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 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 399: Two Guys Live in the Southern Hemisphere, with Craig Box

    February 3rd, 2023  |  54 mins 24 secs
    interview, notkubepod

    This week Matt Ray is joined by Craig Box and they discuss living down under, Craig’s media empire future, and managing CNCF Sandbox projects developer relations. We also discuss the British Monarchy...

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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.

  • Episode 394: 2022 Year in Review

    December 30th, 2022  |  1 hr 25 mins

    This week we revisit the major cloud news and tech trends of 2022. Topics include: hyperscaler growth, remote work, missed opportunities and what were watching in 2023. Plus, we buy or sell: Serverless, Blockchain, Crypto, Twitter and Cloud Repatriation/FinOps.

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    Episode 393: 10 Years of Project Sputnik, with Barton George

    December 23rd, 2022  |  1 hr 9 mins
    interview

    Ten years ago Dell launched the developer laptop, shipping a Linux desktop of their best gear. In this episode, Coté talks with Barton George who's lead the project about Project Sputnik, lessons learned about innovating in large companies, and compressed air can sponsorships.

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    Episode 392: Success is going to Day 2

    December 16th, 2022  |  1 hr 13 mins

    This week we discuss the Pentagon’s new C loud Contract, Day 2 at Amazon and Nutanix acquisition rumors. Plus, some thoughts on kids and headphones…

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    Episode 391: Anton Grishko on managing Cloud Costs with FinOps

    December 13th, 2022  |  50 mins 27 secs
    interview

    Brandon is joined by Anton Grishko, Chief Architect at ProfiSea Labs and they discuss DevOps adoption and the rise of FinOps. Plus, Anton offers practical tips on implementing FinOps and reducing your cloud spend.

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    Episode 390: It’s just a bunch of programming

    December 9th, 2022  |  1 hr 6 mins

    This week we discuss Werner’s AWS Keynote, Event-Based Architectures and the potential of ChatGPT. Plus, some thoughts on International Condiments.

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    Episode 389: The Miscellaneous Keynote

    December 2nd, 2022  |  1 hr 12 mins

    This week we recap the news from AWS re:Invent and discuss application vendors mandating use of specific Kubernetes distros. Plus, some thoughts on dog boarding…