Bridging the Gap: From Network Engineering to Application Networking with Marino Wijay

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In this enlightening episode, we dive deep into the world of application networking with Marino Wijay, Staff Solutions Architect at Kong. Marino shares his journey from traditional network engineering to the cloud-native space, offering valuable insights for professionals looking to make a similar transition. We explore the parallels between VPNs and service meshes, discuss the evolution of networking technologies, and unpack the complexities of modern application architectures. Marino also shares his experiences as a CNCF ambassador and provides guidance for those interested in getting involved with the cloud-native community.

Where to Find Marino Wijay

• Twitter: https://x.com/virtualized6ix
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mwijay/
• Blog: https://marinow.hashnode.dev/
• Sessionize: https://sessionize.com/marinow/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@marinowijay

Show Links

• Container Lab: https://containerlab.dev/
• Cilium CNI: https://cilium.io/
• CNCF: https://www.cncf.io/
• KubeCon: https://events.linuxfoundation.org/kubecon-cloudnativecon-north-america/
• Istio Service Mesh: https://istio.io/
• Ambient Mesh: https://istio.io/latest/docs/ops/ambient/
• Tailscale: https://tailscale.com/

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Chapters

1. Networking and Cloud Technology Overview (00:00:00)

2. Evolution of Application Networking (00:04:23)

3. Navigating Cloud-Native Networking Automation (00:17:49)

4. Comparing VPNs and Service Meshes (00:27:54)

5. Service Mesh and CNCF Landscape Overview (00:34:28)

6. Connecting on LinkedIn and Twitter (00:44:34)