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Alexa's Input (AI)Simplifying the Stack with Adam AnzuoniIn this conversation, Adam Anzuoni, co-founder of an AI onboarding automation startup SimpleStack, shares his journey in the tech industry, discussing his experiences as a CTO and the lessons learned that led to the creation of SimpleStack. We discuss the challenges faced by fast-growing startups in managing their tech stack, how SimpleStack aims to simplify user provisioning and authentication, the integration of AI agents in business processes, the importance of knowledge sharing in tech, and more! This is a great listen for those interested in learning more about building AI solutions, the startup path, and leadership2025-06-1549 minAlexa's Input (AI)Legal AI That Works: Sabih Siddiqi on Founding IqidisIn this episode of Alexa’s Input (AI), Sabih Siddiqi, a former Big Law litigator turned legal tech founder, joins to explore the future of AI in law. Sabih spent seven years navigating the complexities of dispute resolution and transactional work before launching Iqidis, a startup on a mission to build the “legal operating system” for modern lawyers.We talk about: • What other legal AI tools get wrong — and how Iqidis is different • The risks and rewards of leaving a successful legal career to build a startup • How legal practice is evolving with AI-powered associates...2025-06-0444 min
WFIR News ExpressJamison Ave Arrest • Melrose Plaza Expansion • Metallica’s Farm-to-Table FeastMonday, May 12, 2025 — A man is under arrest after a deadly shooting in southeast Roanoke. Plus, big changes in northwest Roanoke as Melrose Plaza welcomes a new community bank—and Metallica gets a taste of local flavor, thanks to a farm in Blacksburg. WFIR’s News Express has these top local stories and more, including a Sub Station revival, Griffith’s Gulf of Mexico theory, and a salute to National Police Week.Stories Covered:Arrest made in fatal Dollar General shooting on Jamison Ave SEMetallica dines on locally-sourced food from Glade Road Gro...2025-05-1206 minAlexa's Input (AI)Economics of AI Agents with Demetrios Brinkmann of MLOps CommunityOn this episode of Alexa’s Input (AI) with Demetrios Brinkmann, leader of the ML Ops Community, talks about the rise of AI agents, why real communities matter more than influencer hype, and how AI’s economics are shifting in surprising ways. We dive into what makes agent UX so tricky, why the cost of AI answers is going up even as token prices fall, and why 2025 is the “year of the agent.” Demetrios also shares advice on creating real impact in AI today - and why now’s the time to share your expertise.You can now watch...2025-05-051h 01Alexa's Input (AI)Platforms, People, and Planet with Max KörbächerIn this episode of Alexa’s Input (AI), I’m joined by Max Körbächer, Managing Director & Founder of Liquid Reply and author of Platform Engineering for Architects. We cover the real-world challenges of platform engineering, from treating platforms as products to cloud migrations and AI integration. Max also shares insights on the Linux Foundation’s open source efforts, the push for environmental sustainability in tech, how workplace dynamics are evolving with the next generation of engineers, and much more!You can now watch on YouTube! Find more from this podcast at https://creators...2025-04-2150 minAlexa's Input (AI)The Database That Doesn't Quit: Apache Cassandra with Patrick McFadinOn this episode of Alexa’s Input (AI), we’re diving deep into the world of distributed databases with Patrick McFadin, Principal Technical Strategist at DataStax and a leading voice in the Apache Cassandra community. Patrick shares his journey into tech and how he became one of the foremost experts on Cassandra—an open-source, highly scalable NoSQL database that powers mission-critical applications across the globe.We explore Cassandra’s unique architecture, its approach to the CAP theorem, real-world use cases, and how it continues to evolve in the era of AI and real-time analytics. Whether you’re a develope...2025-04-081h 00Alexa's Input (AI)Data Driven AI: Engineering Smarter Systems with Amin Abou-GallalaAmin Abou-Gallala, a data engineering expert at IBM and the mind behind Data Is Everything blog, joins as guest for this episode and dives into the world of data engineering, AI-powered automation, IBM watsonx, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG). Amin shares his insights on the future of AI-driven data processing, the role of agentic AI in enterprise applications, and how companies can leverage modern data infrastructure to drive innovation. Whether you’re a data engineer, AI enthusiast, or just curious about the next wave of AI-powered applications, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways.Links:...2025-03-091h 00
MLOps.communityKubernetes, AI Gateways, and the Future of MLOps // Alexa Griffith // #294Kubernetes, AI Gateways, and the Future of MLOps // MLOps Podcast #294 with Alexa Griffith, Senior Software Engineer at Bloomberg.Join the Community: https://go.mlops.community/YTJoinIn Get the newsletter: https://go.mlops.community/YTNewsletter // AbstractAlexa shares her journey into software engineering, from early struggles with Airflow and Kubernetes to leading open-source projects like the Envoy AI Gateway. She and Demetrios discuss AI model deployment, tooling differences across tech roles, and the importance of abstraction. They highlight aligning technical work with business goals and improving...2025-03-0751 min
Radio FM88 AustraliaJeffrey Shaw & Andrena Forrest with Guest - Michael Gray Griffith - Investigative Journalist - 27th February 2025"The Lost Art of Investigative Journalism" Michael Gray Griffith was making a living as a playwright when the world kicked him out of society because he would take the COVID-19 vaccinations. Ostracised and cancelled he decided to use what was left of his life to defend free speech, which was under attack, by getting people to talk online, for an hour a day. This hour a day evolved to recording the stories of Australians and their experiences and views of their rapidly changing world. He called this show Cafe Locked Down, but when the cafe's...2025-02-271h 08Alexa's Input (AI)Revolutionizing Containers: SELinux, Container Security & AI with Dan Walsh (Part 2)Security isn't an afterthought-it's the foundation of modern infrastructure. In this episode, Dan Walsh, Senior Distinguished Engineer at Red Hat, dives deep into the critical role of SELinux in container security and how it thwarts real-world vulnerabilities. We also explore Dan's latest project, Ramalama, which is bridging the gap between Al models and container technology, making Al enterprise-ready. If you've ever wondered how to balance security, usability, and innovation, this episode is must listen! Links:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-walsh-a8729b2/Podman: https://podman.io2025-02-2447 min
Beeswax Vinyl DailyBeeswax Vinyl Daily — February 8, 2025Non-musical history for today: 1915 – D. W. Griffith's controversial landmark film The Birth of a Nation premiered in Los Angeles. While I don't believe it was actually supposed to sensationalize racism and hate groups, it did, nonetheless. The second coming of that "Christian" group with three Ks was based on that film.
Music history, album anniversaries, birthdays, and deaths for February 8.
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On Camel City Radio, it's hump day ev...2025-02-0808 minAlexa's Input (AI)Revolutionizing Containers: Podman, Builda, and Open Source with Dan Walsh (Part 1)Containers rule the modern tech world—and in this episode, we’re unpacking their evolution with Daniel Walsh, Senior Distinguished Engineer at Red Hat and the engineer behind tools like Podman, Builda, CRI-O, Ramalama, and SELinux. From replacing Docker to redefining Kubernetes workflows, Daniel shares his incredible story, the origins of these tools, and how open source innovation fuels everything. If you’re curious about container security, rootless tech, or the future of Kubernetes, you won’t want to miss part one of this conversation! Links:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-wals...2025-01-2054 minAlexa's Input (AI)AI in the Courtroom: How Technology is Transforming the Legal Field with Joshua CantrellIn this episode of Alexa's Input (AI), we’re diving into the intersection of artificial intelligence and law with Joshua Cantrell, a seasoned attorney from Griffith Law in Nashville, Tennessee. Joshua shares insights from his new book, which explores how AI is reshaping the legal profession, from improving efficiency to tackling ethical and regulatory challenges.
Join us as we discuss practical applications of AI in the courtroom, from creating compelling visuals and preparing witnesses to streamlining legal research and jury selection. Joshua also talks on the cultural shifts in law, the future of AI in legal roles, an...2024-12-191h 01Alexa's Input (AI)Navigating AI's Moral Maze with DevanshDevansh, the writer behind the popular Substack Artificial Intelligence Made Simple (@chocolatemilkcultleader), joins on this episode for an in-depth discussion on the pressing issues in AI ethics. Devansh talks about his experiences advocating for safer social platforms, his controversial takes on 'morally aligned' LLMs, and the underlying ethical issues in tech that often go unnoticed. An insightful episode for anyone interested in AI, tech policy, or the intersection of technology and society.
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MMA NUTS (MP3)UFC 306 RecapUFC 306 Recap PPV buy rate Ring Card Girls outfits Sean O’Malley vs Merab Dvalishvili Alexa Grasso vs Valentina Schevchenko Irene Aldana’s cut Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler Mount Rushmore of MMA Tweet of the week KO of the week KNOWLEDGE #UFC 2024-09-1857 minAlexa's Input (AI)Disruptors Decoded: Kendall Roden Talks Dapr, Diagrid, and Driving InnovationJoin us on this episode as we explore the forefront of cloud-native application development with Kendall Roden, Product Manager at Diagrid. Kendall discusses career trajectory from Microsoft to becoming a key player in product management working on Dapr at Diagrid, where she works on simplifying the creation of resilient, microservice-oriented applications. We discuss her involvement with Kubernetes, her role in promoting Dapr, and insights into the challenges and triumphs of product leadership in tech. Perfect for developers, tech enthusiasts, or anyone interested in the behind-the-scenes of technology innovation.
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The John Fredericks ShowEpisode #1578 Get Over It Trump Kicked Butt9/11/2024 PODCAST Episodes #1576 - #1578 GUESTS: Alexa D’Amato, Michael Dent, Crom Carmichael, Ashley Hayek, Rep. Tom Tiffany, Rep. Morgan Griffith, Sen. Marsha Blackburn, Sheriff David Clarke + YOUR CALLS! at 1-888-480-JOHN (5646) and GETTR Live! @jfradioshow #GodzillaOfTruth #TruckingTheTruth Want more of today's show? Episode #1576 Harris and the Empty Suit Brigade Episode #1577 Harris' Big Fail on The Biden-Harris Economic Calamity Episode #1578 Get Over It Trump Kicked Butt https://johnfredericksradio.libsyn.com/2024-09-1142 min
The John Fredericks ShowEpisode #1577 Harris' Big Fail on The Biden-Harris Economic Calamity9/11/2024 PODCAST Episodes #1576 - #1578 GUESTS: Alexa D’Amato, Michael Dent, Crom Carmichael, Ashley Hayek, Rep. Tom Tiffany, Rep. Morgan Griffith, Sen. Marsha Blackburn, Sheriff David Clarke + YOUR CALLS! at 1-888-480-JOHN (5646) and GETTR Live! @jfradioshow #GodzillaOfTruth #TruckingTheTruth Want more of today's show? Episode #1576 Harris and the Empty Suit Brigade Episode #1577 Harris' Big Fail on The Biden-Harris Economic Calamity Episode #1578 Get Over It Trump Kicked Butt https://johnfredericksradio.libsyn.com/2024-09-1139 min
The John Fredericks ShowEpisode #1576 Harris and the Empty Suit Brigade9/11/2024 PODCAST Episodes #1576 - #1578 GUESTS: Alexa D’Amato, Michael Dent, Crom Carmichael, Ashley Hayek, Rep. Tom Tiffany, Rep. Morgan Griffith, Sen. Marsha Blackburn, Sheriff David Clarke + YOUR CALLS! at 1-888-480-JOHN (5646) and GETTR Live! @jfradioshow #GodzillaOfTruth #TruckingTheTruth Want more of today's show? Episode #1576 Harris and the Empty Suit Brigade Episode #1577 Harris' Big Fail on The Biden-Harris Economic Calamity Episode #1578 Get Over It Trump Kicked Butt https://johnfredericksradio.libsyn.com/2024-09-111h 18Alexa's Input (AI)Greenprints for Innovation: Nicole Granath and Sustainability TechJoin us on this episode as we delve into the sustainable tech landscape with Nicole Granath, co-founder and COO of Tangible. Nicole shares her unique journey from finance, working in a hedge fund and in Shanghai, to founding a startup focused on reducing the construction industry's carbon footprint. Dive into our conversation about her transition into tech, the challenges of embodied carbon in building materials, and her insights as an entrepreneur in sustainability technology. Whether you're a developer, a sustainability advocate, or simply curious about innovative solutions in tech, this episode offers a insight into Nicole and Tangible's innovations...2024-08-1144 minAlexa's Input (AI)Generative AI and Cloud-Native with Thomas VitaleJoin us on this episode as we explore the forefront of technology with Thomas Vitale, software architect at Systematic, CNCF ambassador, author of 'Cloud Native Spring in Action', and blogger. Thomas shares his journey from a computer engineering student in Turin to a leading figure in the tech community. Dive into our discussion on the evolution of cloud-native applications, the impact of generative AI, and the importance of community in open-source projects. Whether you're a developer, a tech enthusiast, or simply curious about the future of technology, this episode offers invaluable insights into cutting-edge developments that are shaping our...2024-05-1953 minAlexa's Input (AI)Mind and Machine: Navigating AI with Max BennettThis episode is joined by Max Bennett, entrepreneur and author at the intersection of AI and neuroscience, to unravel the complexities behind artificial intelligence and human cognition. Max recounts his evolution from a career in finance to innovations in AI, and his path from conceptual frameworks to the creation of Alby, the AI shopping assistant that's redefining consumer experiences. He delves into his critically acclaimed book, 'A Brief History of Intelligence,' drawing parallels between evolutionary biology and the development of AI. Listen in as we discuss AI possibilities, ethical dilemmas, and the future of personalized learning and healthcare...2024-04-0759 minAlexa's Input (AI)Scanning the Future: Mike Hamrah on Reinventing Connections with FlowcodeIn this episode, we welcome Mike Hamrah, CTO of Flowcode, to discuss the transformative role of QR technology in connecting fans and brands. Mike shares his journey from the dot-com bubble's challenges to leading innovation at Flowcode. He offers insights into the rise of QR codes, the nuances of building a strong engineering culture, and the importance of company values in team dynamics. Join us as we explore the intersection of technology and leadership with a key figure in the tech industry. This conversation is a valuable listen for anyone interested in tech trends and effective team management.
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Wheels Off with Rhett MillerDar WilliamsSinger-songwriter Dar Williams joins Rhett to talk about the process of writing songs that matter, the importance of finding a supportive community, and tells Rhett about the music she’s currently writing. The two discuss prioritizing authenticity over algorithmic success in today’s creative environment, and Dar offers sage advice for aspiring musicians. Dar Williams was always in the right place at the right time for the success she’s had over a 25+-year career. She rose out of the vibrant mid-90’s Boston scene, inspired by the eclectic influences of alt-rockers, Berklee jazz musicians, slam poets, and folk...2024-02-0642 minAlexa's Input (AI)Tech Learning Made Simple: Ivan Velichko's Educational JourneyIn this insightful podcast episode, join prominent tech education figure and software engineer/site reliability engineer Ivan Velichko as he delves into the creation of his innovative learning platform, iximiuz labs. We discuss the platform's structured learning path, emphasizing the importance of fundamentals and practical applications, the significance of hands-on experience and the limitations of random blog posts in skill mastery. Discover Ivan's unique approach to learning and the challenges he faced in developing this platform. Ivan Velichko's story to becoming a tech education content creator comes to life as he shares his wisdom and expertise. Don't miss this episode...2024-02-0443 min
King of Corona287. Tuesday Funnies (McDonald’s poopy sandwiches) with co host Kelci!!Planet fitness, kids doing the dishes, Alexa and Austin having a relationship, Nurecover, McDonald’s poopy sandwiches, and much much more!!2024-01-0937 min
Lifeworlds17. Tales of the Arctic Deep – with Sylvia Earle, Johan Rockström and Taylor GriffithA special three part episode recorded onboard a Climate and Oceans expedition in the Norwegian Arctic. We’ll hear about the dark mysteries of the deepest realms of the ocean from “Her Deepness” herself, Dr. Sylvia Earle (possibly the most admired and loved oceanographer of the last century). Followed by the latest Planetary Boundaries Earth science from Johan Rockstrom, and the role of ocean storytelling and immersive art installations from Taylor Griffith. Together, their voices weave a tale of the predicament and possibility of the Arctic and high seas; how to sense the lifeworlds of all the creatu...2023-10-121h 55
USModernist Radio - Architecture You Love#317/More Than Architecture: Object ModernismModernism isn't just architecture; it also highlights the artists and artisans whose textiles, ceramics, furniture, and other objects bring modern spaces to life. Recorded at Modernism Week 2023, we’ll hear from a gaggle of interesting guests: Susan Brown, Alexa Griffith Winton, Leigh Wishner and Charlotte Von Hardenburgh on textile artist Dorothy Liebes; Annalisa Capurro and Paul Ortega on the Swedish Modern design of Svenskt Tenn; ceramics historian Margaret Carney on midcentury dinnerware; and Jim Rawitch on the arts and crafts of Sam Maloof.2023-09-111h 24
Dressed: The History of Fashion"The Greatest Weaver Alive:" Dorothy Liebes, an interview with Leigh WishnerNo longer the household name she was during her own time, Dorothy Liebes has been recognized as "one of the greatest designers of the 20th century." Her modernist textile designs were embraced by interior designers and architects including Frank Lloyd Wright and fashion designers such as her dear friend Bonnie Cashin. This week fashion and textile historian Leigh Wishner joins us to talk about Liebes' incredibly influential career and the exhibition A Dark, A Light, A Bright: The Designs of Dorothy Liebes now on view at the Cooper Hewitt in New York City through February 4, 2024.RECOMMENDED READING:...2023-08-151h 02
Yale University Press PodcastDorothy Liebes, the “Mother of Modern Weaving”In Conversation with Susan Brown and Alexa Griffith Winton.2023-08-0840 min
YaleUniversityDorothy Liebes, the "Mother of Modern Weaving"In Conversation with Susan Brown and Alexa Griffith Winton2023-08-0840 minAlexa's Input (AI)Platform Engineering with Mauricio (Salaboy) Salatino (Part 2)Mauricio (Salaboy) Salatino is a Senior Software Engineer II at Diagrid, author of Platform Engineering on Kubernetes, blogger, and involved in multiple open source projects like Knative, Dapr, vcluster, and Crossplane. In part one of this podcast, Mauricio and I discuss all things platform engineering - tooling around multicloud infrastructure, the complexities and challenges for developers building on multicloud, measuring platform performance, changes and advancements in the space and much more!
Find Mauricio's: blog, linkedin, twitter
You can support this podcast on the anchor page. Make sure to subscribe and follow Alexa's Input Twitter account t2023-08-0625 minAlexa's Input (AI)Platform Engineering with Mauricio (Salaboy) Salatino (Part 1)Mauricio (Salaboy) Salatino is a Senior Software Engineer II at Diagrid, author of Platform Engineering on Kubernetes, blogger, and involved in multiple open source projects like Knative, Dapr, vcluster, and Crossplane. In part one of this podcast, Mauricio and I discuss all things platform engineering - how he came about writing a book, the state of platform engineering today, continuous delivery practices, Kubernetes abstractions, cloud-native application challenges, and much more!
Find Mauricio's: blog, linkedin, twitter
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Singing Teachers TalkEp.108 Navigating the Adolescent Female Voice Change with Wendy RollsAlexa’s guest this week is Wendy Rolls, who divides her time teaching singing at two Brisbane girls’ secondary schools and at her own private studio, conducting a chamber choir for middle school girls. Wendy completed a Masters where her thesis focused on the pedagogical needs of adolescent female singers and is currently tracking the development of nine girls for her PhD. She is the creator of the female voice change pamphlet and post packs and is here to discuss how we can best navigate the adolescent female voice change.'Our language is so important that we need...2023-04-261h 01Alexa's Input (AI)Networking with Alex Saroyan (Part 2)Alex Saroyan, CEO and Co-Founder of Netris, joins me in this episode (part 2) to continue our discussion on a host of networking topics - programmable network services, firewalls, smart NICs, networking in hybrid cloud, the evolution of networking and much more!
You can find Alex on Twitter: @alex_saroyan
You can support this podcast on the anchor page. Make sure to subscribe and follow Alexa's Input Twitter account to get notified when a new podcast episode comes out.2023-04-0338 minAlexa's Input (AI)Networking with Alex Saroyan (Part 1)Alex Saroyan, CEO and Co-Founder of Netris, joins me in this episode to discuss a host of networking topics - how he got into networking, how Netris was founded, what is networking, how public cloud changed networking and how it differs from on premise infrastructure, various networking topics, and much more!
You can support this podcast on the anchor page. Make sure to subscribe and follow Alexa's Input Twitter account to get notified when a new podcast episode comes out.2023-02-2633 minAlexa's Input (AI)Kubeflow with Josh BottumJosh Bottum, Product Manager for the Kubeflow community, joins me in this episode to discuss all things Kubeflow related - how the project got started, what problems Kubeflow solves, supported features, how Kubeflow differentiates itself from other products, the future of the project, open source experiences and learnings, and much more!
You can support this podcast on the anchor page. Make sure to subscribe and follow Alexa's Input Twitter account to get notified when a new podcast episode comes out.2023-01-3052 minAlexa's Input (AI)All Things Serverless and Knative with Evan Anderson (Part 2)Evan Anderson, Senior Staff Engineer at VMWare, joins me on part 2 of this episode to discuss Istio's role in Knative, Knative's goals, features, requirements and dependencies, provisioning resources in a serverless world, the future of serverless, removing barriers for developers and much more!
Evan graduated with a degree in Computer Science from Dartmouth College. He worked at Google for 15 years and left as a Senior Staff Software Engineer. He now works at VMWare as a Senior Staff Engineer and manages the open-source project Knative.
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You c...2022-11-2757 minAlexa's Input (AI)All Things Serverless and Knative with Evan Anderson (Part 1)Evan Anderson, Senior Staff Engineer at VMWare, joins me on this episode to discuss the meaning of "serverless", his work experience at Google, the development of projects like Kubernetes and Knative, his thoughts around the cloud, managing an open-source project, and much more!
Evan graduated with a degree in Computer Science from Dartmouth College. He worked at Google for 15 years and left as a Senior Staff Software Engineer. He now works at VMWare as a Senior Staff Engineer and manages the open-source project Knative.
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You c...2022-10-0947 minAlexa's Input (AI)Kafka Streaming and Confluent with Danica FineDanica Fine, Senior Developer Advocate at Confluent, joins this episode to talk about how Confluent provides tools for creating a streaming data platform. We discuss what Confluent is and the problems it solves, Confluent Cloud, Kafka, some interesting use cases and much more!
Danica graduated with a B.A. in Logic, Information, and Computation and a Masters of Science in Engineering in Scientific Computing from the University of Pennsylvania. Danica worked as a software engineer for almost 5 years at Bloomberg, where she worked on streaming infrastructure. Danica has been working at Confluent as a Senior Developer Advocate f...2022-09-1141 min
The Gospel JubileeChip & Denny Celebrate Labor DayIt's Labor Day weekend so in keeping with the holiday theme all the songs played this week on The Gospel Jubilee will be about God doing a work in us and our laboring for Him.Here are all of the ways you can listen to the Gospel Jubilee…On your Echo device say, Alexa, play the Gospel Jubilee on Apple podcast.For a direct download go to: https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/51104920/download.mp3Ocean Waves Radio ... every Wednesday at 12 noon Eastern time., www.OceanWavesRadio.comThursday afternoons at 4:00 PM and Sunday mo...2022-09-011h 28
SidedoorDynamo DotDorothy Liebes was a whirlwind in the weaving world. Throughout the 1930s, she spun luxury fabrics so bold and colorful that their style could only be described as the "Liebes Look." But when the United States entered World War II, she wondered how an artist like herself could be helpful at a time when “there would be no need for luxuries.” What she didn’t know was that wartime would bring an opportunity to put her weaving skills to work in an entirely new way. Joining forces with the American Red Cross, she brought professional artists to the bedsides of wounde...2022-08-2429 min
Alexa's Input (AI)Nontraditional Backgrounds, Workplace Environments and Being a Woman in Tech with Donna HutchinsonIn this episode, Donna Hutchinson, Senior Software Engineer at CircleCI, joins me to discuss her path into tech as someone with a nontraditional background, her experiences with workspace environments and how to make sure that you are in a space where you are supported and can grow, how being a woman has affected her career as a software engineer, and much more!
Donna graduated from Queen's University Belfast with First Class Honours in BSc Business Information Technology. She then went to work for JP Morgan Chase & Co. before transitioning to CircleCI, working as a Senior Software Engineer.2022-06-2938 minAlexa's Input (AI)Talks with Founders - Daniel BerlindDaniel Berlind, co-founder/CEO of Snappt Inc and President of Berlind Properties, joins me on this episode to discuss his experience founding his first tech startup. We talk about what he learned from being a professional baseball player, cofounder relationships, success that comes through failure, experiencing two accelerators, when to pivot your business and find product-market fit, pitching to VCs and choosing the right ones help build the company, aligning on values and culture, and much more!
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Anna's links: Twitter and Substack
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Ticket Weeknights w/ Nicole Griffith - 93.7 The Ticket KNTKJanuary 31st, 6pm - Alexa vs Google Devices, Chris Basnett (Lincoln Journal Star), Nicole's 10/11 Stories!January 31st, 6pm - Alexa vs Google Devices, Chris Basnett (Lincoln Journal Star), Nicole's 10/11 Stories!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2022-02-0148 minTicket Weeknights w/ Nicole Griffith - 93.7 The Ticket KNTKJanuary 31st, 6pm - Alexa vs. Google MiniJanuary 31st, 6pm - Alexa vs. Google MiniAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2022-02-0122 minAlexa's Input (AI)Talks with Founders- Mahmoud ArramMahmoud Arram, co-founder and CTO of Bluecore, joins me on this episode to discuss the importance of having a co-founder you trust, his previous startup ideas and side projects, how he got into e-commerce and the idea for Bluecore developed, the process of pitching their idea and going through Techstars, how his role has changed throughout time, scaling while maintaining innovation, and much more!
You can support this podcast on the anchor page. Make sure to subscribe and follow Alexa's Input Twitter account to get notified when a new podcast episode comes out.2022-01-091h 00Alexa's Input (AI)Talks with Founders - Tameem IftikharTameem Iftikhar joins me on this talks with founders episode to discuss his career path, his experiences working in early-stage startups and being a co-founder, the tech stars program, and much more! While Tameem was getting his degree from the University of Toronto, he participated in a co-op at IBM and worked for the startup Nightly.to. After graduating he worked for SurfEasy and then Symantec as a Principal Engineer when it was acquired. Now, he is the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Flywheel.
You can support this podcast on the anchor page. Make sure to subscribe a...2021-11-2849 minAlexa's Input (AI)Talks with Founders - Memo SanchezGuillermo (Memo) Sanchez joins this episode to talk about being a tech founder. After working at FactSet for over 5 years, he co-founded Reonomy. Then, he was a manager at Blink Health and VP of Engineering at DelShah Capital before co-founding another startup, Pragmic that was recently acquired by dev01. Memo discusses getting into tech, his first startup and the lessons he learned, navigating co-founder relationships, going through an acquisition, why he went to a bigger company after his first startup, the advice he has for anyone looking to found a startup now, and much more!
You can s...2021-10-2445 minAlexa's Input (AI)Managing, Frontend, and Creating a Brand with Harry WolffHarry Wolff, Director of Engineering at MongoDB, discusses his experiences as a manager and director, his career as a frontend developer, frontend engineering at MongoDB, how he shares knowledge and content through his YouTube channel, and much more. You can check out Harry Wolff's content on his website here and his YouTube channel here -- make sure to subscribe to his channel!
You can support this podcast on the anchor page. Make sure to subscribe and follow Alexa's Input Twitter account to get notified when a new podcast episode comes out. 2021-09-1650 minThe Gospel JubileeChip and Denny feature the Griffeth Family this week on the Gospel Jubilee.The Griffith Family, a Christian family group from Nashville Tennessee, will be the featured artists this week on The Gospel Jubilee.Listen to the Gospel Jubilee on your Echo device by saying, Alexa, play the Gospel Jubilee on Apple podcast.Or go to: https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/46079517/download.mp3You can also catch The Gospel Jubilee Saturday evenings at 7:00 and Wednesday afternoons at 4:00 CST on Radio For Life.Go to: www.RadioForLife.orgTheir story:“We had no idea that we were standing in the middle of a miracle.”“Love is Pat...2021-08-131h 28Alexa's Input (AI)History of the Web with Matthew GerstmanMatthew Gerstman joins me in this episode to discuss the history of the web. Matthew has worked in frontend development at Dropbox, and now he is a Staff Engineer at Bluecore. Inspired by a post he recently made, we discuss a variety of topics relating to the evolution of the web-- including HTML, document object models, PHP, javascript, web 2.0, CSS, ECMA scripts, cross-browser bugs / different implementations of javascript, the evolution of browsers, the downfall of internet explorer, jQuery, REST, typescript, future of frontend, and much more! Make sure to listen to this great overview of all things web/frontend!
2021-08-081h 02Alexa's Input (AI)Cache Only with Mike HurwitzMichael Hurwitz (Twitter: @dngrmike), a Principal Software Engineer on Bluecore's Data Science Infrastructure team, joins me on this podcast to talk about all things caching, including his open-source caching library LazyLRU (find it on GitHub here and read a blog about it here). The first part of the episode is focused on the basics of caching, what it is used for, and caching policies and patterns. In the second part, we focus on his caching implementation, why he wrote it, and what use cases it is good for.
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Chip Nielsen Loves It Here!#6: Volcanos, ERUPT!The first in-person episode ever! Chip sits down with Griffith Growl (rich CEO), Sammy Smithereens (Survivor a.k.a. Lame Volcano Superhero), Vulture Hanks (Cartoonsman), and New York Tim (Journalist By Day)! Volcanos are chiefly what's discussed. Then, special guest Alexa teaches us how to make egg salad on a revolutionary segment of Chip's Lonely!
Featuring: Nikoli Hovorka, Jacob Mechler, Lem Amen, Andy Peterson, Josh Levitt, and Alexa Lewis.
Theme song: "My Bird Has Worms" by We Is Shore Dedicated
2021-07-041h 06Alexa's Input (AI)Blowing Up Supernovas on Supercomputers with Bronson MesserComputational astrophysicist Bronson Messer joins me on this episode to talk about computers and science. Bronson got his PhD in Astrophysics from the University of Tennessee, and he now works at Oak Ridge National Library as the Director of Science of the Oak Ridge Leadership Computing Facility. We discuss how he uses the worlds most powerful supercomputers to simulate supernovas blowing up, what it means to be exascale, coding on GPUs, coding practices in the scientific computing community, and much more!
To read the article mentioned in the episode about Bronson click here.
2021-06-191h 18Alexa's Input (AI)Data and Analytics with Bruno AzizaIn this episode, Bruno Aziza, Head of Data & Analytics at Google Cloud, discusses everything Data & Analytics. From startups to big companies, Bruno has learned a lot along the way and has seen shifts in the field. He discusses those learnings, along with what is coming next. Listen to hear about the importance of his role with the community and going beyond the bytes, the state of Data & Analytics today, the challenges we will face in the near future, and what we can do now.
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Tw...2021-05-2354 minAlexa's Input (AI)Security with Brent Lassi and Mike Hurwitz (Part II)Brent Lassi and special guest Mike Hurwitz join me again for part II on security. Brent Lassi co-founded one of the first AppSec companies called Apex, and he now works as the CISO at Bluecore. Mike Hurwitz is a Principal Engineer at Bluecore and has previously worked at Tumblr and Shutterstock. In this episode we talk more about the evolution of security in the last few years-- both about the advantages of the cloud and the lessons learned. We discuss what enterprise viability means for both software engineers and security professionals, and how people play a big part. We...2021-05-091h 02Alexa's Input (AI)Security with Brent Lassi and Mike HurwitzBrent Lassi and special guest Mike Hurwitz join me on this episode to talk about security. Brent Lassi co-founded one of the first AppSec companies called Apex, and he now works as the CISO at Bluecore. Brent explains his day-to-day and his journey in his field. He also teaches me about infosec, differences in privacy and security, and what security engineers must do to ensure that software is safe. We discuss handling attacks and threats and the immense impact that the advent of cloud computing has had on application security. And much more! Brent is a great storyteller with...2021-04-2552 minAlexa's Input (AI)Netflix's Culture with Jason ReidJason Reid, Director of Data Science and Engineering at Netflix, joins me on this episode to discuss Netflix's culture. We discuss the topics in the book No Rules Rules: Netflix and the Culture of Reinvention and his personal experiences at Netflix. We have a great talk about the Keeper Test, career growth, titles, paying top of personal market, mentorship, diversity, and much more!
The opinions in this podcast are Jason's own and do not express the opinions of Netflix.2021-04-041h 10
Curiosity WeeklyHaving a Bad Boss Can Make You a Great BossLearn about why it’s a big deal that researchers found animal life underneath the Antarctic ice shelf; how scientists measured blinks to figure out why exercise gives your brain a boost; and why having a bad boss can make you a good boss.
Scientists accidentally found animal life 3,000 feet beneath the Antarctic ice shelf by Steffie Drucker
Sample, I. (2021, February 15). Researchers rethink life in a cold climate after Antarctic find. The Guardian; The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/science/2021/feb/15/researchers-rethink-life-in-a-cold-climate-after-antarctic-find
Griffiths, H. J., Anker, P., Linse, K., Maxwell, J., Post, A. L., Stevens, C., Tulaczyk, S., & Smith, J. A...2021-03-2911 minAlexa's Input (AI)Starting a Startup with Bahar ShahBahar Shah joins me in this episode to talk about the very beginning stages of a startup. She graduated from MIT, worked at Microsoft as a software engineer, then went to Bluecore where she became a director of engineering, and now she is in the very early stages of a startup she co-founded called Tell. We discuss how Tell began, creating culture, setting values early on, funding, and much more!
Link to the beta version of the Tell app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/tell/id14656787802021-03-2249 minAlexa's Input (AI)From IBM to startup SVP: David Dyar's career and lessons learned along the wayDavid Dyar joined IBM in their heyday and moved on to help other startups grow as a Senior Vice President (currently at DailyPay). In this episode, he shares his experiences along the way and the lessons he has learned from them. David discusses his various roles, diversity in the workplace, what kinds of people he looks for within organizations, challenges coming into companies, maintaining workplace culture through growth, being an intermediary between engineering and the business, and much more! 2021-03-071h 00
The Halli Casser-Jayne ShowTHE ELEGANT SPY, THE MOURNER-IN-CHIEFThe elegant spy, the Mourner-in-Chief. That’s what we explore on The Halli Casser-Jayne Show Podcast when Halli and her partner in politics, former White House correspondent and Newsweek and Time alum, Matthew Cooper, slice and dice the political news of the week. And in our second half-hour Halli talks with international bestselling author, Larry Loftis, about his new book, a look at the true story of the life of World War II American Spy, Aline Griffith, Countess of Romanones as told in his lively THE PRINCESS SPY, his new book getting rave reviews. Over five hundred thousand Am...2021-02-2459 minAlexa's Input (AI)Managing and Maintaining Distributed Systems with Evan JonesOn this episode we talk with Evan Jones (www.evanjones.ca or Twitter: @epcjones), who works at Datadog and previously worked at Bluecore, Twitter, Mitro (his own startup), Infix, Google, and received a PhD from MIT. We discuss server reliability, learning from a cloud provider outage, the difficulties of scaling systems, how to address failures due to overloading your systems, and much more! 2021-02-231h 08
The Daily GardenerFebruary 9, 2021 The Dependable Jade Plant, Henry Arthur Bright, William Griffith, Bark and pH, Cooking with Flowers by Miche Bacher, and Winter Garden Chores from 1889Today we celebrate a man who published his garden journal in a book - and inspired countless gardeners and gardener writers with his resonant words. We'll also learn about a young botanist with drive and good intentions, as well as a personal beef with another botanist - both of these men had a dramatic impact on the Calcutta Botanical Garden. We hear some fascinating words about tree bark and pH - it's a little-discussed topic, but it's a good one. We Grow That Garden Library™ with a book that helps us cook with flowers. And then we’ll wrap thing...2021-02-0927 minAlexa's Input (AI)In the Clouds with Kelsey HightowerKelsey Hightower (Twitter: @kelseyhightower), Principal Engineer at Google Cloud and a well-known open-source contributor, joins me on this episode to discuss a variety of topics concerning cloud development, tools, and experiences. Kelsey shares some of his personal experiences about learning and growth, and we discuss some challenges we face today like identity and observability, and how to navigate through all the new technologies and ideas coming out of the serverless community. 2021-02-061h 04Alexa's Input (AI)Distributed Databases and Danger (Part 2)In the second part of the database discussion with Mike Hurwitz (Twitter: @dngrmike), we discuss distributed databases. Mike talks about what guarantees one can make about distributed data stores. Like, what guarantees can you make with updates? and what happens when a 6-year-old runs into a datacenter with a squirt gun and sets your machine into a pile of sparks and flames? do we really get a choice between availability and consistency? We also discuss consensus, latencies, and how access patterns rule everything. A fun conversation including laughter. 2021-01-2449 minAlexa's Input (AI)Databases and Danger (Part 1)Michael Hurwitz (Twitter: @dngrmike) is a Principal Software Engineer on Bluecore's Data Science Infrastructure team and is an expert when it comes to databases. He previously worked at Blink Health, Shutterstock, and Tumblr. In this entertaining episode, Mike covers the basics of different types of databases. We discuss B+ trees, the differences in columnar- and row-stores, caching, indexes, and much, much more! 2021-01-1850 minAlexa's Input (AI)Chemistry and Computers with John HymelJohn Hymel is a Ph.D. student at Georgia Tech. In this episode, he answers the question "what is computational chemistry?" and dives into basic concepts and applications. We also discuss the types of projects and workflows John uses. John is passionate about what he does, and it is always fun to talk to him. 2021-01-1554 minAlexa's Input (AI)Front-end and Fun with Jason DengIn this episode, I learn about Jason Deng (Twitter: @jasondengster & more https://linktr.ee/jasondeng), a tech lead at Bluecore, and his experience as a front-end dev. He explains different aspects of his job and the tools he uses. We talk about tech debt, current front-end tech usage, and the future of front-end. Jason explains Typescript, React, Redux, and GraphQL. We also discuss cultural and social topics around the workplace. 2021-01-1044 min
Beyond FearEpisode 8: The Deliberate ShiftResearch shows that, like people who commit other crimes, those who sexually offend also desist from offending. This is both hard to hear and important to acknowledge. In Episode 8 of Beyond Fear, we made the deliberate decision to pivot from conversations about survivor experiences to a focus on the experience of individuals who have sexually offended.
When we first started studying sexual violence, we both wanted to study the effects of victimization, but it didn't take us much time to figure out that in order to stop sexual violence we had to go further upstream. Victimization doesn't e...2020-08-2635 min
ACB in ActionACB in Action for August 18, 2020Join me tonight at 9pm Eastern for ACB In Action, where the heart and soul of ACB shines. Let’s gather around my virtual table as we get to know four leaders within ACB new to their current role as President in their respective affiliate. Gabe Griffith, CCB, Becky Kooistra, MCBVI, Chris Gray, ACBDA, and Sarah Calhoun, GDUI will be tonight’s guests. ACB In Action, where we go to the front-lines and behind the scenes to learn about the movers and shakers within ACB Ways to listen: On ACB Radio Mainstream:w...2020-08-2158 min
The Black GoatJoe Public, Will You Marry Me?In recent years there has been a lot of talk about public trust in science - how much there is, in what ways, whether we deserve it or not. In this episode, we discuss an article by historian and philosopher Rachel Ankeny that asks whether "trust" is even the right concept to be talking about. What does it mean to trust an abstraction like "science"? When people argue about trust in science, are they even talking about the same thing - the findings, the people, the process, or something else? And we discuss Ankeny's proposed alternative: that instead of...2020-04-011h 00
The Black GoatJoe Public, Will You Marry Me?In recent years there has been a lot of talk about public trust in science - how much there is, in what ways, whether we deserve it or not. In this episode, we discuss an article by historian and philosopher Rachel Ankeny that asks whether "trust" is even the right concept to be talking about. What does it mean to trust an abstraction like "science"? When people argue about trust in science, are they even talking about the same thing - the findings, the people, the process, or something else? And we discuss Ankeny's proposed alternative: that instead of the...2020-04-011h 00
The ROAMies PodcastA Rory Story- What NOT to Do When HikingToday's Episode brings a certain scripture to mind...“So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall!”1 Corinthians 10:12 This can obviously apply to the physical, as in Rory's fall. But also addresses pride.Not confidence, but pride. Something that holds us back from living life freely and to the full.Rory's story also shows the importance of getting back up and trying again when you do fall. We all fall and sometimes fail. When we get back up and keep going, we grow in character and skill. And we get a...2020-02-1014 min
Crushing DisappointmentRollergirl"I never take my skates off"
Welcome to Episode #23 of Crushing Disappointment. Matt chats to Ed about his crush on Rollergirl.
Disappointments: Does naming this episode "Rollergirl" come across as passive-aggressive rather than amusing? Did The Hangover come out in 2008? Should you send out the questions in advance?
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Rosanna Greenstreet (The Guardian): Q&A: Heather Graham, actor
Claire Coghlan (NY Times): Actress Heather Graham Turns From #MeToo to Toil and Trouble
George Toles: Paul Thomas Anderson
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ORLYRADIO SHOWORLY-EP0136A - INTERVIEW Marissa Alexa McCoolORLY-EP0136A - INTERVIEW Marissa Alexa McCool
Welcome to ORLYRADIO #136a recorded Friday December 16th, 2016 - where we dismantle the current events for your edutainment through mostly rational conversations that make you go ‘Oh Really’! I’m your host Andy Cowen, with my usual suspects, Ris McCool, Fred Sims, Amber Biesecker, David O’Connor, Stephen Griffith, and Daniel Atherton.Audience Feedback From Previous Shows: We make mistakes. Please, if you find one, pause the podcast, and send us a note. orlyradiopodcast@gmail.com or phone it in 470-222-6759 INTERVIEW Marissa Alexa Mc...2016-12-1950 minORLYRADIO SHOWORLY-EP0136A - INTERVIEW Marissa Alexa McCoolORLY-EP0136A - INTERVIEW Marissa Alexa McCool
Welcome to ORLYRADIO #136a recorded Friday December 16th, 2016 - where we dismantle the current events for your edutainment through mostly rational conversations that make you go ‘Oh Really’! I’m your host Andy Cowen, with my usual suspects, Ris McCool, Fred Sims, Amber Biesecker, David O’Connor, Stephen Griffith, and Daniel Atherton.Audience Feedback From Previous Shows: We make mistakes. Please, if you find one, pause the podcast, and send us a note. orlyradiopodcast@gmail.com or phone it in 470-222-6759 INTERVIEW Marissa Alexa Mc...2016-12-1950 min