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Exploring MCP Servers and Agent Interactions with Gil Feig - DevOps 245
Jun 20, 2025
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In this episode, we delve into the concept of MCP (Machine Control Protocol) servers and their role in enabling agent interactions. Gil Feig, the co-founder and CTO of Merge, shares insights on how MCP servers facilitate efficient and secure integration between various services and APIs.

No Lag: Building the Future of High-Performance Cloud with Nathan Goulding - DevOps 244
Jun 13, 2025
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Warren talks with Nathan Goulding, SVP of Engineering at Vultr, about what it actually takes to run a high-performance cloud platform. They cover everything from global game server latency and hybrid models to bare metal provisioning and the power/cooling constraints that come with modern GPU clusters.

Ground Truth & Guided Journeys: Rethinking Data for AI with Inna Tokarev Sela - DevOps 243
Jun 06, 2025
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Inna Tokarev Sela, CEO and founder of Illumex, joins the crew to break down what it really means to make your data “AI-ready.” This isn’t just about clean tables—it’s about semantic fabric, business ontologies, and grounding agents in your company's context to prevent the dreaded LLM hallucination. We dive into how modern enterprises just cannot build a single source of truth, not matter how hard they try.

AI, SREs & The Future of Self-Healing Systems” with Sylvain Kalache from Rootly - DEVOPS 242
May 30, 2025
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In this episode, we sat down with Sylvain Kalache, Head of Developer Relations at Rootly, and wow—what a ride. We dove headfirst into the world of self-healing systems, LLMs in incident management, and why "incident vibing" (yep, that's a thing now) might be our collective future.
Sylvain’s journey started with on-call SRE work at SlideShare and LinkedIn, where he noticed recurring failures and dreamed of a system that could fix itself. This episode is the story of that dream maturing over the years—culminating in AI-powered incident response tools that don’t just detect problems but actively hypothesize root causes and suggest resolutions.

Breaking Web3: Node Ops at Scale, Hard Fork Havoc, and Bare-Metal Mastery - DEVOPS 241
May 23, 2025
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In this episode of Adventures in DevOps, we welcomed Paul Marston from Anchor (yes, the Web3 infrastructure powerhouse) to dive deep into the world of blockchain node operations — and wow, what a ride it was!

Observability in the CI/CD Pipeline with Adriana Villela - DEVOPS 240
May 16, 2025
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In this episode, we sat down with the delightful Adriana Villela—principal developer advocate at Dynatrace, CNCF ambassador, and host of the “Geeking Out” podcast (featuring a capybara logo designed by her daughter, no less!). Adriana brought not just deep insights into observability, but also a refreshingly human and humorous perspective on the ever-evolving world of DevOps.

Building Engineering Excellence with Ganesh Datta of Cortex - DEVOPS 239
May 09, 2025
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In this episode, I (flying solo today!) sat down with Ganesh Datta, the CTO and co-founder of Cortex, to explore what it really means to drive engineering excellence at scale. And spoiler: it’s not just about better dashboards or fancy developer tools—it’s about treating software development like the competitive advantage it is.

Modern DevOps Challenges: Automation, AI, and Scaling in 2025 - DEVOPS 238
May 02, 2025
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In this episode of DevOps 238, we sat down with Zach Lloyd to dive into what’s really happening in the world of modern DevOps—from automation and AI to scaling systems and maintaining team culture in fast-paced environments.

Barzan Mozaffari on Cloud Data Warehousing and Machine Learning Advances - DevOps 237
Apr 09, 2025
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Welcome to another episode of "Top End Devs," where we're diving deep into the exciting world of data-intensive systems with our special guest, Barzan Mozaffari. Hosted by Warren Parad and co-hosted by Jillian, this episode explores the intersections of academia and industry, touching on how innovative breakthroughs in data systems are reshaping the digital landscape.

Matt Lea Discusses Cloud War Games and Elevating Everyday DevOps - DevOps 236
Apr 03, 2025
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Welcome to another exciting episode of Top End Devs! In this installment of "Adventures in DevOps," we dive into the world of cloud architecture and engineering with a fascinating discussion led by our hosts Warren Parad and Will Button, and joined by our special guest, Matt Lee. Matt, hailing from Wisconsin, is the driving force behind innovative projects like CloudWarGames.com, a platform designed to enhance DevOps training and hiring through engaging problem-solving scenarios.

Mastering Infrastructure as Code: Lessons from Matt Gowey's Consultancy Experience - DevOps 235
Mar 25, 2025
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Welcome back to another engaging episode of Top End Devs. In this episode, our hosts Will Button, Warren Parad, and Jillian are joined by guest Matt Gowey from Masterpoint. Together, they delve into the complex world of infrastructure as code, discussing best practices, challenges, and the human side of consulting in the DevOps space.

Understanding AI's Overhyped Potential in Modern Technology - DevOps 234
Feb 27, 2025
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In this episode of Top End Devs, hosts Warren Parad and Will Button sit down with John W. Maley, an attorney with a master's degree in computer science from Stanford University, to discuss the fascinating intersection of AI and the legal system. John shares insights from his book "Juris ex Machina," a sci-fi exploration of a future where AI replaces humans in the jury system.

The Impact of Open Source on Business and Development Practices with Daniel Loreto - DevOps 233
Feb 20, 2025
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In this episode of Top End Devs, hosts Warren Parad and David Kimura dive into a compelling discussion with guest Daniel Loreto, founder and CEO of Jetify. The conversation revolves around innovative solutions in the DevOps world, particularly focusing on the use of Nix and DevBox to streamline developer environments. Daniel shares insights from his vast experience at prominent tech companies like Google, Airbnb, and Twitter.

Exploring the Role of AI in DevOps with Michael Dawson and Alex Kearns - DevOps 232
Feb 05, 2025
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In this engaging episode of Top End Devs, join host Warren Parad, co-host Jillian, and interviewer Will Button as they delve into a compelling conversation on the pervasive influence of AI across industries. Special guest Alex Kearns from UberTask Consulting shares his expertise on the real-world applications of AI, navigating through its rapid evolution and discussing both the opportunities and challenges it presents.

Real-World Testing: Insights from Rainforest QA Expert AJ Funk - DevOps 231
Jan 23, 2025
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Welcome to another exciting episode of Top End Devs! In today's show, we dive into the intricate world of quality assurance and testing strategies with our special guest, AJ Funk. AJ, a seasoned software engineer at Rainforest QA, shares his unique journey from playing professional baseball to developing cutting-edge QA solutions. Joining us are co-hosts Will Button and Jillian, along with fellow guest Matteo Collina.

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