AI DevOps Podcast

Jeff was born and raised in The Netherlands and is an IT geek with a passion for automation. At the young age of 6, he had his very first computer and started developing his own Pacman to learn Batch programming. Looking back, the performance was terrible, but it worked. Over the years, he has always kept in touch with some sort of scripting or programming languages, such as Batch, (Turbo) Pascal, PHP, Delphi, Kixtart, Visual Basic Scripting (VBS), VB .NET, PowerShell, and C# .NET (Core). He is the owner of Methos, a consultancy and managed services company from The Netherlands focused on Microsoft Modern Workplace (Windows + Intune + Office365) and Azure through automation and Infrastructure-as-Code.

Topics of Discussion:

[4:19] Jeff's passion and the three turning points in his career.

[8:47] The architecture and intention behind PowerShell being built on .NET.

[12:33] What are the biggest mistakes Jeff sees people making when it comes to PowerShell?

[11:50] Best practices for using PowerShell in DevOps environments, and common mistakes to avoid.

[16:04] Differences between binary and PowerShell-based modules, and the benefits of exploring module code.

[18:18] Leveraging .NET code in PowerShell scripts and the advantages of this approach.

[20:00] Preferred methods for writing automated tests for PowerShell code.

[23:39] Jeff's current focus areas, including certifications and his upcoming "script portal" project.

Mentioned in this Episode:

Clear Measure Way

Architect Forum

Software Engineer Forum

Programming with Palermo — New Video Podcast! Email us at [email protected].

Clear Measure, Inc. (Sponsor)

.NET DevOps for Azure: A Developer's Guide to DevOps Architecture the Right Way, by Jeffrey Palermo — Available on Amazon!

Jeffrey Palermo's Twitter — Follow to stay informed about future events!

Jeff on Twitter

Jeff on LinkedIn

Jeff Wouters

Methos

[email protected]

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Jeff was born and raised in The Netherlands and is an IT geek with a passion for automation. At the young age of 6, he had his very first computer and started developing his own Pacman to learn Batch programming. Looking back, the performance was terrible, but it worked. Over the years, he has always kept in touch with some sort of scripting or programming languages, such as Batch, (Turbo) Pascal, PHP, Delphi, Kixtart, Visual Basic Scripting (VBS), VB .NET, PowerShell, and C# .NET (Core). He is the owner of Methos, a consultancy and managed services company from The Netherlands focused on Microsoft Modern Workplace (Windows + Intune + Office365) and Azure through automation and Infrastructure-as-Code.

Topics of Discussion:

[4:19] Jeff's passion and the three turning points in his career.

[8:47] The architecture and intention behind PowerShell being built on .NET.

[12:33] What are the biggest mistakes Jeff sees people making when it comes to PowerShell?

[11:50] Best practices for using PowerShell in DevOps environments, and common mistakes to avoid.

[16:04] Differences between binary and PowerShell-based modules, and the benefits of exploring module code.

[18:18] Leveraging .NET code in PowerShell scripts and the advantages of this approach.

[20:00] Preferred methods for writing automated tests for PowerShell code.

[23:39] Jeff's current focus areas, including certifications and his upcoming "script portal" project.

Mentioned in this Episode:

Clear Measure Way

Architect Forum

Software Engineer Forum

Programming with Palermo — New Video Podcast! Email us at [email protected].

Clear Measure, Inc. (Sponsor)

.NET DevOps for Azure: A Developer's Guide to DevOps Architecture the Right Way, by Jeffrey Palermo — Available on Amazon!

Jeffrey Palermo's Twitter — Follow to stay informed about future events!

Jeff on Twitter

Jeff on LinkedIn

Jeff Wouters

Methos

[email protected]

Want to Learn More?

Visit AzureDevOps.Show for show notes and additional episodes.

Grant Fritchey has over thirty years of experience in IT, specializing in development and database administration. He works for Red Gate Software as a Product Advocate and writes articles for SQL Server Central and Simple-Talk. He is the author of "SQL Server Execution Plans" and "SQL Server Query Performance Tuning." He also co-authored "Query Store for SQL Server 2019," "Expert Performance Indexing," "SQL Server MVP Deep Dives 2," "Beginning SQL Server 2012 Administration," and "Pro SQL Server 2012 Practices."

He presents at conferences and user groups worldwide and is available for part-time, short-term consulting contracts.Since 2009, he has been recognized as a Microsoft SQL Server MVP. He has received the AWS Community Builder award for the past five years. In 2014, he was honored as a Dunn & Bradstreet MVP, and in 2011, he received the Tech10 Award in Rhode Island.

Topics of Discussion:

[:35] Introduction of Grant Fritchey and his career in IT and database administration. [3:23] Grant's journey from software development to becoming a DBA. [5:13] The importance of database selection and how different types of databases serve different needs. [11:27] Grant's view on the addition of document support to major database platforms. [13:29] Database hygiene basics and the importance of regular backups and restore practices. [19:26] The business side of database recovery and balancing cost with recovery objectives (RPO/RTO). [25:03] Grant's recommendations for testing database restores. [28:08] Automation in DevOps and the importance of human training in recovery processes. [31:53] Managing data warehouses and recovery strategies for large databases. [35:12] Resources for developers without dedicated DBAs to ensure good database hygiene.

Mentioned in this Episode:

Clear Measure Way

Architect Forum

Software Engineer Forum

Programming with Palermo — New Video Podcast! Email us at [email protected].

Clear Measure, Inc. (Sponsor)

.NET DevOps for Azure: A Developer's Guide to DevOps Architecture the Right Way, by Jeffrey Palermo — Available on Amazon!

Jeffrey Palermo's Twitter — Follow to stay informed about future events!

SimpleTalk by Redgate

ScaryDBA.com

Grant Fritchey on X

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Grant Fritchey has over thirty years of experience in IT, specializing in development and database administration. He works for Red Gate Software as a Product Advocate and writes articles for SQL Server Central and Simple-Talk. He is the author of "SQL Server Execution Plans" and "SQL Server Query Performance Tuning." He also co-authored "Query Store for SQL Server 2019," "Expert Performance Indexing," "SQL Server MVP Deep Dives 2," "Beginning SQL Server 2012 Administration," and "Pro SQL Server 2012 Practices."

He presents at conferences and user groups worldwide and is available for part-time, short-term consulting contracts.Since 2009, he has been recognized as a Microsoft SQL Server MVP. He has received the AWS Community Builder award for the past five years. In 2014, he was honored as a Dunn & Bradstreet MVP, and in 2011, he received the Tech10 Award in Rhode Island.

Topics of Discussion:

[:35] Introduction of Grant Fritchey and his career in IT and database administration. [3:23] Grant's journey from software development to becoming a DBA. [5:13] The importance of database selection and how different types of databases serve different needs. [11:27] Grant's view on the addition of document support to major database platforms. [13:29] Database hygiene basics and the importance of regular backups and restore practices. [19:26] The business side of database recovery and balancing cost with recovery objectives (RPO/RTO). [25:03] Grant's recommendations for testing database restores. [28:08] Automation in DevOps and the importance of human training in recovery processes. [31:53] Managing data warehouses and recovery strategies for large databases. [35:12] Resources for developers without dedicated DBAs to ensure good database hygiene.

Mentioned in this Episode:

Clear Measure Way

Architect Forum

Software Engineer Forum

Programming with Palermo — New Video Podcast! Email us at [email protected].

Clear Measure, Inc. (Sponsor)

.NET DevOps for Azure: A Developer's Guide to DevOps Architecture the Right Way, by Jeffrey Palermo — Available on Amazon!

Jeffrey Palermo's Twitter — Follow to stay informed about future events!

SimpleTalk by Redgate

ScaryDBA.com

Grant Fritchey on X

Want to Learn More?

Visit AzureDevOps.Show for show notes and additional episodes.

Dave was a developer or development manager on each of the major operating systems from MS-DOS 6.2 through Server 2003 while at Microsoft from 1993 to 2003.

He's worked on MS-DOS products, OLE objects, Win95, Windows NT, and the NT Pinball game. He also wrote and helped design the initial prototype of Windows Media Center. Dave also added Product Activation to the Windows platform including various anti-tampering mechanisms to prevent illegal copying of the product. He's also worked on Task Manager, Zip Folders, and Calculator as he focused on the Windows Shell. He currently runs a very popular online show called Dave's Garage on YouTube, where he demystifies various software engineering topics.

Topics of Discussion:

[:35] Introduction of Dave, his background, and his career at Microsoft.

[3:47] Dave's experience at Microsoft in the 1990s: the environment, culture, and working with some of the best developers in the world.

[5:19] What led Dave to work on the Windows shell and user interface development.

[7:38] The challenges of porting code from Windows 95 to Windows NT and working with operating system differences.

[9:25] Dave's work on Task Manager, Zip Folders, and Windows Media Center.

[13:23] The state of software engineering today: Dave's take on modern systems, embedded programming, and the rise of AI.

[14:34] Embedded systems programming: Dave's work with ESP32 chips, their features, and applications.

[19:16] Thoughts on AI and its impact on software development: Will AI eventually write all the code?

[21:14] The future of software engineering: How AI will change the role of developers and the need for debugging and architectural understanding.

[22:47] Dave's advice for young programmers: Learning C++, Python, and the importance of understanding system architecture.

Mentioned in this Episode:

Clear Measure Way

Architect Forum

Software Engineer Forum

Programming with Palermo — New Video Podcast! Email us at [email protected].

Clear Measure, Inc. (Sponsor)

.NET DevOps for Azure: A Developer's Guide to DevOps Architecture the Right Way, by Jeffrey Palermo — Available on Amazon!

Jeffrey Palermo's Twitter — Follow to stay informed about future events!

Github Dave Plummer

Dave Plummer on X

Dave's Garage

You Can Learn the ESP32 World!

Source Level Debugging

NEW LED Project

Programming the ESP32 From Scratch

Want to Learn More?

Visit AzureDevOps.Show for show notes and additional episodes.

Dave was a developer or development manager on each of the major operating systems from MS-DOS 6.2 through Server 2003 while at Microsoft from 1993 to 2003.

He's worked on MS-DOS products, OLE objects, Win95, Windows NT, and the NT Pinball game. He also wrote and helped design the initial prototype of Windows Media Center. Dave also added Product Activation to the Windows platform including various anti-tampering mechanisms to prevent illegal copying of the product. He's also worked on Task Manager, Zip Folders, and Calculator as he focused on the Windows Shell. He currently runs a very popular online show called Dave's Garage on YouTube, where he demystifies various software engineering topics.

Topics of Discussion:

[:35] Introduction of Dave, his background, and his career at Microsoft.

[3:47] Dave's experience at Microsoft in the 1990s: the environment, culture, and working with some of the best developers in the world.

[5:19] What led Dave to work on the Windows shell and user interface development.

[7:38] The challenges of porting code from Windows 95 to Windows NT and working with operating system differences.

[9:25] Dave's work on Task Manager, Zip Folders, and Windows Media Center.

[13:23] The state of software engineering today: Dave's take on modern systems, embedded programming, and the rise of AI.

[14:34] Embedded systems programming: Dave's work with ESP32 chips, their features, and applications.

[19:16] Thoughts on AI and its impact on software development: Will AI eventually write all the code?

[21:14] The future of software engineering: How AI will change the role of developers and the need for debugging and architectural understanding.

[22:47] Dave's advice for young programmers: Learning C++, Python, and the importance of understanding system architecture.

Mentioned in this Episode:

Clear Measure Way

Architect Forum

Software Engineer Forum

Programming with Palermo — New Video Podcast! Email us at [email protected].

Clear Measure, Inc. (Sponsor)

.NET DevOps for Azure: A Developer's Guide to DevOps Architecture the Right Way, by Jeffrey Palermo — Available on Amazon!

Jeffrey Palermo's Twitter — Follow to stay informed about future events!

Github Dave Plummer

Dave Plummer on X

Dave's Garage

You Can Learn the ESP32 World!

Source Level Debugging

NEW LED Project

Programming the ESP32 From Scratch

Want to Learn More?

Visit AzureDevOps.Show for show notes and additional episodes.

Jeff is the co-creator of Scrum and a leading expert on how the framework has evolved to meet the needs of today's business. The framework he developed in 1993 and formalized in 1995 with Ken Schwaber has since been adopted by the vast majority of software development companies around the world. However, Jeff realized that the benefits of Scrum are not limited to software and product development. He has adapted this successful strategy for several other industries, including finance, healthcare, higher education, and telecom.

As the CEO of Scrum Inc., Jeff sets the vision for success with Scrum. He continues to share best practices with organizations around the globe and has written extensively on Scrum rules and methods. With a deep understanding of business processes — gleaned from years as CTO/CEO of eleven different software companies — Jeff is able to describe the high-level organizational benefits of Scrum and what it takes to create hyperproductive teams.

Topics of Discussion:

[:35] Introduction of Jeff Sutherland, co-creator of Scrum.

[3:47] Jeff Sutherland's background: His experience at West Point and lessons in making work visible.

[5:19] Fighter pilot experiences that influenced the operational side of Scrum.

[6:02] Transition to the Air Force Academy and work in AI at Stanford.

[7:38] Learning complex adaptive systems and the origin of Agile from complex systems theory.

[8:30] How complex systems theory impacts Scrum and Agile teams today.

[9:25] Jeff's first experiences applying Scrum in the banking industry.

[11:25] The development of Scrum and the 2001 Agile Manifesto.

[12:57] Making work visible and organizing teams, from West Point to Toyota to the Agile Manifesto.

[13:23] Fast forward to 2024: Issues in Scrum and Agile practices, including sprint lengths and backlog grooming.

[14:34] Jeff's new book: First Principles in Scrum and its relation to Scrum technology stacks.

[16:23] Building autonomous systems: Lessons from radiation physics, AI, and complex adaptive systems.

[19:16] The influence of autonomous robots on the creation of Scrum.

[21:14] Discussion of Scrum and AI, leading to "Extreme Agile."

[22:47] Predictions for the future of Scrum and Agile: Teams becoming 30 to 100 times faster by 2030.

[23:37] Example of AI in action: Developing a system to handle expense reports using Scrum principles.

[29:37] Challenges with AI-generated code and the need for strong software architecture knowledge.

[33:24] The importance of following Scrum "by the book" to achieve hyperproductivity.

[35:30] Jeff's closing advice on adapting to extreme agile to stay competitive by 2030.

Mentioned in this Episode:

Clear Measure Way

Architect Forum

Software Engineer Forum

Programming with Palermo — New Video Podcast! Email us at [email protected].

Clear Measure, Inc. (Sponsor)

.NET DevOps for Azure: A Developer's Guide to DevOps Architecture the Right Way, by Jeffrey Palermo — Available on Amazon!

Jeffrey Palermo's Twitter — Follow to stay informed about future events!

How the Agile Manifesto Came To Be

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Jeff is the co-creator of Scrum and a leading expert on how the framework has evolved to meet the needs of today's business. The framework he developed in 1993 and formalized in 1995 with Ken Schwaber has since been adopted by the vast majority of software development companies around the world. However, Jeff realized that the benefits of Scrum are not limited to software and product development. He has adapted this successful strategy for several other industries, including finance, healthcare, higher education, and telecom.

As the CEO of Scrum Inc., Jeff sets the vision for success with Scrum. He continues to share best practices with organizations around the globe and has written extensively on Scrum rules and methods. With a deep understanding of business processes — gleaned from years as CTO/CEO of eleven different software companies — Jeff is able to describe the high-level organizational benefits of Scrum and what it takes to create hyperproductive teams.

Topics of Discussion:

[:35] Introduction of Jeff Sutherland, co-creator of Scrum.

[3:47] Jeff Sutherland's background: His experience at West Point and lessons in making work visible.

[5:19] Fighter pilot experiences that influenced the operational side of Scrum.

[6:02] Transition to the Air Force Academy and work in AI at Stanford.

[7:38] Learning complex adaptive systems and the origin of Agile from complex systems theory.

[8:30] How complex systems theory impacts Scrum and Agile teams today.

[9:25] Jeff's first experiences applying Scrum in the banking industry.

[11:25] The development of Scrum and the 2001 Agile Manifesto.

[12:57] Making work visible and organizing teams, from West Point to Toyota to the Agile Manifesto.

[13:23] Fast forward to 2024: Issues in Scrum and Agile practices, including sprint lengths and backlog grooming.

[14:34] Jeff's new book: First Principles in Scrum and its relation to Scrum technology stacks.

[16:23] Building autonomous systems: Lessons from radiation physics, AI, and complex adaptive systems.

[19:16] The influence of autonomous robots on the creation of Scrum.

[21:14] Discussion of Scrum and AI, leading to "Extreme Agile."

[22:47] Predictions for the future of Scrum and Agile: Teams becoming 30 to 100 times faster by 2030.

[23:37] Example of AI in action: Developing a system to handle expense reports using Scrum principles.

[29:37] Challenges with AI-generated code and the need for strong software architecture knowledge.

[33:24] The importance of following Scrum "by the book" to achieve hyperproductivity.

[35:30] Jeff's closing advice on adapting to extreme agile to stay competitive by 2030.

Mentioned in this Episode:

Clear Measure Way

Architect Forum

Software Engineer Forum

Programming with Palermo — New Video Podcast! Email us at [email protected].

Clear Measure, Inc. (Sponsor)

.NET DevOps for Azure: A Developer's Guide to DevOps Architecture the Right Way, by Jeffrey Palermo — Available on Amazon!

Jeffrey Palermo's Twitter — Follow to stay informed about future events!

How the Agile Manifesto Came To Be

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Ryan Riley is a Principal Software Engineer at Wise Rock in Houston, TX. He enjoys learning and collaborating on simple, creative solutions to problems, and implementing those solutions with others through teamwork, training, and mentoring. He has worked as a Solution Architect and Team Lead for local and remote teams, focusing on front-end UX and back-end, distributed applications and APIs to delight customers across many industries.

Topics of Discussion:

[:36] Intro to Ryan and his experience in software engineering leadership.

[4:10] Ryan's early career journey and transition from the .com bubble to software development.

[6:17] How Ryan stepped into leadership roles through initiative and team collaboration.

[8:40] Balancing hands-on coding with team leadership in a long-term software engineering career.

[12:10] The importance of experience and technical knowledge for effective leadership in development teams.

[14:27] Empowering team members to lead projects and grow their skill sets.

[18:15] Key non-negotiables for young developers, including pull requests, testing, and small commits.

[21:28] Architectural patterns Ryan favors, like JSON APIs and balancing between monoliths and microservices.

[28:55] Key strategies for supporting software in production and ensuring stability.

[34:41] Challenges of cloud costs and performance and the importance of managing resources efficiently.

Mentioned in this Episode:

Clear Measure Way

Architect Forum

Software Engineer Forum

Programming with Palermo — New Video Podcast! Email us at [email protected].

Clear Measure, Inc. (Sponsor)

.NET DevOps for Azure: A Developer's Guide to DevOps Architecture the Right Way, by Jeffrey Palermo — Available on Amazon!

Jeffrey Palermo's Twitter — Follow to stay informed about future events!

Panes of Glass

Wizards of Smart

James Riley

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Ryan Riley is a Principal Software Engineer at Wise Rock in Houston, TX. He enjoys learning and collaborating on simple, creative solutions to problems, and implementing those solutions with others through teamwork, training, and mentoring. He has worked as a Solution Architect and Team Lead for local and remote teams, focusing on front-end UX and back-end, distributed applications and APIs to delight customers across many industries.

Topics of Discussion:

[:36] Intro to Ryan and his experience in software engineering leadership.

[4:10] Ryan's early career journey and transition from the .com bubble to software development.

[6:17] How Ryan stepped into leadership roles through initiative and team collaboration.

[8:40] Balancing hands-on coding with team leadership in a long-term software engineering career.

[12:10] The importance of experience and technical knowledge for effective leadership in development teams.

[14:27] Empowering team members to lead projects and grow their skill sets.

[18:15] Key non-negotiables for young developers, including pull requests, testing, and small commits.

[21:28] Architectural patterns Ryan favors, like JSON APIs and balancing between monoliths and microservices.

[28:55] Key strategies for supporting software in production and ensuring stability.

[34:41] Challenges of cloud costs and performance and the importance of managing resources efficiently.

Mentioned in this Episode:

Clear Measure Way

Architect Forum

Software Engineer Forum

Programming with Palermo — New Video Podcast! Email us at [email protected].

Clear Measure, Inc. (Sponsor)

.NET DevOps for Azure: A Developer's Guide to DevOps Architecture the Right Way, by Jeffrey Palermo — Available on Amazon!

Jeffrey Palermo's Twitter — Follow to stay informed about future events!

Panes of Glass

Wizards of Smart

James Riley

Want to Learn More?

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