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 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…

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    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

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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…

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    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…

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    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.

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    Episode 339: Just do some squats

    January 14th, 2022  |  1 hr 10 mins

    This week we discuss NPM corruption, why Web3 may not be different and the future focus of Hyperscalers. Plus, some thoughts on Dutch Doctors.

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    Episode 338: Time Machine and Index Funds

    January 7th, 2022  |  55 mins 35 secs

    This week we discuss why cloud numbers don’t add up, Oracle buys Cerner and the demise of BlackBerry. Plus, Matt gives advice for keeping up with Web3.

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    Episode 337: Year in Review

    December 29th, 2021  |  1 hr 20 mins

    This week we discuss the stories of the year, make a few predications and answer listener questions. Plus, some thoughts on grammar…

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    Episode 336: Michael Wilde on Observability

    December 22nd, 2021  |  1 hr 4 mins
    interview

    This week Brandon interviews Michael Wilde. They discuss Wilde's career progression from Sales Engineer to Account Executive and Honeycomb's approach to Observability. Plus, some thoughts on yoga...

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    Episode 335: Eager to take a JNDI lookup

    December 17th, 2021  |  49 mins 14 secs

    This week we discuss how the industry reacted to the Log4j vulnerability and the merits of going Multicloud. Plus, some thoughts on printer paper.

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    Episode 334: Jordan Tigani on data intensive applications

    December 14th, 2021  |  52 mins 58 secs
    interview

    Brandon interviews Jordan Tigani, Chief Product Officer at SingleStore. They discuss Jordan's experience at Google building BigQuery and how to use SingleStore to build data intensive applications. Plus, some good stories about caviar and marathon running.

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    Episode 333: Chop wood, carry water

    December 10th, 2021  |  1 hr 7 mins

    This week we discuss the State of Developer Relations and Cloud Adoption Trends. Plus, some thoughts on taking out the trash.

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    Episode 332: Capabilities vs. Complexity

    December 3rd, 2021  |  55 mins 30 secs

    This week we recap the news from AWS re:Invent and Knative joins the CNCF. Plus, some discussion on trademarks…