Cory O'Daniel is the CEO and co-founder of Massdriver. They dive into the world of DevOps, technology decisions, and the challenges of working with Ops teams. In this episode, they explore the frustrations and bottlenecks of integrating external databases, the humorous side of help desk horror stories, and the impact of AI on software engineering. Cory shares his insights on scaling Ops, the evolving nature of cloud infrastructure, and the changing landscape of employment in the tech industry.

Adarsh Shah joins the Adventure to discuss building out Environment as Code which goes beyond just Infrastructure as Code which defines your servers and networking.

Jonathan talks about how he prepares for a tech interview and offers insights from the point of view of a hiring manager as well.

Jeffrey Groman takes the reins and walks Chuck and Will through the latest and greatest security breaches out on the internet. He also walks them through how to operate to avoid being caught by several of these issues. Specifically, he explains the Microsoft issue in the print spooler and the breach of Kaseya and what the implications are within the wider world.

Drew Stokes is a Senior Engineering Manager at PagerDuty. Drew and Will engage in a deep dive into incident management. Through the discussion, explore the complexities and challenges of incident management, emphasizing the critical role it plays in organizational performance and customer trust. Join them as they unravel the nuances of incident management and its profound influence on the software development landscape.

Sagi Brody is a seasoned technologist and CTO at Opti9. They share insights on disaster recovery strategies, the importance of effective documentation, and the challenges of managing resilience in the cloud. They discuss the need for standardized tools and processes, the impact of technological advancements on traditional strategies, and the increasing complexity of multi-region and multi-cloud setups. With a focus on practical experiences and industry trends, this episode provides valuable perspectives on the evolving landscape of DevOps and the essential skills needed to navigate it effectively. Tune in to gain valuable insights into managing resilience, disaster recovery, and the importance of clear and accessible documentation in the world of DevOps engineering.

Puneet Gupta is the CEO and founder of Amberflo.io. They explore the fascinating realm of metering and usage-based pricing in the cloud industry. They share insights into the challenges and innovations in transitioning to new methods and the significance of metering as a separate service for accurate and consistent monitoring and billing. Dive into this captivating discussion as they discuss the evolution of software, the foundation of AWS services, and the crucial role of metering in cloud technology.

With the current economic downturn, companies big and small are facing layoffs, hiring freezes, and altering job offers. Today on the show, Jonathan and Will share their decades of industry knowledge on various strategies you can implement to stand out in a crowded job search process.

Ori Mankali is the Senior Vice President of Engineering at Akeyless Security. They delve into the critical intersection of DevOps and security. They explore the complex realm of maintaining security while optimizing operational efficiency in software development. Tune in to learn about the important role of security in the CI/CD pipeline and how organizations can enhance their security posture while maintaining operational efficiency.

Are you looking at all the layoffs and uncertainty going on and wondering if your company is the next to cut back?

Jack McCurdy is a Salesforce DevOps Advocate at Gearset. They dive into the world of Salesforce DevOps. They discuss the challenges and benefits of implementing DevOps practices in a Salesforce environment. From the cultural shift required to the importance of automation and version control, they explore the unique considerations of DevOps in the Salesforce ecosystem. Tune in to learn how organizations can effectively streamline their Salesforce development processes and enhance their delivery capabilities.

Jeffrey, Will, and Chuck dive into the question "How do you know whether or not you want to take a job?" during and after the interview. The discussion ranges through what to ask employers, knowing what you want from the job, and how to determine before and after the interview whether the job offer is a good fit for you.

Adam Jacob is the CEO and co-founder of System Initiative. He shares insights on the reconceptualization of DevOps and the importance of rethinking the entire system to achieve better outcomes. They explore System Initiative's groundbreaking new approach to DevOps, featuring a simulation of infrastructure and applications using digital twins and a hypergraph of functions. They also delve into the importance of collaboration in DevOps workflows and the need for a burst of creativity and innovation in the field.

Viktor Farcic is a developer advocate at Upbound. He joins the show to talk about his YouTube channel, "DevOps ToolKit". They also talk about their professional careers and experiences. He talks about being a content creator and a developer, among many more.

Neatsun Ziv is the Co-Founder & CEO of OX.Security. He begins by talking about the changes in "software supply chain security" over the years, what is is all about, what it offers to its users, the problem it solves, and many more!