Platform Engineering Podcast

Written by: Cory O’Daniel David Williams and Chris Hill
  • Summary

  • Welcome to the Platform Engineering Podcast, a monthly exploration into the fascinating world of platform engineering. This podcast caters to professionals and enthusiasts passionate about the intricacies of platform architecture, cloud operations, and scaling DevOps practices. Whether you're a seasoned expert or just starting in the realm of platform engineering, this is a must-listen show you don’t want to miss.


    Each episode features in-depth interviews with seasoned platform engineers, cloud specialists, and DevOps teams. Their expertise and knowledge are crucial for thriving in this field. Tune in as they share their experiences, challenges, and successes, offering unique perspectives into the everyday workings and innovations of this domain. Let their intriguing anecdotes provide you with valuable lessons that can immediately enhance your business’s competitive edge.


    Hosting the podcast are prominent voices in platform engineering: Cory O’Daniel, David Williams, and Chris Hill.


    Cory, a software and operations engineer in Los Angeles, California, has over two decades of experience in building startup brands and managing cloud operations. He created Bonny, an Elixir-based Kubernetes operator framework, and is passionate about AWS cloud, Kubernetes, and platform engineering.


    David boasts more than 15 years in cloud experience, working with various platform engineering companies. He founded the art collective Collision Ensemble and co-founded the DevOps company Deployboard.


    Chris, a software developer and operations engineer, is versed in Kubernetes and cloud-based technologies like AWS and GCP. His expertise in scalable system designs is pivotal in platform engineering projects.


    Join Cory, David, and Chris as they break down platform engineering with their expert guests.


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Episodes
  • Cloud Migration Strategies with Alex Voorhees of 66 Degrees
    Dec 11 2024

    Navigating cloud migrations and building modern platforms is challenging in the best of circumstances. Alex Voorhees, VP of Cloud Engineering at 66 Degrees, shares valuable lessons from helping organizations as they take on these challenges.


    Don’t miss his insights on:

    • How to tackle the human and organizational challenges that come with cloud transformation
    • Practical strategies for upskilling teams transitioning from traditional ops to cloud operations
    • Key considerations when implementing platform engineering solutions across different organizational maturity levels
    • Integrating AI capabilities into cloud architecture
    • Common pitfalls to avoid when moving legacy applications to the cloud
    • Approaches for balancing innovation with practical business needs during cloud migration


    Whether you're leading a cloud migration, building a platform team, or interested in the future of cloud operations, this episode offers concrete takeaways for navigating the technical and organizational challenges of modern infrastructure.


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    53 mins
  • Democratizing Kubernetes: The Kubefirst Journey with John Dietz
    Nov 27 2024

    John Dietz, CEO and co-founder of Konstruct (formerly Kubefirst), joins us fresh from KubeCon North America to discuss the evolution of cloud-native platform adoption. John shares insights into Konstruct's mission to make Kubernetes and cloud-native technology more accessible, reducing the typical 18-month adoption timeline to minutes.


    The conversation explores Konstruct's two main products: Kubefirst, an open-source GitOps platform, and Colony, their new solution for bare metal and data center deployments. John discusses the company's philosophy on open-source licensing, the importance of building trust in platform engineering, and their unique approach to commercialization while maintaining core platform accessibility.


    Don’t miss our new segment: TrashOps!


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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Executing Well in Healthcare with Jessica Kalinowski
    Nov 13 2024

    Jessica Kalinowski, VP of DevOps and Corporate IT at Connect RN, shares her journey from corporate IT to implementing DevOps and platform engineering in a startup environment. Jessica discusses the challenges and successes of applying tech strategies in healthcare.


    The episode covers strategies for platform adoption, including early engineer engagement and flexible implementation. Jessica discusses how automation has enabled efficient management with a small team, benefiting the entire organization.


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    51 mins

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