Software Defined Talk

A podcast about Enterprise Software and Cloud Computing that doesn't take itself too seriously.

About the show

Get ready for a weekly dose of all things Enterprise Software and Cloud Computing! Join us as we dive into topics including Kubernetes, DevOps, Serverless, Security and Coding. Plus, we’ll keep you entertained with plenty of off-topic banter and nonsense. Don’t worry if you miss the latest industry conference - we’ve got you covered with recaps of all the latest news from AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF).

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Episodes

  • Episode 355: That’s why he runs my Marketing department

    April 29th, 2022  |  58 mins 26 secs

    This week we discuss Matt’s new job at Kubecost, Istio joins the CNCF, the latest cloud earnings and Twitter gets bought. Plus, the first ever Cloud Startup Fantasy Draft…

  • Episode 354: We’ve always been doing Agile

    April 22nd, 2022  |  1 hr 3 mins

    This week we discuss the disruption happening to Netflix, Corporate Metrics and a few thoughts on Heroku. Plus, some summer travel tips.

  • Episode 353: This smells like shenanigans

    April 15th, 2022  |  51 mins 58 secs

    This week we discuss the legacy of Puppet, Private Equity acquisitions and a few thoughts on Cloud Migrations. Plus, the five types of All Hands meetings…

  • Episode 352: Layers of Abstraction

    April 8th, 2022  |  54 mins 21 secs

    This week we discuss Dagger’s Launch, Employee Tacking and Executive Compensation. Plus, some thoughts on beans and broccoli…

  • Episode 351: You can’t put it all on one slide

    April 1st, 2022  |  57 mins 10 secs

    This week we discuss the potential consequences of the EU’s Digital Markets Act, Gaming M&A and Docker’s latest funding. Plus, Coté offers advice about snakes….

  • Episode 350: Email in Excel

    March 25th, 2022  |  47 mins 13 secs

    This week we discuss how the software supply chain impacts business continuity and analyze the latest attempt to disrupt Microsoft Excel. Plus, some thoughts on bread heels….

  • Episode 349: The Janitor Strategy for Developer-led Sales, also, The School of the Philosophy of Rocks and Time

    March 18th, 2022  |  1 hr 7 mins

    This week, Coté and Matt define three sales model for doing developer-led sales. Also, we know that clown fish are optional, but do rocks need to exist?

  • Episode 348: Jevons Paradox

    March 11th, 2022  |  50 mins 11 secs

    This week we discuss the potential digital transformation of the Dollar and Snowflake’s Strategy. Plus, what exactly is Heavy Metal…

  • Episode 347: Son of Beagle

    March 4th, 2022  |  56 mins 8 secs

    This week we discuss how to measure DevRel, the legacy of Sun and a few thoughts on Markdown. Plus, we determine the TAM for trackballs…

  • Episode 346: Ev Kontsevoy with an opinionated approach to secure access

    March 1st, 2022  |  50 mins 33 secs
    interview

    Brandon interviews Ev Kontsevoy the CEO and Cofounder of Teleport. They discuss Ev’s early career, his experience at Mailgun and Teleport’s opinionated approach to providing secure access

  • Episode 345: It’s always the last place you look

    February 25th, 2022  |  55 mins 16 secs

    This week we discuss Kubernetes adoption, the State of Open Source Survey and the search for a better Developer Experience. Plus, some thoughts on taking out the trash and conflict resolution.

  • Episode 344: Positive sum but not for everyone

    February 18th, 2022  |  50 mins 17 secs

    The week we review the Kubernetes: The Documentary and Matt explains why there is no Diet Coke in Australia.

  • Episode 343: Comfort Bubble

    February 11th, 2022  |  52 mins 10 secs

    This week we discuss what to expect in cloud in 2020 and the prospect of building a better Kubernetes Developer Experience. Plus, Coté explains the Dutch concept of Gezellig.

  • Episode 342: Paradox of Advice

    February 4th, 2022  |  1 hr 2 mins

    This week we discuss Cloud Earnings, OpenSSF’s new project and Tim Bray’s take on Cloud. Plus, some thoughts on data gravity…

  • Episode 341: File your own expenses

    January 28th, 2022  |  1 hr 9 mins

    This week we discuss the SAT going online, the Pyramid of Open Source and dealing with tech debt. Plus, some thoughts on expense reports…

  • Episode 340: The Dumb Pipe Manifesto

    January 21st, 2022  |  50 mins 57 secs

    This week we discuss Open Source Model Business Models, Cloud Migrations and the prospect of cloud providers becoming “dumb pipes.” Plus, some thoughts on the rise of Professor Galloway.