Doug Neumann is a career software engineer. He joins the show alongside Jonathan and Will to talk about disaster recovery. He begins by explaining the difference between "building high availability and disaster recovery". He also talks about how this impacts your system and how it will make you resilient in any trouble or error you might experience. They also dive into the process of implementing it, and many more!

Jonathan, Jillian, and Will join this week's panelist episode. They dive into the world of operating systems, server security, Docker images, and even some book recommendations. They share their experiences with Debian, Ubuntu, CentOS, and Amazon Linux, discussing the pros and cons of each for both desktop and server use. Moreover, they explore the nuances of different platforms, the importance of security, and the impact of personal preferences in the world of software development.

Matt Topol is the Staff Software Engineer at Voltron Data and the Author of "In-Memory Analytics with Apache Arrow". He joins the show to talk about his book. He begins by explaining what Apache Arrow is, its benefits & advantages, how it works and many more!

Yann Léger is the Co-Founder and CEO at Koyeb. He joins the show to talk about Koyeb. It is a developer-friendly serverless platform that allows you to deploy all kind of services. He begins by talking about its advantages, its benefits, and why he decided to create another cloud platform. He also dives into how it works, its difference from other companies and many more!

Rohit Ghumare joins Jonathan to discuss his involvement in the DevOps community in India and his role as an organizer for DevOps Days Bangalore. Rohit shares insights into the active DevOps community in India, with regular meetups and conferences happening in different cities. He also provides details about the upcoming DevOps Days India conference, including the preparations and expected number of attendees and speakers.

Kyler Middleton is a Hashi Ambassador and AWS Community Builder. They dive into the captivating world of DevOps and explore the importance of technical expertise combined with effective communication skills. Kyler shares valuable insights on topics ranging from building a robust skillset to the challenges and responsibilities of security engineers. Moreover, they uncover the secrets to achieving developer velocity, integrating automation into workflows, and understanding the foundational knowledge in networking. They navigate the complexities of the cloud environment and explore the transformative nature of technical and computer skills.

David Linthicum is an Enterprise Technology Thought Leader and Visionary, Cloud Computing and Generative AI Expert/Pioneer, Educator, and Business Leader. They delve into the world of DevOps and explore various aspects of it. They discuss the benefits of working for a small consulting firm, the importance of learning from experienced individuals, and the risks of over-reliance on AI in software development. They also touch on the emerging discipline of FinOps, the integration of security into every stage of the software development process, and the challenges of building efficient and secure systems.

Pete Hunt is the CEO of Elementl. Jonathan, Jillian, Will, and Pete dive into the world of DevOps and explore the challenges faced by engineering teams in the ever-evolving landscape of cloud technology and open source. From misalignment between individual engineers and company goals to the struggles of managing complex systems like Airflow, we'll be discussing it all. Take a closer look at the latest advancements in data pipeline scheduling and the need for a higher-level approach. Additionally, they discuss the importance of open source and the dynamics of working with venture capitalists.

Nicholas Hughes is the CEO of EITR Technologies. He joins the show to talk about "Salt". Salt is used for deploying, configuring, and managing complex IT systems. He begins by explaining what Salt is, its useful features, advantages, and why he loves it. He also shares the difference between salt and other similar frameworks. Moreover, he talks about its process, set up, how it is being implemented, and many more!

Neatsun Ziv is the Co-Founder & CEO of OX.Security. He joins the show to discuss software supply chain security, attack techniques, and lessons learned from previous major supply chain attacks. Moreover, he explains the role that DevOps play in software supply chain security.

Mike Wagner is the Co-Founder & CEO of Metify.io. He joins the show to talk about his company, career experience working with data centers, and infrastructure. He also tackles the bare metal servers and how this is being utilized in his company. Moreover, they dive into Metify's infrastructure and operations tool for managing and provisioning servers, and many more!

Mirco Hering is a Global DevOps Practice Lead, IT Transformation & Delivery Lead, CIO Advisor, Blogger, Author, and Public Speaker. He is the author of "DevOps for the Modern Enterprise". He starts off by deriving his own definition of DevOps. He also dives into some approaches used for DevOps, managing a DevOps team, challenges he faces and possible solutions, and many more!

Brian Greene is the CTO of Neuron Sphere. He begins by talking about his career progression and some of his achievements. He dives into designing medical devices from a developer's perspective. Additionally, he talks about his company and many more!

Jonathan and Will join this week's panelist episode to talk about AWS and GCP. They begin by sharing their experiences with using them and the specific services that they use. Additionally, they also discuss the difference between AWS & GCP and its useful features.

Jillian and Jonathan join this week's panelist episode to talk about ChatGPT. They begin by sharing their thoughts and experiences when using it. Additionally, they tackle its benefits and how it helps them write and understand codes.