Demystifying Open-Telemetry with Michael Haberman
TestGuild Devops Toolchain Podcast
Release Date: 06/05/2024
Leveraging GenAI to Accelerate Cloud Migration with Alex Kearns
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Today, we're diving deep into how you can leverage GenAI to accelerate cloud migrations with our special guest, Alex Kearns from Ubertas Consulting. As an AWS ambassador and cloud expert, Alex shares his insights on leveraging generative AI to help with cloud migrations, enhance security, and extend customer relationships. We explore AI's role in modernizing deprecated software, automating system analysis, and the ethical considerations surrounding this powerful technology. We'll also touch on practical case studies and emerging trends, like the use of multi-agent workflows and the future of...
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AI and the New Era of Cybersecurity Threats with Mateo Rojas-Carulla
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Today, we're exploring a topic that's becoming more important because it poses new security challenges: the rapid adoption of AI and the cybersecurity threats it brings. Our special guest is Mateo Rojas Carulla, an AI expert, chief scientist, and founder of Lakera. With an impressive background that spans Meta and Google and a journey from finance to AI, Mateo is a leading voice in the AI-first product revolution. We delve into how industries, even those heavily regulated like healthcare and finance, are increasingly integrating AI into their core strategies. Mateo will shed light on the...
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From Code to Leadership with Evan Niedojadlo
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Today's episode delves into the journey of transitioning from an individual contributor to an engineering leader. Our guest, Evan Niedojadlo, shares invaluable insights from his rich experience, beginning at a consulting firm and eventually breaking into the tech industry. Register for AutomationGuild 25 to see Evan's session: As someone who has navigated various roles, Evan offers practical advice for those considering leadership positions, emphasizing the importance of resources. He discusses the delicate balance between maintaining technical skills and embracing management...
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How to Building High-Performing Engineering Teams with Andrew Duncan
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Today's guest, Andrew Duncan, founder of Vertice Labs, joins us to discuss how to build high-performing engineering teams and the importance of early team involvement in product discussions. We dive deep into aligning the strategic visions of the C-suite with the immediate tasks of technical teams, effective communication, the role of customer feedback, and motivating software engineers. Andrew shares the significance of transparent communication and shares actionable strategies for balancing perspectives across different organizational levels. We also explore the exciting world of generative...
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Scaling Smart: Growing Your Development Team with John Radford
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Welcome to another exciting episode of the DevOps Toolchain Podcast! Today, you'll hear from John Radford, a tech entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience spanning software development, product consulting, and AI integration. In this episode, John dives deep into the intricacies of scaling up teams while maintaining product quality and company culture. He shares invaluable insights on the importance of key hires like a head of engineering, the rising trend of remote work, and the role of AI in enhancing developer productivity. We also unpack strategies for product validation, pitfalls to...
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How to Track Test Related Events (New Relic) with Rodrigo Martin
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Today's episode explores observability within the software delivery lifecycle, particularly test-related events. Joining us is Rodrigo Martin, a principal software engineer and test architect at New Relic with an impressive two decades of experience in software testing. Rodrigo sheds light on the often overlooked aspects of observability in testing environments, discussing how tracking test-related events can significantly enhance debugging capabilities, performance monitoring, and overall test suite reliability. He shares actionable insights on getting started with event tracking, the key...
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The Emerging Threats of AI with Eli Farhood
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Today, you're in for a treat with Eli Farhood, a licensed trader and financial market analyst with a remarkable 20 years of experience. Eli gained a deep knowledge of cybercrime and money laundering in his career. After becoming an identity theft victim, he created Katsh to solve a problem affecting hundreds of millions. Eli's unique perspective will guide us through the world of biometric authentication, a field he's been revolutionizing to eliminate the need for traditional credentials like passwords and usernames, thereby enhancing security against hacking risks. Eli will share insights on...
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Exploring AI and Cloud with Microsoft’s Naveen Krishnan
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Today, we have an exciting episode for you. We're joined by Naveen Krishnan, a Microsoft solution Architect who's passionate about AI and cloud computing. Naveen's diverse career spans working with startups in India, consulting in the US, and bringing his expertise to Microsoft in 2021. In today's episode, we'll explore how Naveen leverages AI tools like Microsoft Bing Copilot and Office 365 Copilot, the intricacies of generative AI, and the pivotal role AI plays in enhancing Azure features. We'll also dive into large vs. small language models, the functionalities of Microsoft Fabric, and how...
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Simplifying the AI/ML to Production Pipeline with Görkem Ercan
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Today, we're joined by Görkem Ercan , Jozu's CTO. With over 25 years of experience in developer tools and DevOps, Gorkem has significantly contributed to projects like Eclipse and the VS Code Java Extension. In this episode, we'll dive into the intricate world of AI and machine learning in regulated industries, the importance of data science teams, and how Jozu's innovative open-source project, KitOps ML, aims to streamline AI/ML model management. We'll also explore the growing necessity of MLOps, the unique challenges of integrating AI/ML models into existing systems, and the evolving...
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QE AI Code Quality in DevOps with Itamar Friedman
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Welcome to another exciting episode of the DevOps Toolchain Podcast! Today, we're diving deep into AI Code Quality in DevOps with our special guest, Itamar Friedman, CEO and co-founder of Qodo, formerly Codium AI. Itamar shares his insights on how automation—specifically AI—is poised to exceed expectations, drawing parallels with historic technological revolutions like electricity and transistors. We'll explore the evolving role of developers as AI takes on more tasks, emphasizing that while AI can increase productivity and skill set, human expertise in complex problem-solving and code...
info_outlineWelcome to another episode of the DevOps Toolchain podcast! I'm your host, Joe Colantonio, and today, we have an exciting episode lined up for you. We're diving deep into the world of OpenTelemetry with Michael Haberman, a senior architect at SmartBear and a co-founder of Aspecto.
Michael brings over a decade of experience in software architecture and has been instrumental in transitioning successful tech companies from monolithic applications to microservices.
In this episode, we'll explore what OpenTelemetry is, how it supports the three pillars of observability (traces, metrics, and logs), and the latest updates in the project. Michael will not only share theoretical insights but also practical tips on the importance of profiling, pain points to watch out for, and the adoption of OpenTelemetry in the industry, empowering you to enhance your monitoring and observability strategies.
This episode is a must-listen if you want to enhance your monitoring and observability strategies, especially in complex, distributed systems like microservices. Plus, stick around for Michael's pro tips on implementing OpenTelemetry in your projects. Ready to uplift your DevOps game? Let's get started!
Also make sure to check out SmartBear's free guide on What is OpenTelemetry? A Straightforward Guide: https://testguild.me/opentelemguide