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
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Episode 419: Dotan Horovits on DevRel and OpenTelemetry
June 16th, 2023 | 39 mins 10 secs
interview
Matt Ray interviews CNCF Ambassador and Logz.io Principal Developer Advocate Dotan Horovits. They discuss the Israel tech scene, getting started with OpenTelemetry, and working in developer relations.
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Episode 418: I don’t like Anime
June 9th, 2023 | 1 hr 3 mins
This week we discuss the Gartner MQ for DevOps platforms, Apple’s announcements and Cisco’s attempt to simplify. Plus, some thoughts on Meatloaf and Anime.
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Episode 417: Every Salesforce is a Snowflake
June 2nd, 2023 | 1 hr 1 min
The week we discuss Enterprise Software hiding data, corporate status reports and a quick update on New Relic. Plus, Coté records using an ironing board from a Renaissance Hotel in Brussels.
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Episode 416: Exchange your “Buddy Bucks” for Nagios
May 26th, 2023 | 47 mins 2 secs
This week we discuss Private Equity buying New Relic and review the Gartner MQ for APM like no one else. Plus, some thoughts on yogurt, fruit and almonds…
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Episode 415: You can buy a lot of Nagios with that
May 19th, 2023 | 53 mins 48 secs
This week we discuss Coinbase's $65 million DataDog bill, the factors that drive developer experience, and Google Bard. Plus, some tips on London Airports and the ideal airport arrival time.
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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 412: We’re at a Kubernetes Conference
April 28th, 2023 | 49 mins 8 secs
Matt, Coté and guest host Barton George record live from KubeCon EU. They discuss the Keynotes, Amsterdam grocery stores, A.I. coverage by tech media and reminisce about OpenStack. Plus, some thoughts on the Breakfast Buffet…
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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 406: John Willis on Deming, DevOps, Platform Engineering, and DevSecOps
March 17th, 2023 | 1 hr 4 mins
audit, books, compliance, deming, devops, devsecops, interview, platform engineering, security
John Willis joins Matt and Coté for a discussion in this episode. We discuss John's upcoming book on Deming; the progress of automating audit, security; and compliance with DevOps-think, and then the general state of DevOps and platform engineering.
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Episode 405: Peter Pouliot on DevRel at a hardware company
March 10th, 2023 | 1 hr 19 mins
interview
Matt interviews Peter Pouliot from[Ampere. They discuss Peter’s experience with working on OpenStack for Microsoft, developer relations in his latest role at Ampere, and how to strategically choose your conference parties to attend.