Container Solutions TV

Container Solutions

Modern software isn’t hard because of the tech. It’s hard because of the system around it: platforms, teams, incentives, cost, reliability, and speed. Welcome to Container Solutions TV — a show for people building and running modern infrastructure. Twice a month we break down the real trade-offs behind cloud native, platform engineering, and the operating models that make them work. Short, practical, and opinionated — with frameworks you can use immediately. Subscribe, and let’s build systems that ship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

  1. AI for Leaders: Faster Judgment or Faster Mistakes?

    9 APR

    AI for Leaders: Faster Judgment or Faster Mistakes?

    Jamie Dobson, Ian Miell, and James O’ Donovan explore whether AI can genuinely improve leadership judgment—or simply accelerate bad decisions—before Jamie interviews Barry O’Reilly on combining human instincts with machine intelligence to increase decision velocity and decision advantage. They also unpack a “vibe coding” horror story that threatens tools like Salesforce and warn that AI investments will fail without solid cloud, data, and governance foundations. Question of the week:  How can AI serve not as a replacement or as an intern, but as an actual thinking partner for you in your day-to-day jobs to improve your judgment and specific decisions? Horror Story of the week:  CarboNet abandoned a Salesforce implementation to “vibe code” a bespoke replacement—risking a future mess of ungoverned systems that eventually costs more to untangle than doing it right initially. Interview of the week:  Barry O’Reilly – How leaders can augment judgment by matching traits, tasks, and AI tools. Find out more about Container Solutions: Download the Cloud Native AttitudeDownload Visionaries, Rebels and MachinesDownload Follow the MoneyVisit the website. Learn more about our people: Jamie Dobson: LinkedInJoin Jamie’s Substack Ian Miell: LinkedIn | WebsiteJames O’Donovan: LinkedIn | WebsiteBarry O’Reilly: LinkedIn | Website If you enjoyed this episode then please either: Follow, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow and rate on SpotifyWatch our videos on our YouTube Channel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1hr 6min
  2. Is ChatGPT the New Netscape?

    26 MAR

    Is ChatGPT the New Netscape?

    Jamie Dobson and Ian Miell debate whether ChatGPT/OpenAI is “the new Netscape,” exploring how generative AI may mark a true industry inflection point while rapidly commoditizing amid fierce competition and uncertain economics. Jamie then interviews RedMonk founder James Governor (author of *Progressive Delivery*) on token economics, hyperscaler advantages, China’s model momentum, and closes with practical guidance on winning with commodity tech through late-mover confidence, amplification of existing moats, and cheap experimentation that scales smartly. Question of the week:    Is OpenAI or ChatGPT the new Netscape? Consulting Advice of the Week:  Ian and Jamie discuss the criteria that OpenAI needs to fit to be considered the “new Netscape” and hone down on a conclusion. Interview of the week:  James Governor – Explains why ChatGPT may be a “Netscape moment,” focusing on token economics and progressive delivery. Find out more about Container Solutions: Download the Cloud Native AttitudeDownload Visionaries, Rebels and MachinesDownload Follow the MoneyVisit the website. Learn more about our people: Jamie Dobson: LinkedInJoin Jamie’s Substack Ian Miell: LinkedIn | WebsiteJames Governor: LinkedIn | Website If you enjoyed this episode then please either: Follow, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow and rate on SpotifyWatch our videos on our YouTube Channel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1hr 9min
  3. AI, Interviews, and the Talent Density Trap

    12 MAR

    AI, Interviews, and the Talent Density Trap

    Jamie Dobson, Ian, Angus, and Gustavo unpack how AI is (and isn’t) changing tech hiring—arguing that interviews should assess real working practices with modern tools, not memory tests or “code from scratch” machismo. They also share a Netflix-inspired talent-management horror story and hear from talent acquisition futurist Matt Alder on AI-driven application volume, fraud, bias, and what skills will matter most for the next generation. Question of the week:    How has AI affected tech hiring? Horror Story of the week:    Jamie Dobson recounts how companies copy Netflix’s tech but ignore talent density and leadership practices—then fail their “cloud transformation” while clinging to magical thinking and refusing to address workforce and management realities. Interview of the week:    Matt Alder – AI is breaking traditional recruiting, forcing new assessment methods, clearer policies, and a focus on flexibility. Find out more about Container Solutions: Download the Cloud Native AttitudeDownload Visionaries, Rebels and MachinesDownload Follow the MoneyVisit the website. Learn more about our people: Jamie Dobson: LinkedInJoin Jamie’s Substack Angus Pointer: LinkedIn | WebsiteGustavo Carvalho: LinkedIn | WebsiteIan Miell: LinkedIn | WebsiteMatt Alder: LinkedIn | Website If you enjoyed this episode then please either: Follow, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow and rate on SpotifyWatch our videos on our YouTube Channel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1hr 22min
  4. Should Autonomous AI Agents Run Your Business?

    19 FEB

    Should Autonomous AI Agents Run Your Business?

    Jamie Dobson, Chris Vermeulen, and Önsel Akin debate whether AI agents should act autonomously in organizations—arguing for conditional autonomy with strong human-in-the-loop controls, security, observability, and “read-only/shadow mode” rollouts. Jamie then interviews Adrian Cockcroft on “developers on demand,” how agentic coding changes product/platform work, and why an AI bubble may burst—making capability cheaper and more widespread. Question of the week:    Do we allow AI agents to act autonomously inside organizations? Horror Story of the week:    Customers often have an outdated, overly simplistic view of AI (chat/coding/research), missing newer agentic capabilities and therefore failing to design strong, scalable use cases. Interview of the week:    Adrian Cockcroft – How agentic AI enables “developer capacity on demand” and accelerates prototyping. Find out more about Container Solutions: Download the Cloud Native AttitudeDownload Visionaries, Rebels and MachinesDownload Follow the MoneyVisit the website. Learn more about our people: Jamie Dobson: LinkedInJoin Jamie’s Substack Christiaan Vermeulen: LinkedIn | WebsiteÖnsel Akin: LinkedIn | WebsiteAdrian Cockcroft: LinkedIn | Website If you enjoyed this episode then please either: Follow, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow and rate on SpotifyWatch our videos on our YouTube Channel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1hr 31min

  5. 16 FEB

    Container Solutions TV Trailer

    Thanks for watching Container Solutions TV. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe on YouTube and follow Container Solutions on LinkedIn for the cut-down parts and weekly clips. If you want help with platform engineering, cloud native transformation, or operating model change, visit our website via the link below and get in touch. See you in the next episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 min

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Modern software isn’t hard because of the tech. It’s hard because of the system around it: platforms, teams, incentives, cost, reliability, and speed. Welcome to Container Solutions TV — a show for people building and running modern infrastructure. Twice a month we break down the real trade-offs behind cloud native, platform engineering, and the operating models that make them work. Short, practical, and opinionated — with frameworks you can use immediately. Subscribe, and let’s build systems that ship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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