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 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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...

  • 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…

  • 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….

  • 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…