In this episode, rachel and Kendall talk about: Crushing Kendall's dreams How much rachel missed her own home and bed All the biking Kendall did in Spain Fraud avoidance via CarFax The varying qualities of our guests rachel's propensity for initial kneejerk low assessment of every recording Our lack of investment in recording quality The breadth an…

Send us a Text Message. Rachel Stephens is a Senior Analyst at RedMonk, where she covers emerging growth technologies and markets while helping clients understand and contextualize technology adoption trends. In this conversation, we discuss tech debt, layoffs, software development trends, and more. Where to find Rachel LinkedIn: https://www.linked…

Send us a Text Message. Adriana Villela is a Sr. Developer Advocate at ServiceNow Cloud Observibility (formerly LightStep), Blogger, CNCF Ambassador, and host of the Geeking Out Podcast. In this conversation, we discuss Adriana’s brief pivot out of tech into photography, the beauty of rock climbing, OpenTelemetry, and the shift to Observability 2.0…

Send us a Text Message. Alex Perkins is a Senior Network Engineer at Presidio Federal, Co-Host of the Cables2Cloud Podcast, and AWS Community Builder. Alex has a wealth of experience architecting, automating, and securing data center fabrics and hybrid multi-cloud networks at scale. In this conversation, we discuss the latest “happenings” in Cybers…

Send us a Text Message. William sits down with Chris Wade, Co-Founder and CTO of Itential, and Craig Johnson, Technical Solutions Architect at Forward Networks, on the roof of the Hyatt in sunny Tampa Bay for a spirited roundtable. In this conversation, the focus is practical, and the conversation is raw. How is Generative AI impacting Network Infr…

Send us a Text Message. Kendall Miller is the Chief Extrovert for Axiom, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer for CTO Lunches, Co-Host of the Authority Issues Podcast, and serves on the FusionAuth Board of Directors. In this conversation, we discuss Kendall’s background, the shifting sands of leadership, making work-life balance a reality, and ev…

Send us a Text Message. Matt Gowie is the Founder and CEO of Masterpoint, an Infrastructure as Code agency focused on helping clients accelerate their infrastructure journey. Matt has over a dozen years of experience specializing in tech startups, AWS architecture, and cloud infrastructure, with some serious rock climbing thrown in the mix. In this…

In this episode, rachel, Kendall, and Sonja talk about: The fact that this podcast is not sponsored by USAA A journey that started with childhood on a "poser farm" in North Carolina Driving the tractor as a path to an enjoyment of adventure and power Discovering that being a defense lawyer meant you would represent a lot of guilty people How Kendal…

Send us a Text Message. Dan Moore is Principal Product Engineer for FusionAuth where he helps evangelize authentication, authorization, and security. Dan is a former CTO, AWS certification instructor, and Engineering Director and has a wealth of experience in back-end development spanning 25 years. In this conversation, we discuss the origins of Cu…

Send us a Text Message. Collin Graves is the Founder and CEO of North Labs, a leading fractional cloud data analytics firm. Before founding North Labs, Collin served with distinction in NATO Special Operations during his tenure with the US Air Force and continues to serve the community today by mentoring transitioning military veterans and inner-ci…

In this episode, Kendall, rachel, and Ali talk about: The rarity of a "traditional" computer science background Antique hardware Learning a lot in the fashion business Why startups are more fun than big companies The need for deepfake detection Measuring performance Designing to mitigate the abuse of your product Lack of interest in hierarchy The d…

Send us a Text Message. In this conversation, William Collins, Eyvonne Sharp, Alex Perkins, and Chris Miles gather in the legendary SheShed for a colorful roundtable discussion. Topics include developments with the TikTok Ban, causing mischief with LLMs, and Nvidia surpassing Alphabet as Wall Street’s 3rd most valuable company. Exploiting Chatbots …

Send us a Text Message. Deirra Footman is a Senior Network Engineer, Cisco Champion, Blogger, and Podcaster operating at the intersection of Technology and Content Creation. In this conversation, we discuss the merits of vocational education, common hurdles of starting a career in tech, the impact that social media has on educational pursuits, and …

Send us a Text Message. Craig Johnson is a Technical Solutions Architect for Forward Networks, Group Leader for USNUA (TX)NUG, and AWS Community Builder. In this conversation, we discuss the power of community, and then we dig into the growth and adoption of Digital Twins and where they fit in today’s tech stack. Where to find Craig LinkedIn: https…

Send us a Text Message. Scott Robohn is the Founder of Tech Sales Craft, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Network Automation Forum (NAF), and has a storied past in leadership with telecommunications companies like Cisco, Juniper, and Nokia. In this conversation, we discuss what’s next after AutoCon0, the power of culture, learnings from the past…

In this episode, Kendall and rachel talk about: rachel's need to finish things and coping mechanisms around that The recent spate of cold weather/storms and a tale of Kendall's friend and the whisky night (This podcast may be sponsored by Friday Deployment Spirits, i guess) An unsurprising objection regarding terminology How Kendall is obviously a …

Send us a Text Message. Corey Quinn is the Chief Cloud Economist at the Duckbill Group, an expert at cost optimization in AWS, and is truly a virtuoso of snark. In this conversation, we discuss the intricacies of cloud cost, how bills get out of control, and Corey imparts some wisdom on how to make sense of it so you can make those dollars go furth…

Send us a Text Message. Malcolm Matalka is the Co-Founder of Terrateam and is a trailblazer in the world of software engineering. Malcolm has deep expertise spanning Bioinformatics, Aerospace Software, and Infrastructure-as-Code. Malcolm can be found coding around the world in his home office which happens to be aboard an Amel Sharki Sailboat, wher…

Send us a Text Message. Jeff Loughridge is the Co-Founder and CTO of Konekti Systems. Jeff and his team have a deep focus on building and operationalizing secure networking to the cloud, inside the cloud, and leveraging DevOps and Infrastructure-as-Code to assist clients in modernizing their operations. Prior to founding Konekti, Jeff advised Tier …

Send us a Text Message. Darko Mesaroš is a Principal Developer Advocate at Amazon Web Services, a prolific Twitch streamer, and is the Sultan of vintage computing exploration. In this episode, we discuss our favorite announcements from re:Invent 2023 and we dig into why, staying curious and experimenting, is beneficial to lifelong learning and adap…

Send us a Text Message. Eyvonne Sharp is a Transformation Technical Lead with Google Cloud. Eyvonne has a storied career that spans many technical disciplines and industries. She is also a staple in the community and group leader for the USNUA (KY)NUG. In this conversation we discuss cloud economics, shifting cost models, enterprise culture, and st…

In this episode, rachel and Kendall talk about: rachel's stuffed animal ownership Podcast homework How busy on top of busy Kendall is Ungulates and double welt pockets The power of understanding motivation Wil Wheaton's first law is also Kendall's first law Context is for kings Digging into bridge burning Unpacking what "I love this job" really mea…

Send us a Text Message. Daniel Waddell is a Senior Principal Cloud Engineer at MetLife. Daniel’s roots are grounded in architecting highly available applications and operationalizing cloud infrastructure at enterprise scale. In this conversation we discuss the enterprise adoption culture, challenges, and strategy of Kubernetes. Where to find Daniel…

Send us a Text Message. Javier Antich is a Networking and Telecom Industry Veteran. Today, Javier is exploring the art of what is possible with anetta.ai and previously held positions in Product Management at Nokia, Juniper Networks, and Selector AI. Javier is also an accomplished author and recently published Machine Learning for Network and Cloud…

Send us a Text Message. Merritt Baer is the Field CISO for Lacework and previously worked for AWS as a Principal in the Office of the CISO. She is a double Harvard graduate and also has experience in all three branches of government. In this conversation we discuss the evolving market segment for cloud security tools and then we jump into Enterpris…

In this episode, rachel, Kendall, and Seif talk about: The pressures of what your parents want, in various cultures Quitting a "good job" because they made you a manager Bringing your team with you to the next company Open source culture and the meritocracy The tensions inherent between product management and innovators Respective hirsuteness When …

Send us a Text Message. John Capobianco is a Developer Advocate at Cisco and former Senior Planner and Integrator for the Parliament of Canada. In this conversation, we talk about John’s journey into technology, the current state of network automation, and the convergence of network programmability and artificial intelligence. Where to find John We…

In this episode, Kendall and rachel talk about: Maritime traffic and the construction of cruise ships How hard it is to be a foster parent Kendall's new booze company: Friday Deployment Spirits Improvements in Kendall's family life post-return from Portugal rachel's reasons for choosing to not have kids Why being a woman might impact this perspecti…

Send us a Text Message. Nick Lippis is the Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the Open Networking User Group, or ONUG for short and is a world-renowned authority on advanced IP networks and their benefits to business objectives. In this conversation, we talk about the impact of artificial intelligence on network operations, cloud networking trends, enterpr…

Send us a Text Message. Woo Jin Ho is a Senior Analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence. His research focuses on technologies like SDN, high-speed optics, 5G, and the direction of smartphone and data center chips. In this conversation we dive into current market dynamics, supply chain complexity, and the AI arms race. Where to find Woo Jin LinkedIn: http…

In this episode, Kendall, rachel, and Ilan talk about: Moving from the IT to the Ops side of the house Being on both sides of "the wall" Wearing All The Hats at Datadog The nature of "glue work" How org size affects leadership roles Stretching and doing new things vs "fake it 'til you make it" How product management roles change as you move up the …

Send us a Text Message. Ohad Maislish is Co-Founder and CEO of env0 and advocate of OpenTF. We discuss open source software, HashiCorp license changes, community and product impact, and the OpenTF manifesto and Terraform Fork. Learn more about OpenTF OpenTF website: https://opentf.org/ OpenTF GitHub: https://github.com/opentffoundation OpenTF Linke…

Send us a Text Message. Meet Dotan Horovits, Principal Developer Advocate at logz.io, Cloud Native Ambassador for the CNCF, and host of the Open Observability Talks Podcast. In this conversation, we discuss the current state of open source software, the broad scope of licensing, and why there is so much more to open source beyond the licensing. Whe…

Send us a Text Message. TheCloudGambit Podcast unravels the state of cloud computing, markets, strategy, and emerging trends. Join William Collins for valuable conversations with industry mavens that educate and empower listeners on the intricate field of innovation and opportunity. Welcome to the first episode! Follow, Like, and Subscribe! Podcast…

In this episode, rachel, Kendall, and Edafe talk about: An early and enduring love of working with data Getting a job at JP Morgan Chase because of a tweet The kind of data problems one solves at the World Bank Turning a sexist assignment into communication of data issues Maturing beyond being the complainer The impact of giving a talk Gaining cont…

In this episode, rachel and Kendall talk about: Kendall being back in the US, how many desks he has had to order, and the various benefits of Pickleball vs Paddleball rachel's reign of terror over a particular kind of cooking pan, being sick, and heading to Vegas to dj at DEFCON Why people might be pivoting away from their tech careers, looking for…

In this episode, Kendall and rachel talk about: The long journey to a big whisky delivery Kendall's triumphant return The magical locale that is Port Townsend A particularly pleasing hat The conflict in question What actual family means vs "your work family" How the pandemic has strained the definition of "take all the time you need" for companies …

In this episode, Kendall, rachel, and Ricardo talk about: How we're a global podcast! Rough times of wearing a suit to work in the morning A lack of startups in Portugal in the early 2000s, moving to London on a whim The Land Before APIs (and podcasts) Discovering a penchant for leadership The differences between raising VC money in EU vs US, defin…

In this episode, Kendall and rachel talk about: Freakin' time zones Whisky delivery news The subtleties of F to C conversions Migration to Mastodon, bike community trends Kendall's new CTO Lunches business undertaking and travel plans Going from having all your friends come from work to having most friends originate outside of work Benefits of soci…

In this episode, rachel, Kendall, and Virgile talk about: Starting out as a CS student, but wanting more human interaction A path through HR tooling to HR generalist role with a detour to Perth, Australia The elephant in the room: is HR "the bad guy"? How to manage the tension inherent in doing HR work Differences in the role when a company is smal…

In this episode, rachel and Kendall talk about: Why rachel retired A brief diversion into the fundraising lifecycle of a nonprofit Why Kendall gets offered weed on the street in Portugal Visas and the eldritch horrors of the permitting system Settling one's family into Portuguese living Appreciation of walkable living environments How bootstrapped …

In this episode, Kendall, rachel, and Maya talk about: Competitive athletics as a driver of leadership skills and high performance teamwork The power of the history of the University of Michigan Preparing for when athleticism will be a memory Serving in the military, leading software dev teams...in the military Doing things young, when you have les…

In this episode, Kendall and rachel talk about: The art of mending things beautifully (the words rachel was trying to remember are Kintsugi and Sashiko, in that order) The art of mending things not so beautifully, aka hacking off the bottom of your favorite pants and adding bits of your favorite shirt so they fit better (Kendall subsequently found …

In this episode, rachel and Kendall talk about: Not looking a gift Wagyu steak in the...mouth? marbling? The primal/spiritual nature of singing with other people and joining a Threshold Choir Taking Kendall Seriously Moving to Portugal updates from Kendall Dentistry nightmares How far up the corporate ladder is far enough? Theorizing about the impa…

In this episode, rachel, Kendall, and Sarah talk about: Making the choice to go into software engineering The daily life of a team lead How one becomes a team lead, awesome support from Jasmine and others! The power of empathy in leadership Being able to ask questions across the org Approaches to building trust Being highly concensus-driven, associ…

In this episode, Kendall and rachel talk about: The good vs the bad kind of underwater Why one should make one's own underpants Ear infections and their provenance, also Kendall made a pearl with his ear rachel's new e-bike and how it's awesome Kendall learns about the magical thing that is kolhrabi rachel's plans and anxieties about travel during …

In this episode, Kendall, rachel, and Anurag talk about: Getting left in charge as a career progression mechanism An "unusual" level of interest in affecting long-term strategy and systems thinking from an economics background Betting on more candidates by giving them an opportunity outside of their current background The vagueness of product manag…

In this episode, rachel and Kendall talk about: Coping mechanisms: are some worse than others? Where is the line? What happens when a planner can't make any plans? rachel's effusive declarations about indie sewing patterns Kendall's...disappointing COVID experience Why does it seem wrong to feel happy when people around the world are suffering? Whe…

In this episode, rachel, Kendall, and Sean talk about: The genesis of this podcast, and who we have to thank How taking the traditional path of CS to engineering leadership is the rare case Getting into guiding and mentoring at a small company named Huge (lol) Being glad for having done the deathmarch type work when you were younger Learning many i…

In this episode, rachel and Kendall talk about: Dietary constraints for gout sufferers Non-traditional Thanksgiving fare and excitement about cabbage rolls Kendall's adventures in escalating vegetarianism The definition of "assuming positive intent" How the power dynamic matters Why it's unreasonable to expect marginalized people to assume positive…