34 episodes
Alexa's Input (AI) Alexa Griffith
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Alexa's Input is focused on learning things about tech (because it's fun!) hosted by Alexa Griffith, a software engineer. This podcast usually features a guest with experience around a topic that Alexa wants to learn more about. Listen to join her on her journey of learning new things about software engineering!
~Opinions are my own~
Twitter: @lexal0u
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Generative AI and Cloud-Native with Thomas Vitale
Join us on this episode as we explore the forefront of technology with Thomas Vitale, software architect at Systematic, CNCF ambassador, author of 'Cloud Native Spring in Action', and blogger. Thomas shares his journey from a computer engineering student in Turin to a leading figure in the tech community. Dive into our discussion on the evolution of cloud-native applications, the impact of generative AI, and the importance of community in open-source projects. Whether you're a developer, a tech enthusiast, or simply curious about the future of technology, this episode offers invaluable insights into cutting-edge developments that are shaping our digital world.
Links
1. Thomas Vitale’s Website
2. LinkedIn Profile
3. X/Twitter Profile
4. Cloud Native Spring in Action - Book: Available on major book platforms like Amazon
5. CNCF - Cloud Native Computing Foundation
6. GitHub Profile
7. Kubecon 2024 - Building AI-Ready Platforms -Symphony for Developer and Platform Engineer -Thomas Vitale & Lize Raes
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Mind and Machine: Navigating AI with Max Bennett
This episode is joined by Max Bennett, entrepreneur and author at the intersection of AI and neuroscience, to unravel the complexities behind artificial intelligence and human cognition. Max recounts his evolution from a career in finance to innovations in AI, and his path from conceptual frameworks to the creation of Alby, the AI shopping assistant that's redefining consumer experiences. He delves into his critically acclaimed book, 'A Brief History of Intelligence,' drawing parallels between evolutionary biology and the development of AI. Listen in as we discuss AI possibilities, ethical dilemmas, and the future of personalized learning and healthcare. This episode is a good listen for those interested in the merging lanes of technology, science, and the fabric of human intelligence.
Links:
website: https://www.abriefhistoryofintelligence.com/book
X: https://twitter.com/maxsbennett?lang=en
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bennettmax/
Medium: https://medium.com/@max.bennett
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Scanning the Future: Mike Hamrah on Reinventing Connections with Flowcode
In this episode, we welcome Mike Hamrah, CTO of Flowcode, to discuss the transformative role of QR technology in connecting fans and brands. Mike shares his journey from the dot-com bubble's challenges to leading innovation at Flowcode. He offers insights into the rise of QR codes, the nuances of building a strong engineering culture, and the importance of company values in team dynamics. Join us as we explore the intersection of technology and leadership with a key figure in the tech industry. This conversation is a valuable listen for anyone interested in tech trends and effective team management.
find out more about mike hamrah -
linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hamrah/
X: https://twitter.com/mhamrah
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Tech Learning Made Simple: Ivan Velichko's Educational Journey
In this insightful podcast episode, join prominent tech education figure and software engineer/site reliability engineer Ivan Velichko as he delves into the creation of his innovative learning platform, iximiuz labs. We discuss the platform's structured learning path, emphasizing the importance of fundamentals and practical applications, the significance of hands-on experience and the limitations of random blog posts in skill mastery. Discover Ivan's unique approach to learning and the challenges he faced in developing this platform. Ivan Velichko's story to becoming a tech education content creator comes to life as he shares his wisdom and expertise. Don't miss this episode as we navigate the world of Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies learning with a dedicated tech educator and industry influencer!
find out more about Ivan - https://iximiuz.com/en/about/
X: https://twitter.com/iximiuz
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iximiuz/
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About the guest Ivan Velichko:
(04:03) - Ivan’s self introduction.
(04:41) - How Ivan got into the tech world.
(05:56) - Ivan is a workaholic, when he is doing the programming job.
(06:29) - Ivan’s first job after college, outsourcing work for major companies like Coca cola, Philips, etc.
Ivan’s educational journey as the content and the platform creator:
(07:30) - Thoughts on the appropriate approach for learning, making it a project!
(09:00) - Ivan’s journey with Kubernetes.
(10:20) - Ivan’s experience with solving five hundreds of Leetcode problems. How does it sound to you, if you’re actively on the tech market?
(12:43) - Ivan’s thoughts on knowing about underlying Kubernetes layers. What has changed? What has not compared to the past? Fundamental is a key focus.
(15:25) - How Ivan made the decision on how to pick up something to investigate and how.
(17:42) - How to turn the learning into the content: blog posts.
(19:20) - The quote “You don’t know how much you don’t know the topic until you write about it“. Fill in the gaps during the writing.
(20:09) - How Ivan launched the idea of creating courses.
(23:14) - How much effort it took and what technology was used to create the learning platform: both back-end and front-end experiences.
(25:12) - The most rewarding way for Ivan to deliver the content: building playgrounds & connecting them into a course, differentiating/producing the challenges, keeping the content structured, internalizing the skills, not just understanding them. Must-listen part!
(31:05) - Users’ feedback on what approaches/courses they love to take. Wow, 1500 challenges! Memory and practice. Must-listen part!
(35:34) - Ivan’s thoughts on the improvement in terms of the content collection and delivery.
(38:27) - Ivan’s thoughts on his Twitter/X following.
(39:57) - Ivan’s plan about the next step: create more content, open his learning platform to other content creators targeting H2 of this year. Stay tuned!
(41:23) - Ivan’s curtain call for the audience.
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Platform Engineering with Mauricio (Salaboy) Salatino (Part 2)
Mauricio (Salaboy) Salatino is a Senior Software Engineer II at Diagrid, author of Platform Engineering on Kubernetes, blogger, and involved in multiple open source projects like Knative, Dapr, vcluster, and Crossplane. In part one of this podcast, Mauricio and I discuss all things platform engineering - tooling around multicloud infrastructure, the complexities and challenges for developers building on multicloud, measuring platform performance, changes and advancements in the space and much more!
Find Mauricio's: blog, linkedin, twitter
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Platform Engineering with Mauricio (Salaboy) Salatino (Part 1)
Mauricio (Salaboy) Salatino is a Senior Software Engineer II at Diagrid, author of Platform Engineering on Kubernetes, blogger, and involved in multiple open source projects like Knative, Dapr, vcluster, and Crossplane. In part one of this podcast, Mauricio and I discuss all things platform engineering - how he came about writing a book, the state of platform engineering today, continuous delivery practices, Kubernetes abstractions, cloud-native application challenges, and much more!
Find Mauricio's: blog, linkedin, twitter
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