Matt Ray
Co-Host of Software Defined Talk
Matt Ray is a Sydney, Australia-based Technical Account Manager for Wiz. He is an active open source contributor, blogs at MattRay.dev and is @mattray on Mastodon, BlueSky, Slack, and GitHub. He has presented at OSCON, Velocity, DevOpsDays, OpenStack Summits, ChefConf, LinuxCon, SCALE and many other conferences and meetups.
Matt Ray has hosted 338 Episodes.
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Episode 496: It’s Not About Being Paranoid
December 6th, 2024 | 58 mins 11 secs
This week, we discuss Intel’s CEO “resignation,” the rise of custom silicon, and the biggest announcements from AWS re:Invent. Plus, some thoughts on the simple satisfaction of label makers.
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Episode 495: The most honorable of mentions
November 29th, 2024 | 1 hr 10 mins
This week, we discuss the relationship between DevOps and Platform Engineering, Gartner’s take on Distributed Hybrid Infrastructure, and Nvidia’s search for new use cases. Plus, a listener chimes in to clear up some Podman misconceptions.
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Episode 494: We are going to move the couch
November 22nd, 2024 | 1 hr 4 mins
This week, we cover Netflix’s streaming hiccups, cloud earnings updates, Red Hat’s CNCF donations, and the potential sale of Chrome. Plus, a few thoughts on parenting.
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Episode 493: Stay in the sandbox
November 15th, 2024 | 1 hr 11 mins
This week, we cover OpenCost’s big incubation milestone, CNCF's graduation rules, and a flurry of tech acquisitions. Plus, some thoughts on teaching kids about passwords.
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Episode 491: The OSS Money Trap
November 1st, 2024 | 1 hr 6 mins
This week, we discuss the latest DORA report and what happens when open-source projects make money. Plus, some thoughts on Halloween abroad in the Netherlands and Australia.
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Episode 488: Am I Here for the Mission or the Paycheck?
October 11th, 2024 | 57 mins 50 secs
This week, we discuss WordPress paying employees to quit, the perils of management by fear, and Matt shutting down his datacenter. Plus, the definitive top 5 ranking of Australia’s iconic Big Things.
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Episode 487: WordPress Drama and Chicken Sandwiches
October 4th, 2024 | 1 hr 8 mins
This week, we recap the WordPress showdown between Automattic and WP Engine, and discuss the future of OpenAI. Plus, Coté has a lot (maybe too much) to say about Chick-fil-A coming to the UK.
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Episode 486: Platform Engineering vs. DevOps
September 27th, 2024 | 55 mins 49 secs
This week, we discuss the intersection of DevOps and Platform Engineering, the latest WordPress drama, and some M&A tips for Intel. Plus, a few recommendations on using iPhone mirroring.
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Episode 485: It's an Ending, That's Enough
September 20th, 2024 | 1 hr 10 mins
This week, we discuss IBM acquiring Kubecost, AWS moving OpenSearch to the Linux Foundation, and Amazon employees heading back to the office. Plus, some thoughts on what it means to be in "employee mode."
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Episode 484: A Lot of USB Ports
September 13th, 2024 | 55 mins 1 sec
This week, we discuss Dell's growth in AI servers, GEICO’s transition from VMware to OpenStack, and the concept of Kingmaking. Plus, plenty of thoughts on USB hubs.
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Episode 483: [AGPL does not close deals for you]
September 6th, 2024 | 1 hr 2 mins
This week, we discuss Intel's challenges, Elastic's adopting the AGPL, and getting AI to introduce itself. Plus, some thoughts on a gesticulating flâneur using a speakerphone in public.
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Episode 480: No offsite content
August 16th, 2024 | 1 hr 16 mins
This week, we revisit our 2021 Intel CEO predictions, discuss Hyperscaler AI investment concerns and debate LinkedIn content. Plus, which products could thrive if Google were broken up?
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Episode 478: Beware of the Llama
August 2nd, 2024 | 1 hr 6 mins
This week, we discuss Meta making Llama "open source," Microsoft (over)investing in AI, and AWS doing some spring cleaning. Plus, a lightning round and lamenting the end of Southwest Airlines' open seating.
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Episode 477: We’re an N-1 Organization
July 26th, 2024 | 1 hr 10 mins
This week, we discuss the CrowdStrike outage, FinOps data exports, and the state of open-source forks. Plus, Matt shares some exciting exclusive news about his future!
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Episode 474: There’s at least a road to Nirvana
July 5th, 2024 | 1 hr 33 secs
This week, we explore the reasons behind the slowdown in DevOps adoption, compare open-source and proprietary foundation models, and discuss how AI might simplify CI/CD implementation. Additionally, Matt takes on an Australian history quiz.
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Episode 473: RESOLVED: Unscheduled Outage
June 28th, 2024 | 50 mins 50 secs
This week, we discuss the 5 key trends from Bessemer’s State of the Cloud 2024 report. Plus, Matt makes a stock pick for the next 10 years!