Software Defined Interviews

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  1. Art Degrees, Sun Microsystems, and How Kubernetes Scales Contributions, with Josh Berkus

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    Art Degrees, Sun Microsystems, and How Kubernetes Scales Contributions, with Josh Berkus

    Whitney and Coté discuss with Josh Berkus (Red Hat, Kubernetes contributor) how liberal and fine arts degrees (philosophy, photography, sculpture, pottery) apply to tech careers. Berkus details how early hardware experience influenced his database performance work, noting hardware's renewed relevance with AI and multi-arch computing. The conversation covers Sun Microsystems’ 1990s internet role, internal politics, and its MySQL/Postgres strategy. They examine open source's shift from end-user to vendor-driven models, foundations' roles, and contributor incentives. Berkus describes Kubernetes release processes, contributor-experience programs, and its resilience to low-quality AI contributions. You can also watch the video recording of this episode if you prefer that kind of thing. Josh's home page on the World Wide Web. And, check out Josh's pottery store, Fuzzy Chef. Special Guest: Josh Berkus.

    1 h 14 min
  2. Progressive Delivery, with Heidi Waterhouse

    18 FÉVR.

    Progressive Delivery, with Heidi Waterhouse

    Whitney and Coté talk with Heidi Waterhouse, co-author of the book Progressive Delivery. You can watch the video of the recording as well, if you're into that kind of thing. Heidi on the World Wide Web: LinkedIn. Her Website. The book, Progressive Delivery. Special Guest: Hedi Waterhouse.

    1 h 8 min
  3. AI, open source, talent, and more, live at cfgmgmtcamp 2026, with Andrew Clay Shafer

    5 FÉVR.

    AI, open source, talent, and more, live at cfgmgmtcamp 2026, with Andrew Clay Shafer

    Spotting talent, getting innovation adoption and driving use, open source, AI, and developing taste - those are the major topics Coté and Andrew discussed this week at the live reading. Also, a framework for creating the perfect burger. This was recorded at cfgmgmtcamp 2026, in Ghent, Belgium. Thanks to the staff for making it happen! You can watch the video recording of this episode as well, if you're into that kind of thing. If you missed cfgmgmtcamp this year, keep an eye on cfgmgmtcamp for next year - it's a great conference to start the year with. Check out Andrew in LinkedIn. Special Guest: Andrew Clay Shafer.

    53 min
  4. AI Doesn’t Fix Bad DevOps: Lessons from 15 Years of DORA Data, with Nathen Harvey

    21 JANV.

    AI Doesn’t Fix Bad DevOps: Lessons from 15 Years of DORA Data, with Nathen Harvey

    Coté and Whitney talk with Nathen Harvey, who leads the DORA research program at Google Cloud. They talk about what 15 years of DevOps and delivery data actually says about AI. The answer feels something like "it makes you even better at what you're already good at." High-performing teams get better, while struggling teams just move faster into bottlenecks. They talk about AI-assisted software development, why throughput is rising while stability drops, how culture still beats tools, and why “user-centric” work remains stubbornly hard despite being obvious. You can watch the video version of this episoode in YouTube, if you prefer that kind of thing. Check out Nathen in LinkedIn. Special Guest: Nathen Harvey.

    1 h 15 min
  5. From Platform Engineering to Stand-Up Comedian, with Lian Li

    7 JANV.

    From Platform Engineering to Stand-Up Comedian, with Lian Li

    In this episode, Whitney and Coté talk with Lian, a "cloud-native human" with a 15-year career in tech. Lian discusses her transition from tech to performance art, her experiences in amateur musical theater, stand-up comedy, and improv theater. She talks about platform engineering, the importance of community building in tech, and balancing professional life with personal projects. They also cover her unique improv workshops for engineers at conferences and the popular KubeCon karaoke parties she organizes. If you prefer video, you can watch that. Mentions: Lian's home page on the World Wide Web. Lian's LinkedIn. One of Lian's talks discussed: "Many Cooks, One Platform: Balancing Ownership and Contribution for the Perfect Broth," Lian Li, KubeCon EU 2025. Kuberoke. Lian's workshops. Also, Coté on a magazine cover. Special Guest: Lian Li.

    1 h 10 min
  6. The Octopus Organization, with Jana Werner

    2025-12-24

    The Octopus Organization, with Jana Werner

    The Octopus Organization is a great collection of organization anti-patterns. This week, one of the co-authors, Jana Werner talks with Whitney and Coté about those patterns and her own experiences. They go over topics like reading habits, the role of business books, decision making, ownership, curiosity in organizations. practical steps to avoid common corporate anti-patterns, the importance of clear communication and leadership principles, and rubber pigs. You can also watch the video version of this episode if you prefer that kind of thing. Check out the book, The Octopus Organization. Also, an HBR overview article on the book. And find Jana Werner in LinkedIn. She's also talked with Coté a couple of other times, back in 2020 and then in 2024. Special Guest: Jana Werner.

    1 h 14 min
  7. The AI Tools Lab, conferences, devrel, with Jason Hand

    2025-12-10

    The AI Tools Lab, conferences, devrel, with Jason Hand

    Whitney and Coté chat with Jason Hand. They discuss the challenges and rewards of organizing conferences, the impact of the pandemic on in-person events, and the nuances of developer relations. Jason shares his experiences with AI Tools Lab, vibe coding, and personal projects such as developing his own tools to replace commercial SaaS products. They also talk about devrel differences at large vs. mid-sized companies, and how to maintaining personal energy and sanity in high-demand roles. Check out just about everything Jason Hand related at his home page on the World Wide Web. If you prefer video, check out the video of this episode. Special Guest: Jason Hand.

    1 h 15 min
  8. Whitney goes to KubeCon

    2025-11-26

    Whitney goes to KubeCon

    This week, Whitney Lee joins us to discuss KubeCon news, Coding Assistants, and conference tips. Plus, vegan food and note-taking recommendations. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 547 This is a cross-over episode with Software Defined Talk.

    1 h 9 min
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    Software Defined Talk
  • Années d’activité
    2015 - 2026
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