The Cloud Gambit

Send us a textThe world of product marketing is fascinating. Andy Lapteff, Senior Product Marketing Manager at Nokia and host of the Art of Network Engineering podcast joins us to dive in. Andy shares his journey from traditional network engineering to product marketing, revealing the crucial differences between what makes technical marketing and product marketing tick. We dive deep into the psychology of marketing, the power of storytelling in technical sales, and how companies like Apple have mastered the art of connecting with customers emotionally rather than just listing features. Andy also discusses Nokia's innovative approach to open source projects like Container Lab, the challenges of communicating complex technical solutions to different audiences (from network engineers to C-suite executives), and practical advice for technical professionals interested in transitioning to marketing roles. This episode is packed with valuable insights about bridging the gap between technical excellence and market success.Show LinksLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andylapteff/Twitter: https://x.com/andylapteffWebsite: https://www.permitipandyandy.com/Podcast: https://artofnetworkengineering.com/Container Lab: https://containerlab.dev/Nokia: https://www.nokia.com/

Send us a textIn this episode, we dive deep into the world of digital transformation and cloud-native architecture with Madoc Batters, Head of Cloud, Network and IT Security at Warner Hotels. Madoc shares his remarkable journey from washing 100 cars at age 11 to buy his first ZX81 computer to leading enterprise-scale cloud migrations. We explore the challenges of organizational culture change, the bold decision to migrate their most complex system first, and the importance of shifting left with security and FinOps practices. Madoc also shares insights on modern networking solutions like Alkira, the role of AI in transformation, and how his ultra-marathon mindset (including a 105-mile run) applies to pushing through digital transformation challenges. Whether you're starting your cloud journey or looking to accelerate your transformation efforts, this episode is packed with practical wisdom and inspiring leadership insights.Where to Find MadocLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/madoc-batters-aws-machinelearning/Sessionize: https://sessionize.com/madoc-batters/Show LinksWarner Hotels: https://www.warnerhotels.co.uk/Alkira: https://www.alkira.com/AWS Bedrock: https://aws.amazon.com/bedrock/HashiCorp: https://www.hashicorp.com/AWS Summit: https://aws.amazon.com/events/summits/FinOpsX: https://www.finops.org/community/finopsx/ZX81 Computer: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ZX81Follow, Like, and Subscribe!Podcast: https://www.thecloudgambit.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCloudGambitLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecloudgambitTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCloudGambitTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecloudgambit

Send us a textJustin Ryburn is the Field CTO at Kentik and works as a Limited Partner (LP) for Stage 2 Capital. Justin has 25 years of experience in network operations, engineering, sales, and marketing with service providers and vendors. In this conversation, we discuss startup funding,  the challenges that organizations face with hybrid and multi-cloud visibility, the impact of AI on network monitoring, and explore how companies can build more reliable systems through proper observability practices.Where to Find JustinLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinryburn/Twitter: https://x.com/JustinRyburnBlog: http://ryburn.org/Talks: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRrjaaisdWrYaue9KVLRdq5mlGE_2i0RTShow LinksKentik: https://www.kentik.com/Day One: Deploying BGP FlowSpec: https://www.juniper.net/documentation/en_US/day-one-books/DO_BGP_FLowspec.pdfStage 2 Capital: https://www.stage2.capital/Doug Madory's Internet Analysis: https://www.kentik.com/blog/author/doug-madory/Netflix Tech Blog: https://netflixtechblog.com/Multi-Region AWS: https://www.pluralsight.com/resources/blog/cloud/why-and-how-do-we-build-a-multi-region-active-active-architectureAutoCon: https://events.networktocode.com/autocon/Follow, Like, and Subscribe!Podcast: https://www.thecloudgambit.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCloudGambitLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecloudgambitTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCloudGambitTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecloudgambit

Send us a textAnthropic introduced MCP (Model Context Protocol) at the tail end of 2024, and Google launched the Agent2Agent Protocol (A2A) just this month. MCP standardizes connections between AI Agents/LLMs and external data/tools, kind of like ‘USB-C for AI'. A2A standardizes communication & collaboration between AI Agents, like a universal language / ‘Lingua Franca' for Agents. Both of these protocols are groundbreaking in their own right, and John Capobianco joins the podcast to explain why. In this episode, we start with high-level basics and end with doing an unscripted live demonstration. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to understand the impact and applications of these two innovations.Where to Find John CapobiancoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-capobianco-644a1515/Twitter: https://x.com/John_CapobiancoYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@johncapobianco2527GitHub: https://github.com/automateyournetworkShow LinksModel Context Protocol (MCP): https://modelcontextprotocol.io/Agent-to-Agent (A2A) Protocol: https://github.com/google/agent-to-agentRFC 4594 (QoS): https://datatracker.ietf.org/doc/html/rfc4594Lang Graph: https://github.com/langchain-ai/langgraphAgent Development Kit (ADK): https://github.com/google/agent-development-kitSelector AI: https://www.selector.ai/Follow, Like, and Subscribe!Podcast: https://www.thecloudgambit.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCloudGambitLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecloudgambitTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCloudGambitTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecloudgambit

Send us a textDevOps dropped on the masses in 2008, but where is it today? In this episode, we dive deep into the evolution of DevOps with Matty Stratton, Solutions Architect at Turbot and Co-Host of the Arrested DevOps Podcast. Matty shares his journey from traditional IT operations to becoming a prominent voice in the DevOps community. We explore how DevOps principles have evolved over the past decade, the challenges of implementing cultural change in organizations, and the rise of platform engineering as a discipline. Matty offers valuable insights on team dynamics, organizational structure, and the importance of understanding incentives when driving technological transformation. Whether you're a seasoned DevOps practitioner or just beginning to explore this space, this conversation provides thought-provoking perspectives on the past, present, and future of how we build and operate technology.Where to Find Matty StrattonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattstratton/Public Bio: https://speaking.mattstratton.com/bioCompany: https://turbot.com/Arrested DevOps Podcast: https://www.arresteddevops.com/Show LinksDevOpsDays Chicago: https://devopsdays.org/events/2025-chicago/welcome/Five Love Languages of DevOps: https://speaking.mattstratton.com/A5u6CE/slidesThe Westrum Model: https://itrevolution.com/articles/westrums-organizational-model-in-tech-orgs/CALMS Framework: https://www.atlassian.com/devops/frameworks/calms-frameworkFollow, Like, and Subscribe!Podcast: https://www.thecloudgambit.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCloudGambitLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecloudgambitTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCloudGambitTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecloudgambit

Send us a textIn this engaging episode, we dive into Dewan Ahmed's fascinating journey from electrical engineering to becoming a Principal Developer Advocate at Harness. Dewan shares how necessity drove his career transitions - first from renewable energy engineering to software development at IBM, and later to DevOps and Kubernetes. We explore the importance of content creation for career growth, how Toastmasters helped build his public speaking skills, and why job titles truly matter. Dewan also discusses his philosophy on resume reviews, having helped over 1,200 professionals pro bono, and shares insights on the delicate balance developer advocates must maintain between authenticity and company representation. Finally, we learn about his role organizing DevOps Days Halifax and his efforts to build the tech community in Atlantic Canada.Where to Find DewanLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diahmed/Twitter: https://x.com/dewanahmedBlog: https://www.dewanahmed.com/Company: https://www.harness.io/Show LinksToastmasters: https://www.toastmasters.org/DevOps Days Halifax: https://devopsdays.org/events/2024-halifax/welcome/Harness CI/CD: https://www.harness.io/products/continuous-integrationKubeCon: https://events.linuxfoundation.org/kubecon-cloudnativecon/OpenShift: https://www.redhat.com/en/technologies/cloud-computing/openshiftFollow, Like, and Subscribe!Podcast: https://www.thecloudgambit.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCloudGambitLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecloudgambitTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCloudGambitTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecloudgambit

Send us a textIn this insightful episode, we dive into the evolving world of network automation with Dan Cruz, Enterprise Architect at Koch Industries. Dan shares his journey from military IT training to enterprise architecture, offering valuable perspectives on transforming network automation from individual scripting to an enterprise-wide strategy. We explore the challenges of justifying automation investments to leadership, the importance of focusing on business outcomes rather than technical solutions, and the delicate balance between building in-house solutions versus purchasing off-the-shelf tools. Dan also provides practical advice on starting small with automation initiatives, avoiding analysis paralysis with data management, and creating cross-functional teams that combine network expertise with development skills to drive successful automation efforts.Where to Find Dan CruzLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-cruz-a1427249/AWS re:Invent: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rSuagETP4IShow LinksKoch Industries: https://www.kochindustries.com/Open Telemetry: https://opentelemetry.io/Netbox (Network Source of Truth): https://netbox.dev/InfraHub by OpsMill: https://www.opsmill.com/products/infrahubNetwork to Code (Nautobot): https://networktocode.com/nautobot/Follow, Like, and Subscribe!Podcast: https://www.thecloudgambit.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCloudGambitLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecloudgambitTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCloudGambitTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecloudgambit

Send us a textWhat happens when you get Eyvonne, William, and our special guest Nick Eberts in the same conversation? You get a GKE party! In this episode, we dive deep into the world of multi-cluster Kubernetes management with Nick Eberts, Product Manager for GKE Fleets & Teams at Google. Nick shares his expertise on platform engineering, the evolution from traditional infrastructure to cloud-native platforms, and the challenges of managing multiple Kubernetes clusters at scale. We explore the parallels between enterprise architecture and modern platform teams, discuss the future of multi-cluster orchestration, and unpack Google's innovative work with Spanner database integration for GKE. Nick also shares his passion for contributing to open source through SIG Multi-Cluster and provides valuable guidance for those interested in getting involved with the Kubernetes community.Where to Find Nick EbertsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholasebertsTwitter: https://twitter.com/nicholasebertsBluesky: @nickeberts.devShow LinksSIG Multi-Cluster: https://github.com/kubernetes/community/tree/master/sig-multiclusterGoogle Kubernetes Engine (GKE): https://cloud.google.com/kubernetes-engineSpanner Database: https://cloud.google.com/spannerKubernetes: https://kubernetes.io/KubeCon: https://events.linuxfoundation.org/kubecon-cloudnativecon-north-america/Argo CD: https://argoproj.github.io/cdFlux: https://fluxcd.io/CNCF: https://www.cncf.io/Follow, Like, and Subscribe!Podcast: https://www.thecloudgambit.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCloudGambitLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecloudgambitTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCloudGambitTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecloudgambit

Send us a textTechnology is evolving at a rapid pace along with the tools, methods, and education practices. Today, Derek Morgan joins the show to discuss the intersection of automation, DevOps, and Infrastructure-as-Code. Derek is the Founder of More Than Certified, an e-learning platform hosting courses on DevOps, Terraform, Docker, and more. We discuss the importance of foundational knowledge in modern tech, the role of tools like Terraform in enterprise environments, and the future of DevOps education. Derek also provides valuable insights into content creation and the philosophy behind effective technical teaching methodologies.Where to Find DerekLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/derekm1215Twitter: https://x.com/mtcderekCompany: https://morethancertified.comShow LinksLinux Academy (Now part of Pluralsight): https://www.pluralsight.com/Terraform: https://www.terraform.io/OpenTOFU: https://opentofu.org/Jenkins: https://www.jenkins.io/GitHub Actions: https://github.com/features/actionsAnsible: https://www.ansible.com/Follow, Like, and Subscribe!Podcast: https://www.thecloudgambit.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCloudGambitLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecloudgambitTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCloudGambitTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecloudgambit

Send us a textFrom managing servers in his closet to leading the AWS Well-Architected Framework performance pillar, Ryan Comingdeer's cloud journey mirrors the evolution of cloud governance itself. Now, as Co-Founder & CEO of Platformr, he's tackling one of cloud computing's biggest challenges: how to scale governance from individual workloads to entire organizations. Join us for a conversation that spans personal experiences, technical insights, and a vision for the future of cloud management that goes beyond traditional frameworks.Where to Find RyanLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/comingdeer/Company: https://platformr.cloud/Show LinksAWS Well-Architected Framework: https://aws.amazon.com/architecture/well-architected/Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE): https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/enterprise-strategy/what-is-a-cloud-center-of-excellence-and-why-do-you-need-one/AWS Trusted Advisor: https://aws.amazon.com/premiumsupport/technology/trusted-advisor/Platform Engineering: https://platformengineering.org/Re:Invent: https://reinvent.awsevents.com/Follow, Like, and Subscribe!Podcast: https://www.thecloudgambit.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCloudGambitLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecloudgambitTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCloudGambitTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecloudgambit

Send us a textFinding product-market fit is a psychological puzzle, especially for first-time founders launching during a pandemic. Meet JJ Tang, Co-Founder and CEO of Rootly. In this episode, JJ shares his journey—from growing up in China to attending university in Canada and founding a successful incident management platform used by giants like Cisco, NVIDIA, Canva, LinkedIn, and more. We explore valuable lessons from Y Combinator's S21 batch, the role of messaging in achieving product-market fit, and JJ's fresh insights on building trust, understanding customer needs, and why incident management is as much about people as it is about technology.Where to Find JJ TangLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jjrichardtang/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jjrichardtangShow LinksY Combinator: https://www.ycombinator.com/Forbes 30 Under 30: https://www.forbes.com/profile/jj-tang/Rootly: https://rootly.com/Instacart: https://www.instacart.com/Follow, Like, and Subscribe!Podcast: https://www.thecloudgambit.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCloudGambitLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecloudgambitTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCloudGambitTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecloudgambit

Send us a textMeet Nicholas Calcutti: Manager of IT Operations at US Assure and Adjunct Professor at Florida State College Jacksonville. Nick shares his fascinating journey from collecting garbage via horse and buggy on Mackinac Island to managing complex network and cloud infrastructures. We explore the challenges of transitioning from on-premises infrastructure to the public cloud, the importance of unlearning old habits, embracing new paradigms, and teaching the next generation of IT professionals.Where to Find NicholasLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-calcutti-0660aa94/Twitter: https://x.com/NicholasCalcut1Website: https://www.technicalcutti.tech/Show LinksUS Assure: https://usassure.com/Azure Cloud: https://azure.microsoft.com/Mackinac Island: https://www.mackinacisland.org/KTech CONNECT: https://www.knoxtech.org/ktech-connect/Daniel Pelfrey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielpelfrey/Florida State College Jacksonville: https://www.fscj.edu/Oak Ridge National Laboratory: ​​https://www.ornl.gov/Follow, Like, and Subscribe!Podcast: https://www.thecloudgambit.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCloudGambitLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecloudgambitTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCloudGambitTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecloudgambit

Send us a textIn this final episode of 2024, William and Eyvonne dive into a comprehensive year-end retrospective. What is happening on a personal level with The Cloud Gambit hosts? What were our favorite technical innovations? Could it be Google's Willow quantum chip breakthrough? Or maybe, it's Elon Musk's “Colossal” data center build in Memphis. Join us for a fun conversation about the events of 2024, where Eyvonne defends her timing for putting up holiday decor and William attempts to explain quantum computing.Show LinksGoogle Willow: https://research.google/pubs/willow-quantum-computing/X/Tesla Dojo Supercomputer: https://www.tesla.com/AINVIDIA AI Infrastructure: https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/data-center/Proxmox Virtual Environment: https://www.proxmox.com/Gallium Discovery / Montana: https://www.semiconductor-today.com/news_items/2024/mar/uscriticalmaterials-210324.shtmlxAI Colossus: https://www.maginative.com/article/inside-elon-musks-colossus-xais-world-leading-ai-supercomputer/Tesla TTPoE: https://wcollins.io/posts/2024/tesla-adapts-ethernet-for-with-modified-transport-for-dojo/Follow, Like, and Subscribe!Podcast: https://www.thecloudgambit.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCloudGambitLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecloudgambitTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCloudGambitTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecloudgambit

Send us a textAndy Suderman, CTO at Fairwinds, CNCF Ambassador, and Kubernetes Policy Working Group Co-Chair, joins us to decode the complexities of Kubernetes adoption. From deployment challenges to policy management best practices, Andy shares real-world insights drawn from his experience helping organizations navigate container orchestration. We explore the nuanced differences between cloud providers' Kubernetes offerings, discuss the critical role of policy in securing and optimizing clusters, and get his perspective on where Kubernetes is headed in the coming years.Where to Find AndyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sudermanjr/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/sudermanjr.bsky.socialShow LinksCNCF: https://www.cncf.io/CNCF Slack: https://slack.cncf.io/Fairwinds: https://www.fairwinds.com/Fairwinds GitHub: https://github.com/FairwindsOpsFairwinds YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fairwinds1174Kubernetes Slack: https://kubernetes.slack.com/Policy Working Group: https://github.com/kubernetes/community/tree/master/wg-policyFollow, Like, and Subscribe!Podcast: https://www.thecloudgambit.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCloudGambitLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecloudgambitTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCloudGambitTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecloudgambit

Send us a textWhat happens when your mobile app needs to perform flawlessly across thousands of different devices? Meet Hanson Ho - Android Architect at Embrace. In this episode, Hanson shares battle-tested strategies from his experience at Twitter and beyond. Diving deep into real-world challenges, Hanson reveals how mobile observability has evolved from basic crash reporting to sophisticated performance measurement. Learn why traditional monitoring falls short in mobile environments, how to measure what truly matters for user experience, and why the industry is rallying around OpenTelemetry as a standard.Where to Find HansonBlog: https://hanson.wtfLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hanson-ho/Twitter: https://x.com/bidetofevilBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/bidetofevil.wtfShow LinksCNCF: https://www.cncf.io/OpenTelemetry: https://opentelemetry.io/Embrace Mobile SDK: https://github.com/embrace-io/embrace-android-sdkAndroid Compose: https://developer.android.com/jetpack/composeFollow, Like, and Subscribe!Podcast: https://www.thecloudgambit.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCloudGambitLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecloudgambitTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCloudGambitTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecloudgambit

Send us a textEmily Freeman is a bestselling author, prolific speaker, and influencer across AI, DevOps, and Cloud Engineering. Prior to founding Freeman & Forrest, Emily led Developer Relations and Product Marketing at AWS and Microsoft. In this episode, Emily shares her journey from ghostwriter to developer to tech community leader. We explore the intersection of authenticity and sponsorship, discuss the changing dynamics of social media platforms, and unpack what it truly takes to build a meaningful presence in the tech community. Emily also provides candid insights into her entrepreneurial venture, and shares powerful advice for both marketing teams and aspiring content creators in the tech space.Where to Find EmilyTwitter: https://twitter.com/editingemilyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/editingemily/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/emilyfreeman.bsky.socialWebsite: https://emilyfreeman.io/Show LinksFreeman + Forrest: https://www.freemanandforrest.com/DevOps For Dummies: https://www.amazon.com/DevOps-Dummies-Computer-Tech/dp/111955222297 Things Every Cloud Engineer Should Know: https://www.amazon.com/Things-Every-Cloud-Engineer-Should/dp/1492076732What is DevOps?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBV8gPVZNEEFollow, Like, and Subscribe!Podcast: https://www.thecloudgambit.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCloudGambitLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecloudgambitTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCloudGambitTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecloudgambit

Send us a textWilliam and Eyvonne are back to dig into current events! They discuss the recent impacts of hurricanes Helene and Milton on critical infrastructure, the growing challenges of power grid stability and the future of nuclear energy. The conversation then shifts to practical strategies for time management, work-life balance, and effective leadership in tech. Drawing from their personal experiences as parents and technology leaders, they share valuable insights on setting priorities, building systems, and fostering growth in teams through thoughtful questioning and mentorship.Show LinksJames Clear's Atomic Habits: https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habitsPomodoro Technique: https://francescocirillo.com/products/the-pomodoro-techniqueGetting Things Done Methodology: https://gettingthingsdone.comSocratic Method: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Socratic-methodFollow, Like, and Subscribe!Podcast: https://www.thecloudgambit.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCloudGambitLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecloudgambitTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCloudGambitTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecloudgambit

Send us a textPete Lumbis, Principal Engineer at NVIDIA, joins us to discuss the resurgence of hardware importance in the AI era. Pete shares his journey from network engineering to the cutting-edge of AI infrastructure, offering valuable insights into the evolving landscape of hardware and software interactions in modern computing. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the technical underpinnings of AI, data center technologies, and the future of computing infrastructure.Where to Find Pete LumbisLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/alumbisTwitter: https://twitter.com/peteccdeShow LinksNVIDIA: https://www.nvidia.com/ Ultra Ethernet Consortium: https://www.ultraethernet.org/ NVIDIA's Mellanox Acquisition: https://nvidianews.nvidia.com/news/nvidia-completes-acquisition-of-mellanox-creating-major-force-driving-next-gen-data-centers Acquired Podcast - NVIDIA Episode: https://www.acquired.fm/episodes/jensen-huangFollow, Like, and Subscribe!Podcast: https://www.thecloudgambit.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCloudGambit LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecloudgambit Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCloudGambit TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecloudgambit

Send us a textJohn Capobianco, Product Marketing Evangelist at Selector.ai, joins us as we reflect on the passing of Nick Russo, a beloved figure in the networking community whose recent passing has left an indelible mark on our industry. Moving on into tech, we explore the impact of AI across various industries, discuss the evolution of networking technologies, and unpack the complexities of modern application architectures. John also shares his experiences as an author and content creator, providing guidance for those interested in embracing AI and automation in their networking careers.Where to Find John CapobiancoTwitter: https://x.com/John_CapobiancoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-capobianco-644a1515/GitHub: https://github.com/automateyournetworkYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@johncapobianco2527TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@automateyournetworkWebsite: https://automateyournetwork.caShow LinksSelector.ai: https://www.selector.ai/New Book: Cisco pyATS Network Test and Automation SolutionPyATS: https://developer.cisco.com/pyats/ChatGPT: https://chat.openai.com/Claude AI: https://www.anthropic.com/Gemini AI: https://gemini.google.com/Follow, Like, and Subscribe!Podcast: https://www.thecloudgambit.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCloudGambitLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecloudgambitTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCloudGambitTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecloudgambit

Send us a textIn this episode, we dive deep into the multifaceted world of Tim Banks, a Staff Solutions Architect at Caylent. Tim shares his remarkable journey from the US Marine Corps to becoming a prominent voice in the tech community. We explore the parallels between his experiences in tech, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and community building, uncovering valuable insights on personal growth, professional development, and the state of open source. Whether you're a seasoned tech professional, a community organizer, or someone looking to break into the industry, this episode offers valuable insights on navigating the complex landscape of technology, community, and personal growth.Where to Find Tim BanksTwitter: https://x.com/elchefeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timjb/GitHub: https://github.com/timbanksYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elchefenegroTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@timbanks71Blog: https://tim-banks.ghost.io/Show LinksCaylent: https://caylent.com/CNCF: https://www.cncf.io/Apache Software Foundation: https://www.apache.org/DevOpsDays: https://devopsdays.org/Elastic License Change: https://www.elastic.co/blog/elastic-license-v2OpenSearch (Amazon's Elasticsearch Fork): https://opensearch.org/Follow, Like, and Subscribe!Podcast: https://www.thecloudgambit.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCloudGambitLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecloudgambitTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCloudGambitTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecloudgambit

Send us a textIn this enlightening episode, we dive deep into the world of application networking with Marino Wijay, Staff Solutions Architect at Kong. Marino shares his journey from traditional network engineering to the cloud-native space, offering valuable insights for professionals looking to make a similar transition. We explore the parallels between VPNs and service meshes, discuss the evolution of networking technologies, and unpack the complexities of modern application architectures. Marino also shares his experiences as a CNCF ambassador and provides guidance for those interested in getting involved with the cloud-native community.Where to Find Marino WijayTwitter: https://x.com/virtualized6ixLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mwijay/Blog: https://marinow.hashnode.dev/Sessionize:  https://sessionize.com/marinow/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@marinowijayShow LinksContainer Lab: https://containerlab.dev/Cilium CNI: https://cilium.io/CNCF: https://www.cncf.io/KubeCon: https://events.linuxfoundation.org/kubecon-cloudnativecon-north-america/Istio Service Mesh: https://istio.io/Ambient Mesh: https://istio.io/latest/docs/ops/ambient/Tailscale: https://tailscale.com/Follow, Like, and Subscribe!Podcast: https://www.thecloudgambit.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCloudGambitLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecloudgambitTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCloudGambitTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecloudgambit

Send us a Text Message.Dayakar Puskoor is the Founder and Managing Director of Dallas Venture Capital (DVC). A serial entrepreneur turned visionary investor, Dayakar launched one of the first tech-focused venture funds, investing in groundbreaking early-stage startups in cloud, AI/ML, and mobile technologies. In this conversation, we discuss Dayakar's venture journey, how startups get funded, how equity works, startup exit strategies, and much more.Where to find DayakarFull Bio: https://dallasvc.com/dayakar-puskoor/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dayakarp/Twitter: https://twitter.com/dpuskoorAbout DVC: https://dallasvc.com/about/Follow, Like, and Subscribe!Podcast: https://www.thecloudgambit.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCloudGambitLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecloudgambitTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCloudGambitTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecloudgambit

Send us a Text Message.Welcome back, for a scorching news episode! Alex Perkins from The Cables2Cloud Podcast joins William and Eyvonne as we dive into the inferno of outages, chaos, legal battles, and hacks that set the July news cycle ablaze. Buckle up for this high-temperature discussion.Show LinksSwitzerland Requires government software to be open source: https://www.zdnet.com/article/switzerland-now-requires-all-government-software-to-be-open-source/ AT&T Number hack: https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/07/12/att-wireless-hacker-data-breach/ TikTok OpenAI Spend: https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/tiktok-spent-20m-a-month-on-microsofts-azure-openai-service-report/CrowdStrike sued by Shareholders: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy08ljxndr4oMicrosoft says Cyber Attack Triggered Latest Outage: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c903e793w74oMicrosoft lists OpenAI as Competitor: https://techcrunch.com/2024/08/01/microsoft-now-lists-openai-as-a-competitor-in-ai-and-searchChip manufacturing continues to be a problem: https://www.theverge.com/2024/8/1/24210656/intel-is-laying-off-over-10000-employees-and-will-cut-10-billion-in-costsFollow, Like, and Subscribe!Podcast: https://www.thecloudgambit.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCloudGambitLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecloudgambitTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCloudGambitTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecloudgambit

Send us a Text Message.Every Podcast needs an amazing Co-Host. As we pass the midpoint of 2024, Eyvonne Sharp will be joining The Cloud Gambit as our resident tech philosopher, merchant of wisdom, and Co-Host. In this episode, we break the exciting news and also dive into other interesting happenings in tech.Show LinksM&A Forecast: https://www.spglobal.com/marketintelligence/en/news-insights/research/tech-ma-outlook-survey-a-historic-bust-to-boom-reversal-in-2024Crypto Robberies: https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/man-convicted-violent-home-invasion-robberies-steal-cryptocurrencyPlatform Engineering Myths: https://cloud.google.com/blog/products/application-development/another-five-myths-about-platform-engineering/?utm_source=tldrdevopsThe AI Video Race: https://www.techradar.com/computing/artificial-intelligence/forget-sora-runway-is-the-ai-video-maker-coming-to-blow-your-mindFollow, Like, and Subscribe!Podcast: https://www.thecloudgambit.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCloudGambitLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecloudgambitTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCloudGambitTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecloudgambit

Send us a Text Message.Emre Baran is the CEO and Co-Founder of Cerbos: an authorization management solution helping software companies implement and scale fine-grained access controls. Emre is an entrepreneur and a software expert with over twenty years of experience building and scaling B2B and B2C products. In this discussion, we start with Emre's experience Co-Founding and operating Yonja, Turkey's largest social network in the mid 2000s and work our way to the present, as we dig into how Cerbos gives developers a scalable experience for access control that just works.Where to find EmreLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emrebaran/Twitter: https://x.com/emreShow LinksCerbos raises $7.5 million: https://techcrunch.com/2023/04/12/cerbos-takes-its-open-source-access-control-software-to-the-cloud/Cerbos Hub goes GA: https://www.cerbos.dev/news/cerbos-hub-is-now-generally-availableFollow, Like, and Subscribe!Podcast: https://www.thecloudgambit.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCloudGambitLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecloudgambitTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCloudGambitTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecloudgambit

Send us a Text Message.Rachel Stephens is a Senior Analyst at RedMonk, where she covers emerging growth technologies and markets while helping clients understand and contextualize technology adoption trends. In this conversation, we discuss tech debt, layoffs, software development trends, and more.Where to find RachelLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelstephens/Twitter: https://twitter.com/rstephensmeRedMonk: https://redmonk.com/rstephens/author/rstephens/Follow, Like, and Subscribe!Podcast: https://www.thecloudgambit.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCloudGambitLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecloudgambitTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCloudGambitTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecloudgambitShow LinksLessons Learned: https://atlassianblog.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/lessonslearned.pdfAI, Code Generation: https://stackoverflow.blog/2024/06/10/generative-ai-is-not-going-to-build-your-engineering-team-for-you/Zach Akil: https://www.zackakil.com/

Send us a Text Message.Adriana Villela is a Sr. Developer Advocate at ServiceNow Cloud Observibility (formerly LightStep), Blogger, CNCF Ambassador, and host of the Geeking Out Podcast. In this conversation, we discuss Adriana's brief pivot out of tech into photography, the beauty of rock climbing, OpenTelemetry, and the shift to Observability 2.0.Where to find AdrianaPodcast: https://bento.me/geekingoutYouTube: https://youtube.com/@adrianamvillelaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrianavillela/X: https://x.com/adrianamvillelaInstagram: https://instagram.com/adrianamvillelaMastodon: https://hachyderm.io/@adrianamvillelaO'Reilly Course: https://learning.oreilly.com/videos/fundamentals-of-observability/0636920926597/Follow, Like, and Subscribe!Podcast: https://www.thecloudgambit.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCloudGambitLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecloudgambitTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCloudGambitTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecloudgambit

Send us a Text Message.Alex Perkins is a Senior Network Engineer at Presidio Federal, Co-Host of the Cables2Cloud Podcast, and AWS Community Builder. Alex has a wealth of experience architecting, automating, and securing data center fabrics and hybrid multi-cloud networks at scale. In this conversation, we discuss the latest “happenings” in Cybersecurity, AI/ML, Infrastructure, and Cloud.Where to find AlexPodcast: https://www.cables2clouds.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-perkins/Blog: https://bumpsinthewire.com/X: https://x.com/bumpsinthewireFollow, Like, and Subscribe!Podcast: https://www.thecloudgambit.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCloudGambitLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecloudgambitTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCloudGambitTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecloudgambitEpisode LinksCyber Attacks: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2vwz4exq4xoCyber Incident Reporting: https://www.cio.com/article/2108541/what-cios-need-to-know-about-the-newly-proposed-critical-infrastructure-cyber-incident-reporting-rule.html?amp=1H raises $200M: https://techcrunch.com/2024/05/21/french-ai-startup-h-raises-220-million-seed-round/OpenAI Drama: https://techcrunch.com/2024/05/24/startups-weekly-drama-at-techstars-drama-in-ai-drama-everywhere/Cisco Nexus HyperFabric: https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/products/networking/networking-cloud/data-center/nexus-hyperfabric/index.htmlCisco CCDE AI: https://blogs.cisco.com/learning/introducing-the-ccde-ai-infrastructure-certificationMidwest Data Center Boom: https://www.datacenterknowledge.com/industry-perspectives/move-improve-why-midwest-housing-more-data-centers

Send us a Text Message.William sits down with Chris Wade, Co-Founder and CTO of Itential, and Craig Johnson, Technical Solutions Architect at Forward Networks, on the roof of the Hyatt in sunny Tampa Bay for a spirited roundtable. In this conversation, the focus is practical, and the conversation is raw. How is Generative AI impacting Network Infrastructure? Why has Network Automation seen slow adoption in the Enterprise? Is AI driving a more verticalized tech stack? And what is next for Network Infrastructure?Where to find ChrisLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-wade-9100136/Twitter: https://x.com/chris_a_wadeWhere to find CraigLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/captainpacket/Twitter: https://twitter.com/captainpacketTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@captainpacketFollow, Like, and Subscribe!Podcast: https://www.thecloudgambit.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCloudGambitLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecloudgambitTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCloudGambitTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecloudgambit

Send us a Text Message.Kendall Miller is the Chief Extrovert for Axiom, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer for CTO Lunches, Co-Host of the Authority Issues Podcast, and serves on the FusionAuth Board of Directors. In this conversation, we discuss Kendall's background, the shifting sands of leadership, making work-life balance a reality, and everything in between.Where to find KendallPodcast: https://authorityissu.es/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendallamiller/Force Push: https://fridaydeployment.co/Follow, Like, and Subscribe!Podcast: https://www.thecloudgambit.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCloudGambitLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecloudgambitTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCloudGambitTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecloudgambit

Send us a Text Message.Matt Gowie is the Founder and CEO of Masterpoint, an Infrastructure as Code agency focused on helping clients accelerate their infrastructure journey. Matt has over a dozen years of experience specializing in tech startups, AWS architecture, and cloud infrastructure, with some serious rock climbing thrown in the mix. In this conversation, we discuss IBM's recent acquisition of HashiCorp, the current state of open source, and break down a real Terraform to OpenTofu migration story.Where to find MattLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/Gowiem/GitHub: https://github.com/GowiemEpisode LinksIBM buys HashiCorp: https://www.hashicorp.com/blog/hashicorp-joins-ibmOpenTofu Project: https://opentofu.org/OpenTofu Migration: https://masterpoint.io/updates/opentofu-early-adopters/tea (creators of Homebrew): https://tea.xyz/Follow, Like, and Subscribe!Podcast: https://www.thecloudgambit.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCloudGambitLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecloudgambitTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCloudGambitTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecloudgambit

Dan Moore is Principal Product Engineer for FusionAuth where he helps evangelize authentication, authorization, and security. Dan is a former CTO, AWS certification instructor, and Engineering Director and has a wealth of experience in back-end development spanning 25 years. In this conversation, we discuss the origins of Customer Identity Access Management, where it is today, and what the future may hold.Where to find DanLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mooreds/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mooredsGitHub: https://github.com/mooredsSubstack: https://ciamweekly.substack.com/Vendor neutral articles: https://fusionauth.io/articles/ Follow, Like, and Subscribe!Podcast: https://www.thecloudgambit.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCloudGambitLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecloudgambitTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCloudGambitTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecloudgambit

Collin Graves is the Founder and CEO of North Labs, a leading fractional cloud data analytics firm. Before founding North Labs, Collin served with distinction in NATO Special Operations during his tenure with the US Air Force and continues to serve the community today by mentoring transitioning military veterans and inner-city youth. In this conversation, we unpack the spirit of the entrepreneur, lessons taken from the Military, leadership, and taking a pragmatic approach to data and analytics.Where to find CollinLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/collingraves/North Labs: https://www.linkedin.com/company/north-labs-llc/Data Program Accelerator: buildmydatablueprint.comFollow, Like, and Subscribe!Podcast: https://www.thecloudgambit.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCloudGambitLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecloudgambitTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCloudGambitTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecloudgambit

In this conversation, William Collins, Eyvonne Sharp, Alex Perkins, and Chris Miles gather in the legendary SheShed for a colorful roundtable discussion. Topics include developments with the TikTok Ban, causing mischief with LLMs, and Nvidia surpassing Alphabet as Wall Street's 3rd most valuable company.Exploiting Chatbotshttps://www.businessinsider.com/car-dealership-chevrolet-chatbot-chatgpt-pranks-chevy-2023-12TikTok Banhttps://www.reuters.com/technology/what-do-we-know-about-tiktoks-chinese-owner-bytedance-2024-03-15/https://www.theverge.com/2022/12/22/23522808/tiktok-journalists-data-accessed-bytedance-internal-audithttps://www.businessinsider.com/communist-party-god-credential-data-bytedance-tiktok-former-executive-alleges-2023-6https://www.theverge.com/2024/3/6/24092750/google-engineer-indictment-ai-trade-secrets-china-dojhttps://gizmodo.com.au/2022/07/tiktok-app-phone-access/More Nvidia Newshttps://www.investopedia.com/nvidia-added-usd272-billion-in-market-value-thursday-the-largest-one-day-gain-ever-8598861https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-nvidia-in-talks-to-buy-israeli-co-runai-1001473953Follow, Like, and Subscribe!Podcast: https://www.thecloudgambit.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCloudGambitLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecloudgambitTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCloudGambitTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecloudgambit

Deirra Footman is a Senior Network Engineer, Cisco Champion,  Blogger, and Podcaster operating at the intersection of Technology and Content Creation. In this conversation, we discuss the merits of vocational education, common hurdles of starting a career in tech, the impact that social media has on educational pursuits,  and strategies for how to approach continued learning.Where to find DeirraBlog: https://ccieby30.com/Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thrive-in-tech/id1677846448YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CCIEBY30LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deirrajfootman/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ccieby30TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ccieby30_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ccieby30Follow, Like, and Subscribe!Podcast: https://www.thecloudgambit.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCloudGambitLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecloudgambitTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCloudGambitTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecloudgambit

Craig Johnson is a Technical Solutions Architect for Forward Networks, Group Leader for USNUA (TX)NUG, and AWS Community Builder. In this conversation, we discuss the power of community, and then we dig into the growth and adoption of Digital Twins and where they fit in today's tech stack.Where to find CraigLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/captainpacket/Twitter: https://twitter.com/captainpacketTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@captainpacketFollow, Like, and Subscribe!Podcast: https://www.thecloudgambit.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCloudGambitLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecloudgambitTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCloudGambitTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecloudgambit

Scott Robohn is the Founder of Tech Sales Craft, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Network Automation Forum (NAF), and has a storied past in leadership with telecommunications companies like Cisco, Juniper, and Nokia. In this conversation, we discuss what's next after AutoCon0, the power of culture, learnings from the past, and Scott's story of transitioning from the big vendor world to independent consulting.Where to find ScottLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottrobohn/Twitter: https://twitter.com/scottrobohnFollow, Like, and Subscribe!Podcast: https://www.thecloudgambit.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCloudGambitLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecloudgambitTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCloudGambitTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecloudgambit

Corey Quinn is the Chief Cloud Economist at the Duckbill Group, an expert at cost optimization in AWS, and is truly a virtuoso of snark. In this conversation, we discuss the intricacies of cloud cost, how bills get out of control, and Corey imparts some wisdom on how to make sense of it so you can make those dollars go further.Where to find CoreyPodcast: https://www.lastweekinaws.com/podcast/screaming-in-the-cloud/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LastWeekinAWSLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coquinn/Twitter: https://twitter.com/QuinnyPigTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quinnypigFollow, Like, and Subscribe!Podcast: https://www.thecloudgambit.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCloudGambitLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecloudgambitTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCloudGambitTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecloudgambit

Malcolm Matalka is the Co-Founder of Terrateam and is a trailblazer in the world of software engineering. Malcolm has deep expertise spanning Bioinformatics, Aerospace Software, and Infrastructure-as-Code. Malcolm can be found coding around the world in his home office which happens to be aboard an Amel Sharki Sailboat, where he brings adventure along with the journey.Where to find MalcolmYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BoringSailingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malcolm-matalka-a6527382/Slack: https://terrateam.io/slackFollow, Like, and Subscribe!Podcast: https://www.thecloudgambit.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCloudGambitLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecloudgambitTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCloudGambitTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecloudgambit

Jeff Loughridge is the Co-Founder and CTO of Konekti Systems. Jeff and his team have a deep focus on building and operationalizing secure networking to the cloud, inside the cloud, and leveraging DevOps and Infrastructure-as-Code to assist clients in modernizing their operations. Prior to founding Konekti, Jeff advised Tier 1 ISPs on the design and implementation of large-scale IP/MPLS networks.Where to find JeffLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffloughridge/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeffbrlFollow, Like, and Subscribe!Podcast: https://www.thecloudgambit.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCloudGambitLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecloudgambitTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCloudGambitTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecloudgambit

Darko Mesaroš is a Principal Developer Advocate at Amazon Web Services, a prolific Twitch streamer, and is the Sultan of vintage computing exploration. In this episode, we discuss our favorite announcements from re:Invent 2023 and we dig into why, staying curious and experimenting, is beneficial to lifelong learning and adapting to new technologies in your tech career.Where to find DarkoYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ruptwelveLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darko-mesaros/Twitter: https://twitter.com/darkosuboticaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@darkosuboticaTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/ruptwelveFollow, Like, and Subscribe!Podcast: https://www.thecloudgambit.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCloudGambitLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecloudgambitTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCloudGambitTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecloudgambit

Eyvonne Sharp is a Transformation Technical Lead with Google Cloud. Eyvonne has a storied career that spans many technical disciplines and industries. She is also a staple in the community and group leader for the USNUA (KY)NUG. In this conversation we discuss cloud economics, shifting cost models, enterprise culture, and strategy.Where to find EyvonnePersonal Blog: http://www.esharp.net/PacketPushers Blog: https://packetpushers.net/author/eyvonne-sharp/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eyvonne-sharp/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SharpNetworkLinkshttps://www.usnua.com/https://itrevolution.com/articles/westrums-organizational-model-in-tech-orgs/https://www.cloudzero.com/blog/cloud-computing-statisticsFollow, Like, and Subscribe!Podcast: https://www.thecloudgambit.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCloudGambitLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecloudgambitTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCloudGambitTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecloudgambit

Daniel Waddell is a Senior Principal Cloud Engineer at MetLife. Daniel's roots are grounded in architecting highly available applications and operationalizing cloud infrastructure at enterprise scale. In this conversation we discuss the enterprise adoption culture, challenges, and strategy of Kubernetes.Where to find DanielLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cdwaddell/Twitter: https://twitter.com/cdanielwaddellWebsite: http://www.cdwaddell.com/Louisville Azure Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/louisville-azure-meetup/Follow, Like, and Subscribe!Podcast: https://www.thecloudgambit.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCloudGambitLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecloudgambitTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCloudGambitTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecloudgambit

Javier Antich is a Networking and Telecom Industry Veteran. Today, Javier is exploring the art of what is possible with anetta.ai and previously held positions in Product Management at Nokia, Juniper Networks, and Selector AI. Javier is also an accomplished author and recently published Machine Learning for Network and Cloud Engineers. In this conversation, we discuss some common misunderstandings surrounding Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, the evolution of automation, various learning techniques, and the vital role that data plays in the accuracy of different AI models.Where to find JavierLinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/javier-antich-romaguera/Machine Learning for Network and Cloud EngineersAmazon:  https://www.amazon.com/Machine-Learning-Network-Cloud-Engineers/dp/B0BT6YFHGLAnetta AIWebsite:  https://www.anetta.ai/LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/anetta-ai/Twitter/X:  https://twitter.com/AnettaAIFollow, Like, and Subscribe!Podcast:  https://www.thecloudgambit.com/YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@TheCloudGambitLinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecloudgambitTwitter:  https://twitter.com/TheCloudGambitTikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@thecloudgambit

Merritt Baer is the Field CISO for Lacework and previously worked for AWS as a Principal in the Office of the CISO. She is a double Harvard graduate and also has experience in all three branches of government. In this conversation we discuss the evolving market segment for cloud security tools and then we jump into Enterprise culture and strategy.Where to find MerrittLinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/merrittbaer/Twitter:  https://twitter.com/MerrittBaerWebsite:  https://www.merrittrachelbaer.com/Lacework:  https://www.lacework.com/Follow, Like, and Subscribe!Podcast:  https://www.thecloudgambit.com/YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@TheCloudGambitLinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecloudgambitTwitter:  https://twitter.com/TheCloudGambitTikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@thecloudgambit

John Capobianco is a Developer Advocate at Cisco and former Senior Planner and Integrator for the Parliament of Canada. In this conversation, we talk about John's journey into technology, the current state of network automation, and the convergence of network programmability and artificial intelligence.Where to find JohnWebsite: https://www.automateyournetwork.ca/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-capobianco-644a1515/Twitter: https://twitter.com/John_CapobiancoYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@johncapobianco2527Links from ShowHugging Face: https://huggingface.co/modelsCiscoU: https://www.youtube.com/@CiscoUtube/featuredBook: https://www.amazon.com/Automate-Your-Network-Introducing-Enterprise/dp/1799237885GenAI Breaks the Data Center: https://www.forbes.com/sites/tiriasresearch/2023/05/12/generative-ai-breaks-the-data-center-data-center-infrastructure-and-operating-costs-projected-to-increase-to-over-76-billion-by-2028/?sh=743b52f27c15Follow, Like, and Subscribe!Podcast: https://www.thecloudgambit.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCloudGambitLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecloudgambitTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCloudGambitTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecloudgambit

Nick Lippis is the Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the Open Networking User Group, or ONUG for short and is a world-renowned authority on advanced IP networks and their benefits to business objectives. In this conversation, we talk about the impact of artificial intelligence on network operations, cloud networking trends, enterprise operating models, and building the next generation of network engineers.Where to find NickLinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicklippis/Twitter:  https://twitter.com/NickLippisLearn more about ONUGONUG:  https://onug.net/LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/onug/Twitter:  https://twitter.com/ONUG_Follow, Like, and Subscribe!Podcast:  https://www.thecloudgambit.com/YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@TheCloudGambitLinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecloudgambitTwitter:  https://twitter.com/TheCloudGambitTikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@thecloudgambit

Woo Jin Ho is a Senior Analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence. His research focuses on technologies like SDN, high-speed optics, 5G, and the direction of smartphone and data center chips. In this conversation we dive into current market dynamics, supply chain complexity, and the AI arms race.Where to find Woo JinLinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/wooj001/Twitter:  https://twitter.com/wooj001Tech Disruptors Podcast:  https://open.spotify.com/show/6QKfhaSqvs84PvWiHV3Vdr Follow, Like, and Subscribe!Podcast:   https://www.thecloudgambit.com/YouTube:   https://www.youtube.com/@TheCloudGambitLinkedin:   https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecloudgambitTwitter:   https://twitter.com/TheCloudGambitTikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@thecloudgambit

Ohad Maislish is Co-Founder and CEO of env0 and advocate of OpenTF. We discuss open source software, HashiCorp license changes, community and product impact, and the OpenTF manifesto and Terraform Fork.Learn more about OpenTFOpenTF website:  https://opentf.org/OpenTF GitHub:  https://github.com/opentffoundationOpenTF LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/opentf/OpenTF Twitter:  https://twitter.com/opentforgWhere to find OhadOhad on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/ohadmaislish/Ohad on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/DevOpsOhadOhad's Podcast:  https://www.theiacpodcast.com/Follow, Like, and Subscribe!Podcast:   https://www.thecloudgambit.com/YouTube:   https://www.youtube.com/@TheCloudGambitLinkedin:   https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecloudgambitTwitter:   https://twitter.com/TheCloudGambit

Meet Dotan Horovits, Principal Developer Advocate at logz.io, Cloud Native Ambassador for the CNCF, and host of the Open Observability Talks Podcast. In this conversation, we discuss the current state of open source software, the broad scope of licensing, and why there is so much more to open source beyond the licensing.Where to find DotanLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/horovits/Twitter: https://twitter.com/horovitsMedium: https://horovits.medium.com/OpenObservability YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@openobservabilitytalksOpenObservability Podcast: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/openobservabilityLearn about the CNCF: https://www.cncf.io/about/who-we-are/Interesting LinksWhen your open source turns to the dark side: https://www.informationweek.com/software/when-your-open-source-turns-to-the-dark-sideIs vendor owned open source an oxymoron: https://horovits.medium.com/is-vendor-owned-open-source-an-oxymoron-b5486a4de1c6Follow, Like, and Subscribe!Podcast:  https://www.thecloudgambit.com/YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@TheCloudGambitLinkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecloudgambitTwitter:  https://twitter.com/TheCloudGambit

TheCloudGambit Podcast unravels the state of cloud computing, markets, strategy, and emerging trends. Join William Collins for valuable conversations with industry mavens that educate and empower listeners on the intricate field of innovation and opportunity. Welcome to the first episode!Follow, Like, and Subscribe!Podcast:  https://www.thecloudgambit.com/YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@TheCloudGambitLinkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecloudgambitTwitter:  https://twitter.com/TheCloudGambit