Didi and Lital are joined by Ben Yemini, Product Leader at Causely, a tech company focused on ensuring reliable software for large, complex applications. Ben shares insights on how Causely's causal reasoning engine helps detect and mitigate issues before they impact production, highlighting their unique approach to problem-solving in the industry. The conversation also explores the importance of MTTR, deployment rates, and operational efficiency, as well as the potential role of AI in enhancing system reliability. The episode concludes with a discussion on the evolving landscape of tech and the value of tools like Causely for engineering leaders and teams. Tune in for an engaging talk that blends technical expertise with candid anecdotes.
Find Ben Yemini at https://www.linkedin.com/in/byemini/
Topics
00:23 Weather and Sports Talk
02:36 Guest Introduction: Ben from Causely
04:00 Causely's Mission and Approach
13:07 Challenges and Future of Causely
20:22 The Love for Containers and Microservices
20:49 The Role of SRE Teams
21:25 Locality and Deployment Challenges
22:39 Understanding MTTR and SLOs
26:23 Deployment Metrics and Strategies
33:27 AI and Operational Challenges
37:36 Collaborating with AI Tools
39:21 Conclusion and Final Thoughts