The Cloud Gambit

William Collins

The Cloud Gambit Podcast unravels the state of cloud computing, markets, strategy, and emerging trends. Join William Collins and Eyvonne Sharp for valuable conversations with industry mavens that educate and empower listeners on the intricate field of innovation and opportunity.

  1. The State of Search in the AI Era with Don MacKinnon

    6月17日

    The State of Search in the AI Era with Don MacKinnon

    Send us a text Search is changing. Tried and true methods of old are no longer effective. In this episode, Don MacKinnon, CTO and Co-Founder of Searchcraft, joins us to discuss this rapidly changing area that has been disrupted by AI. Don shares his journey from the publishing industry to building a modern search solution, and discusses how AI is fundamentally changing content discovery. We explore why traditional SEO strategies are becoming less effective as Google search referrals decline, and how content creators need to rethink their discoverability strategies. Don also provides a fascinating look at the technical decisions behind Searchcraft, including their choice to build with Rust instead of Java or C++, and how they're positioning their product in an increasingly AI-dominated funding environment. Whether you're a developer looking for better search solutions or a content creator concerned about the future of discovery, this episode offers valuable perspectives on navigating the changing digital landscape. Where to Find Don MacKinnon Website: https://donmackinnon.dev/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dmackinnon/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/donmackinnon.dev/Searchcraft: https://www.searchcraft.io/Show Links Plausible Analytics: https://plausible.io/ClickHouse Database: https://clickhouse.com/Rust Programming Language: https://www.rust-lang.org/Elasticsearch (Comparison): https://www.elastic.co/

    42 分钟
  2. Culture over Code: Ultra Marathons and Cloud-Native Excellence with Madoc Batters

    5月20日

    Culture over Code: Ultra Marathons and Cloud-Native Excellence with Madoc Batters

    Send us a text In 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 Madoc LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/madoc-batters-aws-machinelearning/Sessionize: https://sessionize.com/madoc-batters/Show Links Warner 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

    40 分钟
  3. Seeing Through the Clouds: Observability with Justin Ryburn

    5月6日

    Seeing Through the Clouds: Observability with Justin Ryburn

    Send us a text Justin 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 Justin LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinryburn/Twitter: https://x.com/JustinRyburnBlog: http://ryburn.org/Talks: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRrjaaisdWrYaue9KVLRdq5mlGE_2i0RTShow Links Kentik: 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

    49 分钟
  4. MCP & A2A Unplugged with John Capobianco

    4月22日

    MCP & A2A Unplugged with John Capobianco

    Send us a text Anthropic 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 Capobianco LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-capobianco-644a1515/Twitter: https://x.com/John_CapobiancoYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@johncapobianco2527GitHub: https://github.com/automateyournetworkShow Links Model 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

    53 分钟
  5. Evolving DevOps with Matty Stratton

    4月15日

    Evolving DevOps with Matty Stratton

    Send us a text DevOps 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 Stratton LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattstratton/Public Bio: https://speaking.mattstratton.com/bioCompany: https://turbot.com/Arrested DevOps Podcast: https://www.arresteddevops.com/Show Links DevOpsDays 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-framework 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

    55 分钟
  6. Building Your Tech Brand with Dewan Ahmed

    4月1日

    Building Your Tech Brand with Dewan Ahmed

    Send us a text In 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 Dewan LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diahmed/Twitter: https://x.com/dewanahmedBlog: https://www.dewanahmed.com/Company: https://www.harness.io/Show Links Toastmasters: 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/openshift 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

    53 分钟

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The Cloud Gambit Podcast unravels the state of cloud computing, markets, strategy, and emerging trends. Join William Collins and Eyvonne Sharp for valuable conversations with industry mavens that educate and empower listeners on the intricate field of innovation and opportunity.