Cloud Native Chronicles

Johan van Amersfoort and Sander Harrewijnen
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This podcast covers basically everything cloud native. Not just the tech, but also people aspect, the organizational aspect, product, and a bit of marketing of the product. In every episode, the hosts will cover a theme, and will bring in multiple bold statements linked to the theme which they will debunk. Episodes are somewhere between 20 and 30 minutes, so they can be easily digested during lunch, your commute to work or home, in the gym, or after your weekly stand up :)

  1. 11/07/2025

    Live at Red Hat Summit: Securing Software Supply Chains with Red Hat

    In this special live edition of ITQ Cloud Native Chronicles, recorded at Red Hat Summit Connect Nieuwegein, Sander Harrewijnen talks with Markus Nagel, Technical Marketing Manager at Red Hat, about the importance of secure and automated software supply chains.Markus explains how Red Hat Developer Hub, Tekton Chains, and Trusted Artifact Signer simplify signing, verification, and SALSA compliance while helping developers stay focused on building great software. They discuss how automation and platform engineering can make security seamless from commit to production without slowing down innovation.Watch more episodes of ITQ Cloud Native Chronicles for insights on Kubernetes, OpenShift, AI, and hybrid cloud transformation. 👉 Learn more about ITQ Cloud Native: https://itq.eu/cloud-native

    17 min

  2. 10/27/2025

    Live at Red Hat Summit: Inside the world of Ansible and OpenShift AI | ITQ Cloud Native Chronicles

    In this special episode of Cloud Native Chronicles, recorded live at Red Hat Summit: Connect 2025, Robert Kloosterhuis sits down with Luca Bertone, engineer, author and Ansible expert, to explore the evolution of automation, AI-powered platform engineering and how technologies such as Ansible, Kubernetes and OpenShift AI are shaping the future of IT. Luca shares insights from his work at Red Hat, his experience in highly regulated industries and his journey from writing Ansible by Examples to exploring AI-driven automation. Together, they discuss how organizations can combine open source innovation with enterprise reliability and scale. In this conversation you will learn more about How Ansible integrates with modern DevOps tools including Terraform, Argo CD and TektonThe role of GitOps and configuration management in hybrid and multi-cloud environments• Red Hat’s Ansible Automation Platform and OpenShift AI in enterprise-scale environmentsThe importance of aligning open source innovation with commercial support• Luca’s upcoming projects, including his new book on AI and automation This episode is for anyone interested in the intersection of AI, automation and cloud native engineering, from developers and SREs to architects and platform engineers.

    12 min

  3. 10/21/2025

    Live at Red Hat Summit: Portworx & OpenShift in the Hybrid Cloud | ITQ Cloud Native Chronicles

    In this live edition of ITQ Cloud Native Chronicles, recorded at Red Hat Summit Connect Utrecht, Robert Kloosterhuis and Erik Zandboer dive into the evolving world of cloud native storage. They explore how Portworx by Pure Storage delivers a consistent, scalable storage experience across private and public clouds and how this empowers organizations to run stateful workloads efficiently on Red Hat OpenShift.Robert and Erik discuss the role of storage abstraction in Kubernetes, why consistency across environments matters, and how enterprises can prepare for a hybrid, multi-cloud future where performance, control, and automation define success.👉 Learn more about ITQ Cloud Native: https://itq.eu/cloud-native#itqcloudnativechronicles #redhatsummit #portworx #purestorage #openshift #kubernetes #cloudnative #hybridcloud #storagesolutions #itq #datamanagement #cloudinfrastructure

    18 min

  4. 10/20/2025

    Live at Red Hat Summit: Andrew Block on Helm, OCI & AI | ITQ Cloud Native Chronicles podcast

    In this special live edition of ITQ Cloud Native Chronicles, recorded at Red Hat Summit: Connect 2025, Robert Kloosterhuis sits down with Andrew Block, Distinguished Architect at Red Hat, to discuss the evolution of Helm, the rise of OCI as a distribution standard, and how AI is reshaping the cloud native landscape.Andrew shares his perspective on the upcoming Helm release, the growing role of OCI in container ecosystems, and his work on ModelPack, a new standard for packaging and distributing AI models. They also explore how organizations can adopt cloud native technologies effectively, balance skills and innovation, and use AI-driven automation to simplify IT operations.

    10 min

  5. 10/17/2025

    Live at Red Hat Summit: Andrew Block on Helm, OCI & AI | ITQ Cloud Native Chronicles podcast

    In this special live edition of ITQ Cloud Native Chronicles, recorded at Red Hat Summit: Connect 2025, Robert Kloosterhuis sits down with Andrew Block, Distinguished Architect at Red Hat, to discuss the evolution of Helm, the rise of OCI as a distribution standard, and how AI is reshaping the cloud native landscape.Andrew shares his perspective on the upcoming Helm release, the growing role of OCI in container ecosystems, and his work on ModelPack, a new standard for packaging and distributing AI models. They also explore how organizations can adopt cloud native technologies effectively, balance skills and innovation, and use AI-driven automation to simplify IT operations.

    10 min

  6. 07/14/2025

    Test-driven Development

    Summary In this episode of Cloud Native Chronicles, the hosts delve into the intricacies of Test-Driven Development (TDD). They discuss the fundamental principles of TDD, including the Red-Green-Refactor cycle, the importance of various testing types, and how to define test outcomes. The conversation also touches on performance testing, the role of AI in development, and the benefits of pair programming. Key takeaways emphasize the need for a structured approach to testing, the significance of sanity checks, and the value of tests as documentation for code behavior. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Test-Driven Development 00:55 Understanding the Red-Green-Refactor Cycle 03:37 Types of Testing: Unit, Integration, and End-to-End 05:10 Defining Test Outcomes and Behavior Testing 08:48 Performance Testing and Requirements 10:39 The Importance of Sanity Testing 13:53 Optimizing Test Structures 13:59 Standardized Testing Frameworks 16:00 Test-First vs. Test-After Approaches 18:28 AI in Test-Driven Development 20:46 Pair Programming and Testing 21:42 Key Takeaways and Conclusion

    28 min

  7. 06/30/2025

    Pair Programming

    In this episode of Cloud Native Chronicles, Johan and Sander discuss the concept of pair programming, its mechanics, benefits, challenges, and the role of AI in programming. They explore how pair programming can enhance team collaboration, knowledge sharing, and efficiency in software development. The conversation also touches on the differences between remote and in-person pair programming and offers insights on how to implement this practice effectively within teams. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Pair Programming 02:26 The Mechanics of Pair Programming 05:06 Benefits and Challenges of Pair Programming 07:39 Pair Programming vs. Code Reviews 10:20 AI in Pair Programming 12:31 Learning and Knowledge Sharing through Pair Programming 15:30 Remote vs. In-Person Pair Programming 18:12 Implementing Pair Programming in Teams

    23 min

  8. 06/16/2025

    KubeCon 2025 - HashiCorp

    In this final KubeCon EU 2025 throwback, Johan sits down with Karim Satirli from HashiCorp for a candid and technical conversation on cloud-native tooling, open source culture, and the evolving role of Nomad in AI and edge computing. From solving real customer problems on the KubeCon show floor to discussing how HashiCorp products like Terraform, Vault, and Nomad support hybrid cloud, multi-cluster Kubernetes, and even Raspberry Pi-powered fish farms — this episode covers the spectrum of modern infrastructure needs. 🧩 Topics Covered What HashiCorp showcased at KubeCon EU 2025 Terraform and Helm for hybrid Kubernetes workloads A real-world use case: deploying to both EKS and AKS from a unified Terraform pipeline The engineer-first mentality of solving problems on the spot Nomad's support for GPU scheduling and multi-instance GPUs Edge computing stories — including running Nomad on Raspberry Pi 2s for fish farms The relevance of Nomad in air-gapped or non-containerized environments The return of HashiDays London — why you should attend and what to expect HashiDays London – happening June 2025 at the Montcalm, London HashiDays Singapore – July 2025, featuring cloud engineering and business tracks→ Register at: hashidays.com 📬 Feedback or Questions? We’d love to hear from you!Email us at: podcast@itq.eu 🔗 Connect with Us Host: Johan van AmersfoortLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/vhojanTwitter/X: @vhojan Guest: Karim SatirliLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ksatirliTwitter/X: @ksatirli

    14 min
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This podcast covers basically everything cloud native. Not just the tech, but also people aspect, the organizational aspect, product, and a bit of marketing of the product. In every episode, the hosts will cover a theme, and will bring in multiple bold statements linked to the theme which they will debunk. Episodes are somewhere between 20 and 30 minutes, so they can be easily digested during lunch, your commute to work or home, in the gym, or after your weekly stand up :)

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  • Creator
    Johan van Amersfoort and Sander Harrewijnen
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  • Episodes
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