In this episode of 'When Shit Hits the Fan', Johan and Jeffrey welcome Chris Wahl, an industry legend, known for his blog: The Wahl Network.

Chris shares insights from his extensive tech career, discussing his transition from traditional IT roles to cloud computing and AI. The conversation includes the infamous wheel, the rapid-fire questions, personal anecdotes, and reflections on the evolving tech landscape.

In this conversation, Chris shares insights on fostering a symbiotic relationship between IT and developers, recounts a significant IT failure in his "Whe Shit Hits the Fan" story, that taught him valuable lessons, and emphasizes the importance of mentorship and leading by example in the tech industry. He discusses how collaboration and understanding each other's challenges can enhance productivity and reduce technical debt, while also highlighting the need for effective communication and visualization in mentoring younger engineers.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Chris Wahl and the Podcast

04:50 Rapid Fire Questions

09:57 Chris' Career Journey in Tech

15:02 Navigating the Transition to Cloud and AI

17:47 The Symbiotic Relationship Between IT and Developers

22:21 When Shit Hits the Fan moment

29:50 Leading by Example: The Importance of Mentorship

More about Chris can be found here:

https://wahlnetwork.com/

https://www.youtube.com/@Wahlnetwork

https://open.spotify.com/show/0M58x7rmz1oTQUiHN0bFLh?si=5092652b052d497b

In this episode of 'When Shit Hits the Fan', hosts Johan and Jeffrey welcome Katarina Brookfield, a staff technical marketing architect at Broadcom/VMware.

Katarina shares her journey in IT, overcoming gender biases, and her transition from VDI to Kubernetes. She discusses her passion for public speaking and community engagement, as well as her love for cooking and fine dining. The conversation highlights her daring experiences and insights into effective presentations.

In this conversation, Katarina Brookfield shares her experiences in IT, focusing on the importance of engaging presentations, learning from mistakes, and fostering a supportive team culture. She emphasizes the need for transparency when errors occur and the value of continuous learning in both personal and professional development.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest

03:00 Getting to Know Katharina Brookfield

05:58 The Journey into IT and Overcoming Challenges

09:12 Career Highlights and Daring Experiences

11:59 Transitioning from VDI to Kubernetes

14:56 Public Speaking and Community Engagement

18:01 Secrets to Effective Presentations

21:11 The Art of Engaging Presentations

23:56 Learning from Mistakes in IT

32:49 Embracing Failure as a Learning Opportunity

38:03 The Importance of Team Culture in Handling Mistakes

41:13 The Lifelong Journey of Learning and Improvement

In this episode of 'When Shit Hits the Fan', hosts Johan and Jeffrey welcome Filip Verloy, field CTO for Rubrik in EMEA and APJ.

Philip shares his career journey, insights on data protection and cybersecurity, and a memorable moment when he had to make a tough decision during a crisis.

He emphasizes the importance of saying yes to new opportunities and learning from experiences, both good and bad. The conversation also touches on the balance between innovation and regulation in the tech industry.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest

03:52 Getting to Know Philip Velloy

10:48 Career Highlights and Journey

19:47 When Shit Hits the Fan Moment

25:37 Life Lessons and Advice

In this episode of 'When Shit Hits the Fan', we get to know Jan Saan, the ex-CTO of CM.com.

Why is he wearing a Whoop? Is AI taking over the world? And is OpenAI better than Gemini? Answers to these questions, his career journey, his "When Shit Hits the Fan" story, and the lessons learned from those experiences is what we will cover in this episode

Furthermore, Jan emphasizes the importance of teamwork, resilience, and maintaining health and relationships throughout one's career. Jan reflects on the unpredictable nature of technology failures and the necessity of being prepared for unexpected challenges.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Jan Saan and the Podcast

06:55 Jan's Career Journey and Highlights

11:06 When Shit Hits the Fan: Major Outages

19:04 Lessons Learned from Failures

20:59 Life Lessons and Reflections

In this episode, Johan and Jeffrey introduce the revamped podcast, now titled 'When Shit Hits the Fan,' highlighting its transition to English and the inclusion of international guests. They share their backgrounds, discuss memorable 'shit hits the fan' stories, and explain the podcast's format, which includes rapid-fire questions and personal anecdotes. The episode sets the stage for future discussions and invites listeners to engage with the show

takeaways

• The podcast has transitioned to English to reach a broader audience.
• Johan and Jeffrey share personal experiences of when 'shit hits the fan' in their careers.
• The format includes fun binary questions and personal stories from guests.
• The importance of learning from mistakes in the IT field is emphasized.
• Future episodes will feature international guests and diverse topics.
• The hosts aim to create a fun and engaging atmosphere for listeners.
• Live demos can be unpredictable, and preparation is key.
• The podcast encourages sharing of both technical and humorous stories.
• Listeners are invited to participate and suggest guests for future episodes.
• The hosts express excitement for the upcoming season and new content.