The IaC Podcast

Ohad Maislish
  • 5.0 (2)
  • TECHNOLOGY
  • UPDATED DAILY
The IaC Podcast

The IaC Podcast explores the world of DevOps and cloud computing through the lens of Infrastructure as Code (IaC). Hosted by industry experts and thought leaders, this podcast delves into the benefits, challenges, and best practices of using code to manage and automate infrastructure. From Terraform to CloudFormation to Pulumi, listeners will gain insights into the latest trends and techniques shaping the future of infrastructure management. Whether you're a seasoned DevOps practitioner or just starting out, this podcast is a must-listen for anyone interested in the power of Infrastructure as Code.

  1. Chef to Pulumi - Exploring IaC Tools with Matty Stratton

    SEP 30

    Chef to Pulumi - Exploring IaC Tools with Matty Stratton

    How did Chef and Puppet shape the early days of Infrastructure as Code? Join Matty Stratton as he shares his experiences with these foundational tools and how they paved the way for modern IaC practices. We explore the power of open-source solutions and how they've transformed DevOps workflows. Matty Stratton is the Director of Developer Relations at Aiven, a well-known member of the DevOps community, founder and co-host of the popular Arrested DevOps podcast, and a global organizer of the DevOpsDays set of conferences. Matty has over 20 years of experience in IT operations and is a sought-after speaker internationally, presenting at Agile, DevOps, and cloud engineering focused events worldwide.

    27 min
  2. From DevOps Days to Platform Engineering with Patrick Debois

    SEP 10

    From DevOps Days to Platform Engineering with Patrick Debois

    What does the future hold for DevOps and platform engineering? Patrick Debois, the creator of DevOps Days, shares his thoughts on the evolution of DevOps practices. From the emergence of AI-driven automation to the challenges of building effective internal platforms, this episode covers the key trends and developments shaping the industry. Learn about the skills and strategies that will be crucial for the next generation of professionals. Patrick Debois is a versatile technologist with a breadth of experience across Dev, Sec, and Ops. Known for his aptitude in harnessing emerging ideas , he skillfully guides teams and advises businesses ranging from startups to enterprises in their journey. Recognized as a trusted ally among dev, sec, ops communities, and beyond, he is currently immersing himself in the world of AI & Machine Learning continuously pushing the boundaries of his technical expertise.

    24 min
  3. Mitchell Hashimoto: The Inside Story of HashiCorp's IaC Journey

    AUG 13

    Mitchell Hashimoto: The Inside Story of HashiCorp's IaC Journey

    Join Mitchell Hashimoto, the visionary behind Terraform and co-founder of HashiCorp, on an engaging journey from his college years to his groundbreaking impact on cloud resource management. Explore the pivotal moments that led to Terraform's inception, the challenges of fostering an open-source community, and how HashiCorp evolved from a passion project into an industry powerhouse. Don’t miss this captivating conversation that delves into the story behind one of the most influential software tools, offering a rare insight into the mind of a true innovator. Mitchell is a developer living in Los Angeles, CA. He co-founded HashiCorp, and was part of the initial engineering team behind most of HashiCorp's products, such as Vagrant, Packer, Consul, Terraform, Vault, Nomad, Waypoint, and more. Mitchell was CEO for 4 years, CTO for 5 years, an individual contributor for 2 years. He is passionate about flying airplanes - he's an FAA-licensed pilot and currently flies a Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet.

    41 min
  4. Crossplane Deep Dive with Jared Watts

    AUG 2

    Crossplane Deep Dive with Jared Watts

    How does Crossplane simplify multicloud infrastructure management? Join us as Jared Watts, co-creator of Crossplane, walks us through the project's evolution from its inception to its current capabilities. What advantages does Crossplane’s approach offer over other IaC tools? How does it handle drift detection and reconciliation? And what exciting new features are on the horizon, like operational functions for day-2 tasks? Jared offers insights into Crossplane's architecture, community development, and vision for the future of cloud resource management. Whether you're wrestling with multicloud complexity or seeking more programmatic control over your infrastructure, this episode is a must-listen deep dive into the world of Crossplane. Jared Watts is a Founding Engineer at Upbound, where he is working on advancing cloud-native computing by enabling anyone to build their own cloud native control plane. He is also a co-creator for the open source Crossplane and Rook projects. Prior to Upbound, Jared worked on P2P storage distributed across the public internet at Symform, a startup later acquired by Quantum. Jared began his career at Microsoft working on applications for Windows Server setup and management.

    31 min
  5. Docker and Kubernetes with Jérôme Petazzoni

    JUL 25

    Docker and Kubernetes with Jérôme Petazzoni

    Docker or Kubernetes? And why are some clouds trickier for container deployment? Join us as Jérôme Petazzoni, an early Docker advocate, all about containers. We'll explore provisioning Kubernetes across 12 different cloud providers, uncover surprises in Infrastructure-as-Code for container orchestration, and discuss making multi-cloud Kubernetes manageable. Let's see what containerization has become and some of the challenges it still faces. Jérôme was part of the team that built and launched Docker. He worked there for 7 years. These days he teaches Kubernetes at Enix, a French Cloud Native shop. When he's not busy with computers, he collects musical instruments. He can arguably play the theme of Zelda on a dozen of them.

    37 min
  6. Deep Dive into Terragrunt and OpenTofu with Zach Goldberg

    JUN 21

    Deep Dive into Terragrunt and OpenTofu with Zach Goldberg

    Infrastructure as Code is evolving rapidly, and open-source collaborations are playing a big part in shaping where it's headed. In this episode, Zach Goldberg, CTO of Gruntwork, shares his insights on tackling enterprise IaC complexity with open source tools. We dive into the origins of Terragrunt and its roadmap, why organizations are rapidly adopting OpenTofu, and explore the innovative ways these tools are being used in the community. How are these developments transforming IaC practices? What challenges and opportunities lie ahead? Tune in to find out! Zach Goldberg is an executive coach, the author of 10k+ GitHub star book, “The Startup CTO’s Handbook” and is the CTO of Gruntwork. Zach Goldberg graduated from the University of Pennsylvania Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Computer Science and Engineering. He’s been the CTO of seven startups including WiFast, Sticks and Brains, AutoLotto, Trellis Technologies, GrowFlow (acq. Dama Financial 2022), Towards Equilibrium Inc. and most recently Gruntwork as well as an Entrepreneur in Residence at Tencent and an Associate Product Manager at Google.

    26 min
  7. Cloud-Native Security and Networking with Liz Rice

    MAY 30

    Cloud-Native Security and Networking with Liz Rice

    How are modern cloud-native environments changing the way we handle security? Liz Rice, Chief Open Source Officer at Isovalent, explains why traditional IP-based network policies are becoming outdated and how game-changers like Cilium and eBPF, which leverage Kubernetes identities, offer more effective and readable policies. We also discuss the role of community-driven projects under the CNCF, and she shares tips for creating strong, future-proof solutions. What challenges should we expect next? Tune in to find out! Liz Rice is Chief Open Source Officer with eBPF specialists Isovalent, creators of the Cilium cloud native networking, security and observability project. She is the author of Container Security, and Learning eBPF, both published by O'Reilly, and she sits on the CNCF Governing Board, and on the Board of OpenUK. She was Chair of the CNCF's Technical Oversight Committee in 2019-2022, and Co-Chair of KubeCon + CloudNativeCon in 2018. She has a wealth of software development, team, and product management experience from working on network protocols and distributed systems, and in digital technology sectors such as VOD, music, and VoIP. When not writing code, or talking about it, Liz loves riding bikes in places with better weather than her native London, competing in virtual races on Zwift, and making music under the pseudonym Insider Nine.

    26 min
  8. The Evolving Infrastructure-as-Code Ecosystem with Matt Gowie

    MAY 9

    The Evolving Infrastructure-as-Code Ecosystem with Matt Gowie

    Tools, workflows and the Terraform ecosystem - Masterpoint's Matt Gowie dives deep into the IaC tooling landscape, covering tools like Terragrunt and Atmos, linting with TFLint, security scanning, CI/CD workflows and more. From Terraform 0.11 to OpenTofu, static code analysis to encryption, gain an inside look at pragmatic IaC practices. Matt Gowie is a seasoned entrepreneur, cloud architect, and platform engineer based in Boulder, Colorado. As CEO and CTO of Masterpoint, he leads a team dedicated to developing top-tier infrastructure-as-code solutions for a diverse clientele. With over twelve years of experience in software development, tech startups, and cloud infrastructure, Matt has a deep passion for Terraform and OpenTofu. He actively contributes to the community as a core maintainer of one of the largest open-source Terraform Module libraries and an AWS Community Builder. Outside of work, you can find him rock climbing across the American West, training for an ultramarathon, or exploring remote corners of the globe.

    25 min
See All (28)

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
2 Ratings

About

The IaC Podcast explores the world of DevOps and cloud computing through the lens of Infrastructure as Code (IaC). Hosted by industry experts and thought leaders, this podcast delves into the benefits, challenges, and best practices of using code to manage and automate infrastructure. From Terraform to CloudFormation to Pulumi, listeners will gain insights into the latest trends and techniques shaping the future of infrastructure management. Whether you're a seasoned DevOps practitioner or just starting out, this podcast is a must-listen for anyone interested in the power of Infrastructure as Code.

Information

  • Creator
    Ohad Maislish
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    28
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Ohad Maislish 2023
  • Show Website
    The IaC Podcast

You Might Also Like

To listen to explicit episodes, sign in.

Stay up to date with this show

Sign in or sign up to follow shows, save episodes, and get the latest updates.
Select a country or region

Africa, Middle East, and India

Asia Pacific

Europe

Latin America and the Caribbean

The United States and Canada