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In this week's episode of the Cloud Commute podcast by simplyblock, host Chris Engelbert talks to Hannes Ullman from bifrost security, a company building an automatic application firewall.
Bifrost is built upon AppArmor, using a training phase to learn the application's network behavior, necessary system calls, and more. Using the data acquired during training, the application firewall will keep your application safe in production.
If you want to reach out to Hannes or bifrost, here's how:
Hannes' LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannesullman/Hannes' X/Twitter: https://x.com/kroxelikraxHannes' Mastodon: https://swecyb.com/@hannesullmanbifrost's LinkedIn: https://bifrostsec.com/bifrost's X/Twitter: https://x.com/bifrostSecbifrost's Mastodon: https://infosec.exchange/@bifrostsec
Additional Show Notes:
AppArmor: https://apparmor.net/SELinux: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/SELinuxAndroid: https://www.android.com/OPA: https://www.openpolicyagent.org/

In this episode of the Cloud Commute Podcast, Chris Engelbert talks with Dominik Obermaier, CTO and co-founder of HiveMQ. They delve into the technical aspects of MQTT, a lightweight communication protocol designed for the Internet of Things (IoT). Dominik explains how MQTT, an ISO standard, is ideal for connecting millions of devices due to its publish-subscribe architecture, resilience to disconnects, and efficient handling of low-bandwidth scenarios. They discuss HiveMQ's innovations in clustering and scaling MQTT for high-stakes applications, such as connected cars and industrial IoT, highlighting its role in mission-critical systems and large-scale deployments.
Ask Dominik any question about MQTT or HiveMQ:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dobermaihttps://x.com/HiveMQhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/hivemq-gmbh/
Additional show notes:
eBook "MQTT Essentials": https://www.hivemq.com/mqtt/Getting started with MQTT: https://www.hivemq.com/blog/how-to-get-started-with-mqtt/Arlen Nipper: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arlen-nipper-42281057/Andy Stanford-Clark: https://twitter.com/andyscMQTT 5: https://docs.oasis-open.org/mqtt/mqtt/v5.0/mqtt-v5.0.htmlRoger Light: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-light-aba81919/Eclipse Mosquitto: https://mosquitto.org/

In this week's episode of simplyblock's Cloud Commute podcast, host Chris Engelbert sits down with Jennifer Reif, a developer advocate at Neo4j. Jennifer dives into the fascinating world of graph databases, explaining how Neo4j stores data as entities and relationships, making it perfect for complex queries involving networks, social structures, supply chains, and more. She highlights the advantages of Neo4j over traditional relational databases, especially in handling complex relationships without needing extensive knowledge of the data model upfront.
Jennifer also discusses the ease of getting started with Neo4j using their database as a service, Neo4j Aura, and the benefits of Cypher, a user-friendly graph query language. The conversation touches on the integration of Neo4j with Kubernetes, the future of databases in the AI landscape, and the practical applications of graph databases in real-world scenarios. Tune in for an insightful discussion on leveraging graph databases for enhanced data management and analysis.
If you want to get into contact with Jennifer:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmhreif/X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/JMHReifBlog: https://jmhreif.com/You can find Neo4j at:
Website: https://neo4j.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/neo4j/X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/neo4j
Additional show notes:
Neo4j + Kubernetes Demo: https://github.com/JMHReif/kubernetes-neo4j-javaNeo4j Aura: https://neo4j.com/cloud/platform/aura-graph-database/Breaktime Tech Talks: https://jmhreif.podbean.com/Neo4j developer guides: https://neo4j.com/docs/getting-started/Neo4j Graphacademy: https://graphacademy.neo4j.com/OpenCypher: https://opencypher.org/GQL ISO Standard: https://www.gqlstandards.org/CSI Driver Listing: https://storageclass.info/

In this week's episode of simplyblock's Cloud Commute podcast, host Chris Engelbert welcomes Paloma Oliveira, a Brazilian growth engineer at Sauce Labs and active member of the Python Software Verband and PyLadies Berlin. Paloma shares insights from her experience at recent conferences and dives into the importance of comprehensive end-to-end testing in software development. She emphasizes how Sauce Labs helps developers ensure their products work seamlessly across various devices and browsers, highlighting the platform’s ability to handle complex testing needs at scale.
Paloma and Chris discuss the evolving complexities in software development, the significance of user-centric design, and the ethical considerations of AI. They explore how AI can be leveraged responsibly to enhance productivity without compromising on quality or inclusivity. This engaging conversation also touches on the balance between innovation and sustainability in software practices, making it a must-listen for developers navigating the rapidly changing tech landscape.
If you want to reach Paloma, find her here:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/discombobulateme/X/Twitter: https://x.com/pcultural?lang=enMastodon: https://fosstodon.org/@discombobulatemeSauce Labs can be found here:
Website: https://saucelabs.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sauce-labs/X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/saucelabs
Additional show notes:
Christian Bromann: https://github.com/christian-bromannWebDriver: https://www.selenium.dev/documentation/webdriver/HTMX: https://htmx.org/Responsible AI Institute: https://www.responsible.ai/Richard Ngo: https://www.richardcngo.com/Digital Art: https://www.discombobulate.me/

In this week's episode of Simplyblock's Cloud Commute podcast, host Chris Engelbert interviews Luigi Nardi, founder and CEO of DBtune. Luigi recounts his journey from Italy to France, the UK, the US, and finally Sweden, where he built a distinguished career in software engineering and academia. He explains DBtune, a company that emerged from Stanford University research, which uses machine learning to optimize database management systems like Postgres. This technology automates database tuning, enhancing performance, reducing cloud costs, and promoting sustainability.
Luigi provides insights into the complexities of database optimization and the significant role of machine learning in improving system efficiency. He discusses maintaining data privacy while optimizing system parameters and touches on industry trends like the rise of vector databases and the shift toward databases as a service. Join us to discover how DBtune is transforming database management and what the future holds for AI in computer systems.
You can find Luigi here:
X/Twitter: https://x.com/luiginardiLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nardiluigi/MLSys, Standford Seminar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEiNnfdxBREAcademic profile: https://scholar.google.it/citations?hl=it&user=Kgs3zQoAAAAJYou can find DBtune here:
DBtune: https://www.dbtune.com/
Additional show notes:
Blog post on DBtune: https://stormatics.tech/alis-planet-postgresql/postgresql-tuning-and-dbtuneICML talk: https://arxiv.org/abs/2402.02229 (Carl Hvarfner, Dr. Erik Hellsten, and Dr. Luigi Nardi)NeuiIPS talk: https://arxiv.org/abs/2307.00618 (Leonard Papenmeier, Dr. Luigi Nardi, and Dr. Matthias Poloczek)Milvus: https://milvus.io/Chroma: https://www.trychroma.com/Zilliz: https://zilliz.com/pg_vectorize: https://github.com/tembo-io/pg_vectorize
The Cloud Commute podcast is sponsored by https://www.simplyblock.io

Welcome to this week's episode of Simplyblock's Cloud Commute podcast! Host Chris Engelbert sits down with Shaun Thomas, affectionately known as "Mr. High Availability" in the Postgres community, to discuss his journey from a standard DBA to a leading expert in high availability solutions for Postgres databases. Shaun shares his experiences working in financial services, where he redefined high availability using tools like Pacemaker and DRBD, and the path that led him to authoring a comprehensive book on the subject. Shaun also talks about his current work at Tembo, an organization dedicated to advancing open-source Postgres, and their innovative approaches to high availability, including the use of Kubernetes and containerized deployments.
In this insightful interview, Shaun explains the complexities and necessities of high availability for Postgres, especially in the context of cloud deployments. He highlights the evolution of container orchestration tools and their impact on simplifying high availability setups. The conversation also delves into the future of Postgres, with a particular focus on the burgeoning role of AI and vector databases like pgvector. Shaun's expertise and passion for Postgres shine through as he discusses the transformative potential of these technologies and their implications for database management. Don't miss this engaging episode packed with practical insights and forward-looking perspectives!
If you have questions to Shaun, you'll find him here:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonesmoses/X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/BonesMosesBlog: https://bonesmoses.org/
If you're looking for Tembo and their Postgres experts, see:
Tembo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tembo-inc/Tembo on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/tembo_ioTembo: https://tembo.io/
Additional show notes:
Presentation “High Availability with PostgreSQL and Pacemaker”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxKcEUclhZwBook “PostgreSQL 12 High Availability Cookbook”: https://www.packtpub.com/product/postgresql-12-high-availability-cookbook-third-edition/9781838984854
More show notes on Youtube: https://youtu.be/UYlJfG_1hbs

The Cloud Commute podcast is presented by https://www.simplyblock.io