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ShipTalk - SRE, DevOps, Platform Engineering, Software DeliveryDebugging Developer Productivity in an AI-native World with Aravind Putrevu (CodeRabbit)In this episode of ShipTalk, Chinmay Gaikwad sits down with Aravind Putrevu, Head of Developer Relations at CodeRabbit, and dives into the evolving landscape of AI in software development. Aravind shares insights on the influence of AI tools across the software development lifecycle, from coding and code reviews to automation and security. Aravind highlights the pivotal role of context engineering, the continued importance of human oversight in AI-driven workflows, and how teams can harness diverse AI tools for productivity. The discussion also explores Kubernetes' impact on AI workloads, best practices for developer enablement, and the latest trends in developer...2025-07-2852 min
ShipTalk - SRE, DevOps, Platform Engineering, Software DeliveryFrom Windows Kernel to AI-Native Platforms: Scaling Engineering Teams and Systems with Puneet SaraswatIn this special season 3 finale of ShipTalk, host Dewan Ahmed sits down with Puneet Saraswat, VP of Engineering at Harness, for an inspiring conversation about engineering leadership, system design, and the evolution of software delivery.What You'll Learn:Career Journey: Follow Puneet's path from discovering programming in a hot computer lab in North India to building Windows 7 kernel components at Microsoft, then transitioning to Azure's distributed systems, and finally joining Harness as one of their first 15 engineers.Production Systems at Scale: Get insights into building reliable systems...2025-06-0541 min
ShipTalk - SRE, DevOps, Platform Engineering, Software DeliveryVirtualizing Kubernetes: Efficiency and Developer Experience with Lukas Gentele from Loft LabsIn this episode of the ShipTalk podcast, co-host Eric Minick talks with Lukas Gentele, co-founder and CEO of LoftLabs, about revolutionizing Kubernetes infrastructure through virtualization. Lukas shares his entrepreneurial journey starting from age 16 and explains how his company pivoted to create vcluster, a technology that virtualizes Kubernetes control planes similar to how VMs virtualize physical machines. They discuss the inefficiencies of running many small Kubernetes clusters versus optimizing resources with virtual clusters, the impact on developer workflows, and innovative approaches to CI/CD testing environments. Whether you're looking to optimize cloud costs or improve your development experience with Kubernetes...2025-04-1637 min
The Cloud GambitBuilding Your Tech Brand with Dewan AhmedSend us a textIn this engaging episode, we dive into Dewan Ahmed's fascinating journey from electrical engineering to becoming a Principal Developer Advocate at Harness. Dewan shares how necessity drove his career transitions - first from renewable energy engineering to software development at IBM, and later to DevOps and Kubernetes. We explore the importance of content creation for career growth, how Toastmasters helped build his public speaking skills, and why job titles truly matter. Dewan also discusses his philosophy on resume reviews, having helped over 1,200 professionals pro bono, and shares insights on the delicate balance developer...2025-04-0152 minShipTalk - SRE, DevOps, Platform Engineering, Software DeliveryThe Right Time for Adoption: DevOps Trends with Cerbos' Alex OlivierIn this episode of ShipTalk, host Dewan Ahmed sits down with Alex Olivier, the CPO and Co-founder of Cerbos, to explore the evolving landscape of DevOps and the critical role of authorization in modern software development. With a wealth of experience designing enterprise solutions, Alex shares his insights on how to balance developer productivity with security, making the case for adopting tools like Cerbos at the right time.Alex's journey in tech has taken him through esteemed roles at Microsoft, Qubit, and various startups, where he has consistently focused on enhancing the developer...2024-10-3139 minShipTalk - SRE, DevOps, Platform Engineering, Software DeliveryMastering Stress and Automation in DevOps with Vishwa Krishnakumar (Zenduty)In this episode of the Ship Talk podcast, host Dewan Ahmed welcomes Vishwa Krishnakumar, co-founder of ZenDuty, to delve into the complexities of software delivery, from managing stress as a startup founder to the nuances of DevOps and SRE practices. Vishwa shares his journey from a young coder to a successful entrepreneur, emphasizing the importance of physical and mental well-being in high-pressure environments.They discuss how ZenDuty emerged from a need to address incident management and the evolution of DevOps practices, highlighting the significance of timing and cultural shifts in successful implementations. The conversation also explores the...2024-07-0327 minShipTalk - SRE, DevOps, Platform Engineering, Software DeliveryFrom Code to Culture: Matt Anger's Odyssey in Software Engineering at DoorDashExplore the ins and outs of software engineering and organizational culture in the ShipTalk Podcast. In this episode, Dewan Ahmed, a Principal Developer Advocate at Harness, engages in a compelling conversation with Matt Anger, a Senior Staff Engineer at DoorDash.In this insightful discussion, Matt reflects on his career, from a fresh graduate to his current role as an engineering leader at DoorDash. The conversation covers the evolution of software delivery methodologies, touching on Matt's experiences with Kotlin for performance and ecosystem, scaling platform engineering at his org, and the significance of good engineering culture for...2024-02-2335 min
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