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A tech talks podcast by webera.com At the end of a long working day, we enjoy opening up some cold beers and talking about anything cloud-native, infrastructure as code, remote work, and much more. Join us to hear about the trials and tribulations from the inside of a company on a mission to help innovators innovate.

5月16日

E42: From Colos to Clouds - The Evolution of DevOps with Myles Merrell

Join Joel and Rodrigo as they welcome special guest Myles Merrell, a senior SRE with over 20 years of experience in the ever-changing infrastructure management world. In this nostalgic yet forward-looking episode: 🖥️ Travel back in time to the era of physical data centers, when "trunk migrations" meant literally loading servers into your car🔌 Discover what hardware skills today's cloud engineers would find unbelievable (goodbye forever, cable management!)💸 Explore the surprising economics of cloud vs. on-premises infrastructure in today's landscape🚨 Hear battle stories about epic outages that kept our hosts up for days (28 hours without sleep!)🔄 Learn why high availability and fault tolerance remain persistent challenges despite technological advances🚀 Get insights on why Kubernetes has transformed how developers and operations teams collaborate🔮 Peek into the future of DevOps - is it all just "abstractions on top of abstractions"?While Joel breaks with tradition by choosing Michelob Ultra ("worse than beer" in his own words), Rodrigo enjoys a simple Stella, and Myles keeps it classic with a Miller Lite. The casual atmosphere creates the perfect backdrop for honest reflections on how far infrastructure management has come and where it's headed next. Whether you're an industry veteran who remembers plugging in physical servers or a cloud-native developer who's never seen a data center, this episode offers valuable perspectives on the evolution of reliability engineering and the lessons that remain relevant across generations of technology. #DevOpsEvolution #CloudComputing #SiteReliabilityEngineering #Kubernetes #InfrastructureManagement #BeerWithTheBoss #Webera

31 分鐘
5月2日

E41: Agile Meets DevOps

Join Joel and Rodrigo as they unpack the often misunderstood relationship between Agile methodologies and DevOps practices. In this enlightening episode: 🔄 Discover which came first - Agile or DevOps? (Spoiler: One created the need for the other)🧩 Learn why smaller stories lead to better outcomes in both Agile and DevOps environments⏱️ The importance of keeping build times under 10 minutes and how it affects team productivity🚀 Real-world lessons from Webera's own projects: Green Mainframe vs. Daily Pulse💡 Why fewer environments might actually lead to better production results🍺 The Guinness factory experience and the proper ritual for pouring the perfect pintWhile Rodrigo enjoys a Brazilian-brewed German Spaten, Joel stays true to tradition with his beloved Guinness, even sharing his desire to visit the famous factory in Dublin. The conversation flows naturally from casual music chat about U2 and The Beatles to deep technical insights about the practical implementation of Agile and DevOps principles. Don't miss this honest discussion where Joel candidly shares both successes and failures from Webera's own development journey. Whether you're a developer, project manager, or just interested in how modern software gets built and deployed, this episode offers valuable lessons on finding the right balance between best practices and practical implementation. #AgileMethodology #DevOpsBestPractices #SoftwareDevelopment #MicroservicesDebate #DeploymentStrategies #BeerWithTheBoss #Webera

26 分鐘
4月18日

E40: Unlocking Employee Engagement with Veronika Lantseva

Join Joel and Rodrigo as they welcome their first "non-technical" guest (aka a real human being!), HR leader Veronika Lantseva, who brings fresh insights on employee engagement from her experience at a major bank. In this enlightening episode: 🧠 Discover the key drivers of employee engagement beyond just compensation👥 Learn why "people don't quit companies, they quit bosses" holds a surprising truth🌍 Explore how cultural differences impact workplace dynamics across countries and regions🏢 Hear an insider's perspective on the challenges of bringing employees back to the office🤖 Uncover how AI is transforming HR practices, from chatbots to leadership coaching🐾 Meet Toby, the four-legged "boss" who happens to be an Amelia Air rescue (with a surprising connection to Joel's past!)While Joel breaks tradition with a Coke, Rodrigo enjoys a Lagunitas IPA, and Veronika sips a non-alcoholic Ghia cocktail, the conversation flows naturally from engagement strategies to the future of work. Whether you're an HR professional, tech leader, or simply interested in building stronger workplace cultures, this episode offers valuable insights on the human side of innovation. Don't miss this compelling discussion bridging the gap between technology and talent management, proving that human connection remains the foundation of successful organizations even in our AI-driven world! #EmployeeEngagement #WorkplaceCulture #HRTech #RemoteWork #BeerWithTheBoss #Webera

25 分鐘
4月4日

E39: Flying to the Rescue with Dean Heistad

Join Joel and Rodrigo as they take "Beer with the Boss" on the road to Leesburg Airport for a special conversation with entrepreneur and pilot Dean Heistad, founder of Amelia Air. In this inspiring episode: 🐾 Discover how one entrepreneur's love for animals and flying created a mission to end pet euthanasia across America✈️ Learn about the unique challenges of animal rescue by air and how it's saving thousands of animals on "death row"🧠 Hear how AI is being leveraged to optimize animal transport and veterinary resources💪 Understand the four-pronged approach Amelia Air uses: immediate rescue, free spay/neuter services, education, and legislation🤝 Find out how anyone can contribute to solving America's pet overpopulation crisisWhile all three hosts break tradition by sticking to water this time (with Dean celebrating an impressive 40 years alcohol-free!), the conversation flows naturally from heartwarming rescue stories to the harsh realities of animal abandonment. Dean shares the particularly moving story of dogs abandoned on alligator-infested islands in Louisiana, and how dedicated rescuers risk everything to save them. The episode offers a fascinating glimpse into how entrepreneurial thinking, aviation, and a service-centered approach can come together to tackle a nationwide problem. Whether you're an animal lover, tech enthusiast, or simply appreciate stories of innovative problem-solving, this conversation will leave you inspired. Don't miss this episode that perfectly embodies Webera's mission of helping innovators innovate – especially when that innovation saves lives, one flight at a time! #AnimalRescue #EntrepreneurialSpirit #PetAdoption #Aviation #AmeliaAir #BeerWithTheBoss #Webera

29 分鐘
3月21日

E38: Agile for Hardware Teams with Nathalia Santos

Join Joel and Rodrigo as they welcome special guest Nathalia Santos, a project manager at Avanti, who shares her unique experience implementing Scrum with hardware engineering teams. In this eye-opening episode: 🔩 Breaking the myth: Why Agile frameworks aren't just for software development🤖 Real-world experiences from AI-powered robotics teams adopting Scrum📊 The surprising tool showdown: Why Notion beat Jira for hardware teams📏 T-shirt sizing vs. story points: Making estimation work for hardware projects🚧 Overcoming resistance: How to introduce Agile methodologies to skeptical engineers🧠 The value of communication skills over technical Scrum knowledge when hiring project managers With Joel sipping hot chocolate, Rodrigo enjoying a Uruguayan beer, and Nathalia breaking tradition with a gin, the conversation flows naturally into practical insights about implementing Agile beyond its traditional software boundaries. Whether you're managing hardware teams or simply interested in expanding Agile practices to non-software departments, this episode offers valuable lessons from teams at the cutting edge of technology. Don't miss this compelling discussion about flexibility, communication, and the step-by-step approach that can make Scrum work for even the most complex hardware development projects! #AgileHardware #ScrumMastery #ProjectManagement #TechTeams #BeerWithTheBoss #Webera

22 分鐘
3月7日

E37: The Goldilocks Zone of Tech Teams

Join Joel and Rodrigo as they tackle one of the most persistent questions in the tech industry: what's the perfect size for a development team? In this insightful episode: 🍕 The "Two Pizza Rule": Is Jeff Bezos's famous team-sizing principle realistic?📊 Dunbar's Number: How our brains are wired to handle only ~150 stable relationships🤹 Small vs. Large: The tradeoffs between flexibility and specialized knowledge📈 Communication channels: Why they grow exponentially with team size🤖 How AI is enabling smaller teams to wear multiple hats effectively👥 The critical role of project managers in organizations of all sizesWhile both hosts opt for water this time (sorry, beer fans!), the conversation flows as freely as ever. Whether you're scaling a startup or managing teams in a large enterprise, this episode offers practical insights into finding that "just right" team size that balances communication overhead with specialized skills. And don't miss the Brazilian culinary tangent at the end - you'll learn about a mysterious cheese product called "catupiry" that has both hosts raving (and one major brand's surprising approach to social media mentions). Listen now and discover why finding your team's Goldilocks zone might be the key to your organization's success! #TeamSize #Productivity #AgileTeams #StartupScaling #ProjectManagement #BeerWithTheBoss #Webera

23 分鐘
2024/12/27

E36: The 2024 Tech Toast Awards 🏆

Join Joel and Rodrigo for their final episode of 2024 as they raise their glasses (Guinness and Baileys!) to celebrate and roast the year's biggest tech moments. In this special year-end awards ceremony: - 🖥️ Compute Pour Award: Google's quantum breakthrough with the Willow chip takes the crown - 🏢 Homebrew Award: GitHub Projects revolutionizes remote work (with Notion as a strong runner-up) - 🚀 Startup Brew Award: AI Agents emerge as 2024's most promising innovation - 😅 Flat Beer Award: Apple Vision Pro's $3,500 stumble into the metaverse - 🏆 Guinness Toast Award: James Webb Space Telescope's mind-bending discoveries challenge our understanding of the universe Whether you're a tech enthusiast, space nerd, or just curious about what made waves in 2024, join us for this celebration of innovation, some playful criticism, and thoughtful reflections on what's to come in 2025. Plus, find out why Rodrigo traded his usual beer for some holiday Baileys! #TechAwards #YearInReview #Innovation #QuantumComputing #AI #BeerWithTheBoss #Webera

31 分鐘
2024/12/13

E35: Debunking Workplace Myths Part 2

Join Joel and Rodrigo for another myth-busting session where they tackle some of the tech industry's most persistent beliefs. In this episode: - 🚀 Are startups really more innovative than big corporations? (The Moderna vs. Pfizer story might surprise you) - ⚖️ Does success require sacrificing work-life balance? - 🎯 Quality vs. Quantity: A fresh perspective on the work-life equation - 🔄 A special live-streamed recording with real-time audience interaction - 💧 Plot twist: The Boss drinks water! (Don't worry, we explain why) While keeping it alcohol-free this time (saving up for those English holiday celebrations!), Joel and Rodrigo dive deep into these controversial topics, sharing personal insights and real-world examples. Whether you're a startup founder, corporate professional, or someone trying to figure out their own work-life rhythm, this episode offers fresh perspectives on some of tech's most debated myths. Join us for this engaging discussion where we continue our mission of helping innovators innovate, one myth at a time. And don't forget to follow us on LinkedIn - we're just a few followers away from bringing you live streams there too! #WorkplaceMyths #StartupLife #WorkLifeBalance #Innovation #TechIndustry #BeerWithTheBoss #Webera

22 分鐘

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A tech talks podcast by webera.com At the end of a long working day, we enjoy opening up some cold beers and talking about anything cloud-native, infrastructure as code, remote work, and much more. Join us to hear about the trials and tribulations from the inside of a company on a mission to help innovators innovate.

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