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 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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…

  • 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...

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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…

  • Episode 331: Graphics of Guerrillas

    November 26th, 2021  |  1 hr 3 mins

    This week we discuss the rise of Web3 and make a few AWS re:invent predications. Plus, what if Billy Joel and Huey Lewis formed a band…

  • Episode 330: The marketing became the technology

    November 19th, 2021  |  1 hr 19 mins

    This week we discuss Splunk’s CEO Transition, Crypto.com renames the Staples Center and Netlify’s attempt to realize Git Push Nirvana. Plus, when do house shoes become just shoes.

  • Episode 329: Eat the complexity

    November 12th, 2021  |  59 mins 20 secs

    This week we discuss the state of severless, the agility equation and Twitter goes blue. Plus, what exactly happens in an Internet Minute…?

  • Episode 328: Your MOM is a SaaS

    November 5th, 2021  |  1 hr 2 mins

    This week we discuss HashiCorp’s S1, AWS Earnings and highlights from Microsoft Ignite. Plus, Coté teaches us a new Dutch phrase.

  • Episode 327: Jack Naglieri on security at scale

    November 2nd, 2021  |  52 mins 13 secs
    interview

    Brandon interviews Jack Naglieri, Founder & CEO at Panther Labs. They discuss the challenges of security at scale and the current state of security tools. Plus, we learn how Jack transitioned from Security Analyst to Security Engineer and now CEO.

  • Episode 326: Just Jump In

    October 29th, 2021  |  54 mins 40 secs

    This week we recap Datadog’s announcements, discuss Sequoia’s investment pivot and hot takes on Facebook’s intent to rebrand. Plus, some thoughts on heated pools…