Brandon Whichard
Co-Host of Software Defined Talk
Brandon Whichard has hosted 444 Episodes.
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Episode 414: Monolith vs. Microservices
May 12th, 2023 | 1 hr 14 mins
This week we discuss Monolith vs. Microservices , PassKeys replacing passwords and the return of Watson(x). Plus, some thoughts on the media and BlueSky.
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Episode 413: Swim between the flags
May 5th, 2023 | 41 mins 12 secs
This week we discuss Cloud Earnings, OpenCost and Opensource Redflags. Plus, Matt recounts his epic return trip home from Amsterdam.
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Episode 411: Jamin Ball on Cloud Earnings
April 21st, 2023 | 55 mins 1 sec
interview
Brandon is joined by Jamin Ball, a partner at Altimeter Capital and the author of the "Clouded Judgement" newsletter. Together, they delve into the crucial financial metrics utilized in evaluating cloud-based enterprises and examine the standout performers in the fourth quarter of 2022.
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Episode 410: Jordan Tigani on the death of Big Data
April 14th, 2023 | 48 mins 55 secs
interview
This week Brandon talks to Jordan Tigani, the founder of MotherDuck. They explore how faster and cheaper computing is changing the way we handle Big Data and making it easier to analyze. Jordan also shares his insights on DuckDB, and his vision for MotherDuck.
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Episode 409: It’s never too early to start a revolution
April 7th, 2023 | 58 mins 22 secs
This week we discuss regulators slowing Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware, Nutanix’s delayed earnings, GitHub's origins, Tech Stocks and staplers at Google. Plus, some thoughts on GM and Apple CarPlay.
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Episode 408: Undivided Attention
March 31st, 2023 | 1 hr 10 mins
This week we discuss Docker’s reversal, Amazon's return to office, Apple’s headset, the state of the Metaverse and the rise of LLMs. Plus, Matt shares his sleep study experience and an after-show about Hawaii.
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Episode 407: It’s fine, pretty fine, and just fine
March 24th, 2023 | 1 hr 15 mins
This week we discuss Docker’s Business Model, the Stack Overflow’s Sentiment Survey and ChatGPT use cases. Plus, some predictions about VR/AR headsets.
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Episode 404: Sargun Kaur on Technical Interviews
March 7th, 2023 | 47 mins 56 secs
interview
Brandon interviews Sargun Kaur, Co-Founder and CEO of Byteboard. They discuss the challenges and frustrations with technical interviews and how Byteboard has redesigned the coding test. Plus, Sargun offers tips for job seekers and shares her experience going from software engineer to startup CE
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Episode 403: Everything about this is wrong
March 3rd, 2023 | 1 hr 7 mins
This week we discuss the digital transformation of paid TV, the struggle to modernize the IRS and DHH’s MRSK project. Plus, Matt is Factorio famous…
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Episode 402: What’s going on in Chicago?
February 24th, 2023 | 1 hr 3 mins
This week we take a critical look at DHH’s plan to move HEY! out of the cloud and the 5 values driving the decision. Plus, some thoughts on residential fiber…
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Episode 401: Swing State for Grocery Stores
February 17th, 2023 | 55 mins 37 secs
This week we discuss Ubisoft’s woes, the quest for a better Developer Experience, Sumo Logic going private and IBM acquiring StepZen. Plus, some thoughts on grocery stores…
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Episode 400: Prompt Engineering
February 10th, 2023 | 59 mins 7 secs
This week we discuss Cloud Earnings, ChatGPT Prompts and the OpenTelemetry controversy. Plus, thoughts on refrigerating eggs…
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Episode 398: To the Moon
January 27th, 2023 | 1 hr 56 secs
This week Brandon is joined by JJ Asghar and they discuss the rise Mastodon, Netflix’s Strategy and DevOpsDays CFP ideas. Plus, some thoughts on tipping…
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Episode 397: Mark as Unread
January 20th, 2023 | 1 hr 2 mins
This week we discuss DHH’s quest to cut HEY’s cloud costs, Chick-fil-A’s use of Kubernetes and some hot takes on Unlimited PTO. Plus, thoughts on champagne….
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Episode 396: Aloha to your strategy
January 13th, 2023 | 1 hr 20 mins
This week we discuss digital transformation at Southwest and Delta Airlines, Shopify cancels all meetings, Salesforce’s M&A strategy, and A.I. is everywhere. Plus, thoughts on bike lanes…
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Episode 395: Should you start a podcast?
January 6th, 2023 | 1 hr 9 mins
This week Brandon is joined by Brian Gracely cohost of the The Cloudcast and they discuss starting a podcast. They cover the Who, What Why and How of launching a podcast and recommend podcast recording gear, editing software and hosting services.