This episode features Madelyn Olson, maintainer for the open-source project Valkey, to discuss the growth and impact of open-source projects in the tech industry. Corey and Madelyn explore the transformations within these projects, particularly the challenges and shifts in governance and licensing practices that affect how companies like AWS contribute to and utilize open-source software. Furthermore, Madelyn shares insights into the motivations behind Valkey, its differentiation from Redis, and the broader implications for open-source sustainability and corporate involvement.Show Highlights: (00:00) Introduction and discussion on AWS's approach to open-source(01:41) Recap of the Redis controversy and licensing changes(02:35) Madelyn's role at AWS and her work on ElastiCache and MemoryDB(04:11) The enduring relevance and importance of open source in solving global technology problems(06:15) The freedoms of open source and the broad implications for software development(08:19) The evolution of governance and project management in the Valkey project(09:53) The full transition of Madelyn's efforts from Redis to Valkey(17:27) Why Valkey was created and its future direction(24:57) The separation of duties between Madelyn's roles at AWS and the Valkey project(32:34) Closing thoughts and where to find more information on ValkeyAbout Madelyn:Madelyn Olson is a co-creator and maintainer of Valkey, a high-performance kev-value data store and Principal Engineer at Amazon Web Services (AWS). She focuses on building secure and highly reliable features, with a passion for working with open-source communities.Links Referenced:Website: https://valkey.io/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/madelyn-olson-valkey/GitHub: https://github.com/madolsonTwitter: https://x.com/reconditerose*SponsorPanoptica: https://www.panoptica.app/

In this episode, Corey Quinn is joined by Senior Security Engineering Lead at Mattermost Paul Harrison in a discussion on the often-overlooked ethical implications of artificial intelligence in technology. They discuss how the rapid adoption of AI technologies might compromise user privacy and consent, reflecting on instances where companies may prioritize innovation at the expense of these core values. Their conversation highlights Mattermost's dedication to data privacy and user control, positioning the company as a privacy-centric alternative in the tech landscape.Show Highlights: (00:00) Introduction to the episode (01:50) How companies compromise privacy in the rush to adopt AI(04:10) What is Mattermost? Paul explains the self-hostable, privacy-focused communication platform(06:00) The evolution of chat platforms and Mattermost's unique position compared to Slack(10:01) Paul elaborates on how Mattermost enables user control over data and customization(14:23) Discuss the implications of integrating AI in everyday applications and its challenges(20:35) AI’s potential risks and unintended consequences, particularly in data management and security(25:14) Paul and Corey critique tech companies’ approach to AI and data privacy(28:59) Closing remarks and where to find more information about Paul Harrison and MattermostAbout Paul:Paul Harrison is a Senior Security Engineering Lead at Mattermost, responsible for their Security Operations team. Prior to this he led Security Operations at GitLib, and several other emerging tech companies. Paul has specialized in building security operations and infrastructure security programs, enabling companies to have a secure footing as they grow. Links Referenced:Mattermost Community: https://community.mattermost.com/landing#/*SponsorPanoptica: https://www.panoptica.app/

Justin Garrison, Director of Developer Relations at Sidero, joins Corey to discuss Justin's experience transitioning from large companies like AWS and Disney to a more agile company like Sidero, the benefits of using simplified Linux distributions like Talos OS for running Kubernetes, and the pros of on-premises setups for certain workloads. The conversation touches upon challenges with cloud provider limitations, the impacts of computing power on both an economic and environmental scale and Corey and Justin’s frustration with businesses touting their use of AI when they’ve already abandoned those projects. Show Highlights: (00:00) - Introduction(01:09) - Justin’s Background and Career Journey(02:39) - Transition to Sidero(03:51) - Using Personal Devices for Work(08:09) - Talos Linux and Kubernetes(15:19) - Kubernetes Upgrades and On-Prem Challenges(19:21) - Building Your Own Cloud Platform(21:52) - Multi-Cloud vs. Hybrid Cloud(25:15) - Scaling and Resource Management(28:02) - Gaming and Cloud Bursting(32:46) - AI and GPU Challenges(34:54) - Balancing On-Prem and Cloud Solutions(40:49) - Final Thoughts and ContactAbout Justin:Justin is a historian living in the future. Lucky enough to play with cool technologies and hopeful enough to bring others along for the ride.Links Referenced:Justin’s Website: http://justingarrison.comJustin on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/justingarrison.comJustin Garrison on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justingarrison/*SponsorPanoptica: https://www.panoptica.app/

This episode explores the intricacies of authorization in software development with Sam Scott, CTO and co-founder of Oso. This conversation highlights the subtle yet critical differences between authentication and authorization, and why understanding these distinctions is pivotal for securing applications effectively. Sam shares his journey from a cryptography PhD to tackling real-world software security problems, emphasizing Oso's mission to streamline authorization for developers. The episode is rich with insights on how fine-grained authorization can significantly improve security posture and user experience, drawing on examples from prominent tech companies like AWS and Google Cloud. Sam also introduces Oso's innovative approach to authorization, simplifying permission management without sacrificing flexibility or control, making it an indispensable tool for developers navigating the complex landscape of modern software security.Show Highlights: (00:00) Introduction (01:49) Insights from Sam's PhD in cryptography(01:56) Understanding the difference between authentication and authorization(04:05) The real-world implications of key management and the role of authorization in security(06:02) Explaining role-based access control and its practical applications in cloud environments(10:47) The complexities of managing access controls in microservices architectures (15:37) How Oso simplifies the implementation of authorization for developers (19:21) Discussion on the importance of consistent authorization practices across internal and external applications(25:14) Sam explains the challenges and necessity of implementing user impersonation features in authorization systems(31:12) The future of authorization technologies and integrating them into business practices(35:38) Where to find more resources about Oso and get involved with their communityAbout Sam:Sam is the cofounder/CTO at Oso, working on making security and authorization more accessible for developers. Sam previously got a PhD in Cryptography and was a contributor to TLS 1.3Links referenced: Oso Website: https://www.osohq.com/Oso’s Authorization Academy: https://www.osohq.com/academy/authorization-academyOso Community: https://join-slack.osohq.com/https://oso-oss.slack.com/join/shared_invite/zt-1ygg193va-UTUiT7Gwt7DjZGgF96Ze~w#/shared-invite/email* Sponsor Oso: https://www.osohq.com/

This week on Screaming in the Cloud, Corey Quinn is joined by Kat Cosgrove, Lead Open Source Advocate for Dell Technologies. Kat catches Corey up to speed on the newest version of Kubernetes that Kat was the release lead for. The two discuss its unconventional name: Uwubernetes, what goes into creating and implementing a new version of the world’s second biggest open-source project, and which of Kat’s changes will be her legacy to Kubernetes. Kat also shares how she handles running a team that essentially works for free and what her Kubernetes role will be moving forward.Show Highlights:00:00 - Introduction and Welcome00:28 - Meet Kat Cosgrove01:46 - Kubernetes Release Management Insights02:43 - Naming the Kubernetes Release: Uwubernetes06:19 - Roles and Responsibilities in Kubernetes Releases11:18 - Enhancements and Deadlines in Kubernetes Releases14:22 - Kubernetes Incentive to Upgrade & Support Policies18:26 - Running Old Versions of Kubernetes20:17 - Challenges with Using Outdated Software Versions22:15 - Best Practices for Version Releases24:36 - Release Team Cycles26:00 - Kat’s Release Legacy31:58 - Kat’s Responsibilities Post-Release33:04 - Future Plans and Contact InformationAbout Kat CosgroveKat is a Lead Open Source Advocate at Dell focused on the growth and nurturing of open source through authentic contribution. In particular, her specialties are approachable 101-level content and deep dives on the history of technology, with a focus on DevOps and cloud native. She was the Kubernetes Release Lead for 1.30 Uwubernetes, and currently serves as both a Release Team subproject owner and SIG Docs tech lead.When she’s not at a conference, she spends her time playing video games, watching horror movies, or reading science fiction, but her current hyperfixation is film photography. She lives in Scotland with her cat, Espresso, who is the real brains behind the operation and actually ghostwriting all of her tweets.Links ReferencedKubernetes: https://kubernetes.io/ Kat Cosgrove on Twitter: https://x.com/Dixie3FlatlineKat Cosgrove on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katcosgrove/ Email Kat: kat.cosgrove@gmail.com * Sponsor Prowler: https://prowler.com

Welcome to another episode of Screaming in the Cloud, where we're joined by Anthony Fu, a framework developer at Nuxt Labs and the creator of Slidev. Anthony has diversified the way presentations are crafted by integrating coding directly into slide development. In this episode, Corey and Anthony discuss the benefits of using markdown to craft slides, the challenges associated with traditional presentation tools like Keynote, and the open-source contributions that have propelled the development of this innovative software. Anthony also shares his inspiration for creating a tool that streamlines and enhances the presentation creation process for both developers and non-developers.Show Highlights: (00:00) Introduction (03:13) The origins of Slidev  (04:47) The challenges with traditional presentation tools and the advantages of using Markdown for slides(06:04) How Slidev simplifies slide creation for presentations (07:01) Corey shares his surprise at the utility of Slidev for non-frontend developers (09:56) Addressing the challenges of aligning text and images in presentations (11:09) Anthony discusses his design philosophy for Slidev(15:14) Balancing feature requests and maintaining simplicity for Slidev(16:38) Anthony explains the importance of community contributions to Slidev (20:13) They discuss implementing new features into Slidev's evolution(24:15) Anthony’s insights into the open-source philosophy behind Slidev (27:09) Slidev's approach to redistributing sponsorships to support its dependencies through Open Collective(31:46) Corey mentions contributing to Slidev's documentation to make it more accessible(33:41) Closing remarks & where to connect with Anthony About Anthony Fu:Anthony is a fanatical open sourceror. Core team member of Vue, Nuxt, and Vite. Creator of Vitest, Slidev, VueUse, UnoCSS and Elk. Working at NuxtLabs. Links referenced:Slidev: https://sli.dev/ Slidev Github: https://github.com/slidevjs/slidevAnthony Fu’s Personal Website: https://antfu.me/Anthony Fu on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antfu/?originalSubdomain=fr Anthony Fu on Twitter: https://x.com/antfu7NuxtLabs: https://nuxtlabs.com * Sponsor Prowler: https://prowler.com

On this week’s episode of Screaming in the Cloud, Corey  is joined by Stanford computer science student Aditya Saligrama, who recently taught a Stanford course on cloud infrastructure. Aditya shares his unique perspective on various topics, including how higher education approaches teaching computer science in a rapidly evolving landscape, why he chose cloud security to begin with instead of tacking it on at the end, and what his plans are for the rest of school and beyond. Corey and Aditya lament the lack of real-world skills taught by universities. Aditya shares with the audience just how much work goes into being an effective undergraduate-level teacher while being an undergraduate student himself. Show Highlights: (00:00) - Introduction(01:57) - Exploring CS40: cloud infrastructure and scalable application deployment(03:46) - The evolution of computer science education(05:09) - Bridging the gap between academia and industry(09:05) - Aditya's journey into security and cloud infrastructure(13:09) - The Stanford security clinic: red teaming for startups(14:09) - Internship insights and cloudflare's upcoming role(16:06) - The challenge of cloud account management for students(17:59) - Improving cloud education and accessibility(22:10) - The technical and educational challenges of CS40(29:29) - Final thoughts and where to find AdityaAbout Aditya Saligrama:Aditya Saligrama is an undergraduate and graduate student at Stanford University studying computer science, focusing on systems and security. In the Winter of 2024, Aditya taught CS 40 (Cloud Infrastructure and Scalable Application Deployment) at Stanford, the first university course ever to teach the fundamentals of deploying apps on the cloud hands-on using infrastructure as code. Aditya also leads the Applied Cyber student group at Stanford, winning first place in a national cyber defense competition in 2023 and second place in a global penetration testing competition in 2024, and advises early-stage startups on their security needs and posture through the Stanford Security Clinic. Aditya enjoys hiking, photography, and ping pong in his free time.Links referenced:Aditya’s Twitter: @saligrama_aAditya’s Website: https://saligrama.io* Sponsor Prowler: https://prowler.com

In this episode, we chat with Randall Hunt, the VP of Technology at Caylent, about the world of generative AI and how it's changing industries. Randall talks about his journey from being an AWS critic to leading tech projects at Caylent. He shares cool insights into the latest tech innovations, the challenges and opportunities in AI, and his vision for the future. Randall also explains how AI is used in healthcare, finance, and more, and gives advice for those interested in tech. Show Highlights: (00:00) - Introduction (00:28) - Randall talks about his job at Caylent and the projects he's working on(01:35) - Randall explains his honest and evolving perspective on Amazon Bedrock after working with it hands-on(03:35) - Randall breaks down the components and improvements of AWS Bedrock(06:08) - Improvements in AWS Bedrock's preview announcements and API functionality(08:05) - Randall's predictions on the future of generative AI models and their cost efficiency(10:00) - Randall shares practical use cases using distilled models and older GPUs(12:12) - Corey shares his experience with GPT-4 and the importance of prompt engineering(17:21) - Bedrock console features for comparing and contrasting AI models(21:02) - enterprise applications of generative AI and building reliable AI infrastructures(28:13) - Randall and Corey delve into the costs of training large AI models(36:37) - Randall talks about real-world applications of Bedrock in industries like HVAC management(39:40) - Closing thoughts and where to connect with RandallAbout Randall Hunt: Randall Hunt is a Software Engineer and Open Source Developer Advocate at Facebook. Previously of AWS, SpaceX, MongoDB, and NASA., Randall Hunt, VP of Cloud Strategy and Solutions at Caylent, is a technology leader, investor, and hands-on-keyboard coder based in Los Angeles, CA. Previously, Randall led software and developer relations teams at Facebook, SpaceX, AWS, MongoDB, and NASA. Randall spends most of his time listening to customers, building demos, writing blog posts, and mentoring junior engineers. Python and C++ are his favorite programming languages, but he begrudgingly admits that Javascript rules the world. Outside of work, Randall loves to read science fiction, advise startups, travel, and ski., Randall is the coder in the boardroom.Links referenced: Randall Hunt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ranman/Caylent: https://caylent.com/Caylent on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/caylent/* Sponsor Prowler: https://prowler.com

In this episode of Screaming in the Cloud, Corey Quinn reconnects with Justin Brodley, Senior Vice President of Cloud and Technology at Blackline and host of the CloudPod podcast, to discuss the ongoing changes within cloud computing, specifically the intense focus on artificial intelligence (AI) and its repercussions on traditional cloud infrastructure. Justin shares insights from his recent experience at Google Cloud Next, discussing how the AI hype is reshaping cloud service strategies. Additionally, their conversation explores the cultural and strategic shifts within Google and Microsoft, examining their impact on the broader cloud computing landscape.Show Highlights: (00:00) - Introduction (01:45) - Justin's take on Google Cloud Next (03:56) - The investor-focused nature of the recent Google Cloud Next conference(06:16) - How multi-cloud strategies are forming enterprise tech decisions(08:18) - Over-reliance on AI in critical business functions(15:08) - The lack of foundational cloud services and the risk of overemphasizing AI (19:36) - Leadership changes at Amazon and their impact on the company's direction(21:50) - Growth of Amazon's ad revenue(27:16) - The importance of cloud services in today’s tech world(30:51) - Concerns about security practices and responsiveness in cloud services(37:19) - The need for Security in user training and corporate policies(41:13) - Closing remarks and where to find JustinAbout Justin: Justin Brodley is the Senior Vice President of Cloud and Technology at Blackline and the host of the CloudPod podcast. With a strong background in building innovative DevOps teams and enhancing revenue growth through strategic compliance and innovation, Justin is adept at driving customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. He has extensive experience designing and deploying scalable systems, managing costs effectively, and implementing positive cultural changes across various sectors, including cloud computing, ITIL, infrastructure, and more. Justin is also an engaging mentor and a recognized voice in the cloud community through his podcast, found at www.thecloudpod.net. Links referenced: The CloudPod Podcast: https://www.thecloudpod.net/ Justin’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/jbrodleyJustin’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jbrodley/Sponsor Prowler: https://prowler.com

On this week’s episode of Screaming in the Cloud, Corey Quinn sits down with the incredible Cody Odgen, software developer and creator of Killed by Google. Corey and Cody discuss Google’s graveyard of products, how discontinuing offerings creates a feeling of distrust amongst your customers, and why Google lacks the hunger needed to create an amazing generative AI tool. Corey shares his take on killed products from an AWS perspective while Cody draws comparisons between late’90s Microsoft and today’s Google, suggesting a decline in quality could be on the horizon for the cloud giant.Highlights(00:00) Intro(00:36) Ad - Panoptica(01:17) The Google Graveyard: Discussing Killed Services(02:11) AWS vs. Google: Service Termination Practices(03:17) AI Overload at Google Cloud Next(05:44) The Impact of Google's Decisions on Trust and Business(11:26) The Stadia Shutdown: A Case Study in Trust Erosion(14:11) Ad - Panoptica(14:34) The Ripple Effects of Google's Service Closures(18:50) The Importance of Longevity and Trust in Tech(23:25) Comparing Cloud Giants: Google, Amazon, and Microsoft(27:54) Closing Thoughts on Corporate Responsibility and Culture(28:48) Wrapping Up and Where to Find MoreLinks:Website: Killedbygoogle.comTwitter/X: @killedbygoogle* Sponsor Prowler: https://prowler.com

In this Screaming in the Cloud episode, Corey welcomes Dana Mattioli, author of 'The Everything War: Amazon's Ruthless Quest to Own the World and Remake Corporate Power.' Together, they discuss the themes of her book, exploring Amazon's extensive reach and influence across multiple sectors, its profound impact on competition, and the ethical concerns surrounding its aggressive business practices. They also discuss Amazon's internal culture, intricate relationships with government entities, and strategic maneuvers within the corporate world.Show Highlights: (00:00) - Introduction (01:39) - The vast expansion of Amazon and its impact on modern society and corporate strategy(05:31) - Amazon's internal profit strategies(07:04) - Amazon's growth: Intentional strategy or opportunistic expansion?(13:51) - Amazon’s competitive and controversial tactics against startups and innovators(16:25) - Amazon's workplace culture and systemic issues leading to unethical practices(20:49) - How Amazon leverages customer data to maintain competitive advantages(25:17) - Amazon's interactions with the government and its public relations strategy(29:28) - Amazon's ethical practices and the real-world impacts (32:00) - Amazon’s use of algorithms like Project Nessie to manipulate market pricing(36:28) - Corey critiques Amazon’s internal product strategies(38:29) - Amazon’s market dominance across various sectors (40:57) - Antitrust enforcement and their effects on modern digital monopolies (44:04) - Potential critical responses from Amazon insiders about Dana’s book(45:50) - Closing thoughts and where to find DanaAbout Dana: Dana Mattioli is a Wall Street Journal reporter based in New York, focusing on Amazon's business practices, market power, and antitrust issues. She authored "The Everything War: Amazon’s Ruthless Quest to Own the World and Remake Corporate Power" and was a 2020 Pulitzer Prize finalist for her investigative work on Amazon. Dana won the 2021 Gerald Loeb Award for Beat Reporting and the WERT Prize for business journalism. Previously, she covered mergers & acquisitions, including Pfizer’s $150 billion Allergan deal and the Dow-DuPont merger, which won a Gerald Loeb Award in 2016. Dana began her career at the Journal in 2006 after graduating from American University with degrees in journalism and literature.Links referenced: Dana’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dana-mattioli-7b09779/Dana’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanaMattioliDana’s Book, The Everything War: Amazon's Ruthless Quest to Own the World and Remake Corporate Power: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-everything-war-amazon-s-ruthless-quest-to-own-the-world-and-remake-corporate-power-dana-mattioli/20335592* Sponsor Prowler: https://prowler.com

In this episode of Screaming in the Cloud, Corey Quinn is joined by Rachel Stephens, a Senior Analyst at RedMonk, for an engaging conversation about the profound impact of AI on software development. Rachel provides her expert insights on programming language trends and the shifts in the tech landscape driven by AI. They look into how AI has reshaped coding practices by automating mundane tasks and offering real-time assistance, altering how developers work. Furthermore, Corey and Rachel examine the economic and practical challenges of incorporating AI into business operations, aiming to strip away the hype and highlight AI technology’s capabilities and constraints.Show Highlights: (00:00) - Introducing Rachel Stephens, Senior Analyst at RedMonk(00:28) - The Humorous Nemesis Backstory(03:42) - AI, focusing on its broad impact and current trends in technology(04:54) - Corey discusses practical applications of AI in his work(06:00) - Rachel discusses how AI tools have revolutionized her workflow(08:12) - RedMonk's approach to tracking language rankings(10:29) - Public vs. Internal Use of Programming Languages(13:09) - Rachel and Corey discuss how AI coding assistants are improving coding consistency and efficiency(15:55) - Corey challenges the purpose  of language rankings (20:51) - AI tools affecting traditional data sources like Stack Overflow (26:28) - The challenges of measuring productivity in the AI era(29:21) - The macroeconomic impacts on tech employment and the role of AI in workforce management(36:33) - Rachel and Corey share their personal uses and preferences for AI tools(39:25) - Closing Remarks and where to reach RachelAbout Rachel: Rachel Stephens is a Senior Analyst with RedMonk, a developer-focused industry analyst firm. She focuses on helping clients understand and contextualize technology adoption trends, particularly from the lens of the practitioner. Her research covers a broad range of developer and infrastructure products., Rachel Stephens is a Senior Analyst with RedMonk, a developer-focused industry analyst firm. She focuses on helping clients understand and contextualize technology adoption trends, particularly from the lens of the practitioner. Her research covers a broad range of developer and infrastructure products.Links Referenced: RedMonk: https://redmonk.com/Rachel Stephens LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelstephens/* Sponsor Prowler: https://prowler.com

On this Featured Guest episode of Screaming in the Cloud, Corey is joined by Sandy Bird, Co-Founder and CTO of Sonrai Security. The two discuss the current state of cloud permissions security, and Sandy details the company’s breakthrough Cloud Permissions Firewall which promises fast and scalable cloud least privilege all with one click. Corey and Sandy also talk about bunk AWS tools in this space, the insanely high “zombie” population in the cloud, and how Sonrai works for companies of all sizes.Highlights:(00:00) Welcome to Screaming in the Cloud with Corey Quinn(00:50) Sponsored Ad(01:32) Exploring Sonrai Security's Mission and Challenges(03:38) Introducing the Cloud Permissions Firewall Concept(05:59) Comparing Cloud Providers' Permissions Models(09:49) Sponsored Ad(10:12) Addressing the Zombie Identity Problem(16:44) Scaling Solutions for Different Company Sizes(20:10) Navigating Cloud Security Challenges(23:38) Innovative Approaches to Permission Management(25:27) Optimizing Permission Requests with Statistics(27:04) Improving Cloud Security with Permissions on Demand(35:15) Concluding Thoughts and ContactAbout Sandy: Sandy Bird is the co-founder and CTO of Sonrai Security, helping enterprises protect their data by securing cloud identities and access. Sandy was the co-founder and CTO of Q1 Labs, which was acquired by IBM in 2011. At IBM, Sandy became the CTO for the global security business and worked closely with research, development, marketing and sales to develop new and innovative solutions to help the IBM Security business grow to ~$2B in annual revenue. He is a trusted and experienced cloud security expert.Links referenced: Sonrai Security Website:  https://sonrai.co/screaming-cloud Free 14-Day Trial:  https://sonrai.co/screaming-trialSandy’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandy-bird-835b5576/* Sponsor Sonrai Security: https://sonrai.co/screaming-cloud

In this episode of Screaming In The Cloud, we're joined by Nancy Wang, Venture Partner at Felicis Ventures, who discusses her exciting career shift from AWS to venture capital. Nancy shares the role of a venture partner and her focus on investing in infrastructure, platforms, and security from an operational perspective. Corey and Nancy talk about primary investment and the impact of market trend cycles on venture capital. Nancy’s work with the U.S. State Department is also highlighted in this episode, which promotes global entrepreneurship, especially for women in challenging environments.Show Highlights (00:00) - Introduction (02:00) - What a venture partner does (03:42) - Nancy shares how she differentiates herself in her role and experience (07:07) - Insights on selecting companies to invest In (09:18) - The differences between working at Amazon vs. the VC and startup world(12:09) - Investing in infrastructure and security startups(17:09) - The balance between supporting established services and investing In new  (19:18) - Exploring how different sectors influence venture capital investments (23:50) - AI and current investment trends in shaping venture capital decisions(26:06) - Timing of investments, and the concept of 'entry points' for success(27:22) - Nancy shares her work with the state department (30:44) - Closing thoughts and where to find Nancy About Nancy: Nancy is a product & engineering executive, advisor, and investor with significant experience in cloud computing, cybersecurity, and SaaS. Nancy advises Fortune 10 companies on accelerating revenue growth, and she advises startups on attracting their first 100K enterprise customers. She is a Venture Partner with Felicis Ventures, where she invests in early-stage startups in cybersecurity, enterprise infrastructure, and B2B SaaS. Previously, Nancy was the Director of Product & Engineering and General Manager at Amazon Web Services, where she leads P&L, product, engineering, and design for its data protection and security businesses - and currently serves as the technical advisor to Commvault (NASDAQ: CVLT) on its Cyber Resilience Council. Prior to Amazon, she led SaaS product development at Rubrik, the fastest-growing enterprise software unicorn, and built healthdata.gov for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Excited to advance more women into technical roles, Nancy is the founder & board chair of Advancing Women in Tech, a global 501(c)(3) nonprofit that has already informed and educated 35,000 Coursera learners worldwide on how to get their first, or next, tech leadership role and partners with the U.S. State Department.Links referenced: Nancy’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wangnancy/Felicis Venture’s Website: https://www.felicis.com/Sponsor:Panoptica Academy: https://panoptica.app/lastweekinaws

This episode features Anil Dash, VP of Developer Experience at Fastly, who returns to the podcast to share the integration of Glitch within Fastly post-acquisition. Anil shares how Glitch has continued flourishing under Fastly's umbrella, highlighting both platforms’ seamless acquisition and mutual growth. Anil shares the technical and cultural collaboration that has allowed Glitch to maintain its identity and mission while contributing to Fastly's broader goals. The episode highlights the power of community in tech, the importance of maintaining core values in mergers and acquisitions, and the advancements both Glitch and Fastly are making in the developer space.Show Highlights: (00:00) - Introduction. (01:59) - Glitch's role within Fastly's infrastructure and services.(02:16) - Comparison of AWS and Glitch’s approach to community building.(05:40) - Anil’s ongoing enthusiasm for Glitch beyond typical post-acquisition experiences.(08:53) - Fastly’s unique capabilities and impact on the internet. (14:35) - Fastly’s technical infrastructure and its performance advantages.(20:42) - WebAssembly’s implementation and significance at Fastly.(23:59) - Comparison of Glitch and Fastly’s developer engagement and pricing models(25:18) - Ethical responsibilities and building a healthy tech ecosystem are important.(27:50) - Importance of creating lasting and sustainable technologies.(30:24) - Anil discusses Fastly's work culture and its influence on employee innovation and engagement.(34:26) - Anil discusses Glitch's thriving post-acquisition integration into Fastly.(38:26) - The critical role of Fastly's infrastructure in supporting major open-source platforms and decentralized networks.(39:26) - Closing remarks and where to find more about Anil’s work.About Anil: Anil Dash is the vice president of developer experience at Fastly, where he leads the team behind Glitch, the friendly developer community where coders have collaborated to create and share millions of web apps. Anil advises startups and nonprofits, including Medium and the Lower East Side Girls Club. An accomplished writer and artist, Dash has contributed to Wired and The Atlantic and collaborated with Lin-Manuel Miranda on one of the most popular Spotify playlists in 2018.Links referenced: Anil’s Personal Website: https://www.anildash.com/Glitch’s website: https://preview.glitch.com/Sponsor:Panoptica Academy: https://panoptica.app/lastweekinaws

This episode of Screaming in the Cloud focuses on keeping critical data safe and organized, especially when there's a lot of it. Pranava Adduri, the CEO of Bedrock Security, shares the tools and methods Bedrock uses to help other businesses protect their essential information. They discuss how new technologies like AI can help manage vast amounts of data and ensure only the right people can access it.About Pranava:Pranava has worked in data protection and security for more than a decade. Before becoming an Entrepreneur In Residence at Greylock Partners in 2020, he was a Software Development Manager for AWS, where he worked with Fortune 500 CISOs to develop innovative products for data risk and compliance. Before that, he was a founding engineer at Rubrik, a SaaS data protection platform. Pranava graduated magna cum laude from the University of California, Berkeley with a triple-major B.S. in Computer Science, Industrial Engineering and Operations Research, and Economics, then obtained an M.S. from Berkeley in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research. Show highlights:(00:00) - Introduction (01:36) - Overview of Bedrock Security's solutions for large-scale data protection(03:04) - The importance of data classification and access control was discussed(04:47) - Exploring the limitations of current data governance (05:22) - Pranava details how data is managed in cloud environments(09:39) - Evolving strategies in data lake management and data volume growth(12:36) - Impact of generative AI on data creation and the need for retention(15:50) - Discussion on cost-effective data management solutions(23:45) - The role of AI in enhancing data security measures at Bedrock(25:42) - How customer feedback shapes Bedrock’s AI security technology(27:19) - The growing necessity for sophisticated data security systems(29:22) - Upcoming events and where to find more about Bedrock Security and PranavaLinks: Bedrock Security: https://www.bedrock.security/ Bedrock Security X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bedrocksecBedrock Security LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bedrocksec/Pranava’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/padduri/Pranava’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/thenava?lang=enInnovation Sandbox 2024: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240402284910/en/Bedrock-Security-Named-RSA-Conference-2024-Innovation-Sandbox-FinalistSponsorPanoptica Academy: https://panoptica.app/lastweekinaws

This episode of Screaming in the Cloud features Katie Reese, an experienced events producer at Tailscale, who walks us through the ins and outs of event marketing within the tech industry. Katie shares insights on effective swag management and event planning to create memorable experiences that drive product adoption. Additionally, Katie and Corey discuss the challenges and strategies of marketing in a post-pandemic, budget-conscious world and explore how remote-first companies have adapted to these changes.Show Highlights: 00:00 - Intro00:19 - Welcome Katie Reese, discussing life in sunny Mexico City and her work at Tailscale03:03 - How Tailscale's product-led growth feels like magic05:08 - Success stories from the Tailscale Up conference06:25 - Event strategies in the post-pandemic, budget-conscious era09:04 - The benefits of remote-first companies and changes in the event landscape10:36 - Katie's career journey and the value of networking at events14:34 - The thoughtful approach to swag and reducing event waste20:14 - How bad marketing can ruin customer interactions25:40 - Ensuring swag runs out at the right time at conferences28:10 - Discussion on ethical event practices and avoiding waste32:04 - Closing thoughts and where to find Katie onlineAbout Katie:Katie leads field events at Tailscale and, when she is not traveling, splits her time between small-town Tennessee and Mexico City because it's all about balance.Links referenced: *Tailscale: https://tailscale.com/*Katie's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-reese/*Katie’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/katiereese317?lang=enSponsor*Panoptica Academy: https://panoptica.app/lastweekinaws

In this episode, Corey chats with Google's Nick Eberts about how Kubernetes helps manage applications across different cloud environments. They cover the benefits and challenges of using Kubernetes, especially in Google's cloud (GKE), and discuss its role in making applications more flexible and scalable. The conversation also touches on how Kubernetes supports a multi-cloud approach, simplifies the deployment process, and can potentially save costs while avoiding being tied down to one cloud provider. They wrap up by talking about best practices in cloud infrastructure and the future of cloud-native technologies.Show Highlights: (00:00) - Introduction to the episode(03:28) - Google Cloud's approach to egress charges and its impact on Kubernetes(04:33) - Data transfer costs and Kubernetes' verbose telemetry(07:23) - The nature of Kubernetes and its relationship with cloud-native principles. (11:14) - Challenges Nick faced managing a Kubernetes cluster in a home lab setting(13:25) - Simplifying Kubernetes with Google's Fleets(17:34) - Introduction to GKE Fleets for managing Kubernetes clusters (20:39) - Building Kubernetes-like systems for complex application portfolios (24:06) - Internal company platforms and the utility of Kubernetes for CI/CD (27:49) - Challenges and strategies of updating old systems for today's cloud environment(32:43) - The dividing line between Kubernetes and GKE from a product perspective. (35:07) - Where to find Nick (36:48) - Closing remarks About Nick:Nick is an absolute geek who would prefer to spend his time building systems, but he has succumbed to capitalism and moved into product management at Google. For the last 20 years, he has worked as a systems engineer, solution architect, and outbound product manager. He is currently the product manager for GKE Fleets & Teams, focusing on multi-cluster capabilities that streamline GCP customers' experience while building platforms on GKE. Links referenced: Duck Bill Group's website:http://www.duckbillgroup.com Nick on Twitter/X : @nicholasebertsNicholas Eberts on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neberts1/Nick on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholaseberts/SponsorPanoptica Academy: https://panoptica.app/lastweekinaws

Xe Iaso, the Senior Technophilosopher at Fly.io, joins Corey to explore the world of unconventional thinking in technology. They discuss the magic of embracing bad ideas as stepping stones to innovation, the simplicity and power of deploying applications globally with a single command, and the humorous yet insightful take on using old tech in new, imaginative ways. Along the way, they tackle the importance of clear communication in tech, the challenges and rewards of making technology accessible, and how to creatively navigate the tech industry's evolving landscape. Join us for an enlightening conversation that challenges the conventional path to tech success.Show Highlights: (00:00) - Intro (02:08) - The ease of deploying apps across data centers with Fly.io (04:33) - From Python to Go, Xe shares their programming journey(07:26) - Using S3 as a message queue for cross AZ data transfer(10:57) - How unconventional ideas can lead to tech breakthroughs(14:50) - The dangers of being too close to a product and the importance of a broader perspective (19:15) - The challenge of making complex tech accessible to newcomers(23:40) - Voice Coding in tech(28:33) - The pioneering tech developments driven by the adult entertainment industry(31:22) - The ethical implications and personal impacts of AI in creative fields(36:22) - Xe's multi-faceted approach to creativity and tech (38:55) - Closing remarksAbout Xe IasoI'm Xe Iaso, a technical educator, twitch streamer, vtuber, and philosopher that focuses on ways to help make technology easier to understand and do cursed things in the process. I live in Ottawa with my husband and I do developer relations professionally. I am an avid writer for my blog xeiaso.net, where I have over 400 articles. I regularly experiment with new technologies and find ways to mash them up with old technologies for my own amusement.Links referenced: Fly.io: https://fly.ioXe Iaso's Blog: https://xeiaso.net  SponsorThe Duckbill Group: https://www.duckbillgroup.com/

Corey sits down with Alyssa Miller, the CISO at Epic Global, for a discussion that cuts through the noise of the technology world in this episode of Screaming in The Cloud. Alyssa celebrates her personal journey to becoming a licensed pilot and invaluable insights into the current state and future of AI, cloud computing, and security. This episode ventures beyond the typical tech hype, offering a critical look at the realities of AI, the strategic considerations behind cloud computing at Epic Global, and the importance of explainability in AI within regulated industries. Additionally, Alyssa and Corey highlight the cyclical nature of tech hype, the misconceptions surrounding AI's capabilities, and the impact of startup culture on genuine innovation. Show Highlights: (00:00) Introduction(01:33) Corey celebrates Alyssa Miller getting her general aviation license.(04:10) Considerations of cloud computing at Epic Global.(06:45) The hype and reality of AI in today's tech landscape.(11:49) Alyssa on the importance of explainability in AI within regulated industries.(14:21) Debunking myths about AI surpassing human intelligence.(19:30) The cyclical nature of tech hype, exemplified by blockchain and AI.(24:58) Critique of startup culture and its influence on technology adoption.(29:01) Alyssa and Corey discuss how tech trends often fail to meet their initial hype.(31:57) Where to find Alyssa Miller online for more insights.About Alyssa:Alyssa directs the security strategy for S&P Global Ratings as Business Information Security Officer (BISO), connecting corporate security objectives to business initiatives. Additionally, she shares her message about evolving the way people think about and approach security, privacy and trust through speaking engagements at various conferences and other events. When not engaged in security research and advocacy, she is also an accomplished soccer referee, guitarist and photographer.Links referenced: Alyssa Miller’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alyssam-infosec/Epic Global's Website: https://www.epiqglobal.com/en-usAlyssa’s Aviation Journey: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/alyssam-infosec_i-landed-at-ohare-kord-in-my-cherokee-activity-7079088781575811074-ZsSx?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop