitney and Coté talk with Hazel Weakly about the unexpected success of content, the influence of corporate interests in open source, and the importance of emotional vulnerability in the tech industry. Hazel shares her experiences transitioning as a trans woman in tech, how her interactions changed post-transition, and the need for…

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Interview with the Author: "Project Zero Trust" by George Finney 45:40

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In this episode of Radio Cloud Native, former host John Jainschigg, Director of Open Source Initiatives for Mirantis, returns to proctor a great interview with Zero Trust pioneer George Finney, CSO at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX. George is the author of the recent IT-cybersecurity thriller Project Zero Trust with a forward written b…

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Balena, IoT Security, and the Future of Connected Devices 1:06:14

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Join host Viktor Petersson as he sits down with Marc Pous of Balena to explore the ever-evolving world of IoT, from remote management and fleet updates to security legislation and software bills of materials (SBOMs). Marc reveals how Balena pioneered container-based deployments on devices like Raspberry Pi, explains why over-the-air (OTA) updates a…

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Episode 94: Adding more condiments to the 7 layer networking burrito, with Marino Wijay 1:05:36

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In this episode, Whitney and Coté interview Marino Wijay, Coté finally gets to the bottom of why networking has so many layers. Why do we keep adding new layers and frameworks instead of just fixing the ones we have? They also talk about the challenges of platform engineering, the importance of empathy in tech, the difficulties of integrating multi…

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2025 state of cloud - warp speed ahead for AI, workload consolidation, and repatriation 56:42

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Severalnines CEO Vinay Joosery and guest Sanjeev Mohan, former Gartner Research VP and now principal analyst at SanjMo, kickoff Sovereign DBaaS Decoded's 2025 season with their annual discussion on the state of the cloud. In this episode, they have a lively discussion on the current state of data management, cloud adoption, and emerging AI trends. …

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Dustin Kirkland on Chainguard, Zero-CVE Containers, and Supply Chain Security 59:15

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In this episode of Nerding Out with Viktor, host Viktor Petersson sits down with Dustin Kirkland from Chainguard for an illuminating discussion on modern supply chain security and container hardening. Drawing from his rich experience across tech giants like IBM, Red Hat, Canonical, and Google, Dustin shares invaluable insights into the evolution of…

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Cost-Effective Cloud Native Infrastructure Strategy: Zero Lock-In, Vendor Neutral VMware Alternatives 23:28

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In this episode, Solution Architecture Manager for Mirantis, Michael Tillman, is back to break down the leading VMware alternative solutions designed to control cloud costs and eliminate all forms of vendor lock-in by leveraging open source, flexible, and scalable components and tools. Vendor lock-in can take on many forms, which Michael will outli…

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Episode 93: 10x People, AI Trends, and Career Management, with Richard Seroter 59:23

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Join Whitney and Coté as they talk with Richard Seroter from Google about the myth of the 10X developer and his perspective on hiring and managing tech talent. They also talk about the significance of learning and AI in the tech industry, the importance of communication skills, valuable resources for staying updated in tech, and Richard's personal …

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Pentesting 101: Hacking Legally with Warren Houghton 1:01:25

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In this episode of "Nerding Out with Viktor," Warren Houghton from Pentest Partners joins Viktor to explore the fascinating world of professional penetration testing. As they delve into the intricacies of "legal hacking," Warren shares invaluable insights into the methodologies, tools, and best practices that define ethical hacking in today's cyber…

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Episode 92: What went wrong with PaaS, and many other topics with Brian Gracely 1:16:14

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In this episode of Software Defined Interviews, Coté and Whitney host Brian Gracely, co-host of the Cloudcast podcast and head of portfolio strategy at Red Hat. They discuss the process of gathering and reporting cloud news, the evolution of PaaS, and the pros and cons of working at small startups versus large companies. Also: career advice, the im…

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A deep dive into the SBOM format SPDX with Kate Stewart and Gary O'Neall 50:14

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In this episode of "Nerding Out with Viktor," Kate Stewart from the Linux Foundation and Gary O'Neall, a long-time SPDX contributor, join Viktor to explore the evolution and impact of SPDX (Systems Package Data Exchange) in software transparency. The conversation traces SPDX's journey from its origins in license compliance to its current pivotal ro…

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Episode 91: Learning to learn, with Sasha Czarkowski 1:04:01

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What’s it really like to do all that DevOps-y transformation at companies? That’s what we talk about this week with Sasha Czarkowski…mostly. We also discuss learning how to learning, metrics, staying sane in chaotic systems and change, breaking presentation rules, Louisville, Kentucky, and Coté’s (odd?) dislike of the open spaces format. You can al…

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72: Non-Artifical Intro to AI 41:30

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Achieving DISA STIG Certification for MKE: Challenges, Successes & Best Practices for Compliant Public Sector Solutions 34:52

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In this month's episode, John Jainschigg, Director of Open Source Initiatives at Mirantis hosts Kathleen Moyer, Director of Service Delivery at Corsec Security, and William Konitzer, Senior Solution Architect at Mirantis, to explore the recently achieved DISA STIG certification for Mirantis Kubernetes Engine (MKE). Together, they dive into the intr…

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Episode 90: Community management, event nightmares, and domestic Tupperware diplomacy, with Katie Greenley 58:28

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Katie Greenley shares her experiences managing events and community programs like the CNCF Ambassadors. Coté, Whitney, and Katie also discuss career development, managing a community team, and the delicate art of introducing cereal decanting into the home. Checdk out Katie in LinkedIn, and the CNCF Ambassadors program. Special Guest: Katie Greenley…

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Episode 89: How platform engineering is different than DevOps, plus, narwhal teeth and spider digestion, with Viktor Farcic 1:11:34

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In this episode, Whitney and Coté talk with Viktor Farcic, Developer Advocate at Upbound, about platform engineering, the evolution of DevOps, project managing a content creation engine of one, and the virtues of imperfection. Also, the strategic avoidance of asking for directions, or, really, talking with people in general. Find Viktor in YouTube,…

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All things ZFS and FreeBSD with Allan Jude 1:18:17

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In a captivating deep dive into the world of advanced storage systems, Viktor welcomes ZFS expert and FreeBSD developer Allan Jude to explore the intricate landscape of modern filesystem architecture. This episode of Nerding Out with Viktor peels back the layers of enterprise storage solutions, offering listeners a masterclass in both theoretical f…

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How to Build a Bespoke, Multi-Cluster Kubernetes Platform with Open Source 32:03

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Welcome to Radio Cloud Native by Mirantis, your go-to podcast for all things cloud native, Kubernetes, and open source. Join us as we explore the latest trends, innovative solutions, and open source projects shaping the modern cloud landscape. For related links and/or diagrams, please check out the resources linked in the Chapters. This episode is …

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Episode 88: Platform Engineering and UK Digital People, with Abby Bangser 1:19:56

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As if platform engineering and expat'ing in the UK weren't enough, Whintney and Coté discuss the forgotten technology of business cards wih Abby Bangser. Check out Abby in LinkedIn, and Kratix the platform engineering project from Syntasso. Also, check out the CNCF Platforms White paper and Cloud Native Maturity Model. We had video recording proble…

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Episode 87: Platform Engineering, AI, and Community - Whitney's KubeCon NA 2024 Adventures 48:06

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Whitney is back from KubeCon and shares what she saw. We talk about platform engineering, Salt Lake City's vibe, AI, and observability, among other things. We wrap the episode with tips for maximizing attending conferences. Also, memories of Arby's ads. Whitney's KubeCon talks: Choose Your Own Adventure: The Observability Odyssey Panel: Exploring e…

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Hacking airplanes, ships and IoT devices with Ken Munro 1:06:14

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In this thrilling episode of Nerding Out with Viktor, host Viktor Petersson is joined by Ken Munro, a leading figure in cybersecurity and an expert in penetration testing. Together, they dive into the hidden world of aviation cybersecurity, shedding light on the challenges, discoveries, and unexpected vulnerabilities that exist within modern aircra…

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Episode 86: Open Source Money Ethics, How Analysts use AI, What Even is an Industry Analyst, and Advanced Chicken Nugget Diplomacy, with Rachel Stephens 1:10:54

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In this episode, Whitney Lee and Coté dive into the insights of Rachel Stephens from RedMonk about the world of being an industry analyst. They discuss experiences from working as an analyst, the balance between qualitative and quantitative analysis, the challenges and misconceptions surrounding open-source business models, and the impact of AI on …

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The OpenStack Moment at OpenInfra with Kevin Jackson and David Safaii 26:59

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Is OpenStack having a moment? On this episode of Trilio Insights, Pete Wright chats with David Safaii and Kevin Jackson, fresh from the Open Infrastructure Days North America conference, about the latest news in OpenStack, fueled by the search for VMware alternatives. Kevin, an OpenStack veteran from the very beginning, offers a fascinating perspec…