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The Open at Intel podcast is about all things open source, from software to security to artificial intelligence to Linux and beyond. Each episode brings you fresh perspectives with sophisticated, leading-edge, free-ranging conversations from some of the best minds in the open source community.

  1. JUN 5

    Building Innovation with Open Source AI

    In this episode, we hear from Melissa McKay, Head of Developer Relations, who discusses her involvement in open source communities, especially Jenkins and OPEA. She highlights the significance of AI in today's technology landscape, touching on its increasing prevalence and integration into various processes. The discussion also covers the challenges and opportunities AI brings, including security concerns and the need for standardization through projects like the Open Platform for Enterprise AI (OPEA). Melissa provides insights into learning and adapting to new technological trends, emphasizing the importance of having a safe environment for experimentation and continuous learning.   00:00 Introduction and Welcome 02:39 Involvement with Jenkins and Community Support 03:58 AI and Its Growing Impact 07:52 Challenges and Security in AI 09:24 Adapting to New Technologies 21:06 Encouragement for Community Involvement   Guest:   Melissa McKay is passionate about Java, DevOps and Continuous Delivery. She is currently Head of Developer Relations for JFrog and a member of the Technical Steering Committee of the Open Platform for Enterprise AI (OPEA). Melissa has been recognized as a Java Champion and a Docker Captain, is an international speaker, and is co-author of the O'Reilly title, DevOps Tools for Java Developers.

    24 min

  2. MAY 29

    Democratizing Kubernetes for AI and ML with Kubeflow

    In this episode, we hear from Andrey Velichkevich, a key contributor to the Kubeflow project, an ecosystem of open source projects to streamline the AI and ML lifecycle on Kubernetes. Andrey shares his extensive experience with the project, explains the various components and their use cases, and discusses the community's focus on accessibility and collaboration. They cover the project's evolution, the unique challenges and solutions offered, and the importance of engaging new contributors through initiatives like Google Summer of Code. The conversation highlights the future roadmap for Kubeflow, the significance of cross-project collaboration, and the key to creating a supportive and rewarding contributor environment.   00:00 Introduction and Greetings 00:14 Overview of the Kubeflow Project 01:20 Kubeflow's Ecosystem and Components 02:54 Target Audience and Use Cases 05:12 Future Roadmap and Goals 09:38 Community Engagement and Contributions 19:09 Conclusion and Final Thoughts   Guest: Andrey Velichkevich is a member of Kubeflow Steering Committee and a co-chair of Kubeflow AutoML and Training WG. Additionally, Andrey is an active member of the CNCF WG AI. He is one of the authors of the CNCF AI white paper and he is helping with various AI initiatives from the CNCF community.

    21 min

  3. MAY 28

    AI Agents and Developer Evolution: Bridging Human and Machine

    In this episode, we hear from Janikiram MSV, an industry analyst and advisor based in Hyderabad, India, who specializes in AI agents and cloud native technology. We spoke about the evolution of AI agents, from chatbots to personalized AI assistants, and their advancement to AI agents that can access data, utilize APIs, and perform tasks autonomously. The discussion also covers the impact of these technologies on various fields, especially for developers, through examples like app modernization and AI-driven tools. We address important considerations such as authentication, authorization, and the future role of junior developers in an AI-augmented world. This episode sheds light on how AI agents can significantly transform workflow efficiency across multiple domains. 00:00 Introduction 00:56 Evolution of AI Agents 06:10 Impact on Developers and IT Operations 07:17 Authentication and Authorization Challenges 09:41 Future of AI in Development 20:19 Advice for Junior Developers 22:23 Conclusion and Future Discussions   Guest:   Janakiram MSV is an an industry analyst, strategic advisor, and a practicing architect. Through his speaking, writing, and analysis, he helps businesses take advantage of emerging technologies.

    24 min

  4. MAY 22

    Challenges and Triumphs in Kubernetes Security

    In this episode recorded at  KubeCon in London, Cailyn Edwards, a security engineer at Okta, shares her unique journey from a rough guide and farmer to a security professional. Based in Canada, she discusses her dual life of securing platforms in her day job and co-chairing Kubernetes SIG Security in her community role. Cailyn emphasizes the importance of diverse backgrounds in the security field for better risk evaluation and shares tips on entering this realm, regardless of one's starting point. The conversation also touches on challenges like open source sustainability, economic pressures, and leveraging AI in coding, along with practical advice for new contributors to cloud-native technologies.   00:00 Welcome 00:31 Meet Kaylin: From Farmer to Security Engineer 03:35 The Importance of Diverse Perspectives in Security Risk Assessment 05:07 Understanding SIG Security in Kubernetes 09:24 Challenges in Open Source Contributions 17:03 Identity and Security in the Cloud Native World 21:35 Final Thoughts

    24 min

  5. MAY 15

    Flatcar Linux: Made for Containers

    In this episode, Danielle Tal and Thilo Fromm join us to discuss Flatcar Linux. They introduce Flatcar as a Linux operating system designed specifically for containers and Kubernetes workloads, highlighting its automation, self-healing capabilities, and security features. They emphasize how Flatcar simplifies operations for startups and large companies alike by automating OS provisioning and maintenance. We discussed contributor engagement and the project's involvement with the CNCF. They also share intriguing use cases, like a Kubernetes cluster running on a tractor fleet, and stress the importance of community contributions, not just in code but in evangelism and documentation.   00:00 Introduction 01:05 What is Flatcar? 02:01 Flatcar's Automation and Self-Healing Capabilities 04:10 User Experience and Testing 05:06 Ideal Users and Use Cases 10:36 Community and Contributions 13:38 Getting Started with Contributions 16:59 Impact and Future Directions 19:58 Conclusion and Final Thoughts   Guest: Danielle Tal is a Program Manager at Microsoft and an integral part of the team responsible for maintaining Flatcar Container Linux. The team is contributes to Linux OS distributions and Linux Security within Azure and other upstream projects. With a background in supporting diverse enterprise cloud applications as a support engineer, Danielle has transitioned into a management role, overseeing Docker EMEA support before joining the Flatcar team. Thilo Fromm is an engineering manager and works on Community Linux distributions and Linux Security at Azure. Thilo's team helps maintaining Flatcar Container Linux. He has given talks at FOSDEM, FrOSCon, KubeCon, Open Source Summit, Cloud-Native Rejekts, and various meetups like Kubernetes Community Days. Thilo started his career in embedded systems with hardware design and roll-your-own /from scratch embedded Linux, kernel and plumbing level development, and later virtualisation. After working for various cloud providers in engineering and management positions, he went full cloud native in 2019. Nowadays Thilo works on operating systems for cloud-native environments with a special focus on Flatcar Container Linux.

    22 min

  6. MAY 8

    Demystifying Cyber Resilience and the Tools That Help

    In this episode, Michael Lieberman, Co-founder and CTO of Kusari, walks us through the intersection of open source software and security. We discuss Mike's extensive involvement in OpenSSF projects like SLSA and GUAC, which provide essential frameworks for securing the software development life cycle (SDLC) and managing software supply chains. He explains how these tools help verify software provenance and manage vulnerabilities. Additionally, we explore regulatory concerns such as the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) and the vital role of the recently released Open SSF Security Baseline (OSPS Baseline) in helping organizations comply with such regulations. Mike also shares insights into the evolution of open source security practices, the importance of reducing complexity for developers, and the potential benefits of orchestrating security similarly to Kubernetes. We conclude with a look at upcoming projects and current pilots aiming to simplify and enhance open source security.   00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:19 Mike's Background and Role in Open Source 01:35 Exploring SLSA and GUAC Projects 04:57 Cyber Resiliency Act Overview 06:54 OpenSSF Security Baseline 11:29 Encouraging Community Involvement 18:39 Final Thoughts   Resources: OpenSSF's OSPS Baseline GUAC SLSA KubeCon Keynote: Cutting Through the Fog: Clarifying CRA Compliance in C... Eddie Knight & Michael Lieberman   Guest: Michael Lieberman is co-founder and CTO of Kusari where he helps build transparency and security in the software supply chain. Michael is an active member of the open-source community, co-creating the GUAC and FRSCA projects and co-leading the CNCF’s Secure Software Factory Reference Architecture whitepaper. He is an elected member of the OpenSSF Governing Board and Technical Advisory Council along with CNCF TAG Security Lead and an SLSA steering committee member.

    21 min

  7. MAY 2

    Project Sylva and the Future of Telecom

    Tim Irnich from SUSE shares his work with Edge computing, focusing on the telecommunications industry. He highlights the importance of standardization and interoperability across the industry, specifically focusing on the widespread adoption of Linux and Kubernetes. Tim also elaborates on Project Sylva, an initiative under the Linux Foundation, aimed at creating a standardized stack for the European telco operators. We also discuss challenges and opportunities presented by the vast array of open source projects within the CNCF landscape and the potential for AI to enhance network efficiency and reliability. The episode provides a comprehensive look into the collaborative efforts and technological advancements shaping the telecom sector. 00:00 Welcome 01:14 Open Source Adoption in the Telco Industry 02:14 Challenges and Standardization in Telco Networks 04:35 Curating Reliable Stacks for Telco 06:11 Project Silva: An Open Source Initiative 18:55 AI in the Telecom Industry 22:11 Conclusion and Final Thoughts   Tim Irnich is the product manager for SUSE Edge for Telco, an open source based horizontal telco cloud solution. He is also a member of the Board of Directors at the LF Europe Sylva Project. Tim has been active in telco related open source communities such as LF Networking, OPNFV, OpenDaylight, OpenStack/OpenInfra for over a decade and held positions on several committees including the LFN TAC, TSC and Board of Directors in OPNFV and OpenDaylight. Before joining SUSE in 2018, Tim worked at Ericsson, where he ran the open source and ecosystem program for Ericsson's cloud business unit and helped found Ericsson's open source development arm that is today known as Ericsson Software Technologies.

    24 min

  8. APR 24

    Data Privacy and Efficiency with Bacalhau Compute Over Data

    In this episode, David Aronchick, CEO and Co-founder of Expanso discusses his experiences and insights from working with Kubernetes since its early days at Google. David shares his journey from working on Kubernetes to co-founding Kubeflow and his latest project, Bacalhau, which focuses on combining compute and data management in distributed systems. Highlighting the challenges of data processing and privacy, particularly in edge computing and regulated environments, David emphasizes cost-saving benefits and the importance of local data processing. Throughout, privacy and regulatory concerns are underscored along with solutions for efficient and secure data handling. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:23 Early Days of Kubernetes 01:05 Kubernetes Community and Evolution 02:23 AI, ML, and KubeFlow 03:40 Current Work and Data Challenges 08:20 Privacy and Security Concerns 14:21 Real-World Applications and Benefits 20:42 Conclusion Learn more about Intel® Liftoff for Startups: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/developer/tools/oneapi/liftoff.html Learn more about our collaboration with Expanso in the Open Platform for Enterprise AI (OPEA) project: https://opea.dev Guest: David Aronchick, Founder and CEO at Expanso, formerly led open source machine learning strategy at Azure, managed Kubernetes product development at Google, and co-founded Kubeflow. Previous roles at Microsoft, Amazon, and Chef.

    23 min
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The Open at Intel podcast is about all things open source, from software to security to artificial intelligence to Linux and beyond. Each episode brings you fresh perspectives with sophisticated, leading-edge, free-ranging conversations from some of the best minds in the open source community.

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