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The InfoQ PodcastThe Financial Architecture of Software with Ian MiellIn this episode, Thomas Betts speaks with Ian Miell about how the financial aspects of a business affect how software is designed and built. If Conway’s Law says organizational structures determine the software design, then following the money helps us understand why those organization structures exist, and ultimately whether software will be successful in achieving its goals.
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2025-08-0534 min
The Cloud Native AttitudeEpisode 8: The Sustainability AttitudeIn Episode 8 of The Cloud Native Attitude, Jamie and Ian chat with tech author Anne Currie about how going green in the cloud isn’t just good for the planet, it’s good for your bottom line too. They explore why sustainability and cloud-native thinking go hand in hand, how to cut waste and costs in your data centre, and why the idea of cleaning your room applies to software too. Visit Container Solutions where you can get your free sample chapter of The Cloud Native Attitude. Available to purchase on Amazon, Waterstones and WHSmith.Get in touch with us at podcast@container-solutions.com....
2025-06-1336 minThe Cloud Native AttitudeEpisode 7: Continuous DeliveryIn this episode of The Cloud Native Attitude, Jamie and Ian are joined by Dave Farley, a driving force behind the idea of continuous delivery, to unpack the real story behind CI/CD. From the early days of Extreme Programming to today’s cloud-native pipelines, they explore why continuous integration is still misunderstood, how infrastructure became part of the build, and what the data actually says about software speed and quality.With sharp insights, real-world stories (including a rogue robot named Frank), and a few strong opinions, they make the case for why continuous delivery isn’t just...
2025-05-2339 minThe Cloud Native AttitudeEpisode 6: The Mythical Blank SlateIn this episode of The Cloud Native Attitude, Jamie and Ian take on the myth of the “blank slate” - the idea that starting fresh will magically solve your software problems. Spoiler: it won’t. With insights and real-world examples, they explain why legacy systems aren’t just technical baggage but often valuable, misunderstood assets. They break down when (and if) it makes sense to start from scratch, how to spot unnecessary rewrites, and why experimenting before scaling is key. Visit Container Solutions where you can get your free sample chapter of The Cloud Native Attitude. Available to pu...
2025-05-1636 minThe Cloud Native AttitudeBonus Episode: Systems that Can’t Scale are Systems that Will FailIn another bonus episode Jamie is joined by Allard Buijze, founder and CTO of AxonIQ. Jamie and Allard rewind the clock to the early days of Axon, uncovering how a frustration with system complexity sparked the creation of a framework now powering mission-critical systems around the world. They unpack the nuanced difference between “scalable systems” and “systems that scale,” explore the challenges of microservices, and reflect on the mindset shifts and organisational culture needed to succeed in today’s tech landscape.Visit Container Solutions where you can get your free sample chapter of The Cloud Native Attitude. Available to purchase on ...
2025-04-0320 minThe Cloud Native AttitudeBonus Episode: From Borg to KubernetesIn this bonus episode dropping in the midst of KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe, Jamie chats with Randy Shoup about all things Kubernetes. Randy dives into his time at Google and how Kubernetes evolved from their internal system, Borg. They get into the backstory of Kubernetes, how it changed the cloud game, and why open source matters more than ever. Plus, Randy shares some great career advice on staying curious and keeping up in a tech world that never slows down.Visit Container Solutions where you can get your free sample chapter of The Cloud Native Attitude. Available to purchase on ...
2025-04-0331 minThe Cloud Native AttitudeEpisode 5: Microservices are the Architecture of Last ResortIn the fifth episode of The Cloud Native Attitude, Jamie and Ian sit down with Sam Newman. Sam is a renowned expert in cloud, continuous delivery, and microservices, and author of the upcoming book Building Resilient Distributed Systems (coming August 2025). Together, they unpack what microservices really are, when they make sense, and why jumping on the bandwagon without a clear purpose can cause more harm than good. Sam shares hard-earned lessons on how microservices can empower organisational autonomy, the communication challenges they introduce, and how to navigate the architectural trade-offs involved.The conversation also explores how microservices...
2025-04-0338 minThe Cloud Native AttitudeEpisode 4: Gubernator -- Kybernetes -- Cybernetics -- KubernetesIn the fourth episode of The Cloud Native Attitude, Jamie and Ian delve into the world of Kubernetes, exploring its origins, its role as an orchestrator, and its significance in the cloud computing landscape. They discuss the evolution of orchestrators, the impact of Kubernetes on development and operations, and provide insights into learning resources for those interested in mastering Kubernetes. The conversation emphasises the importance of understanding the underlying principles of technology and the value of hands-on experience in the learning process.Visit Container Solutions where you can get your free sample chapter of The Cloud Native Attitude. Av...
2025-03-2852 minThe Cloud Native AttitudeEpisode 3: Docker Did to Apt what Apt did to TarIn the third episode of The Cloud Native Attitude Jamie and Ian are joined by Adrian Mouat (author of Container Security and part of the team at Chainguard) for a deep dive into containers, security, and the hidden complexity of modern software supply chains.They get into why containers really took off (spoiler: it's not just about microservices), and how eliminating build variability can make or break a team’s ability to scale. Adrian shares what his team at Chainguard is doing to rethink container security from the ground up, plus some of the surprising ways vulnerabilities can...
2025-03-2135 minThe Cloud Native AttitudeEpisode 2: Diagnosing contextIn the second episode of The Cloud Native Attitude, Jamie and Ian discuss the importance of context in cloud-native transformations. They break down how companies sometimes totally misread their own situations and what that means for their success (or failure). They introduce the idea of the 'electric maze' as a metaphor for navigating challenges in cloud computing, emphasising the need for a culture that embraces learning from failure. Along the way, they swap stories, share case studies, and explore key differences between startups and enterprises, how leadership shapes culture, and why scaling up isn’t just about te...
2025-03-1443 minThe Cloud Native AttitudeEpisode 1: The cloud native questIn the very first episode of The Cloud Native Attitude, Jamie and Ian dive into the common paradox of companies moving to the cloud but failing to see real business impact. They explore why cloud native adoption often falls short of its potential and how, despite the promise of agility and scalability, many organisations struggle to translate their investment into revenue.Going beyond the standard CNCF definition of cloud native as resilience and scale, they challenge its relevance for companies that aren’t aiming for hyperscale. What about enterprises with more modest ambitions? And how can startups ha...
2025-02-2836 min
CyberSecurity SummaryDocker in PracticeThe Book titled "Docker.in.Practice," which offers a comprehensive guide to utilizing Docker, a containerization platform. The Book explores fundamental concepts like container architecture and the Docker Hub, then delves into practical applications within software development. It covers techniques for using Docker as a lightweight virtual machine, managing services, and implementing day-to-day workflows. The book also explores configuration management with Dockerfiles and traditional tools, along with strategies for minimizing image size. Further chapters cover continuous integration and delivery, network simulation, and container orchestration, utilizing various tools like Swarm, Kubernetes, and Mesos. The final section addresses security concerns, including...
2024-11-2823 min
DevOps ParadoxGUI versus Command Line in Development#278: In today's tech landscape, developers often find themselves caught in the middle of a debate that never seems to age: GUI or CLI? While the tools and interfaces we use may evolve, the core question remains. How do we balance the efficiency and familiarity of graphical user interfaces (GUIs) with the raw power and flexibility of command-line interfaces (CLIs)? In this episode, Darin and Viktor discuss a blog post by Ian Miell titled In Praise of Low Tech DevEx. In Praise of Low Tech DevEx https://blog.container-solutions.com/in-praise-of-low-tech-devex
2024-08-2832 min
Kubernetes Podcast from GoogleWriting, Learning and Tech, with Ian MiellIan Miell is a partner at consultancy Container Solutions, and an author of books on Bash, Git, Terraform and Docker. He explains to Craig how writing - whether runbooks, blog posts, training courses, or "real" books, can help you learn and make your team more effective. Do you have something cool to share? Some questions? Let us know: web: kubernetespodcast.com mail: kubernetespodcast@google.com twitter: @kubernetespod Chatter of the week Hot hot hot Small pools and larger pools News of the week Gateway API goes to Beta Episode 104, with Bowei Du Istio support for Gateway...
2022-07-1445 min
Ship It! Cloud, SRE, Platform EngineeringMoney flows rule everythingThis week on Ship It! Gerhard talks with Ian Miell, author of Docker in Practice as well as Learn Git, Bash, and Terraform the Hard Way. They talk about being comfortable with the uncomfortable, focusing on the tech while keeping a holistic view of the business. Following the money flows is key. Ian explains this concept really well, and Gerhard feels fairly confident you will be better off if you pay attention. Let us know in the comments!
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2021-06-171h 13
Podcast proConf#70 Software Circus Fest 2020 - Паровые машины | Экзистенциальные кризисы | Клоуны и облакаДоклады по порядку:
Ken Owens - Curiosity Does not Kill the Cat (https://youtu.be/3Sfn3euWIsE)
Fabio Tiriticco - Planespotting, From Zero To Deep Learning (https://youtu.be/genol6uZwe4)
Andrea Dobson Kock - Why we should Never leave Wonderland (https://youtu.be/ShpWyTyV37w)
Justin Cormack - Exploding Steam Engines Through the Looking Glass (https://youtu.be/Sg1VH20DmoM)
Pini Reznik - How to Beat an Existential Crisis by Becoming Cloud Native (https://youtu.be/7O9CbKpAgBw)
Ian Coldwater - Alice in Containerland, We re All Mad Here (https://youtu.be/4kpcwMlZXgY)
Andrew Randall - CoreOS Through The Looking Glass (https://youtu.be...
2020-07-121h 36
IT Career EnergizerGet Organized and Step Out of Your Comfort Zone to Become a More Successful IT Professional with Ian MiellGUEST BIO: My guest on today’s show has worked in IT for over twenty years after failing to become a writer and divides his career into three parts. The first third was spent building applications for the fast-paced online gambling industry. The second third was spent maturing that business, in the area of third line support and operations. And the remainder of his time was spent working on container technology within the highly regulated financial sector. EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Phil’s guest on today’s IT Career Energizer podcast is Ian Miell. H...
2019-05-1029 min
Simple LeadershipPodcast – Simple LeadershipHow to Change a Team’s Culture with Ian MiellIan Miell is a software industry veteran who has written, maintained, managed and architected some of the world’s busiest systems. He works in financial services now, and also speaks, writes, teaches, and consults on various subjects, the common theme being how change can be managed within complex organisations and the raw technology that can enable […]
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2018-03-1200 min
SimpleLeadership PodcastHow to Change a Team's Culture with Ian MiellIan Miell is a software industry veteran who has written, maintained, managed and architected some of the world's busiest systems. He works in financial services now, and also speaks, writes, teaches, and consults on various subjects, the common theme being how change can be managed within complex organisations and the raw technology that can enable that. On today' s show Ian discusses the steps he took to change a team's culture that he inherited. Contact Information: https://zwischenzugs.com/ https://twitter.com/ianmiell https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-miell-694496/ https://ian.meirionconsulting.com/ https://leanpub.com/u/meirio...
2018-03-1253 min