In Just Leading, three trailblazing thought-leaders—Gali Cooks, Ilana Kaufman, and Elana Wien—host intimate conversations with a diverse subset of leaders within and beyond the Jewish world to examine how to bring more equity into the workplace. Spearheaded by nonprofit giants, Leading Edge, SRE Network, and Jews of Color Initiative, experience a first-of-its-kind investigation into the crucibles of leadership in a resounding effort to close the empathy gap in the Jewish community, and the w ...
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Boost your Software Engineering, DataOps, and SRE, career. podcast_v0.1 decodes the latest vital research, delivering essential insights in an easy audio format. Stay ahead of trends, inform your technical decisions, and accelerate your professional growth. Essential knowledge for curious engineers.
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Static Analysis for Microservices: Boosting Accuracy from 0.86 to 0.91 F1
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Microservice architectures, while beneficial, can be notoriously complex to understand and visualize. Static analysis tools aim to automatically recover this architecture, crucial for development, maintenance, and CI/CD integration. This episode explores a new study that benchmarks nine static analysis tools, assessing their accuracy for microservi…
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CI/CD’s Early Warning: Why Pre-Merge ’Good’ Failures Matter Most
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Think your CI/CD optimization is on point? New research suggests we might be looking in the wrong place, revealing that your pipeline likely fails far more, and much earlier, than you realize—with a staggering 5:3 pre-merge to post-merge failure rate and 15 times more pre-merge checks. This episode unpacks the concept of "good" failures (early, che…
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Locking Down Kubernetes: CERN’s Guide to Network Policies, OPA & Vault
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Discover how CERN secures the vital Kubernetes cluster powering its massive CMS particle physics experiment using key cloud-native tools. This episode explores their real-world implementation of Network Policies via Calico for fine-grained internal firewalling between microservices. We delve into their use of Open Policy Agent (OPA) Gatekeeper to e…
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Choosing Your On-Prem Kubernetes Distro: Kubeadm vs OpenShift vs Rancher
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Running Kubernetes on your own hardware offers power but also complexity, forcing choices about core components. Think of deployment tools as "distributions," similar to Linux, packaging K8s with opinions and tooling. This episode dives into a comparison of popular on-prem K8s distributions: the minimalist `kubeadm`/Kubespray, the integrated OpenSh…
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Slashing Airline Latency: Edge Microservices for Faster Bookings.
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Tired of sluggish flight booking systems? This episode explores a research paper proposing a fix: combining edge computing with a microservices architecture for airline reservations. Learn how moving time-sensitive tasks like seat availability checks closer to the user can dramatically reduce latency, potentially by 60%, enhancing responsiveness. W…
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Federated Anomaly Detection: Scaling Edge Security with Spark & Kubernetes
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Tackling network intrusions on distributed edge systems without compromising user privacy is a major engineering challenge. This episode unpacks a research paper proposing a novel solution using Federated Learning integrated with Apache Spark and Kubernetes. Explore how this architecture allows collaborative model training for anomaly detection dir…
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Smarter Kubernetes Scaling: Slash Cloud Costs with Convex Optimization
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Discover how the standard Kubernetes Cluster Autoscaler's limitations in handling diverse server types lead to inefficiency and higher costs. This episode explores research using convex optimization to intelligently select the optimal mix of cloud instances based on real-time workload demands, costs, and even operational complexity penalties. Learn…
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The Hidden 850% Kubernetes Network Cost: Cloud EKS vs. Bare Metal Deep Dive
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Running Kubernetes in the cloud? Your network bill might hide a costly surprise, especially for applications sending lots of data out. A recent study revealed that using a managed service like AWS EKS could result in network costs 850% higher than a comparable bare-metal setup for specific workloads. We break down the research comparing complex, us…
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STaleX vs. HPA: Trading Strict SLOs for 27% Lower Microservice Costs?
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Tired of Kubernetes HPA struggling with complex microservice scaling, leading to overspending or missed SLOs? This episode dives into STaleX, a novel framework using control theory and ML for smarter auto-scaling. STaleX considers both service dependencies (spatial) and predicted future workloads (temporal) using LSTM. It assigns adaptive PID contr…
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Rethinking LLM Infrastructure: How AIBrix Supercharges Inference at Scale
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In this episode of podcast_v0.1, we dive into AIBrix, a new open-source framework that reimagines the cloud infrastructure needed for serving Large Language Models efficiently at scale. We unpack the paper’s key innovations—like the distributed KV cache that boosts throughput by 50% and slashes latency by 70%—and explore how "co-design" between the…
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Ten Billion Times Faster: Real-Time Tsunami Forecasting with Digital Twins
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In this episode of podcast_v0.1, we break down the groundbreaking paper "Real-time Bayesian inference at extreme scale: A digital twin for tsunami early warning applied to the Cascadia subduction zone." Imagine shrinking a 50-year supercomputer job into 0.2 seconds of computation on a regular GPU—that’s exactly what these researchers achieved. We e…
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The Hidden Priority: Why Observability Shapes the Future of Distributed Systems
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In this episode of podcast_v0.1, we explore the real-world challenges of building and maintaining modern distributed systems, based on insights from the paper "On Observability and Monitoring of Distributed Systems: An Industry Interview Study." Through interviews with engineers, SREs, managers, and consultants, the study reveals that the biggest o…
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Docker vs. Containerd Revisited: Stress-Testing Kubernetes Distributions in the Cloud
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In this episode of podcast_v0.1, we dive into a fresh performance study that pits Docker and Containerd head-to-head inside a modern Kubernetes environment. We break down the paper "Kubernetes in Action: Exploring the Performance of Kubernetes Distributions in the Cloud," where researchers benchmark Kubernetes setups under extreme load, using real …
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When Kubernetes Itself Slows You Down: How etcd Storage Impacts App Performance
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In this episode of podcast_v0.1, we dive into a surprising performance bottleneck lurking inside Kubernetes: the storage speed of etcd. We explore the research paper "Impact of etcd Deployment on Kubernetes, Istio, and Application Performance," where researchers show how slow storage can ripple through your entire cluster, hurting application perfo…
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Hardening Kubernetes: XI Commandments of Kubernetes Security
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Kubernetes offers incredible power for scaling applications, but its complexity creates significant security challenges. How can engineering teams navigate this minefield and implement effective safeguards? This episode dives deep into a fascinating research paper that systematically gathers real-world Kubernetes security practices, not from textbo…
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Collaborating Toward Progress with Monisha Kapila & Bianca Casanova Anderson
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What could happen if we reimagined traditional models of leadership? In this last episode of the season, we hear from two leaders who have done just that. Side by side, Monisha Kapila and Bianca Casanova Anderson lead ProInspire, a nonprofit that envisions an equitable and just society. Monisha and Bianca join Gali to break down what led the organi…
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Showing Up When it Counts with Rabbi Mary Zamore
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For Rabbi Mary Zamore, navigating challenging moments is part of her life’s work. Rabbi Zamore has been a guide for her community throughout the last 25 years. Today, she serves as the Executive Director of the Women’s Rabbinic Network, where she promotes the contributions and growth of rabbis who are women, championing initiatives that foster just…
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Hen Mazzig embodies many identities; he is an Israeli writer and educator, the son of Amazigh and Iraqi refugees, co-founder of the Tel Aviv Institute, and much more. As a digital influencer and Senior Fellow at the Tel Aviv Institute, Hen advocates for Jewish people, the LGBTQ+ community, and other minorities around the world. Hen joins Ilana in t…
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Creating Space for Accountability with Mamie Kanfer Stewart
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Mamie Kanfer Stewart is determined to help people work better together. That’s why she founded her company, Meeteor, where she and her team support clients in improving collaboration -- namely, through more thoughtful, productive meetings. In this episode, Mamie and Gali dig into the elements of a strong, healthy work culture and why it’s so import…
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Sustaining Long-term Change with Shana Aaronson
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How can we turn landmark moments into long-term progress? Shana Aaronson is the Executive Director of Magen for Jewish Communities, an Israel-based non-profit providing advocacy, awareness, and support around sexual abuse. She and her team do vital work that requires patience and resilience. Shana sits down with Elana to share her vision of communi…
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Liberating the Whole Self with Jordan Daniels
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Jordan Daniels is here to change the world. This is something the San Diego-based storyteller has learned through his journey toward radical self-love and liberation. As a writer, podcaster, and photographer, Jordan offers thoughtful commentary on the intersections of race, gender, sexuality, fashion, and body positivity. He joins Ilana to share ho…
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Revolutionizing the Nonprofit Sector with Vu Le
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Vu Le isn’t afraid to say what’s on his mind. For the last decade, the writer, speaker, and “unemployed rabble-rouser” has been busy exploring the fun and frustration of nonprofit work through his popular blog, Nonprofit AF. Vu cut his teeth as a nonprofit Executive Director and now uses his understanding of the nonprofit ecosystem to offer sharp c…
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What does it mean to lead long term change? Ginna Green is a strategist, writer, and movement-builder who is helping people do just that. As partner of the social impact firm, Uprise, she guides those who are on the frontlines of social justice in taking meaningful steps forward. Ginna joins Elana Wien to discuss what it takes to push talk into act…
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Redefining Tradition with Kohenet Keshira haLev Fife
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Kohenet Keshira haLev Fife is disrupting expectations about what it means to practice Judaism. As the Executive Director of the Kohenet Hebrew Priestess Institute and founder of Kesher Pittsburgh, she brings her community together and offers space to connect, reflect, and discover embodied, Earth-based spirituality. In this episode, she speaks with…
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Prologue: Adapting Toward a Better Future
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Welcome to season two of Just Leading, where we’re thinking differently about leadership within and beyond the Jewish world. Co-hosts Elana Wien, Gali Cooks, and Ilana Kaufman are back and ready to dig into what it means to lead today; a time full of challenges -- and opportunities! They’ll be joined by inspiring leaders who are stepping up when it…
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Make Room for the Mazel with Rachel Garbow Monroe
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How can you best set yourself up for success? According to Rachel Garbow Monroe, President and CEO of the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, treat everyone equally, know what motivates you, and always look at the cup as half full. Thanks to Rachel Garbow Monroe of the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation for coming on today’s episode! Our po…
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You Can’t Be What You Can’t See with Shifra Bronznick
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Women’s rights organizer Shifra Bronznick speaks to her 60-year long evolution as a women’s rights organizer, showing where we have come from, and where we have yet to go. Special thanks to Shifra Bronznick for coming on today’s episode! Shifra is the Founder and President of Advancing Women Professionals & the Jewish Community. You can find them a…
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Leading Through Failure and Success with Rep. Kathy Manning
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Rep. Kathy Manning (NC-06) shows that not winning a race doesn’t mean you failed. A big thank you to Representative Kathy Manning for coming on today’s episode! Rep. Manning currently represents North Carolina’s 6th District. You can find more about her work, here: https://manning.house.gov/ and @RepKManning Follow our hosts on Twitter: Gali Cooks,…
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Being an Empathetic Leader with Rabbi Lauren Holtzblatt
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Rabbi Lauren Holtzblatt, a leader in the Conservative Jewish movement, speaks on how to stay grounded, yet allow for growth and change as a leader. Thank you to Rabbi Lauren Holtzblatt for coming on today’s episode! Rabbi Holtzblatt is currently the Rabbi of Adas Israel Congregation in Washington, DC. They can be reached at https://www.adasisrael.o…
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Cracking the Glass Ceiling with Tina Tchen
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Tina Tchen, President and CEO of TIME’S UP Now and the TIME'S UP Foundation, explains why so many women are leaving the workplace, and how we can best support them going forward. Thank you so much to Tina Tchen for being a guest on today’s episode! To learn more about Tina and TIME'S UP, visit: https://timesupnow.org/ and @TIMESUPNOW. Tina can be f…
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Anu Gupta, Founder & CEO of Be More with Anu, explores how to break down our biases to advance racial equity and overall belonging, not just within our workplaces, but in society as a whole. Special thanks to Anu Gupta for being a guest on today’s episode! To learn more about him, and Be More With Anu, visit https://bemorewithanu.com/ and @bemorewi…
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Leading with Your Full Self with Analucía Lopezrevoredo
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Founder & Executive Director at Jewtina y Co, Analucía Lopezrevoredo, is leading by bringing herself into her work, devoid of fear. Special thanks to Analucía Lopezrevoredo for being on today’s podcast! You can learn more about her and Jewtina y Co, at: https://jewtina.org/ and @jewtinayco. Analucía can be found @HolaAnalucia. Follow our hosts on T…
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Follow our hosts on Twitter: Gali Cooks, @galicooks Ilana Kaufman, @fogtownie Elana Wien, @ElanaWien Learn more about our organizations: Leading Edge influences and inspires dramatic change in how Jewish organizations attract, develop, and retain top talent. Learn more at https://www.leadingedge.org/, and follow them on Facebook, and Twitter. The J…
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Welcome to Just Leading, where we’re thinking differently about leadership within and beyond the Jewish world. Follow our hosts on Twitter: Gali Cooks, @galicooks Ilana Kaufman, @fogtownie Elana Wien, @ElanaWien Learn more about our organizations: Leading Edge influences and inspires dramatic change in how Jewish organizations attract, develop, and…
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