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In this final episode of 2024, William and Eyvonne dive into a comprehensive year-end retrospective. What is happening on a personal level with The Cloud Gambit hosts? What were our favorite technical innovations? Could it be Google’s Willow quantum chip breakthrough? Or maybe, it’s Elon Musk’s “Colossal” data center build in Memphis. Join us for a fun conversation about the events of 2024, where Eyvonne defends her timing for putting up holiday decor and William attempts to explain quantum computing.

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• Google Willow: https://research.google/pubs/willow-quantum-computing/
• X/Tesla Dojo Supercomputer: https://www.tesla.com/AI
• NVIDIA AI Infrastructure: https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/data-center/
• Proxmox Virtual Environment: https://www.proxmox.com/
• Gallium Discovery / Montana: https://www.semiconductor-today.com/news_items/2024/mar/uscriticalmaterials-210324.shtml
• xAI Colossus: https://www.maginative.com/article/inside-elon-musks-colossus-xais-world-leading-ai-supercomputer/
• Tesla TTPoE: https://wcollins.io/posts/2024/tesla-adapts-ethernet-for-with-modified-transport-for-dojo/

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Andy Suderman, CTO at Fairwinds, CNCF Ambassador, and Kubernetes Policy Working Group Co-Chair, joins us to decode the complexities of Kubernetes adoption. From deployment challenges to policy management best practices, Andy shares real-world insights drawn from his experience helping organizations navigate container orchestration. We explore the nuanced differences between cloud providers' Kubernetes offerings, discuss the critical role of policy in securing and optimizing clusters, and get his perspective on where Kubernetes is headed in the coming years.

Where to Find Andy

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sudermanjr/
• BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/sudermanjr.bsky.social

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• CNCF: https://www.cncf.io/
• CNCF Slack: https://slack.cncf.io/
• Fairwinds: https://www.fairwinds.com/
• Fairwinds GitHub: https://github.com/FairwindsOps
• Fairwinds YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fairwinds1174
• Kubernetes Slack: https://kubernetes.slack.com/
• Policy Working Group: https://github.com/kubernetes/community/tree/master/wg-policy

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What happens when your mobile app needs to perform flawlessly across thousands of different devices? Meet Hanson Ho - Android Architect at Embrace. In this episode, Hanson shares battle-tested strategies from his experience at Twitter and beyond. Diving deep into real-world challenges, Hanson reveals how mobile observability has evolved from basic crash reporting to sophisticated performance measurement. Learn why traditional monitoring falls short in mobile environments, how to measure what truly matters for user experience, and why the industry is rallying around OpenTelemetry as a standard.

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• Blog: https://hanson.wtf
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hanson-ho/
• Twitter: https://x.com/bidetofevil
• BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/bidetofevil.wtf

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• CNCF: https://www.cncf.io/
• OpenTelemetry: https://opentelemetry.io/
• Embrace Mobile SDK: https://github.com/embrace-io/embrace-android-sdk
• Android Compose: https://developer.android.com/jetpack/compose

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Emily Freeman is a bestselling author, prolific speaker, and influencer across AI, DevOps, and Cloud Engineering. Prior to founding Freeman & Forrest, Emily led Developer Relations and Product Marketing at AWS and Microsoft. In this episode, Emily shares her journey from ghostwriter to developer to tech community leader. We explore the intersection of authenticity and sponsorship, discuss the changing dynamics of social media platforms, and unpack what it truly takes to build a meaningful presence in the tech community. Emily also provides candid insights into her entrepreneurial venture, and shares powerful advice for both marketing teams and aspiring content creators in the tech space.

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• Twitter: https://twitter.com/editingemily
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/editingemily/
• Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/emilyfreeman.bsky.social
• Website: https://emilyfreeman.io/

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• Freeman + Forrest: https://www.freemanandforrest.com/
• DevOps For Dummies: https://www.amazon.com/DevOps-Dummies-Computer-Tech/dp/1119552222
• 97 Things Every Cloud Engineer Should Know: https://www.amazon.com/Things-Every-Cloud-Engineer-Should/dp/1492076732
• What is DevOps?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBV8gPVZNEE

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William and Eyvonne are back to dig into current events! They discuss the recent impacts of hurricanes Helene and Milton on critical infrastructure, the growing challenges of power grid stability and the future of nuclear energy. The conversation then shifts to practical strategies for time management, work-life balance, and effective leadership in tech. Drawing from their personal experiences as parents and technology leaders, they share valuable insights on setting priorities, building systems, and fostering growth in teams through thoughtful questioning and mentorship.

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• James Clear's Atomic Habits: https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits
• Pomodoro Technique: https://francescocirillo.com/products/the-pomodoro-technique
• Getting Things Done Methodology: https://gettingthingsdone.com
• Socratic Method: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Socratic-method

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Pete Lumbis, Principal Engineer at NVIDIA, joins us to discuss the resurgence of hardware importance in the AI era. Pete shares his journey from network engineering to the cutting-edge of AI infrastructure, offering valuable insights into the evolving landscape of hardware and software interactions in modern computing. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the technical underpinnings of AI, data center technologies, and the future of computing infrastructure.

Where to Find Pete Lumbis

• LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/alumbis
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/peteccde

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• NVIDIA: https://www.nvidia.com/ 
• Ultra Ethernet Consortium: https://www.ultraethernet.org/ 
• NVIDIA's Mellanox Acquisition: https://nvidianews.nvidia.com/news/nvidia-completes-acquisition-of-mellanox-creating-major-force-driving-next-gen-data-centers 
• Acquired Podcast - NVIDIA Episode: https://www.acquired.fm/episodes/jensen-huang

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John Capobianco, Product Marketing Evangelist at Selector.ai, joins us as we reflect on the passing of Nick Russo, a beloved figure in the networking community whose recent passing has left an indelible mark on our industry. Moving on into tech, we explore the impact of AI across various industries, discuss the evolution of networking technologies, and unpack the complexities of modern application architectures. John also shares his experiences as an author and content creator, providing guidance for those interested in embracing AI and automation in their networking careers.

Where to Find John Capobianco

• Twitter: https://x.com/John_Capobianco
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-capobianco-644a1515/
• GitHub: https://github.com/automateyournetwork
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@johncapobianco2527
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@automateyournetwork
• Website: https://automateyournetwork.ca

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• Selector.ai: https://www.selector.ai/
• New Book: Cisco pyATS Network Test and Automation Solution
• PyATS: https://developer.cisco.com/pyats/
• ChatGPT: https://chat.openai.com/
• Claude AI: https://www.anthropic.com/
• Gemini AI: https://gemini.google.com/

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In this episode, we dive deep into the multifaceted world of Tim Banks, a Staff Solutions Architect at Caylent. Tim shares his remarkable journey from the US Marine Corps to becoming a prominent voice in the tech community. We explore the parallels between his experiences in tech, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and community building, uncovering valuable insights on personal growth, professional development, and the state of open source. Whether you're a seasoned tech professional, a community organizer, or someone looking to break into the industry, this episode offers valuable insights on navigating the complex landscape of technology, community, and personal growth.

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• Twitter: https://x.com/elchefe
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timjb/
• GitHub: https://github.com/timbanks
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elchefenegro
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@timbanks71
• Blog: https://tim-banks.ghost.io/

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• Caylent: https://caylent.com/
• CNCF: https://www.cncf.io/
• Apache Software Foundation: https://www.apache.org/
• DevOpsDays: https://devopsdays.org/
• Elastic License Change: https://www.elastic.co/blog/elastic-license-v2
• OpenSearch (Amazon's Elasticsearch Fork): https://opensearch.org/

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In this enlightening episode, we dive deep into the world of application networking with Marino Wijay, Staff Solutions Architect at Kong. Marino shares his journey from traditional network engineering to the cloud-native space, offering valuable insights for professionals looking to make a similar transition. We explore the parallels between VPNs and service meshes, discuss the evolution of networking technologies, and unpack the complexities of modern application architectures. Marino also shares his experiences as a CNCF ambassador and provides guidance for those interested in getting involved with the cloud-native community.

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• Twitter: https://x.com/virtualized6ix
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mwijay/
• Blog: https://marinow.hashnode.dev/
• Sessionize:  https://sessionize.com/marinow/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@marinowijay

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• Container Lab: https://containerlab.dev/
• Cilium CNI: https://cilium.io/
• CNCF: https://www.cncf.io/
• KubeCon: https://events.linuxfoundation.org/kubecon-cloudnativecon-north-america/
• Istio Service Mesh: https://istio.io/
• Ambient Mesh: https://istio.io/latest/docs/ops/ambient/
• Tailscale: https://tailscale.com/

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Dayakar Puskoor is the Founder and Managing Director of Dallas Venture Capital (DVC). A serial entrepreneur turned visionary investor, Dayakar launched one of the first tech-focused venture funds, investing in groundbreaking early-stage startups in cloud, AI/ML, and mobile technologies. In this conversation, we discuss Dayakar’s venture journey, how startups get funded, how equity works, startup exit strategies, and much more.

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Full Bio: https://dallasvc.com/dayakar-puskoor/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dayakarp/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/dpuskoor
About DVC: https://dallasvc.com/about/

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