Screaming in the Cloud

Corey Quinn

Screaming in the Cloud with Corey Quinn features conversations with domain experts in the world of Cloud Computing. Topics discussed include AWS, GCP, Azure, Oracle Cloud, and the "why" behind how businesses are coming to think about the Cloud.

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Jul 11, 2024 · 38 min
Summer Replay - Ironing out the BGP Ruffles with Ivan Pepelnjak
If you need a point of contact for all things networking, then look no further than Ivan Pepelnjak. Ivan is the webinar author at ipSpace.net where he is working on making networking an approachable subject for everyone. From teaching to writing books, Ivan has been at it for a long and storied career, and as a de facto go-to for networking knowledge, you can’t beat him. In this Summer Replay of Screaming in the Cloud, Ivan and Corey discuss Ivan’s status as a CCIE Emeritus and the old days of Cisco. Ivan also levels his network engineering expertise and helps Corey answer some questions about BGP and its implementation. Ivan aptly narrows it down into “layers” that he kindly runs us through. So tune in for a Dante-esque descent into BGP, DNS and Facebook, seeing out the graybeards of tech, and more! Show Highlights: (0:00) Intro to episode (1:23) Panoptica sponsor read (2:04) The world of VaxVMS (2:39) The significance of being a CCIE emeritus (5:02) The value of certification in the modern tech world (7:37) BGP and networking (12:41) Internal vs. external BGPs (15:23) “Unfair criticisms” of BGP (17:35) Differences between BGP and DNS (23:19) Cloud growth vs. loss of networking engineers (24:57) Panoptica sponsor read (25:20) Outsourcing admin work (27:45) Breaking down the Facebook DNS outage (31:37) Disconnect at the data center (37:06) Where you can find Ivan About Guest: Ivan Pepelnjak, CCIE#1354 Emeritus, is an independent network architect, blogger, and webinar author at ipSpace.net. He's been designing and implementing large-scale service provider and enterprise networks as well as teaching and writing books about advanced internetworking technologies since 1990. Links Referenced: ipSpace.net: https://ipspace.net Original Episode: https://www.lastweekinaws.com/podcast/screaming-in-the-cloud/ironing-out-the-bgp-ruffles-with-ivan-pepelnjak/ Sponsor Panoptica: https://www.panoptica.app/
Jul 9, 2024 · 41 min
Summer Replay - Building and Maintaining Cultures of Innovation with Francessca Vasquez
Relishing in your company’s current successes is important, but planning for the future of your business (and the wider industry) is equally vital. In this Summer Replay of Screaming in the Cloud, we’re taking you back to the post-pandemic climate of tech with the Global Vice President of the AWS Professional Services and GenAI Innovation Center Francessca Vasquez. With 20+ years of experience under her belt and thousands of customers, she knows a thing or two about thriving in the cloud. You’ll get Francessca’s insights into why companies struggle to maintain a cutting-edge work environment, the rapid pivot to the cloud amid a global pandemic, the importance of courting different backgrounds in your organization, and why the next generation of tech workers could spur unprecedented innovation. Even though COVID is seemingly in our rearview mirror, this discussion still holds weight in today. Show Highlights: (0:00) Intro to episode (0:49) Panoptica sponsor read (1:30) Francessca’s role as AWS Vice President of Technology (2:56) Challenges of shifting company culture (5:38) Customer service and cloud adoption (9:46) The importance of legacy companies as clients (11:55) The pandemic’s role in cloud migration (14:39) Finding “untapped talent” during the pandemic (16:45) Courting people breaking into the industry (20:19) Panoptica sponsor read (20:42) Toxic gatekeeping in tech (24:29) The “real world” versus the realities of tech (26:43) Excitement for the next generation in tech (29:15) Diversity, equity, and excellence (32:20) How to communicate with your customers (40:00) Where you can find Francessca About Guest: Francessca is the leader of the AWS Technology Worldwide Commercial Operations organization. She is recognized as a thought leader of business technology cloud transformations and digital innovation, advising thousands of startups, small-midsize businesses, and enterprises. She is also the co-founder of AWS workforce transformation initiatives that inspire inclusion, diversity, and equity to foster more careers in science and technology. Links Referenced: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Francessca_V LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francesscavasquez/ Original Episode: https://www.lastweekinaws.com/podcast/screaming-in-the-cloud/building-and-maintaining-cultures-of-innovation-with-francessca-vasquez/ Sponsor Panoptica: https://www.panoptica.app/
Jul 5, 2024 · 30 min
Summer Replay - An Enterprise Level View of Cloud Architecture with Levi McCormick
When you hear a name like “Jamf,” you aren’t likely to think of cloud architecture, but for Levi McCormick, it’s his bread and butter. On this Summer Replay of Screaming in the Cloud, Corey and Levi chat about how Jamf’s business approach benefits both their clients and their development team. Levi gives his take on the relationship between software development and personal ownership, how he gamified learning for young engineers, the economic challenges presented to professionals trying to break into the cloud, and how AWS can improve its rollout of new products. Seeing as Levi McCormick is now Jamf’s Director of Engineering, those insights have seemingly paid dividends! You can check out this blast from the past (as well as Corey’s usual wit and hot takes) right now! Show Highlights (0:00) Intro to the episode (0:58) Panoptica sponsor read (1:49) Levi’s role as a Cloud Architect (2:41) The history of Jamf and the services they provide (5:58) Breaking down the cloud for customers (8:18) Services, development, and ownership (11:44) Identity and assumed roles in software engineering (14:41) The woes of mismanagement in the field (17:03) Pantoptica sponsor read (17:26) Explaining the Cloud Resume Challenge (20:11) Hesitancy to take the challenge wider (21:26) Economic barriers for young engineers (26:00) Thoughts on reInvent 2021 (28:45) What’s ahead for Levi McCormick (29:33) Where you can find Levi About Levi Levi's passion lies in helping others learn to cloud better. Links Referenced Jamf: https://www.jamf.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/levi_mccormick Original Episode: https://www.lastweekinaws.com/podcast/screaming-in-the-cloud/an-enterprise-level-view-of-cloud-architecture-with-levi-mccormick/ Sponsor Panoptica: https://www.panoptica.app/
Jul 2, 2024 · 35 min
Helping Each Other and Growing Together with Matt Coulter
Matt Coulter returns to share his latest endeavors as he makes a comeback in community work, especially within DevTools and serverless circles. In this episode, he and Corey discuss the significance of the Cloud Development Kit (CDK), CDK Community Day, and CDK Patterns. Matt reflects on his journey into community work and contrasts the challenges of virtual versus in-person events, highlighting Belfast's burgeoning tech scene and his aim to amplify its presence globally. Additionally, Matt discusses Teach Me AWS, his new venture designed to simplify AWS tools and foster practical problem-solving skills. Show Highlights: (0:26) What Matt’s been up to since the last time he was on the show (2:04) How Matt got started with community work (6:09) Learning about the Belfast community (9:57) How technologies are maturing and empowering users to do more (14:51) Matt’s latest endeavor, Teach Me AWS (19:25) How Teach Me AWS educates users (23:02) Big opportunities for Teach Me AWS in the day two experience (30:32) The thread that ties all of Matt’s interests and projects together About Matt: Matt is an AWS DevTools Hero, Serverless Architect, Author and conference speaker. He is focused on creating the right environment for empowered teams to rapidly deliver business value in a well-architected, sustainable and serverless-first way. You can usually find him sharing reusable, well architected, serverless patterns over at cdkpatterns.com or behind the scenes bringing CDK Day to life., Sr. Architect in Belfast. AWS DevTools Hero and @BelfAWSt_Meetup organiser loving #Serverless so I created @cdkpatterns / @cdkday. Co-Author @thecdkbook. he/him, Matt is an AWS DevTools Hero, Serverless Architect, Author and conference speaker/organiser. He is focused on creating the right environment for empowered teams to rapidly deliver business value in a well-architected, sustainable and serverless-first way. These days you can usually find him behind the scenes running the official Belfast AWS User Group and organising the Belfast AWS Community Day!!! Links Referenced: Personal Twitter: https://twitter.com/nideveloper Belfast User Group Twitter: https://x.com/BelfAWSt_UG Teach Me AWS website: https://teachmeaws.com/ Sponsor Panoptica: https://www.panoptica.app/
Jun 27, 2024 · 27 min
Summer Replay - The Evolution of DevRel with Jeremy Meiss
Developer relations have gone through quite an evolution over the years. In this reissued episode, Corey talks with Jeremy Meiss, former Director of DevRel and Community at CircleCI, about how DevRel has transitioned from a focus on conference appearances to a more strategic alignment with business objectives. Corey and Jeremy also discuss navigating career complexities during economic downturns, emphasizing the importance of maintaining relevance. They also touch on fostering open communication within organizations and the enduring value of personal interactions in professional communities. Show Highlights: (1:39) How CircleCI is using DevRel to helping clients go from developer’s laptops to production safely and sanely (6:23) What DevRel means to Jeremy and why it’s a problem that most people can’t define it (12:40) Why saying DevRel is part of product ignores much of what makes both roles unique (15:36) Combating burnout from being able to perform you’re role but not feeling connected to what the company actually does (21:30) How Jeremy sees DevRel evolving About Jeremy: Jeremy is the former Director of DevRel & Community at CircleCI, formerly at Solace, Auth0, and XDA. He is active in the DevRel Community, and is a co-creator of DevOpsPartyGames.com. A lover of all things coffee, community, open source, and tech, he is also house-broken, and (generally) plays well with others. Links Referenced: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremymeiss/ Twitter: IAmJerdog - Jeremy’s @DevOpsAms https://twitter.com/iamjerdog?lang=en Sponsor: Panoptica: https://www.panoptica.app/
Jun 25, 2024 · 33 min
Complex Tech, Public Learning, & Impostor Syndrome with Kyler Middleton
Kyler Middleton, a Senior Principal Engineer at Veradigm and co-host of the Day Two Cloud podcast, joins Corey in this Screaming in the Cloud episode to talk about how tech careers are changing and the big impact of AI on starting in tech. Kyler, who once wanted to be a librarian, tells her story of becoming a tech pro. She highlights the importance of learning and sharing what you know, especially in tech. Corey and Kyler also get into how AI is changing the game for new techies and what that means if you're starting. Kyler's take on using and teaching tech offers some really helpful tips for anyone looking to get into or move up in the tech world. Show Highlights: (00:00) - Introduction (01:49) - Kyler describes her multiple roles (03:21) - Discussion on the realities of 'Day Two' operations in cloud environments (07:38) - Insights into technical debt and the concept of 'Day Two' in DevOps (13:54) - The importance of sharing knowledge and learning in public to benefit others in the tech community (20:07) - The use and limitations of AI in professional settings (26:41) - Debate on the overreliance on AI technology in decision-making processes and its potential consequences (32:05) - Closing remarks & where listeners can connect with Kyler About Kyler: Kyler grew up in rural Western Nebraska, fixing neighboring farmers’ computers in exchange for brownies and Rice Krispies. Then she was going to be a librarian to help people find the information they need. Then she discovered computers were a real job, and more than just a fix for her munchies, and she's now been a systems, network, call center, and security engineer, and is now a DevOps lead, and software engineer. She speaks at any conference that will have her, hosts Day Two Cloud podcast from Packet Pushers, and writes up cool projects with approachable language and pictures as part of her Medium series, Let's Do DevOps, with the intention to upskill anyone of any skill level. I have an insatiable curiosity and desire to help the folks around me succeed and grow. So - Let's Do DevOps. Links Referenced: Day Two Cloud Podcast: https://packetpushers.net/podcast/day-two-cloud/ Kyler on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylermiddleton/ Kyler's Blog on Medium: https://kymidd.medium.com/ Sponsor Panoptica: https://www.panoptica.app/
Jun 20, 2024 · 33 min
Navigating Legal Risk and Compliance with Alex King
Alex King is a key player at the Duckbill Group as our legal counsel, as well as the founder of his own law firm, Archetype Legal. In this episode, Alex shares insights on his role in helping startups and small businesses navigate legal complexities, emphasizing the importance of risk analysis and compliance. He explains that attorneys highlight risks, allowing business leaders to make informed decisions. Alex recounts his experiences guiding clients through various legal challenges, from hiring decisions to office leases. Corey discusses the unique legal scenarios faced by the Duckbill Group and highlights the benefits of Alex's unique approach. Show Highlights: (00:00) Introduction (02:10) What Alex does for the Duckbill Group as legal counsel (02:42) The role of an attorney for startups and established businesses (07:20) Similarities and differences between what the advisers at Duckbill Group do and what Alex does as a lawyer (11:56) Alex’s ability to provide context to legal decisions that would otherwise be missing (22:07) How negotiating hiring contracts can work out if done wisely (25:09) What Alex wishes people knew to make interacting with attorneys easier About Alex: Alex King is an attorney and the founder of Archetype Legal PC, a law firm dedicated to helping entrepreneurs, startups, and small businesses take practical legal steps to achieve their business goals. In addition, he is a Business Advisor for Pacific Community Ventures, a nonprofit supporting small business growth and job creation in low-income communities. His experience includes corporate law, business operations, and strategic planning. Links Referenced: Website: https://www.archetypelegal.com/ Email: alex@archetypelegal.com Sponsor Panoptica: https://www.panoptica.app/
Jun 18, 2024 · 30 min
S3's Hidden Features and Quirks with Daniel Grzelak
Corey Quinn and Daniel Grzelak take you on a journey through the wild and wonderful world of Amazon S3 in this episode. They explore the fun quirks and hidden surprises of S3, like the mysterious "Schrodinger's Objects" from incomplete uploads and the head-scratching differences between S3 bucket commands and the S3 API. Daniel and Corey break down common misunderstandings about S3 encryption and IAM policies, sharing stories of misconfigurations and security pitfalls. Show Highlights: (00:00) - Introduction (03:49) - Schrodinger's Objects (05:23) - S3 Permissions and Security (06:44) - Incomplete Multipart Uploads Causing Unexpected Billing Issues (10:28) - Historical Oddities and Unexpected Behaviors of S3 (12:00) - Encryption Misconceptions (15:17) - Durability and Reliability of S3 (17:49) - AWS Security and Trust (21:01) - Practical Tips for S3 Users (26:10) - Compliance Locks and Data Management (29:13) - Closing Thoughts About Daniel: Daniel Grzelak is a 20-year cybersecurity industry veteran, currently working as Chief Innovation Officer at Plerion. He is no longer the CISO at Linktree nor the Head of Security at Atlassian, but he tries to stay relevant by hacking AWS and Cloud in general. Links Referenced: Personal Website: https://dagrz.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielgrzelak/ Things you wish you didn't need to know about S3: https://blog.plerion.com/things-you-wish-you-didnt-need-to-know-about-s3/ S3 Bucket Encryption Doesn't Work The Way You Think It Works: https://blog.plerion.com/s3-bucket-encryption-doesnt-work-the-way-you-think-it-works/ *Sponsor Panoptica: https://www.panoptica.app/
Jun 13, 2024 · 33 min
Steering Through Open Source Waters with Madelyn Olson
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 Valkey About 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/madolson Twitter: https://x.com/reconditerose *Sponsor Panoptica: https://www.panoptica.app/
Jun 11, 2024 · 29 min
AI, Privacy, and User Control with Paul Harrison
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 Mattermost About 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#/ *Sponsor Panoptica: https://www.panoptica.app/
Jun 6, 2024 · 43 min
The Pros of On-Prem Kubernetes with Justin Garrison
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 Contact About 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.com Justin on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/justingarrison.com Justin Garrison on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justingarrison/ *Sponsor Panoptica: https://www.panoptica.app/
Jun 4, 2024 · 36 min
Building Smarter Authorization Systems with Sam Scott
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 community About 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 1.3 Links referenced: Oso Website: https://www.osohq.com/ Oso’s Authorization Academy: https://www.osohq.com/academy/authorization-academy Oso 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/
May 30, 2024 · 36 min
Uwubernetes with Kat Cosgrove
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 Welcome 00:28 - Meet Kat Cosgrove 01:46 - Kubernetes Release Management Insights 02:43 - Naming the Kubernetes Release: Uwubernetes 06:19 - Roles and Responsibilities in Kubernetes Releases 11:18 - Enhancements and Deadlines in Kubernetes Releases 14:22 - Kubernetes Incentive to Upgrade & Support Policies 18:26 - Running Old Versions of Kubernetes 20:17 - Challenges with Using Outdated Software Versions 22:15 - Best Practices for Version Releases 24:36 - Release Team Cycles 26:00 - Kat’s Release Legacy 31:58 - Kat’s Responsibilities Post-Release 33:04 - Future Plans and Contact Information About Kat Cosgrove Kat 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 Referenced Kubernetes: https://kubernetes.io/ Kat Cosgrove on Twitter: https://x.com/Dixie3Flatline Kat Cosgrove on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katcosgrove/ Email Kat: kat.cosgrove@gmail.com * Sponsor Prowler: https://prowler.com
May 28, 2024 · 34 min
Slide Into The Future Of Presentations with Anthony Fu
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/slidev Anthony 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/antfu7 NuxtLabs: https://nuxtlabs.com * Sponsor Prowler: https://prowler.com
May 23, 2024 · 34 min
Teaching a Stanford Cloud Course with Aditya Saligrama
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 Aditya About 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_a Aditya’s Website: https://saligrama.io * Sponsor Prowler: https://prowler.com
May 21, 2024 · 42 min
Generative AI, Tech Innovations, & Evolving Perspectives with Randall Hunt
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 Randall About 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
May 16, 2024 · 43 min
Challenges of AI in Cloud Computing with Justin Brodley
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 Justin About 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/jbrodley Justin’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jbrodley/ Sponsor Prowler: https://prowler.com
May 14, 2024 · 29 min
Google’s Graveyard and Lack of Hunger with Cody Ogden
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 More Links: Website: Killedbygoogle.com Twitter/X: @killedbygoogle * Sponsor Prowler: https://prowler.com
May 9, 2024 · 45 min
Inside Amazon’s Quest For Global Dominance With Dana Mattioli
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 Dana About 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/DanaMattioli Dana’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
May 7, 2024 · 40 min
AI's Impact on the Future of Tech with Rachel Stephens
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 Rachel About 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