Best Portable Pipeline System Podcasts (2025)

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Policy as Code: Kyverno and Securing Kubernetes at Scale with Jim Bugwadia 42:21

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Most Kubernetes security breaches don't come from zero-day exploits - they come from misconfigurations. While your team runs scanners and reviews reports, containers are already running as root, network policies are missing, and compliance violations are piling up across dozens of repositories. Jim Bugwadia, co-founder and CEO of Nirmata and creato…

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Guest Host: Kelsey Hightower - Beyond Pipelines: Infrastructure As Data 48:51

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Is your Git repo really the source of truth for infrastructure - or just a suggestion? Guest host Kelsey Hightower sits down with Cory O’Daniel to unpack why many teams hit dead ends with CI/CD for provisioning, where GitOps struggles with drift, and when TicketOps helps or hurts. They explore a different model: infrastructure as data with typed co…

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Guest Host: Kelsey Hightower - Are CI/CD and GitOps Just Making Things Harder? 30:18

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What if your production environment had a live, trustworthy blueprint you could zoom in and out of on demand? Kelsey Hightower guest-hosts a candid conversation with Cory about why CI/CD pipelines and GitOps often break down for cloud infrastructure. They explore a simpler operational model: treat infrastructure as data, lean on clear checkpoints i…

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Cybersecurity Crisis in Water Utilities: Are You Prepared? 1:02:32

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How prepared are you for the growing challenges of cybersecurity in water utilities? In this episode of the Utility Emergency Response Podcast, host Isaac Alatorre sits down with Kevin M. Morley, PhD — Manager of Federal Relations at the American Water Works Association, and Cris Pérez — Director of Technology Services at Santa Clarita Valley Water…

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Guest Host: Kelsey Hightower — Why IaC Alone Isn’t Enough 39:40

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Ever wonder why strong Terraform modules still lead to long review queues and fragile pipelines? From hand-built scripts and early data center migrations to cloud sprawl and Kubernetes, configuration management has changed a lot - but the core struggle remains: too many decisions, not enough guardrails. Guest host Kelsey Hightower sits down with Co…

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How to Ship Faster with Feature Flags: Insights from Unleash 43:58

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Still freezing code before Black Friday and hoping nothing breaks? Feature flags can help you ship smaller, safer changes continuously—without the “big bang” risk or painful rollbacks. Cory O’Daniel talks with Unleash VP of Marketing Michael Ferranti about how modern teams use flags as a core delivery primitive alongside CI/CD and trunk-based devel…

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Los Angeles Water Outage 2025: Granada Hills Pipeline Failure and Emergency Response Lessons 9:29

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Want to know what really happened during the Los Angeles Water Outage 2025? In this episode, Isaac Alatorre breaks down how a pipeline valve failure left 9,200 Granada Hills and Porter Ranch residents without water. From underground repair challenges to emergency response lessons, you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at how crews battled one of LA's…

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GraphQL, MCP, and the Future of APIs with Apollo CEO Matt DeBergalis 43:07

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**UPDATE** - Apollo GraphQL has kindly offered us a few free passes to join them at the GraphQL Summit in San Francisco, October 6-8, 2025. If you are interested in going, the code is: PodcastSummit25 What if your API layer could help you ship faster today and make tomorrow’s AI workflows safer and easier to build? Apollo CEO Matt DeBergalis explai…

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Beyond Cracking the Coding Interview with Mike Mroczka 1:08:35

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Ever wondered how many “perfect” candidates simply learned the test—or how many great engineers get filtered out by bad interview design? Mike Mroczka, interview coach and ex-Googler, shares what really goes on behind technical hiring and how to navigate it to your advantage. What you’ll learn: How leaked question banks and standardized puzzles can…

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From React to Dagster: Pete Hunt on Data, Infra, and AI-Ready Platforms 49:32

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Is Postgres actually a better message queue than Kafka? This provocative question is just one of many insights Pete Hunt shares in this conversation about data orchestration, platform engineering, and the evolution of infrastructure. Pete Hunt, CEO of Dagster Labs and former React co-founder at Facebook, brings his unique perspective from working a…

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Real-Time Response: The Tools Transforming Public Safety in Schools and Cities 1:17:55

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Public safety is evolving—and technology is leading the way. In this episode of the Utility Emergency Response Podcast, Joe Abrams from the Alliance for Community Solutions (ACS) joins Isaac and Jim as he shares how smart, practical tools are making schools, polling sites, and communities safer and more prepared. From the Ballot Box Defender for el…

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Building Better Platforms with Dapr: Abstractions, Portability, and Durable Systems with Mark Fussell 48:39

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Cloud lock-in isn't just about where your data lives—it's about how deeply cloud-specific code permeates your applications. Mark Fussell, co-creator of Dapr and CEO of Diagrid, joins Cory O'Daniel to explore how Dapr provides clean abstractions for common distributed system patterns, enabling teams to build portable applications without sacrificing…

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Cutting-Edge Leak Detection Tech Every Water Utility Should Know About 1:06:28

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What if AI-driven leak detection technology could spot issues before they surface? In this episode of the Utility Emergency Response Podcast, hosts Isaac and Jim talk with Mike Simpson, CEO of M.E. Simpson Co. Inc., who brings over 40 years of experience in leak detection technology and asset management. Learn how his family-owned company transform…

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What CVEs Did for Security, CREs Are Doing for Reliability 47:36

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Did you know that software engineers often "learn things the hard way" because they lack a standardized system to share knowledge about reliability issues? While security professionals have CVEs to catalog vulnerabilities, reliability engineers have been left to reinvent the wheel with each new bug or outage. Tony Meehan, co-founder and CTO of Preq…

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From DevOps to 'Vibe Coding': Gene Kim on AI-Assisted Development and Platform Engineering 56:32

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What if you could turn a five-year software project into a one-month endeavor? Gene Kim, co-founder of IT Revolution and author of The Phoenix Project, reveals how AI-powered Vibe Coding is transforming the way developers work. Kim shares insights from his upcoming book about how developers are achieving unprecedented productivity, including how hi…

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Snyk’s Danny Allan on Making Security Developer-Friendly 45:26

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Security often feels like a roadblock to developers, but what if it could be seamlessly integrated into the development process? As software delivery becomes increasingly automated and self-service, the traditional approach to security needs a major overhaul. Danny Allan, CTO at Snyk, shares practical insights on transforming security from a bottle…

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How Utilities Can Improve Wildfire Response: Key Strategies from the AWWA Cal Nevada Conference 14:47

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Are you a utility wanting to improve your wildfire response strategies? In this episode, Isaac Alatorre breaks down the biggest lessons from the AWWA Cal Nevada Section conference — all about strengthening wildfire response for utilities. Learn how smaller utilities can overcome big challenges, why local mutual aid matters, how to mobilize resource…

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vCluster with Lukas Gentele: Rethinking Kubernetes Multi-Tenancy 40:56

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Are your platform teams constantly saying "no" to requests for new Kubernetes clusters? The traditional approach to Kubernetes multi-tenancy forces organizations to choose between cluster sprawl or restrictive namespaces - neither of which fully meets the needs of modern development teams. Lukas Gentele, CEO and co-founder of Loft Labs, shares how …

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Building Real-World Platforms: Abby Bangser on CNCF, Kratix, & Syntasso 53:54

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When organizations grow beyond using third-party platforms, they face a critical challenge: how to build internal platforms that enable teams to work efficiently while maintaining security and compliance. Abby Bangser, founding principal engineer at Syntasso, shares insights on creating real-world platforms that strike the right balance between sta…

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Smart TV Testing Made Simple with Dave Lucia of TV Labs 47:50

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Testing smart TV applications presents unique challenges that traditional web testing approaches can't solve. Dave Lucia, CTO and co-founder of TV Labs, shares how his team built a platform that virtualizes televisions and set-top boxes to help media companies test their smart TV apps on physical devices. Learn about TV Labs' innovative architectur…

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Trust, Lock-in, And Better Infrastructure Management 1:03:05

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Why do 70% of organizations still struggle to adopt infrastructure as code? Sören Martius, CPO and co-founder of Terramate, joins Cory O'Daniel to tackle the challenges of modern infrastructure management and the delicate balance between vendor trust and lock-in. The conversation explores practical solutions for common infrastructure challenges, fr…

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Revolutionizing Utility Emergency Response: Technology, Automation & Disaster Readiness with ACS 53:38

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In this episode of the Utility Emergency Response Podcast, Isaac Alatorre is joined by Joe Abrams from ACS to explore the critical role of technology in utility emergency response and how it enhances disaster preparedness and crisis management. This episode places particular emphasis on how interlocal agreements and innovative technologies are util…

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Meeting Developers In Their Existing Workflows: The Terrateam Advantage 57:02

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Building infrastructure tooling doesn't require massive VC funding or a huge team - just ask Malcolm Matalka, co-founder of bootstrapped Terrateam. Malcolm shares his journey from real estate websites to investment banking to biotech, before landing in infrastructure automation. Learn how Terrateam takes a unique "libraries over frameworks" approac…

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Beyond GitOps: Rethinking Cloud Self-Service with Dave Williams 1:16:17

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Is GitOps holding your team back? In this thought-provoking conversation with Massdriver co-founder Dave Williams, we challenge conventional wisdom around cloud infrastructure management and explore why traditional approaches to compliance and self-service may be creating more problems than they solve. Discover how leading organizations are moving …

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California on Fire: How Komodo Fire Systems is Fighting Back 1:09:15

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In this episode of the Utility Emergency Response Podcast, Isaac Alatorre and co-host Jim Wollbrinck dive into a crucial conversation on fire mitigation technologies with Shawn Sahbari, founder of Komodo Fire Systems, and Rob Latham, their Business Development Manager. Together, they explore innovative solutions to wildfire prevention, highlighting…

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Breaking Down Healthcare Delivery Barriers with Joel Vasallo 50:49

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Feeling overwhelmed by the number of apps you need to manage while building developer trust, managing costs, and trying to create an extensible platform that teams actually want to use? Joel Vasallo shares practical insights from scaling TAG's platform engineering initiatives across multiple healthcare organizations. Learn how his team transformed …

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Cloud Migration Strategies with Alex Voorhees of 66 Degrees 52:52

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Navigating cloud migrations and building modern platforms is challenging in the best of circumstances. Alex Voorhees, VP of Cloud Engineering at 66 Degrees, shares valuable lessons from helping organizations as they take on these challenges. Don’t miss his insights on: How to tackle the human and organizational challenges that come with cloud trans…

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Democratizing Kubernetes: The Kubefirst Journey with John Dietz 1:05:20

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John Dietz, CEO and co-founder of Konstruct (formerly Kubefirst), joins us fresh from KubeCon North America to discuss the evolution of cloud-native platform adoption. John shares insights into Konstruct's mission to make Kubernetes and cloud-native technology more accessible, reducing the typical 18-month adoption timeline to minutes. The conversa…

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Executing Well in Healthcare with Jessica Kalinowski 51:10

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Jessica Kalinowski, VP of DevOps and Corporate IT at Connect RN, shares her journey from corporate IT to implementing DevOps and platform engineering in a startup environment. Jessica discusses the challenges and successes of applying tech strategies in healthcare. The episode covers strategies for platform adoption, including early engineer engage…

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Solomon Hykes on Docker, Dagger, and the Future of DevOps 55:34

1y ago55:34

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In this episode, Solomon Hykes discusses the journey from Docker's inception to its widespread adoption, the challenges faced in open-source development, and his current work with Dagger. He explains how Dagger aims to revolutionize continuous integration by making pipelines more modular and efficient, addressing the "push and pray" problem in soft…

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Sustainable Energy Solutions for Water Utilities: The Rise of Flywheel Technology 43:51

1y ago43:51

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In this episode of the Utility Emergency Response Podcast, Isaac and co-host Jim Walbrink introduce an innovative approach presented by guest Tripat Mangat, focusing on kinetic energy storage through advanced flywheel technology. This cutting-edge solution promises not just enhanced power resilience but also a leap towards sustainability and cost-e…

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Security and Scalability with Justin Berman from Thirty Madison 59:52

1y ago59:52

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In this episode of the Platform Engineering Podcast, Cory O'Daniel sits down with Justin Berman, Vice President of Platform Engineering and Chief Information Security Officer at Thirty Madison. Justin shares his journey from software engineering to security leadership, discusses the challenges of building secure and scalable platforms, and offers i…

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Engineering Culture Change with Stack Overflow’s Peter O’Connor 54:22

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Join us as we learn about Stack Overflow's monumental shift from on-premises infrastructure to the cloud with Peter O'Connor, Director of Platform Engineering. Peter shares invaluable insights on navigating the complexities of migrating a beloved developer platform, balancing technical challenges with team dynamics, and fostering a culture of innov…

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Platform Engineering for Social Good with Code for America’s Grace Huntley 44:18

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Want your work to mean more? In this inspiring episode of the Platform Engineering Podcast, we welcome Grace Huntley, Director of Engineering for DevOps, InfoSec, and Safety Net Innovation Lab at Code for America. Grace shares her unconventional journey from licensed plumber to civic tech leader, driven by personal experiences and a passion for sol…

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Bridging Tech and Human Factors in Platform Engineering with Morteza Irdmousa 46:42

1y ago46:42

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Technical expertise is undoubtedly important when it comes to implementing Platform Engineering but unless you are also paying close attention to the human factor and the cultural aspects of building an effective team it will be much harder to succeed. Cory talks to Morteza Irdmousa, Head of Platform Engineering at Curative, about his experiences i…

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From Netflix to the Cloud: Adrian Cockroft on DevOps, Microservices, and Sustainability 1:01:58

1y ago1:01:58

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In this episode Cory sits down with Adrian Cockroft, a pioneering technologist who played a crucial role in Netflix's transition to cloud computing and microservices architecture. Adrian shares insights from his impressive career, including his work at Netflix, AWS, and beyond. He discusses the evolution of DevOps practices, the rise of microservic…

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Foundations of The Cloud With Brian Grant, Kubernetes 56:39

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It’s episode four of the Platform Engineering Podcast’s special series on the Foundations of The Cloud! This time Cory O'Daniel sits down with Brian Grant, the original lead architect of Kubernetes, to dive deep into the history and evolution of Kubernetes in cloud operations. Brian shares his journey from working in supercomputing to joining Googl…

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Foundations of The Cloud With Mitchell Hashimoto, Terraform 53:36

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In this third episode of the Platform Engineering Podcast’s special series on the Foundations of The Cloud, host Corey O'Daniel interviews Mitchell Hashimoto, co-founder of HashiCorp and creator of Terraform, Vault, and Nomad. They discuss the intricacies of platform engineering, the history and evolution of Terraform, the advent of infrastructure …

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Foundations of The Cloud With Adam Jacob, Chef 1:00:56

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In this second episode of the Platform Engineering Podcast’s special series on the Foundations of The Cloud, Cory O’Daniel meets up with Adam Jacob, co-founder of Chef and System Initiative. They discuss his early interest in infrastructure and automation, the development and impact of Chef in the DevOps community, and his transition to becoming a …

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Hands-On with Water Utility Innovations: Jim Wollbrinck's Take from ACE 24 47:55

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In this episode of the Utility Emergency Response Podcast, Isaac engages in a rich discussion with recurring guest Jim Wollbrinck, focusing on water utility innovations. Fresh from the ACE 24 conference in Anaheim, California, Jim reflects on the event's highlights and breakthroughs in the water utility industry. They dive into emergency response p…

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Foundations of the Cloud with Mark Burgess, CFEngine 57:41

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In this special episode of the Platform Engineering Podcast on Foundations of The Cloud, Cory O'Daniel chats with Mark Burgess, the creator of CFEngine and a pioneer in configuration management. They dive into Mark's journey from physics to computer science, the birth of CFEngine, and the dynamic world of system administration and DevOps. They also…

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Navigating AI And Platform Engineering With Amey Patil 55:03

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In this episode of the Platform Engineering Podcast, Cory O’Daniel speaks with Amey Patil, Head of Platform Engineering at Google Ads and Google Analytics. They discuss the evolving landscape of platform engineering, the integration of AI and ML, and the human factors essential for leading successful platform teams. From managing legacy code migrat…

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The Power of Rubber Recycled Hose Ramps in Bypass Operations 6:45

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In this episode of the Utility Emergency Response Podcast, Isaac delves into the crucial topic of emergency response for utilities, with a focus on the application and benefits of rubber recycled hose ramps. Isaac explores the challenges utilities face in infrastructure management, highlighting the importance of avoiding unnecessary digging and asp…

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The Role Of Startups In Moving Platform Engineering Forward With Colton Dempsey Of Next 47 58:11

1+ y ago58:11

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Startups always bring refreshing perspectives and brand-new ideas to any space, and the platform engineering industry is no different. In this episode, Cory O'Daniel sits down with Colton Dempsey of Next47 to discuss the important role of startup ventures in the progress of platform engineering. He explains the five categories of startups, why many…

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From Private to Public: Transitioning IT Services for Government Utilities with Baron Walt 25:37

1+ y ago25:37

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In this episode of the Utility Emergency Response Podcast, Isaac delves into transitioning IT services for government utilities with Baron Wolt from TM Pros, addressing the critical role of emergency and disaster response for utility systems. They explore the complex landscape of IT managed services and their integration with utility management and…

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Unlocking the Potential of Hybrid Cloud with Cory O'Daniel 10:04

1+ y ago10:04

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In this episode Chris Hill asks Cory O’Daniel, CEO and co-founder of Massdriver, to explain the concept and benefits of hybrid cloud, including the use of multiple cloud providers and container services for scalability and flexibility. The discussion also addresses the security and networking challenges that using hybrid cloud implies. Guest: Cory …

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Infrastructure As Code: Business Continuity And Disaster Recovery With Cory O'Daniel 10:22

1+ y ago10:22

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Chris Hill sits down with Cory O'Daniel to talk about how Infrastructure as Code can help with disaster recovery and business continuity. From the technology and personnel challenges to scenarios such as losing one of your regions and the importance of backup plans, learn how IaC can be used to help ensure data and operations are not affected. Love…

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Behind the Scenes: Strengthening Costa Mesa Against Utility Failures 8:53

1+ y ago8:53

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In this episode of the Utility Emergency Response Podcast, Isaac shares a case study from Costa Mesa Sanitation District, showcasing their initiative in emergency preparedness for utility failures. He dives into the district's forward-thinking approach and the strategic planning undertaken to mitigate potential disasters associated with the failure…

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DevOps & Platform Engineering - What's The Difference? With Dave Williams 8:11

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In this week's episode, Chris Hill gets Dave Williams to go deeper into how platform engineering is moving one step beyond DevOps. Listen in as they discuss the skill sets, principles, and mindset needed to enable this evolution in the field. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! Guest: Dave Williams, CTO at Massdriver…

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The Changing Landscape of Emergency Management: Water Utilities in the Face of Climate Change 45:21

1+ y ago45:21

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In this episode of the Utility Emergency Response Podcast, Isaac and returning guest expert Jim unpack the myriad challenges and emerging issues faced by water utilities in emergency management. The conversation dives deep into the evolving landscape of utility crisis response, from cybersecurity threats to compliance updates. Discover the latest s…