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Betatalks the podcast109. Semantic Kernel to Raspberry Pi: Building Smart AI Solutions - with Jamie MaguireIn this Betatalks episode, Rick and Oscar talk with Jamie Maguire, a Microsoft MVP in AI and a certified Azure AI engineer associate. Jamie shares his journey from documenting his technical insights through blogging to becoming an active contributor to the tech community. They reflect on the evolution of AI from manual language processing to powerful tools like Semantic Kernel and discuss his hands-on approach to learning through projects such as a Raspberry Pi-based home security system. Jamie also emphasizes the value of experimenting, building small projects, and consistently sharing knowledge. About this episode, and Jamie M...
2025-05-2645 minBetatalks the podcast105. AI's Coding Breakthrough: Unstructured to Understood - with Andreas WänqvistIn this episode of Betatalks, Andreas Wänqvist shares his journey from reluctant web developer to AI architect at Voyado, an Aurelia core team member, and Microsoft MVP. We discuss AI’s evolution in software development, from early skepticism about GitHub Copilot to embracing it as a game-changing assistant. Through personal stories and professional insights, we explore AI’s role in enhancing user experiences beyond simple chatbot implementations. Touching on Andreas' background with Aurelia and web frameworks, he highlights the rapid pace of technological change while remaining optimistic about AI’s potential to simplify tasks, automate processes, and unlock new pos...
2025-03-3142 minBetatalks the podcast100. Blending Comedy and Code: From Young Programmer to Conference Entertainer - with RendleIn the 100th episode of Betatalks the Podcast, Rick and Oscar celebrate the milestone with guest Rendle, a software development consultant at RendleLabs and member of the parody band The Line Breakers. Rendle shares the band’s journey from a comedy quiz round to performing tech-themed cover songs at conferences. He highlights his efforts to bring humor and lightheartedness to tech events, including his talk The Worst Programming Language Ever. They also discuss the importance of personal storytelling, overcoming imposter syndrome, and fostering a welcoming tech community. He reflects on his unique career path, blending programming, stand-up comedy, and te...
2025-01-2048 minBetatalks the podcast81. From APIs to natural language: The democratization of AI - with Henk BoelmanIn this episode, we talk with Henk Boelman, a senior cloud advocate at Microsoft. We discuss recent advances in artificial intelligence. Henk explains how models like GPT have made AI more accessible through natural language interfaces. We delve into the rapid progression of the field and predict capabilities in multi-modal input and conversation. We discuss whether dedicated services will evolve independently or be replaced by generalized models. Testing and monitoring deployed AI is crucial, and we explore the need for more professionals in this area. Finally, we raise ethical issues surrounding the understanding of AI decisions. A...
2024-04-2935 minBetatalks the podcast80. Navigating microservices development: challenges and solutions - with Mark HeathIn this episode, we talk with Mark Heath. He is a software architect at NICE Systems, a Pluralsight author, and a Microsoft MVP. In this podcast, we discuss some of the key challenges involved with microservices development and newer technologies that aim to address those challenges, such as Aspire and Dapr. We also touch upon concepts like sidecar patterns and how starting with a monolithic architecture first before extracting services can be beneficial. The use of serverless technologies through Azure Functions was examined in depth. Specifically how durable functions can help solve issues around workflow orchestration that often arise...
2024-04-1544 minBetatalks the podcast79. Bits to Qubits: Exploring the promise and challenges of quantum computing - with Hanna EngelIn this episode, we talk with Hanna Engel. She is an Azure Cloud Solutions Specialist at Azelis. We dive into how quantum computers operate differently than classical computers using qubits and probabilities. This makes them well-suited for problems in AI, simulation, and optimization. Some companies are already pairing quantum with AI for applications like optimizing battery production. While challenges remain, experts predict continued exponential progress could enable a million qubit computer within five years. Once more widely available, entirely new uses may emerge across industries like healthcare. We cover the current capabilities and the long-term potential of quantum computing...
2024-04-0131 minBetatalks the podcast78. Demystifying AI: A real-world look at Copilot's capabilities and limitations in Power Platform - with Yannick ReekmansIn this episode, we talk with Yannick Reekmans. He is a managing partner and Microsoft cloud solution architect at Qubix. We talk about Microsoft Power Platform and AI. We discuss various topics, including the challenges of using Copilot due to data security and privacy concerns, limitations of security tools in Power Platform, embracing constructive criticism in software development, and differences in introversion and social energy levels. We also discuss the potential impact of generative AI on low-code development and the importance of control and quality when using AI-powered Copilots.About this episode, and Yannick Reekmans in...
2024-03-1844 minBetatalks the podcast77. Securing the Cloud: A conversation on digital transformation and security best practices - with Jessey JohnsonIn this episode, we speak with Jessey Johnson, a Cloud Solution Architect and an Advanced Cloud Expert (ACE) at Microsoft, who serves as a bridge between business, IT, and technology. We delve into topics such as digital transformation, the evolving landscape of Azure, and address barriers to inclusion in the tech industry. Jessey shares her journey in assisting Dutch organizations to securely adopt cloud services and what ignited her passion for information security compliance. We explore Microsoft's emphasis on developing user-friendly security tools and discuss how cultural biases can hinder underrepresented groups. About this episode, and J...
2024-03-0452 minBetatalks the podcast76. Protecting deals in the cloud: building security into every layer - with Oscar van TolIn this special episode, Rick interviews Oscar. We talk about Oscar’s work at Virtual Vaults. For the people who don’t know, Oscar is the CTO of Virtual Vaults, a platform for M&A transactions. Mergers & Acquisitions, that is. We discuss the development of their SaaS platform, emphasizing security and compliance. Oscar highlights their focus on constant improvement through new features, evolving technologies, and an agile culture. He outlines their plans for the coming year, which include improving reliability, security, and developer experience through initiatives like moving to Azure Container Apps. We also cover topics like cloud adoption, soft...
2024-02-1953 minBetatalks the podcast75. Cracking the code: A deep dive into data layer optimization - with Shay RojanskyIn this episode, we talk with Shay Rojansky. He is a Microsoft principal software engineer working on .NET data access and a performance member of the Entity Framework team. And he's a lead developer of Npgsql, the open source .NET data provider for PostgreSQL. We discuss various topics related to data and performance in .NET, such as the evolution of Entity Framework, debates on abstraction usage, database performance optimization, and breakthrough changes in software development. We share stories about improving performance for specific customer scenarios and benchmarking. Overall, we focus on gaining a full-stack understanding of software, using instrumentation...
2024-02-0549 minBetatalks the podcast74. AI's impact, potential, and pitfalls: Insights from a cloud visionary - with Sakari NahiIn this episode, we talk with Sakari Nahi. He is responsible for the vision, brand, and quality of his company Zure. He is a Microsoft Regional Director and an Azure MVP. He has over twenty years of experience creating custom software and ten years of experience with Azure. He is the founder of the Finland Azure user group and a co-host at the Finnish podcast Ikkunastudio. They talk about the early days of Azure and public clouds, the evolution of services like Cosmos DB, and AI capabilities on Azure. Sakari shares some of his favorite features in Azure over...
2024-01-2252 minBetatalks the podcast73. Inside the mind of a hacker: Learning to think like your adversaries - with Gerben van de WielIn this episode, we talk with Gerben van de Wiel. He is a Principal Cloud Security Architect at Betabit, specializing in bolstering security through meticulous pen testing and detailed software assessments at YieldDD. Gerben's proficiency is not just limited to assessments; he is also adept at creating and conducting security-focused training programs to elevate the readiness to counteract cyber threats. They discuss Gerben's work in security assessments and training programs. They talk about how the cybersecurity landscape has changed over time, with more professional attackers and widespread ransomware attacks. Gerben describes the different types of security testing they perform...
2024-01-0852 minBetatalks the podcast72. Christmas special: Looking back at all the amazing episodes, guests and tech developments of 2023 - with Rick & OscarIn this episode, we have a Christmas special. We talk with two very special guests, the hosts themselves. They look back at some of their favorite episodes from the past year, such as interviews with Jimmy Bogart about open source, Sarah Young about security, and Edward Keilholz about Azure Container Apps. They discuss how they enjoyed learning about topics outside their daily work and getting to know the people behind the technologies. We want to thank all our guests for an amazing year, and we hope to see you in 2024.We wish you a Merry C...
2023-12-2515 minBetatalks the podcast71. Training AI models, the Microsoft Learn platform and entrepreneurship - with Sherry ListIn this episode, we talk with Sherry List. She has worked with a variety of web technologies in the past and currently works as Senior Program Manager at Microsoft. Apart from her everyday job, she is chairperson of the board at Hack Your Future. She is also a co-founder of Synthetic AI Data and of the ngVikings and ngSpain conference, as well as some Meetups groups, such as ngCopenhagen, Women Techmakers Denmark and ForDevs. We talk about her work at Microsoft managing the Learn platform. They discuss how Learn brings together documentation, tutorials, Q&A, and the Architecture Center...
2023-12-1151 minBetatalks the podcast70. The future of global Azure: Sharing knowledge and growing the community - with Rik HepworthIn this episode, we talk with Rik Hepworth. He is a Chief Consulting Officer at Black Marble. That means his days are spent herding cats as he manages developers and consultants. He is proud to have been awarded Microsoft MVP in Azure since 2014 and he's been a Microsoft Regional Director since 2020. Passionate about community, Rik helps organise two community dev conferences in the UK and is a member of the central organising team for global Azure. We discuss the history and evolution of global Azure from an event focused on introducing people to Azure to one focused more on...
2023-11-2751 minBetatalks the podcast69. An introduction into the world of Endpoint Security and Intune - with Rudy OomsIn this episode, we talk with Rudy Ooms. He is a Microsoft MVP and he has been working for Deltacom for 22 years as a Cloud Architect. He is also the owner of Call4Cloud. He does a lot of blogging and he might be the Intune engineering team’s worst enemy. We discuss endpoint security and device management with Intune. Rudy shares insights from his experience debugging Intune and finding bugs to report to Microsoft. We cover topics like Windows LAPS, Endpoint Privilege Management, declarative device management using desired state configuration, and services like MMPC that are improving how de...
2023-11-1345 minBetatalks the podcast68. Cloud Evolution: Insights on Azure's Past, Present and Future - with Magnus MårtenssonIn this episode, we talk with Magnus Mårtensson. He is an entrepreneur, an MVP for Azure since the start of the cloud, and a Microsoft Regional Director. He is a consultant, architect, and product development lead, and he runs his own company Lofty Soft. As an international speaker, his passions include connecting with audiences and organizing conferences. We discuss Magnus' background working with Azure for many years and running community events like Global Azure. We talk about the early days of Azure and how it has evolved significantly over 15 years. We also dive into challenges large companies face i...
2023-10-1655 minBetatalks the podcast67. Beyond "If Statements": A Developer's Perspective on AI - with Willem MeintsIn this episode, we talk with Willem Meints. He is a software architect who has been working with AI for 10 years. He is the author of the book "Deep learning with Microsoft Cognitive Toolkit Quick Start Guide". With his background in electronics and software engineering, he brings a unique view on how companies can use machine learning with a keen eye for DevOps and continuous delivery that's often overlooked in this field. We discuss where AI currently stands in its development, with Willem saying it is becoming a teenager. We talk about how companies can get started with AI...
2023-10-0247 minBetatalks the podcast66. Developing critical thinking skills and choosing different technologies - with Laïla BougriâIn this episode, we talk with Laïla Bougriâ. She is a software engineer and solution architect with over 15 years of experience in the .NET space. She's a Microsoft Azure MVP and a frequent speaker at conferences around the world. Laïla is busy building NServiceBus at Particular Software and solving distributed riddles. When she's not immersed in code, Laïla enjoys indulging in her favorite pastime - knitting! We discuss critical thinking skills and how they can be developed and applied in software development projects. We talk about the importance of collaboration and getting different perspectives from team memb...
2023-09-1853 minBetatalks the podcast65. Mastering Azure Operations: The importance of Infrastructure as Code - with Wesley HaakmanIn this episode, we talk with Wesley Haakman. He is a Microsoft Azure MVP and Lead Azure Architect at Intercept, transitioned from managing Linux environments to mastering the Microsoft platform since Windows 2003. His passion for Microsoft Azure led to a journey of sharing insights with peers, customers, and partners, designing cloud solutions, participating in preview programs, and delivering workshops and technical sessions. We discuss Wesley's career journey working with Microsoft Azure over many years. We talk about how Azure has evolved tremendously from the early days. Wesley emphasizes the importance of infrastructure as code and having the operational mindset t...
2023-09-0449 minBetatalks the podcast64. Tech Talk Times: Discussing technology, techniques and career - with Daniel MarbachIn this episode, we talk with Daniel Marbach. He is a Software Engineer at Particular Software, makers of NServiceBus, and a Microsoft MVP for Integration. He can bend minds and spoons with asynchronous programming and has contributed to many open-source projects. We talk about Daniel's background and career path, with a focus on his extensive open-source contributions. He emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and understanding technologies at multiple levels. He also stresses finding the right balance between hands-on work and higher-level responsibilities. Daniel shares his process for thoroughly researching codebases to solve problems. We also discuss Daniel's self-imposed...
2023-08-2153 minBetatalks the podcast63. The Future of Security Controls, CSPM tools and securing AI - with Sarah YoungIn this episode, we talk with Sarah Young. She is a Senior Cloud Security Advocate at Microsoft, holds numerous industry qualifications, and has co-authored a few Microsoft Press technical books. She won the Security Champion award at the Australian Women in Security Awards and is a co-host of the Microsoft Azure Security Podcast. We discuss the changing face of security and how it has evolved from being an afterthought to being integrated throughout the development lifecycle. Traditional perimeter-based security approaches are no longer effective in today's cloud and distributed environments. Instead, identity-based security and zero-trust models are becoming more...
2023-08-0751 minBetatalks the podcast62. Empowering productivity: a Flowmance with Power Automate - with Azure McFarlaneIn this episode, we talk with Azure McFarlane, a BizApps MVP, and a senior consultant at Hitachi Solutions in Washington DC. Her specialty is Microsoft Power Platform and she has an established Flowmance with Power Automate. She serves as Head of Global Partnerships and Growth at TechStylers and she co-hosts a community podcast 'Cloud Conversations'. We talk about her background and how she ended up at Microsoft, where she found her passion in the world of automation and leveraging Power Automate to revolutionize workflows and boost productivity and efficiency. Power Automate is a workflow engine, part of Microsoft's more...
2023-07-2452 minBetatalks the podcast61. Beyond the code: Exploring the world of software due diligence - with Ferenc NémethIn this episode, we talk with Ferenc Németh, a senior consulting architect at YieldDD Software Due Diligence. With his decades of experience, he helps companies make the right strategic choices by performing software due diligence, software assessments, and security assessments. We talk about how to correctly assess software quality and provide consulting services. Ferenc tells all about how YieldDD goes beyond automated tools and provides insight and interpretation, allowing clients to fully understand all aspects of the software and eliminate unnecessary risks. Their services are sought after in mergers, acquisitions, and cloud transitions. He emphasizes the importance of c...
2023-07-1048 minBetatalks the podcast60. How security is everywhere & the balance between legislation and innovation - with Scott HelmeIn this episode, we talk with Scott Helme, a Security Researcher, Entrepreneur, and International Speaker. He's the creator of Report URI and Security Headers and delivers world-renowned training on hacking and encryption. We talk about how his Nissan Leaf was an eye-opener in how systems could be hacked by someone on the other side of the world. In the automotive industry, they are connecting things, via the internet, that have never been connected before. We discuss what would be the next big wave of access and privacy issues. We discuss what role legislation should have regarding security. Technology improves...
2023-06-2652 minBetatalks the podcast59. Enterprise Cloud Adoption and the AI Hype Cycle - with Eric BergIn this episode, we talk with Eric Berg. He works as Vice President Consulting Expert and Global Alliance Manager for Microsoft at CGI, and he is a member of the Microsoft Community. He regularly writes blogs and produces the GeekSprech podcast and GeekSchau webcast. Eric also runs the Azure Thüringen Meetup and is a well-known speaker at conferences. Besides that, he is also a LinkedIn Learning trainer. His motto is: "The community lives from the community, and only those who join in keep it alive!" We will dive into his motto and why he thinks it is so i...
2023-06-1245 minBetatalks the podcast58. Accidental successful open source while being a consultant and managing different technologies - Jimmy BogardIn this episode, we talk with Jimmy Bogard. Jimmy is the creator and maintainer of the popular OSS libraries AutoMapper and MediatR. He has received the MVP award every year since 2009. We talk about AutoMapper and why he created it. It has hundreds of millions of downloads and it is almost scary how many people depend on it. He never imagined that it would grow so big. In his day job as an independent software consultant, he builds custom software for his clients. We talk about how migrating towards a new technology isn’t necessarily an easy path. We dis...
2023-05-2949 minBetatalks the podcast57. Decoupling clients & APIs with HATEOAS - with Sander ten BrinkeIn this episode, we talk with Sander ten Brinke. He is a Lead Software Engineer at Arcady and Microsoft MVP for the Developer Technologies Category. He loves working with .NET, Azure, and DevOps and is passionate about HATEOAS. HATEOAS is an acronym for Hypermedia As The Engine Of Application State and Sander will explain what it does and how it works. We also discuss how he started with HATEOAS and how it helps evolve server functionalities. Sander works on a lot of different development platforms like web and cloud, but also mobile and game development. We also look back...
2023-05-1543 minBetatalks the podcast56. Building Drabble.social using Azure PaaS - with Bram de BuyserIn this episode, we talk with Bram de Buyser, he is a freelance technical architect and developer, primarily in data engineering and scalable platforms. Bram talks about his adventures building Drabble.social, how do you start a Twitter alternative? We talk about the key features of Drabble and concepts like how to design a timeline for the user. Bram explains how Azure PaaS services are helping him to build a seriously scalable architecture on a starter budget and how not having to invest upfront keeps options open to redesign when needed. We also talk about the influence of AI...
2023-05-0146 minBetatalks the podcast55. Azure Landing Zones, Cloud adoption framework and Infrastructure as Code - with Erwin StaalIn this episode, we talk with Erwin Staal. As an Azure Architect and DevOps consultant he loves helping companies deliver their software to customers using DevOps practices and cloud-native architectures. He believes in the power of both the monolith and microservices and prefers to run his workload on the Azure cloud and/or Kubernetes. We talk about Azure Landing Zones; what they are, why you want them, and the cloud adaption framework. An Azure Landing Zone is the output of a multi-subscription Azure environment that accounts for scale, security governance, networking, and identity. It enables application migration, modernization, and...
2023-04-1748 minBetatalks the podcast54. Cloud native and the Container landscape on Azure - with Daniel PaulusIn this episode, we talk with Daniel Paulus. He is a serial conference organizer and meetup runner, a principal consultant at Bryte Blue, a Microsoft Azure focused consultancy company, and a Microsoft Azure MVP. He is helping companies succeed with Cloud Native technologies and DevOps practices. We talk about Bryte Blue, what it is, and what he does there. We dive into his love for Containers and where his interest in containers came from. He once started as an engineer at a firm using mainly Apple. After that, he worked at a consultancy where he worked with Red Hat...
2023-04-0348 minBetatalks the podcast53. The simplification of deep technical knowledge & the benefits and drawbacks of ChatGPT - with Joe CarlyleIn this episode, we talk with Joe Carlyle, a Microsoft MVP and head of Azure at eir evo in Dublin. He has a passion for creating Azure content, from blogs and new feature commentaries to deployment guides and troubleshooting help. We discuss the key role of communication for developers, especially in roles that need to bring customers and tech together. The simplification of deep technical knowledge, explaining a complex solution in a way that will get business case buy-in, is essential. Your ability to communicate nearly outweighs your technical capabilities, because it doesn't matter how good you are in...
2023-03-2049 minBetatalks the podcast52. Home automation and security done right (and wrong) - with Stephan van RooijIn this episode, we talk to Stephan van Rooij, an MVP in security, who writes stuff on Azure AD application security, mainly focused on multi-tenant applications. He founded Roostersync, the most popular product for synchronizing millions of items from different school timetable applications with Microsoft 365 calendars on a weekly basis. He likes to tinker with home automation devices and created several open source projects on this topic. We discuss sonos2mqtt, his most successful project with over 235,000 pulls from Docker Hub, and how you can use this in your home automation. We dive into the security side of home...
2023-03-0646 minBetatalks the podcast51. Minimal web API’s and API Management & learning by teaching - with Jonah AnderssonIn this episode, we talk to Jonah Andersson. She is a Filipina, Swedish full stack .NET software engineer, a Microsoft Azure MVP and certified trainer, the founder of Azure User Group Sweden, and an advocate for gender equality in the tech industry. We dive into minimal web API’s in .NET, what they actually do, the benefits of using them and some use cases. For example, when combining them with Azure API Management. And the difference from a full blown MVC project. We discuss how she became a public speaker, got involved with the Extend Women in Tech Podcast an...
2023-02-2051 minBetatalks the podcast50. Behind the scenes of Umbraco; modernization, infrastructure as code and the Azure ecosystem - with Morten ChristensenIn this episode, we talk to Morten Christensen. He works at Umbraco HQ where he helps build Umbraco Cloud and the Headless cloud offering. Morten is also an Azure MVP, Azure Lover, and community addict. First, of course, we dive into Umbraco, an open source content management system based in .NET. We talk about the headless offering and the benefits for both Umbraco and its users. And we discuss a big project at Umbraco in recent years: Morten and his team needed to modernize their cloud platform. From running on virtual machines to a platform as a service. They...
2023-02-0657 minBetatalks the podcast49. Using Azure Container Apps, KEDA, Infrastructure as Code and ARM - with Eduard KeilholzIn this episode, we talk to Eduard Keilholz. He is a Cloud Solution Architect and a Microsoft Azure MVP, who focuses mainly on C# and Azure, and has a strong affinity for Angular. We talk about how to become a Microsoft MVP and the importance of intrinsic motivation to share knowledge. We discuss how people are afraid to fail, but you should never fear failure; whatever knowledge you share there is always someone for whom it is valuable. Next, we talk about a demo and polling app he uses in his talks, and how he created it using microservices...
2023-01-231h 00Betatalks the podcast48. Modern Workplace solutions; Microsoft Viva, Loop and Teams Premium & the Dutch Women in Tech initiative - with Femke CornelissenIn this episode, we talk to Femke Cornelissen, a Technical Evangelist at Wortell and co-founder and Community Manager of Dutch Women in Tech. Femke is the host of Microsoft talks on Twitter Spaces, where they discuss Microsoft solutions, and a Microsoft 365 blogger with only Dutch content. We talk about her role as Technical Evangelist, where she spreads the word about Microsoft Modern Workplace; its solutions, what’s new and everything about it. For example, Microsoft Viva, which is a productivity tool for a better employer and employee experience. We dive into the features and benefits of Viva. We talk ab...
2023-01-0941 minBetatalks the podcast47. End of the year special: Favorite podcast moments, tech developments & amazing guests - with Rick & OscarIn this episode, we talk with two very special guests, Rick & Oscar themselves. We look back on a very exciting podcast year for us. And we dive into our favorite podcast moments. Rick & Oscar also share what they think were the most memorable tech developments this year. Furthermore, Rick makes a new year announcement you would not want to miss, they take a look into the future and discuss what they think is coming next year in tech. In short, this is an episode you do not want to miss!We want to thank all our guests...
2022-12-3053 minBetatalks the podcast46. Building robotics & Azure IoT - with Maria-Anastasia MoustakaIn this episode, we talk to Maria-Anastasia Moustaka, a software engineer and robotics trainer and mentor. She is a Gold Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador, Microsoft IoT MVP and has won many international robotics competitions with her robotics club ULP. We dive into what her first steps were with IoT and robotics, which started when she saw that her university had a robotics team. She bought her own robotics kit, practiced building robotics for a year, and gained knowledge about Arduino before joining the team. And we talk about robotics competitions, their requirements, and challenges. She explains that the languages...
2022-12-2645 minBetatalks the podcast45. End-to-End Testing with Playwright and the use of codegen - with Debbie O'BrienIn this episode, we talk to Debbie O'Brien, a senior program manager at Microsoft. Where she is in charge of advocating Playwright End-to-End Testing. Debbie has over 10 years of experience in front-end development. We dive straight into why Playwright is becoming increasingly popular. A lot of developers don’t like to write tests; they think it’s boring, takes too much time, or is hard to learn. Debbie explains that one of Playwright’s features is codegen, which generates the tests for you and helps you write better code. What problems do Playwright and codegen solve? And what’s coming i...
2022-12-1249 minBetatalks the podcast44. App modernization, cloud readiness and an agile model of cloud migration - with Rik HepworthIn this episode, we talk to Rik Hepworth. As Microsoft Azure MVP, member of the Microsoft Regional Director program, and Chief Consulting Officer at Black Marble, he helps organizations make better use of the cloud. We talk about his role at Black Marble and how it is a development shop at heart; helping customers reach a higher level of maturity in terms of Application Lifecycle Management or DevOps, and helping them with app modernization, cloud adoption and migration. And we dive into the entire process of getting an on-premises solution ready for migration to the cloud in small baby...
2022-11-2846 minBetatalks the podcast43. Serverless and Azure Functions, SaaS product Ably & creating Pixel art and retro games - with Marc DuikerIn this episode, we talk to Marc Duiker, he is a senior developer advocate at Ably and has a strong focus on event-driven architectures in the Azure cloud and serverless technologies. He started Azure Functions University on GitHub, a free and open-source learning curriculum. He likes to create pixel art, code visuals & music, and design retro games. We talk about his job at Ably, everything you need to know about Ably and their SaaS product; real-time communication, native WebSockets, its security, and how it compares to Azure Web PubSub are discussed. And he shares what it's like to move...
2022-11-1447 minBetatalks the podcast42. Programming languages; from .NET and C# to JavaScript, from Python to Rust, and even Rockstar - with Dylan BeattieIn this episode, we talk to Dylan Beattie, who is a Microsoft MVP and international keynote speaker. He is the director of Ursatile, the creator of the Rockstar programming language, and has performed his software-themed parodies of classic rock songs all over the world as Dylan Beattie and the Linebreakers. We talk about his programming language – Rockstar - in which he writes programs that resemble bad song lyrics. It started as a joke, but it actually worked and went viral. And how it made him use technologies like Rust, Scala and Python, or techniques like building interpreters in JavaScript, pa...
2022-10-3144 minBetatalks the podcast41. From closed-source to source-open to open-source & the essence of edutainment - with Scott HanselmanIn this episode, we talk to Scott Hanselman, who works in Open Source on .NET and the Azure Cloud for Microsoft and is a well-known – perhaps famous - face in the .NET community. He has been a developer for 30 years, has been blogging at hanselman.com for 20 years, has been podcasting for hanselminutes.com and Azure Friday for more than 15 years, and has written a number of technical books. We talk about how he creates his ‘edutainment’; providing entertainment and education, keeping it fun and yet making people think about all the possibilities. For example, by bringing old technology into t...
2022-10-1735 minBetatalks the podcast40. The future of Azure services & the benefits of being bilingual in Tech - with Frank BoucherIn this episode, we talk to Frank Boucher, a Microsoft Azure professional whose expertise and bilingual service are called upon in many markets. Frank created the ‘Cloud 5 minute’ show on YouTube and writes about his experiences with Microsoft Azure on his blogs. We talk about the benefits of being bilingual in the development community, speaking French and English, and how this helps him share his technical knowledge with others. Also, we wonder what Azure services impressed him the most in recent months. What will the future bring? And what is his take on the fact that more and more new...
2022-10-0341 minBetatalks the podcast39. Building modern tech solutions for everybody & the future of accessibility with Blazor- with Dennie DeclercqIn this episode, we talk to Dennie Declercq, a Microsoft MVP Developer Technologies. He is president and developer at DDSoft, a non-profit that connects IT with people who are less tech-savvy. Thanks to his autism, he is the right man to contribute as a volunteer in function of people with disabilities. We talk about the modern way of building websites with Azure Functions, Azure Static Web Apps and Blazor. And, how to build really affordable tech solutions that you can add into products for people with disabilities. Dennie also shares his own experiences with (non)inclusive and (un)accessible...
2022-09-1936 minBetatalks the podcast38. Open source framework MVVM Light, Azure Static Web Apps & timekeeper.cloud - with Laurent BugnionIn this episode, we speak with Laurent Bugnion, a Principal Cloud Developer Advocate for Microsoft. He is one of the foremost experts for XAML and C# based development. And, he is also the author of the well-known open source framework MVVM Light for Windows, WPF and Xamarin. We talk about the success story of his open source framework MVVM Light, its adoption by Microsoft, and his thoughts on and use of Xamarin, Blazor and Azure. We also dive into his open source project; timekeeper.cloud. This is all built on Blazor, runs on Azure Static Web Apps, and is...
2022-09-0549 minBetatalks the podcast37. Programming with F#, the SAFE Stack initiative & Azure Container Apps - with Isaac AbrahamIn this episode, we speak with Isaac Abraham. He is the founder of Compositional IT and author of the books 'Get Programming with F#' and 'F# in Action'. We talk about programming with F# and how it compares to C#. What are their differences and similarities? We discuss why F# is not yet a widely used language. What made Isaac push through all the difficulties when getting to know F#? What advantages did he enjoy? What made it productive and rewarding? And how does it work with Unit Testing? We also share experiences about working with and switching...
2022-08-2246 minBetatalks the podcast36. The .NET ecosystem, learning journey & Tech Twitter and its do's and don'ts - with Lou CreemersIn this episode, we speak with Louëlla (Lou) Creemers. She is a web developer with a love for .NET. We talk about the tech content she creates and how she tries to bring value to the tech community through social media and by being a speaker. As a relative newcomer to Tech Twitter, how welcoming is the tech community, especially for women? Further, we discuss what the .NET ecosystem currently has to offer, if anything is missing, and if there is something she would like to change. And, we dive a little deeper into her learning journey to b...
2022-08-0835 minBetatalks the podcast35. Understanding and controlling AI, using NLP & the buzz around GPT-3 - with Eve PardiIn this episode, we speak with Eve Pardi. She is a skilled Data Scientist and AI Engineer, the owner of AI42, and a board member of Global AI Community. Eve explains why she started AI42, what their mission is, and how AI is still something new and magical to most engineers. How there's still a disconnect between AI engineers and "normal" developers. We talk about the importance of understanding and controlling AI systems. So we wonder, how can we understand AI in general? What should we keep in mind when using NLP? How can we create fair, unbiased, and n...
2022-07-2552 minBetatalks the podcast34. Developer productivity and Azure native IaC things like Bicep, ARM and Deployment Stacks - with Henry BeenIn this episode we speak with Henry Been, in a busy period where it seems that all the in-person events are planned right before the summer. We share our experiences and opinions about developer productivity and the fact that "doing nothing" is necessary sometimes. Because Henry literally wrote the book 'Azure Infrastructure as Code', we dive into everything Azure native around infrastructure as code such as Bicep, ARM and even Deployment Stacks which is still in preview.About this episode, and Henry in particular: you can find Henry on Twitter at @henry_been or...
2022-07-1144 minBetatalks the podcast33. Creating and using Twilio's products and integrations as a .NET developer - with Niels SwimbergheIn this episode, we speak with Niels Swimberghe, a Belgian-American software engineer and content creator at Twilio. Of course, we want to know what Twilio is all about, known for, and why people should use it. How do they help developers build stuff with Twilio? Always striving to create the best experience for customers, getting feedback, and sharing as much technical content as possible. We talk about the developer products, the features, and the integrations Twilio provides, its connection to Azure, and its distinction from Azure Communication Services. In particular, we dive into Twilio Voice combined with Twilio Phone...
2022-06-2745 minBetatalks the podcast32. Working with Service Bus, Event Hubs, Event Grid, CloudEvents and Relay Service - with Clemens VastersIn this episode, we talk to Clemens Vasters. He works at Microsoft on the Azure product engineering team. Specifically, he is a Principal Architect for Service Bus, Event Hubs, Event Grid and Relay. We dive into these services, what they can do and how they differ. Clemens explains why and when to use events or messages, and what types of scenarios they fit into; from discrete events and event series to jobs, commands and processing. And we discuss working with CloudEvents in Event Grid. Furthermore, we talk about the origins of the term Red Dog, how Azure emerged, easter...
2022-06-1352 minBetatalks the podcast31. Improving your CI/CD pipeline & how everything boils down to software - with Sarah LeanIn this episode, we talk to Sarah Lean. She recently left Microsoft to go work for Octopus Deploy, in some ways a competitor to Microsoft in the area of software deployment. We discuss how you can improve your DevOps and CI/CD pipeline by using integrations from both companies. We also talk about how almost everything boils down to software, from using Azure FarmBeats for your gardening to making whisky, as Sarah herself has experienced. There even was an AI developed whisky. Furthermore, we talk about her role in the community as the founder of the Glasgow Azure User G...
2022-05-3032 minBetatalks the podcast30. Oh My Posh, Windows Phone & building an open culture - with Jan de DobbeleerOur friend in this episode is Jan de Dobbeleer, a Microsoft MVP, GitKraken Ambassador and creator of Oh My Posh. We talk about how Oh My Posh - the prompt theming engine for PowerShell and beyond - started and became so popular. What are some of the daily challenges he faces? And how did he end up here after being a watchmaker, Android phone hacker and Windows Phone developer? Furthermore, we stress the importance of building an open culture; pushing open source, contributing and having a holistic mindset. And we end up venting about the Windows Phone, reminiscing over i...
2022-05-1639 minBetatalks the podcast29. PowerShell, implementing Infrastructure as Code & succeed with Azure DevOps - with April EdwardsWe talk with April Edwards, Senior Cloud Developer Advocate and DevOps practice lead at Microsoft, about her role and passion, and how great mentors help open doors for you or others. Together we reflect on some misconceptions about Microsoft, especially with regard to open source and the use of cross platform tooling, such as PowerShell. And has she seen a shift in the types of cloud services people use in recent years, when helping customers move from legacy to the cloud? We talk about the importance of implementing Infrastructure as Code and making it scalable. Furthermore, she highlights some...
2022-05-0240 minBetatalks the podcast28. Scaling, Azure Api Management & open source - with Tom KerkhoveWe primarily know Tom, a former Microsoft MVP and GitHub star, for his open source work maintaining KEDA, Promitor, Kubernetes Event Grid Bridge and Azure Deprecation. In this episode, we talk about his current job at Microsoft, where he works on Azure Api Management. Next to that, we discuss all his other activities, most of which have to do with scaling applications. We also discuss how a successful 'spare time' project of one person can become a critical dependency for an entire business.About this episode, and Tom in particular: you can find @TomKerkhove on...
2022-04-1840 minBetatalks the podcast27. Managed languages, 'the bang bang operator' & System.CommandLine - with Kathleen DollardAs a member of the .NET Core CLI and Languages team at Microsoft, we interview her about everything that has to do with Managed Languages. What are the roots and strengths of Visual Basic, C#, and F#? And what do they keep in mind when making adjustments within these languages? We talk about what’s coming in C# 11 and the thorough planning processes before implementing new features. Zooming in on the discussion surrounding the double exclamation mark, also known as 'the bang bang operator’. Furthermore, we dive into System.CommandLine and CLI's; what's coming, happening and discussed? And if she cou...
2022-04-0446 minBetatalks the podcast26. Innovation in technology and Azure services, and its effect on novel businesses - with John LunnIn this episode, we chat with John Lunn. We talk about his passion for his work and how he's able to be so actively involved and do so much for this community. But which service would he like to spend more time on? We zoom in on the ever-expanding set of Azure services and the extent to which you need to thoroughly understand most of them. There's always a 'next big thing'. We talk about what this means for innovative businesses. And how John tries to help these companies by leveraging the right new features and components of the cl...
2022-03-2136 minBetatalks the podcast25. An in-depth exploration of .NET MAUI - with Maddy MontaquilaIn this episode, we go into an in-depth exploration of .NET MAUI with none other than Maddy Montaquila. As the release is getting closer, she shares more about .NET MAUI and how the evolution from Xamarin Forms has been. She ignites us with excitement about all the new features her team has been working on and shares how the whole process has been so far. How was it to disconnect from the release cycle at some point? And how did the Live Preview feature come about? We touch upon Blazor Hybrid and how it's like working with the Blazor...
2022-03-0738 minBetatalks the podcast24. Collecting Azure feedback, advocate of all new things & get certified - with Thomas MaurerIn this episode, we talk with Thomas Maurer about what keeps him busy on a day-to-day basis. He tells us the two most important aspects of his job as a Senior Cloud Advocate: creating & delivering content and bringing back feedback into the engineering world. He shares with us the way they gather feedback from customers and how they hunt for those gaps. Furthermore, we discuss the importance of staying on top of new things and why you should keep learning. Should there be an ‘Advocate of all new things’? We talk about Azure certifications, how he helps other people get...
2022-02-2147 minBetatalks the podcast23. Behind the scenes with a Microsoft Principal Program Manager and "the biggest party in the cloud" - with Brady GasterIn this episode, we talk with Brady Gaster. He tells us more about his role at Microsoft as a Principal Program Manager, what does it entail? On what does he and his team spend their time? How are the PM roles divided? And how do they facilitate the interaction with users or clients? We hear more about what it takes to implement something new and its timelines. He shares with us where "the biggest party in the cloud" is being held, his favorite services and his favorite discovery over the last months. We touch upon Azure App Service, Azure Co...
2022-02-0738 minBetatalks the podcast22. Spotify Backstage, new tech features & making technology accessible - with Suzanne DanielsIn this episode, we talk with Suzanne Daniels about Backstage, an open-source platform that originated at Spotify. She tells us more about the origin of Backstage, why it took off, and the reasons why it's open for the community. She shares the new technologies that have impressed her the most lately, her all-time favorite song, and we chat more about the importance of communities.About this episode, and Suzanne in particular: you can find @suushier on Twitter or read here more about her. About Betatalks: have a look at our videos...
2022-01-2434 minBetatalks the podcast21. Front Matter, VS Code extensions & Pimp Your Own Device - with Elio StruyfOur friend of the day is Elio Struyf. He tells us more about Front Matter, a CMS that runs within Visual Studio Code. How was Front Matter born? And what are the future plans? We talk about his extensive experience in development and about being recognized as a Microsoft MVP and SharePoint/Microsoft 365 Top 25 Influencer. Furthermore, how did his online sticker shop Pimp Your Own Device come to be? And how did this hobby become a business? We close with a short discussion and some viewpoints about low code versus no code. Does no code have a future?
2022-01-1047 minBetatalks the podcast20. Azure Digital Twins, security in IoT & ethical hacking - with Ramon de RooijIn this episode, we talk with Ramon de Rooij. Ramon might be one of the few people that can say that he's worked his entire career in cloud-based IoT. How did he start, what has he done, and what is he doing currently? We dive into Azure Digital Twins. What is this platform all about and what are the possibilities with it? We focus on creating smart homes and especially on security in IoT. A great deal of data is collected, but how is it stored and secured? Is it the responsibility of the company or the supplier? Furthermore...
2021-12-2734 minBetatalks the podcast19. Festive Tech Calendar, CosmosDB & working as an Azure architect - with Gregor SuttieIn this episode, we talk with Gregor Suttie about how his willingness to help people has culminated in the Festive Tech Calendar. A fun event through December where people from all communities take part in fun and engaging sessions. We dive into what his main focus is as an Azure architect, and how it's like working for a Dutch company while living in Glasgow. Which service has impressed him the most? And what are his thoughts on AKS? About this episode, and Gregor in particular: you can find @gregor_suttie on Twitter or join Festive T...
2021-12-1338 minBetatalks the podcast18. Load testing in the cloud with K6, the DevRel trend & enhancing accessibility - with Floor DreesIn this episode, we talk with Floor Drees about what it’s like working for K6, an open-source load testing tool and cloud service. How did her role come about? And have they seen an incline in usage and community interaction since Microsoft disabled load testing in Azure DevOps? We dive into her experience as DevRel consultant, helping companies organize, produce and host livestreams and events. Helping them to define and set-up the DevRel role. We talk about broadening and adopting new ways to teach and share knowledge. But also how to enhance accessibility, and how it's important to pa...
2021-11-2946 minBetatalks the podcast17. UI/UX mistakes, misconceptions and best practices. And what about voice UI? - with Jessica EngströmOur friend of the day is Jessica Engström. We dive into User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX), the area of expertise she is passionate about, and where she really shines. We talk about bad UI/UX, common mistakes and examples, and the effect it has on users. Causing annoyance – often even rage-quitting – when encountering basic elements that should’ve worked in the first place. We zoom in on the mindset of the responsible developers and what they should strive for. And how does she herself define UI and UX? She shares quick fixes, practical tips, and best practic...
2021-11-1545 minBetatalks the podcast16. Creating Visual Studio extensions, implementing new features & Schema Store - with Mads KristensenIn this episode, we talk with one of, or maybe even the most active Visual Studio extension developers in the community, Mads Kristensen. Where and how did this start? What does he love about it? We talk about Microsoft using and being present on Github, contributing to open-source projects, and its amazing side effects. About what it's like responding to and prioritizing feature requests, implementing new features, and the contrast and compatibility of Visual Studio and Visual Studio Code. And of course, we dive into how Schema Store, which collects schemas for JSON files, came to be and what...
2021-11-0145 minBetatalks the podcast15. The perfect hybrid solution, helping ISVs & introverts and Geeks in IT' – with Mike MartinIn this episode, we talk with Mike about hybrid solutions regarding work, events, and coding. Why a hybrid way of thinking is essential, why it's important to use coding, infrastructure, and operation expertise, and why he’s called ‘the perfect hybrid solution’. We talk about collaborating with Microsoft partners, helping ISVs bring value to their customers, and about ‘FINO’, a concept he came up with: Failure Is Not an Option. Furthermore, we touch upon the status of introverts and geeks in IT, how they’re viewed by peers and outsiders, and of course, about his pinned tweet ‘Hit me baby one more...
2021-10-1837 minBetatalks the podcast14. From panic attacks to public speaking, Static Webapps & building Lego - with Stacy CashmoreOur friend of the day is Stacy Cashmore. In this episode, we get to learn about her journey from attending conferences and having panic attacks to gaining confidence and experiencing a conference from the other side as a speaker. They talk about technologies that have impressed them lately, in particular Static Web Apps with its great scalability and price-quality ratio. And we hear more about her hobbies like creating Lego Modular Buildings & classic cars. About this episode: you can find @stacy_cash on Twitter and visit her blog Stacy CloudsAbout Betatalks:
2021-09-1346 minBetatalks the podcast13. A journey into Microsoft Identity, Managed Identities and Azure Active Directory – with Christos MatskasWe talk with Christos Matskas about working with Microsoft Identity. We discuss the challenges surrounding Microsoft Identity, for instance, how do you get into Identity and Access Management running your application in the cloud? And how they’re doing their best to improve the onboarding experience and implementation, which can be rough. While also trying to reach out and inform the developer community and next generations. Furthermore, we dive into Managed Identities, its biggest benefits and how you can even use it to authenticate API’s. And we talk about Azure Active Directory, the misconceptions surrounding it, and aspects like...
2021-08-3049 minBetatalks the podcast12. Harnessing the power of webdevelopment with Blazor & Coding After Work - with Jimmy EngströmIn this episode, we talk with Jimmy Engström about the time he got wind of Blazor, immediately realized the potential, and adopted it in the beta phase. We dive into the world of Blazor, BLAZM, and writing his book 'Web development with Blazor: A hands-on guide for .NET developers to build interactive UIs with C#'. And we hear about Coding after work, a code-intensive user group & podcast. About this episode, and Jimmy in particular: you can find @engstromjimmy on Twitter and his podcast Coding after work.About Betatalks: have a l...
2021-08-1643 minBetatalks the podcast11. Windows Azure, migrating secured systems & mixology - with Karl OtsWe talk with Karl Ots, a cloud and cybersecurity expert with a broad range of deep Azure expertise. We look back into his journey in tech before Windows Azure, as it was formerly known, came along. We dive into Microservices, what it takes to migrate secured systems, and security trends in Azure, like managed identity, automated logging alerts, and confidential computing. We even talk about mixology: the art of mixing cocktails! About this episode, and Karl in particular: you can find @karlgots on Twitter.About Betatalks: have a look at our vid...
2021-08-0247 minBetatalks the podcast10. Teaching developers & the importance of sharing knowledge, REST API and GraphQL - with Irina ScurtuIn this episode, we talk with Irina Scurtu, Microsoft MVP for Developer Technologies, Software Architect, CTT+ technical trainer, and Microsoft Certified Trainer. We dive into her passion for teaching and the importance of sharing knowledge. We talk about her sessions about REST API and why she’s so passionate about it. Furthermore, we discuss GRPC and GraphQL, the possibilities with it, and the advantages!About this episode, and Irina in particular: you can find @irina_scurtu on Twitter or visit her blog irina.codesAbout Betatalks: have a look at our vi...
2021-07-1953 minBetatalks the podcast9. Fluent Assertions, test styles and writing clean code – with Dennis DoomenWe talk with Dennis Doomen about the benefits, goals, and drivers behind Fluent Assertions, the very popular .NET assertion library. How did it start and what does it set out to achieve? We talk about C# coding guidelines and writing clean code; the do and don’ts, the pitfalls and challenges, the mindset and attitude. And about test styles, var keywords, Typescript, Event Sourcing, the Gartner Hype Cycle, silver bullets, and the importance of context. Tools, processes, architecture, people, technology, all are ingredients of a final solution to build better systems. About this episode, and Dennis in...
2021-07-0546 minBetatalks the podcast8. GitHub, InnerSource and the benefits of an asynchronous and knowledge-sharing culture – with Martin WoodwardWe talk with none other than Martin Woodward, Senior Director of DevRel at GitHub. So of course we dive into GitHub, its relationship and overlap with Microsoft, and its great and open culture perfectly suited for remote working. We look back at the overall change in attitude regarding sharing and collaborating with others, both within and outside of companies. With a special interest in InnerSource, its use, and its positive side effects. And we talk about the past and future of Azure DevOps and GitHub. About this episode, and Martin in particular: you can find...
2021-06-2151 minBetatalks the podcast6. Imposter Syndrome and using Cognitive Services to better understand the world - with Luce CarterIn this episode, we talk with Luce about Xamarin Forms and Microsoft Azure Cognitive Services, what’s great about it, and the ease of use. Luce uses both in her app Emotipal, formerly known as BodyLanguageAssistent. An example of how tech can be used to connect people or help us understand the world. Furthermore, we talk about Imposter Syndrome, being open about it, and helping others. And about writing Cypress tests for automated UI testing, keeping up with new technologies, and Twitch streaming. About this episode, and Luce in particular: you can find @LuceCarter1 on Tw...
2021-06-0740 minBetatalks the podcast7. Empowering developers as DevRel, boosting live coding and accessibility - with Salma Alam-NaylorIn this episode, we talk with Salma about empowering developers and the relevance and fun of the DevRel role. Encouraging code streaming, building fun stuff, sharing, and teaching. We talk about her experience on Twitch, which entails some awkwardness, a lot of fun, and great content. And she highlights the downsides of social media and tech communities; the lack of compassion, inclusivity, and accessibility.About this episode, and Salma in particular: you can find @whitep4nth3r on Twitter, watch her code live on Twitch, or visit her website whitep4nth3r.com.
2021-06-0742 minBetatalks the podcast5. From Pilates to back-end development and helping the open-source ecosystem - with Layla PorterIn this episode, we talk with Layla Porter about the .NET Foundation and sharing knowledge. And especially how everybody can, or should, get involved in managing the open-source software community. Help and contribute, do not take it for granted. Furthermore, we talk about her path from Pilates to back-end development, about teaching and sharing, being there for beginners and noobs, and about creating a safe space on Twitch or Discord to share and ask anything. About this episode, and Layla in particular: you can find @LaylaCodesIt on Twitter or watch her code live on Twitch.
2021-05-2538 minBetatalks the podcast4. The promise of Blazor and the benefits of sharing source code - with Jeff FritzWe talk with Jeff Fritz who is focused on educating the Microsoft tech community. We dive into the promising features of Blazor and a hybrid approach. How Blazor as a progressive web application is a really powerful idea, building faster and more efficient applications that work everywhere. We talk about the positive change in openness and transparency at Microsoft. Sharing source code and previews, creating more and more content. And how this led to a lot of positive outcomes – pull requests, bug reports, and feedback from the community – but how do you handle negativity and trolls? Furthermore, we talk abou...
2021-05-0752 minBetatalks the podcast3. How to contribute to and help the tech community as a speaker, organizer and MVP - with Isidora KatanicIn this episode, we talk with Isidora about her video series, her experience as a speaker, and advocate for more women as speakers at tech events. How it all start, what it led to and what she learned on the way. A road to speaking at Microsoft Ignite and Build, and to being a Microsoft MVP. Some lessons about having fun, sharing knowledge, and communities. How a community can open doors and why we should reach out to include more people. About this episode, and Isidora in particular: you can find @isidorakatanic on Twitter, visit...
2021-04-2646 minBetatalks the podcast2. Low code development and Fusion dev teams - with Luise FreeseIn this episode, we talk about the power of low code development and how Fusion Development Teams could be the answer to some drawbacks of software created by makers. We talk about her experience as a woman in tech and on social media. And we hear about her other passions such as sketchnoting, stickers, and Pacman! About this episode, and Luise in particular: you can find @LuiseFreese on Twitter, visit m365princess for her blog, watch her videos, or buy some amazing stickers at pimp your own device. About Betatalks: have a...
2021-04-1254 minBetatalks the podcast1. Xamarin Forms, .NET MAUI and the Community Toolkit - with Gerald VersluisWe talk about how Gerald Versluis ended up working on GitHub Codespaces as a remote employee of Microsoft. He also shares his passion for Xamarin (Forms) and the Xamarin Community Toolkit, followed by a look into the near future with .NET 6 and MAUI. And we hear his take on Progressive Web Apps versus native apps. About this episode: some links we talked about: What will happen to the Community Toolkit?, GitHub Codespaces, and .NET MAUI. More content from Gerald on jfversluis.dev/, be sure to watch his videos. About Betatalks: have a...
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Betatalks the podcast0. The different Blockchain layers, some use cases and its programming languages - with Gerben van de WielRick and Oscar talk with Gerben van de Wiel about his experience working at a blockchain start-up over the last couple of years. We get introduced to some of the different blockchain layers and options. We learn about Substrate, an open source framework, and how it can help us. And we chat about different programming languages behind blockchain initiatives. About this episode: you can find @GerbenW on Twitter and learn more about Substrate at substrate.dev. About Betatalks: have a look at our videos and join us on our Betatalks Discord ch...
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Betatalks the podcastTrailer - Introducing Betatalks the podcastWelcome to Betatalks the podcast, in which we talk with friends from the development community. We chat not only about technology but what drives them, inspires them, and makes them unique. Rick and Oscar, Principal Cloud Architects at Betabit, invite developers, makers, Open Source maintainers, and other amazing people from the development community. Looking for more content? Have a look at our videos and join us on our Betatalks Discord channel.
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2020-11-0700 minThe Beta TalksDecode: Ep 1 with Indranil Pan GDP Contraction and V-Shaped RecoveryIndia’s GDP revival run, let us understand in today’s episode about India’s path towards recovery. As India comes into the unlock phase, it is important for the government to maintain its reform impetus to reverse the current economic downturn. The government continues its efforts to implement the critical reforms across the sectors to come out stronger from the impact of the pandemic.
Disclaimer: All views & opinions expressed by the Guest are personal and do not purport to reflect the views or opinions of any institution or organization.
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2020-10-2423 minThe Beta Talks(Un.)LockDown Ep 9 With Gaurav Shukla- Re-Thinking Cyber Security In The Post-Pandemic WorldThe ongoing pandemic has changed the day to day life of most of the global workforce, impacting how they communicate and conduct the business. With a sharp increase in the utilization of the unsecured home networks, it is clear that the increase in the use of these unsecured networks is amplifying the global cybercrime threat.
Let us understand from Mr. Gaurav Shukla, Deloitte, how to stay a step ahead from the imminent threats of cybercrime and ensuring an enhanced cybersecurity system.
Disclaimer: All views & opinions expressed are personal and...
2020-09-1537 minThe Beta Talks(Un.)LockDown Series Ep 8 With Mr. Puneet Gupta - Covid-19 Implications on Automotive IndustryThe Automotive industry in India contributes to around 7% of the total GDP, and it employs around 40 million in both the organized and unorganized sectors.
The industry was growing at double digits, but the growth started diminishing after 2017. The industry even showed a negative growth rate in the past year due to various reasons.
And now with Covid-19 and India’s severe lockdown, the sales completely came to a halt.
To understand the various reasons for the slowdown in growth in the Automotive Industry and the impact of Covid-19, we have with us Mr. Pune...
2020-09-0527 minThe Beta Talks(Un.)LockDown Series Ep 7 With Mr. Arindam Mukhopadhyay - Strategies and Challenges of Businesses Amidst Covid-19No matter how established the businesses are, the Covid19 slump has hit many large as well as small businesses. Many are forced to re-look at how they manage and operate their business, including revisiting their business plans. Most of the businesses are facing challenges to keep their financial wheels turning due to less revenue churn as they face many uncertainties.
In this very episode, we will be discussing the strategies the businesses will have to implement as they come out of the slump. Let us hear what our guest Mr. Arindam Mukhopadhyay, VP – Consulting COE, Gar...
2020-08-1631 minThe Beta Talks(Un.)LockDown Series Ep 6 With Mr. Gagan Randev - Covid-19 Implications on Real EstateIt no more requires a discussion as to how Covid19 has altered Real Estate growth expectations.
Restrictions and uncertainty around valuation have limited investor's ability to perform due diligence and execute transactions.
In this scenario what should be the strategy of Real Estate companies to see the continued flow of Capital? Are there Green shoots available? Should we even think of investing in Real Estate pertaining to this current situation?
In our latest episode, Mr. Gagan Randev - National Director, Capital Markets & Investor Services, Colliers International will elucidate on the various strategies and at...
2020-08-0941 minThe Beta Talks(Un.)LockDown Series Ep 5 With Mr. Saumil Chogle - Cashflow Management Amidst Covid-19Businesses walk a tightrope between accounts receivable and account payable & it is a constant challenge to maximize their DPO and minimize DSO while maintaining a healthy supplier-client relationship.
When the economy is running like clockwork, cash flow is the blood that keeps the core of the business pumping. However, even the most carefully managed cash flow can hit during a crisis.
To discuss how the companies are managing their cash flows amidst Covid-19, today we have with us Mr. Saumil Chogle
Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed are personal and do not purport t...
2020-08-0216 minThe Beta Talks(Un.)LockDown Series Ep 4 With Mr. Shamit Mukherjee - Cash & Liquidity Management Amidst Covid-19Implementing a robust Cash & Liquidity Management amidst Covid19 is crucial for any business for fulfilling it's short-term cash requirements during the times of sales decline.
Insufficient access to liquidity due to deteriorating operating conditions may devastate financial covenants.
In our latest episode, Shamit Mukherjee - Partner CFO Advisory KPMG will elucidate on the strategic levers that companies can pull to Manage Cash & Liquidity Amidst Covid19.
Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed are personal and do not purport to reflect the views or opinions of any institution or organization.
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2020-07-2542 minThe Beta Talks(Un.)lockDown Series Ep3 with Mr. Yash Sanghvi - Analysis of Supply Chain Disruption Due to Covid-19The current pandemic has disturbed the day-to-day life of an individual as well as the operations of many businesses, eventually impacting the overall economy. In this episode, we have discussed the importance of the supply chain, the impact of disruption in the supply chain on the economy, and the ways to efficiently manage the supply chain as we come out of the pandemic situation. A disrupted supply chain can possibly stall the whole production in certain companies, per say the automotive sector, a single minute component not reaching the plant in the stipulated time can halt the overall assembly...
2020-07-1839 minThe Beta Talks(Un.)lockDown Ep2 with Mr. Indranil Pan - India's dollar buying spree rises FX ReservesE2 – (Un.)lockdown – What’s Next To Normal, a series by The Beta Talks
In this episode we talk about India’s Foreign Exchange Reserves reaching a new high, crossing the half-trillion-dollar milestone. As on June 5, 2020, the Foreign Exchange Reserves hit $501.7 billion and have continued to rise till date, the reason being the increased Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), External Commercial Borrowings (ECBs), as well as RBIs, continued dollar mop-up.
To further understand the importance of Foreign Exchange Reserves, and its impact and implications on the economy, we are privileged to have Mr. Indranil Pan – Chief Economist, IDFC FIRST Bank on this episod...
2020-07-1143 minThe Beta Talks(Un.)lockDown Ep1 with Pranav Chudgar The Great Transition : LIBOR(UN.)lockDown-What's Next to Normal: A new series by 'The Beta Talks'
LIBOR – London Interbank Offered Rate one of the most sought after number, a benchmark used in setting prices for trillions of dollars of loans and derivatives is set to retire. LIBOR is an average interest rate at which major global banks borrow from each other. It is based on five major currencies including the US dollar, the euro, the British pound, the Japanese yen, and the Swiss franc consisting of 7 different maturities i.e. overnight, one week, and 1, 2, 3, 6 and 12. A total of 35 different combinations of LIBOR rates based on...
2020-07-0435 minThe Beta Talks“Aatma Nirbhar Bharat” - Stimulus package by Government of India - Part 1“Aatma Nirbhar” – A self-reliant India is what our Hon’ble Prime Minister addressed while announcing a stimulus package of Rs. 20 lakh crore to revive the economy, which was stalled due to the dire circumstances we are in, COVID-19. The stimulus package which is close to 10% of the Indian GDP, divided into 5 tranches was announced by our Finance Minister over 5 consecutive days. The package is a mix of fiscal support, monetary support as well as some fundamental reforms majorly focusing on the MSMEs, Healthcare, PSUs, Education, Agriculture, labour, and tax reforms.
Let us dwell deep and understand the perspect...
2020-06-2627 minThe Beta TalksFacebook-Jio deal: The Little known but powerful Business Strategy with Mr. Siddharth DurbhaIs Connectivity just a Lubricant for Jio as Data is the new oil? Why all of a sudden investors are flocking around to invest in Jio? Do you think RIL's only ambitions are to become a Debt-free company or is there a broader ambition to it? Today in our second episode we bring to you "FB-JIO Deal: A little known but powerful Business Strategy", also Shantanu (Our Host) and Bhushan (Our Co-Host) will present their Analysis on the entire deal and today we are fortunate to have our Guest Mr. Siddharth Durbha who will share his opinion and provide us th...
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