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The New Stack PodcastKelsey Hightower, AWS's Eswar Bala on Open Source's EvolutionIn a candid episode of The New Stack Makers, Kubernetes pioneer Kelsey Hightower and AWS’s Eswar Bala explored the evolving relationship between enterprise cloud providers and open source software at KubeCon+CloudNativeCon London. Hightower highlighted open source's origins as a grassroots movement challenging big vendors, and shared how it gave people—especially those without traditional tech credentials—a way into the industry. Recalling his own journey, Hightower emphasized that open source empowered individuals through contribution over credentials.Bala traced the early development of Kubernetes and his own transition from building container orchestration systems to launching AWS’s Elastic...2025-04-1737 min
FallthroughChoosing, Expanding, & Evolving CommunitiesCommunities play a vital role in our technical and non-technical lives, but how much thought have we put into what makes these spaces valuable? In this episode, Kris is joined by the panel and Kelsey Hightower to discuss communities and their intersection with the digital and non-digital world.Supporters get access to an extended conversation with Kelsey, where we discuss his views of AI and what he's been up to in retirement! You can get access by signing up at https://fallthrough.fm/subscribe.Thanks for tuning in and happy listening!Notes:...2025-03-171h 49
LINUX Unplugged606: Nix's Magic CookbookWe have stories to share, guests joining us, insights from our week at Planet Nix, and Brent's big bombshell.Sponsored By:Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices!
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River: River is the most trusted place in the U.S. for individuals and businesses to buy, sell...2025-03-171h 38LINUX Unplugged604: One Week LeftWe're pre-gaming two of the biggest Linux events of the year. Engineers, organizers, and surprise guests are dropping by to give us the scoop before it all begins.Sponsored By:Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices!
1Password Extended Access Management: 1Password Extended Access Management is a device trust solution for companies with Okta, and they ensure that if a device isn't trusted and secure, it can't log into your cloud apps.
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Fork Around And Find OutRemaining Authentic in Retirement with Kelsey HightowerRetirement is about the journey, not the destination. For Kelsey Hightower, it’s been an epic journey. On our debut episode of the Fork Around and Find Out Podcast (and much to Autumn’s elation), Kelsey joins us to run down his illustrious career that spans a quarter of a century.Known for authenticity, Kelsey was on the frontlines of Kubernetes advocacy in the tool’s humble beginnings. Because of his time at Google, we get the inside scoop on why the company seems to enjoy killing off some of its most popular products. You’ll also hea...2025-01-031h 31
Geeking Out with Adriana VillelaE13 ENCORE: The One Where We Geek Out on Kubernetes with Kelsey HightowerAbout our guest:Kelsey Hightower has worn every hat possible throughout his career in tech, and enjoys leadership roles focused on making things happen and shipping software. Kelsey is a strong open source advocate focused on building simple tools that make people smile. When he is not slinging Go code, you can catch him giving technical workshops covering everything from programming to system administration.Find our guest on:X (Twitter)MastodonFind us on:All of our social channels are on bento.me/geekingoutAll of Adriana's social channels are on bento.me...2024-10-2238 min
Teaching PythonLifelong Learning with Kelsey HightowerIn this insightful episode of Teaching Python, hosts Sean Tibor and Kelly Schuster-Paredes engage in a dynamic conversation with the eminent Kelsey Hightower. The episode delves into Hightower's journey from self-taught programmer to distinguished engineer at Google, touching on the significance of lifelong learning and the non-traditional paths that many successful technologists follow. Hightower's anecdotes are not only inspiring but also provide valuable lessons on perseverance and the importance of staying curious.
The episode tackles key themes around the entrepreneurial mindset, advising both students and educators on how to take calculated risks and break away from conventional...2024-08-1848 min
Working In TechEp 21 - How to Become A Software Engineer with Kelsey Hightower
On this episode of #WorkinginTech, we're chatting with Kelsey Hightower. Kelsey is a celebrated software engineer, developer advocate, and speaker known for his work with Kubernetes, open-source software, and cloud computing.
Kelsey dropped out of college and taught himself the skills required to start his career as an independent contractor for BellSouth, before becoming involved in the open-source world, working at New Relic, CoreOS, Puppet Labs, and most recently at Google.
Kelsey has become one of the most well-known speakers on Kubernetes, and has also spoken on other topics, including serverless computing. He has co-founded the Kubernetes-focused conference KubeCon...2024-08-091h 21
CRAFTED.Great Software & Storytelling Is Emotional | Kelsey Hightower (Legendary Developer, Kubernetes Pioneer, Former Distinguished Engineer at Google)Kelsey Hightower is a legend. He regularly gives live software demos in front of tens of thousands of people, improvising them like it’s jazz. He’s a master storyteller and a master craftsman. He helped evangelize and establish Kubernetes and recently retired (at 42!) from Google where he was a distinguished engineer. Kelsey loves to level people up and in this conversation we discuss the power of innovation that happens after going from Zero to One. Or, as Kelsey puts it, “From Hello, World to Hello, Revenue” — and why those boring innovations show true grit and cr...2024-07-2351 min
Tech Lead Journal#180 - Becoming a Distinguished Engineer, Public Speaking, and Early Retirement - Kelsey Hightower“Learn the difference between activities and impact. Sometimes we spend our career trying to get really great at activities. Always ask yourself, what is the impact of the work I’m doing?”
From Google Distinguished Engineer to early retirement, Kelsey Hightower has a career journey filled with lessons for tech professionals at every stage. In this episode, Kelsey reflects on his journey, revealing why he decided to retire early, and offering valuable insights and lessons learned.
Discover the importance of an entrepreneurial mindset, differentiating between activity and impact, and building a strong personal brand. Kelsey reveal...2024-06-241h 00
Adventures in DevOpsNavigating AI in DevOps and Beyond with Kelsey Hightower - DevOps 204In this episode, we have a special guest Kelsey Hightower, exploring the intersections of music, technology, and personal growth. They delve into AI advancements and their significance in DevOps. From Google Maps to large language models, they discuss AI as a tool to complement human expertise, emphasizing professional growth and innovation within the tech industry. Guest Kelsey Hightower shares his career journey, underlining the importance of starting at entry-level, continuous learning, and a growth-focused mindset.They also explore balancing innovation with stability, rewatching classic movies, and the personal joys of retirement. SocialsLinkedIn: Kelsey HightowerTwitter: @kelseyhightower2024-06-131h 22
The Changelog: Software Development, Open SourceRetired, not tired. (Interview)Kelsey Hightower is back to share more of his wisdom. This time it’s one year after his retirement from Google. But guess what? He might be “retired,” but he’s not tired. In this episode Kelsey shares what drives him, what he fears, and how he thinks through his life choices and parenting. This is a good one.
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Software MisadventuresLearning in public | Kelsey HightowerWe’re super excited to have Kelsey back on the show! Our last conversation was around his incredible career journey - from working at McDonald’s after school to starting his own computer store, to hacking on python infrastructure with the core developers, to meeting Satya Nadella for an interview. In part two of this conversation, we dive deep into Kelsey’s experiences learning in public and writing “Kubernetes: Up and Running”: The biggest barrier to getting started with learning in public and a step-by-step guide to overcome it Cautionary tale of the “JavaScript s...2024-04-1657 min
Semaphore UncutKelsey Hightower on Embracing Open SourceBy challenging assumptions and embracing experimentation, individuals and teams can unlock fresh ideas. To this end, collaboration fueled by diverse perspectives further strengthens this innovation cycle. In this episode, Kelsey Hightower shares his experiences, from challenging the status quo in large organizations to embracing the collaborative spirit of open-source communities. Discover how Kelsey's contributions to Puppet and his role in the development of Kubernetes shaped the landscape of modern infrastructure.Listen to the full episode or read the transcript on the Semaphore blog.Like this episode? Be sure to leave a...2024-04-0925 min
Software MisadventuresEngineer's guide to startup advising | Kelsey HightowerWe’re super excited to have Kelsey back on the show! Our last conversation was around his incredible career journey - from working at McDonald’s after school to starting his own computer store, to hacking on python infrastructure with the core developers, to meeting Satya Nadella for an interview. In part one of this conversation, we dive deep into Kelsey’s experiences and expertise as a startup advisor: How to break into advising when you don’t have a lot of connections How to influence without authority Passive vs. active advising...2024-04-0249 min
The Engineering Room with Dave FarleyKubernetes & Cloud Computing | Kelsey Hightower In The Engineering Room Ep. 13Kelsey is a pioneer in cloud computing and has led many advances in the implementation and adoption of cloud based software. He is a significant contributor to open source software, involved in many incredibly popular open source projects, including, but not limited to Kubernetes. Kelsey not only helped implement Kubernetes, but also helped to promote and spread its adoption and to build the community around it. In this episode Kelsey and Dave discuss a range of topics, centred on cloud computing, but also exploring software engineering and its nature in more detail. Find out if Dave and...2024-02-011h 23
OpenObservability TalksKubernetes and Beyond: A Year-End Reflection with Kelsey Hightower - OpenObservability Talks S4E07In this special episode we wrapped up the year 2023 with none other than the cloud-native maestro, Kelsey Hightower! We looked into the highs and lows of the tech landscape, exploring Kelsey's insights on containerization and beyond. Tune in as we unravel the year that was and reflect on what lies ahead for Kubernetes and cloud computing.
Kelsey has been there since the birth of Kubernetes, with his contributions to the project as well as his advocacy for containers and cloud native tech and concepts. Join us to conclude 2023 with a look above the clouds.
The...2023-12-211h 01Geeking Out with Adriana VillelaThe One Where We Geek Out on Kubernetes with Kelsey HightowerAbout our guest:Kelsey Hightower has worn every hat possible throughout his career in tech, and enjoys leadership roles focused on making things happen and shipping software. Kelsey is a strong open source advocate focused on building simple tools that make people smile. When he is not slinging Go code, you can catch him giving technical workshops covering everything from programming to system administration.Find our guest on:X (Twitter)MastodonFind us on:All of our social channels are on bento.me/geekingoutAll of Adriana's social channels are on bento.me...2023-12-0538 min
TheChrisKokaUp Close With Black Excellence Starring Kelsey HightowerWe are thrilled to unveil the captivating episode "Up Close with Black Excellence" featuring the remarkable Kelsey Hightower! 🎙️✨
Kelsey is known for his expertise in cloud computing, Kubernetes, and open-source technologies and attaining the status of #distinguished engineer during his time at GoogleIn this episode, Kelsey opens up about his life journey, personal growth, and the pursuit of excellence.
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Danielle Newnham PodcastKelsey Hightower: From Sleeping in His Car to Distinguished Engineer, GoogleToday’s guest is Kelsey Hightower, a distinguished engineer and developer advocate at Google and speaker known for his work with Kubernetes, open source software and cloud computing.As a curious and motivated self-learner, Kelsey dropped out of College and taught himself the skills required to start his career as an independent contractor for BellSouth – a telecoms company in Atlanta helping the community to get online. From there, Kelsey set up his own business – an electronics store before becoming involved in the open source world, working at New Relic, CoreOS, Puppet Labs, and most recently at Google.A...2023-11-161h 08
Real Talk with Grace Redman#078: Real Talk with Kelsey Hightower - Self Taught Technologist, Former Principal Engineer at Google Cloud and Speaker“If you gain any expertise in any field of life, the best thing you can do is translate it so the other person understands it too.” - Kelsey Hightower
In this insightful episode of Real Talk, we are joined by Kelsey Hightower, a technology leader, innovator, and captivating storyteller. Kelsey, with his unique experiences, seamlessly intertwines tech, philosophy, and the transformative power of stories and skills. Join us as he shares his unique perspectives, personal anecdotes, and invaluable insights that challenge convention.
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The domino effect of learning: Kelsey unde...2023-11-031h 07
SELECT*: Your Resource for Innovative Tech & Developer Topics Hosted by HarperDBThe Future of Data w/ Kelsey HightowerThis episode features Kelsey Hightower for a discussion across numerous topics. In this special edition, Kelsey is interviewed by HarperDB's Co-Founder, Stephen Goldberg. Questions covered include:How did it feel to retire from Google this year, what’s next?You have, what some would consider, a non-traditional background when it comes to the software engineering world. How has that shaped your view on the industry? How do you think the industry performs at mentoring/cultivating young engineers, including those from non-CS degree backgrounds?What are your thoughts on where distributed vs. monolithic architecture is going? How is “Edge Comp...2023-10-0434 min
Screaming in the CloudReflecting on a Legendary Tech Career with Kelsey HightowerKelsey Hightower joins Corey on Screaming in the Cloud to discuss his reflections on how the tech industry is progressing. Kelsey describes what he’s been getting out of retirement so far, and reflects on what he learned throughout his high-profile career - including why feature sprawl is such a driving force behind the complexity of the cloud environment and the tactics he used to create demos that are engaging for the audience. Corey and Kelsey also discuss the importance of remaining authentic throughout your career, and what it means to truly have an authentic voice in tech. ...2023-08-2943 min
Oxide and FriendsOpen Source Anti-Patterns with Kelsey HightowerKelsey Hightower joined Bryan and Adam to revisit a topic Bryan had spoken about a decade ago: corporate open source anti-patterns. Kelsey brought his typical sagacity to a complex and fraught topic.We've been hosting a live show weekly on Mondays at 5p for about an hour, and recording them all; here is the recording from August 28th, 2023.In addition to Bryan Cantrill and Adam Leventhal, we were joined by Kelsey Hightower.Here is the (lightly edited) live chat from the show:xxxxbubbler: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pm8P4oCIY3...2023-08-291h 38
Building With People For People: The Unfiltered Build PodcastEp. 25: Real World Mindset - Serving Empathetic Engineering with Kelsey HightowerWhen you think of Kubernetes or Docker, I bet empathy is not the first word that comes to mind. Today, I am joined by, Kelsey Hightower whose passion it is to bring empathy to work everyday and we talk about how to reframe our approach to building tools for humans, learning from the physical world, config management, containerization and more.
Kelsey earned his CompTIA A+ certification and began his career working at BellSouth installing DSL. He has worked at Puppet Labs, Monsoon Commerce (where he wrote his open source config management library Conf’d ), and currently he is...2023-08-0858 min
Software MisadventuresKelsey Hightower - On retiring as Distinguished Engineer from Google at 42 (Part 2)Kelsey Hightower was a Distinguished Engineer at Google, where he worked on Google Cloud Platform. In this second part of the conversation, we focus on Kelsey’s retirement - the financial planning that enabled him to retire at 42, how he got started advising startups and his perspectives on compensation, turning down a substantial offer from Microsoft and meeting Satya Nadella in person. And, of course, plans for the future.2023-08-031h 30Software MisadventuresKelsey Hightower - On retiring as Distinguished Engineer from Google at 42 (Part 1)Kelsey Hightower was a Distinguished Engineer at Google, where he worked on Google Cloud Platform. In this first part of the conversation, we delve into pivotal moments in Kelsey’s career journey ranging from buying his first car by working at mcdonald’s after school, to starting his own computer store that turned into a music studio after 6pm, to hacking on python infrastructure with the core developers. Through these stories, we learned a ton about how Kelsey thinks about acquiring new skills - getting paid for it, breaking into the world of open source, navigating corporate politics, building trus...2023-07-241h 05
The CloudcastKudos to Kelsey HightowerKelsey Hightower (@kelseyhightower) announced his retirement from Google this week. What comes next is unknown, but let’s take a few moments to appreciate the lessons he passed along to everyone.SHOW: 732CLOUD NEWS OF THE WEEK - http://bit.ly/cloudcast-cnotwCHECK OUT OUR NEW PODCAST - "CLOUDCAST BASICS"SHOW SPONSORS:GCore - Global Hosting, CDN, Edge and Cloud ServicesUse promocode “CLOUDCAST” to receive a €100 credit on Gcore servicesCloudZero – Cloud Cost Visibility and SavingsCloudZero provides immediate and ongoing savings with 100% visibility int...2023-07-0230 min
Changelog & FriendsEven the best rides come to an endOn Monday, Kelsey Hightower announced his retirement from Google. On Tuesday, he sat down with us to discuss why, how & what’s next.
Along the way, Kelsey teaches us how not to suck at work, analyzes his magical demos, fights off the haters (again) & opines on System Initiative, Dagger & 37Signals moving off the cloud.
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Along the way, Kelsey teaches us how not to suck at work, analyzes his magical demos, fights off the haters (again) & opines on System Initiative, Dagger & 37Signals moving off the cloud.
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Fastly – Our bandwidth partner. Fastly powers fast, secure, and scalable digital experiences. Move beyond your conte...2023-06-301h 28The Changelog: Software Development, Open SourceEven the best rides come to an end (Friends)On Monday, Kelsey Hightower announced his retirement from Google. On Tuesday, he sat down with us to discuss why, how & what’s next.
Along the way, Kelsey teaches us how not to suck at work, analyzes his magical demos, fights off the haters (again) & opines on System Initiative, Dagger & 37Signals moving off the cloud.
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The ReadME PodcastKelsey Hightower—PresentIn this bonus episode, we hear from Kubernetes superstar Kelsey Hightower. Diving into crucial elements like empathy in maintainership, succession planning, and the identification of future leaders, hosts Martin Woodward and Neha Batra explore Kelsey’s philosophy on fostering thriving open source communities—and his hopes for the future state of Kubernetes. Dedicated to GitHub’s Maintainer Month, the conversation focuses on the people behind the projects, highlighting their extraordinary effort and celebrating their impact on the community. To close out this special episode, members of The ReadME Podcast community thank maintainers who have had a positive impact on them.2023-05-2346 min
0800-DEVOPSTalking about value with Kelsey HightowerKelsey Hightower is a pragmatic person, in love with technology but never forgetting that technology should always be in the service of humankind. His rational view on the business-technology interplay and scrutinizing approach to finding value in technology restore sanity in this crazy world often driven solely by technology hype cycles. His ability to dissect business problems and break them down to technology fundamentals never ceases to amaze me. We talked about different perspectives of value, how to approach the ever-changing technical landscape, why it is essential to master technical fundamentals, and much more.Subscribe to 0800-DEVOPS...2023-05-2236 min
interfaceThe Power of Community and Advancing Technology feat. the pioneer of Kubernetes, Kelsey Hightower - Part. 1The Interface Crew interviews the pioneer of Kubernetes, Kelsey Hightower. Kelsey explains what a Distinguished Engineer at Google looks like, shares the spark that lit the fire to explore a career in technology in the 90s, and how important is to take stock of your skills and recognizing your worth. HighlightsExecutive interview process: They are saying, "We've seen this from afar, and we know what we are getting. We just want to make sure you know what you are getting""When I make decisions now, I ask myself, am I l...2023-02-0143 min
Quality InvestingHashiCorp // Kelsey HightowerIn this episode I examine the infrastructure software company, HashiCorp. In Part One I lay out HashiCorp's value proposition, business model, and potential for competitive advantages. In Part Two [26:20] Kelsey Hightower joins me to test all of this research and try to determine what factors really matter to HashiCorp over the long-term.Today's episode is sponsored by Stream by AlphaSense. Stream is an on-demand library of over 25,000 expert interview transcripts. Stream eliminates the time, money and hassle that comes with conducting expert calls and interviews. My research strategy that I employ at Asheville Capital is focused on...2023-01-012h 00
Screaming in the CloudHoliday Replay Edition - The Staying Power of Kubernetes with Kelsey HightowerAbout KelseyKelsey Hightower is the Principal Developer Advocate at Google, the co-chair of KubeCon, the world’s premier Kubernetes conference, and an open source enthusiast. He’s also the co-author of Kubernetes Up & Running: Dive into the Future of Infrastructure.Links:Twitter: @kelseyhightowerCompany site: Google.comBook: Kubernetes Up & Running: Dive into the Future of Infrastructure2022-12-1543 min
DevOps Sauna from EficodeHow to become a rockstar in software: the Kelsey Hightower waySend us a textWith almost 20 years of experience working with software, Kelsey Hightower’s name is widely known in the community today. After hosting him as a keynote at The DEVOPS Conference - Copenhagen, we invited Kelsey to chat with Marc and Andy about his journey to becoming the rockstar that he is.-The secure software supply chain (Kelsey's talk at The DEVOPS Conference - Copenhagen): https://hubs.li/Q01tqrKh0-Kelsey on Twitter: https://twitter.com/kelseyhightower 2022-11-3040 min
DevOps Sauna from EficodeThe DEVOPS Conference replay: Fireside chat with Kelsey HightowerSend us a textTHE FUTURE OF KUBERNETES - FIRESIDE CHAT WITH KELSEY HIGHTOWERWhat does the future hold for Kubernetes? This interactive discussion with Kelsey Hightower, Principal Engineer at Google, at The DEVOPS Conference 2022 online, gives you an insight into how Kubernetes works now and what it's going to look like in the future.-The DEVOPS Conference has been organized annually as a virtual event. On November 1, 2022, the event is going to Copenhagen, Denmark, and will be live-streamed too.Kelsey will be joining us again, this time live, on stage in Copenhagen, with his talk “The secure software su...2022-08-3040 min
NerdOut@Spotify07: Kelsey Hightower on Engineering CultureThe one and only Kelsey Hightower drops by the recording studios at Spotify’s global HQ in Stockholm to chat with host Dave Zolotusky about what it’s like being a software developer today: did it get harder or easier?
Hear Dave and Kelsey talk about what happens when tech becomes more accessible to more people, Kelsey’s role models and who he looks to for inspiration, when is the appropriate time to talk to your daughter about Docker containers, what comes after “move fast & break things”, what makes a good engineering culture — and how to recognize one when you...2022-08-0438 min
Ambassador Labs: All-Things Cloud, DevEx, and APIsS2E06 (Updated): Kelsey Hightower on Software Supply Chains, Empathetic Engineering, and InfraSummary and the full transcript is available at: https://www.getambassador.io/developer-control-plane/developer-control-planes-a-cloud-leaders-point-of-view/
(This podcast has been republished/updated to fix the broken Spotify episode)
Additional takeaways can be found here: https://www.getambassador.io/developer-control-plane/dcp-insights-kelsey-hightower/
Kelsey Hightower (@kelseyhightower), Principal Engineer and Staff Developer Advocate at Google, and a leading voice in the cloud native and Kubernetes space, talked with Ambassador Labs's Daniel Bryant about a range of subjects, including what shifting left and developer responsibility really means, promise theory and what developers really need to be successful, and developer empathy, or stopping the practice of "cart-before-horse" coding...2022-06-2727 min
The Effective Developer51 - Interview With Kelsey HightowerIn this episode, I'm interviewing Kelsey Hightower, Principal Engineer at Google Cloud Platform and well-known in the space of developer advocacy. We talked about his work, routines and takes on being effective as a developer, tools, user experience, Empathy-Driven Development, and more. Enjoy!
You can find Kelsey on Twitter @kelseyhightower2022-05-1748 min
Open||Source||DataData on Kubernetes with Kelsey Hightower, Lachlan Evenson, and Patrick McFadinThis bonus episode features conversations from season 1 of the Open||Source||Data podcast. In this episode, you’ll hear from Kelsey Hightower, Principal Engineer at Google Cloud; Lachlan Evenson, Principal Program Manager at Microsoft Azure; and Patrick McFadin, Head of Developer Relations at DataStax. Sam sat down with each guest to discuss Data on Kubernetes and how they’re making progress on a stateless infrastructure.You can listen to the full episodes from Kelsey Hightower, Lachlan Evenson, and Patrick McFadin by clicking the links below.-------------------Timestamps:(00:39): Kelsey Hightower...2022-04-2004 min
Changelog Master FeedFundamentals (Ship It! #44)Today’s conversation with Kelsey Hightower showed Gerhard what he was missing in his quest for automation and Kubernetes. The fundamentals that Kelsey shares will most certainly help you level up your game. This is a follow-up to the last 45 seconds of the Kubernetes documentary. Oh, and we finally cleared where we should run our changelog.com PostgreSQL database 🙂2022-03-161h 07Ship It! Cloud, SRE, Platform EngineeringFundamentalsToday’s conversation with Kelsey Hightower showed Gerhard what he was missing in his quest for automation and Kubernetes. The fundamentals that Kelsey shares will most certainly help you level up your game.
This is a follow-up to the last 45 seconds of the Kubernetes documentary.
Oh, and we finally cleared where we should run our changelog.com PostgreSQL database 🙂
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Coffee and Open SourceKelsey HightowerKelsey Hightower is a Principal Engineer at Google working on Google’s Cloud Platform. He has helped develop and refine many Google Cloud Products including Google’s Kubernetes Engine, Cloud Functions, and Apigees’s API Gateway. Kelsey spends most of his time with executives and developers spanning the global fortune 1000 helping them understand and leverage Google technologies and platforms to grow their businesses.
Kelsey is also a huge open source contributor and currently maintains multiple projects that aid software developers and operations professionals in building and shipping cloud native applications. He is also an accomplished author and keynote...2022-01-191h 03Ambassador Labs: All-Things Cloud, DevEx, and APIsS2E06: Kelsey Hightower on Software Supply Chains, Empathetic Engineering, and Centralizing InfraSummary and the full transcript is available at: https://www.getambassador.io/developer-control-plane/developer-control-planes-a-cloud-leaders-point-of-view/
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Kelsey Hightower (@kelseyhightower), Principal Engineer and Staff Developer Advocate at Google, and a leading voice in the cloud native and Kubernetes space, talked with Ambassador Labs's Daniel Bryant about a range of subjects, including what shifting left and developer responsibility really means, promise theory and what developers really need to be successful, and developer empathy, or stopping the practice of "cart-before-horse" coding to get to the heart of what users want first.2021-12-2327 min
Humans+TechKelsey HightowerWe're thrilled to be joined by the incredible Kelsey Hightower! Kelsey is a Principal Engineer at Google, an author, and a prolific speaker and tweeter of tech trends. Kelsey is a vocal Kubernetes advocate and has played a massive part in teaching the Tech industry about the power and intricacies of Kubernetes. Kelsey is also possibly the kindest and most helpful person in Tech today!In this episode we discuss: How Kelsey became known as the nicest person in tech [00:01:57] Kelsey's background and how he got to where he is today [00:05:59] How to go from...2021-12-0952 min
Ardan Labs PodcastWork Ethic, Entrepreneurship, and Engineering with Kelsey HightowerKelsey Hightower is a Principal Engineer at Google Cloud, open-source advocate, and one of our favorite speakers in tech. We hear about his early experiences with computers, thoughts on CS degree vs self-taught, running a tech support business, managing comedians, open-source, and his journey through tech. Regardless of where you are in your career, Kelsey drops knowledge on how to get yourself to where you want to go.Connect with Kelsey:https://twitter.com/kelseyhightowerhttps://github.com/kelseyhightowerMentioned in today’s episode:Open Policy AgentKings of Comedy Search...2021-11-102h 07
The New Stack PodcastKelsey Hightower, Mark Shuttleworth: Kubernetes Relies on LinuxCanonical's wildly popular Ubuntu Linux distribution continues to quietly play a role in the continued widespread adoption of Kubernetes. And that quiet support is as it should be, concluded Kelsey Hightower, Google Cloud Platform principal developer advocate, and Mark Shuttleworth, CEO of Canonical, in this latest episode of The New Stack Makers podcast. Alex Williams, founder and publisher of TNS hosted this episode.Taking a step back, Ubuntu, as well as Linux in general, has become much easier to use, expanding beyond what many once considered to be a server operating system and an esoteric alternative to W...2021-07-2137 min