This podcast is your passport to the worldwide Dynatrace team. In each episode, Sue Quackenbush, Chief People Officer of Dynatrace, welcomes a Dynatracer to share their private & professional experiences. Meet people from different teams, roles, and parts of the world, uncovering unique stories, projects, and passions that shape our global culture. Whether you’re a current or future Dynatracer, a customer or prospect curious to learn more about our culture, or someone seeking inspiration for ...
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This is the show for IT leaders looking to move fast, optimize costs, and protect against the latest security threats in their IT environments. In each episode, discussions tackle one aspect of IT, from cloud computing and digital workplace to modern infrastructure and cybersecurity. If you're looking to stay ahead in the game, enhance your organizational agility, and secure your digital assets, you've come to the right place.
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Putting new technology to use is an exciting prospect. But going from purchase to production isn’t always smooth—even when it’s something everyone is looking forward to. Code Comments covers the bumps, the hiccups, and the setbacks teams face when adjusting to new technology—and the triumphs they pull off once they really get going.
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PurePerformance Cafes are short interviews with practitioners and thought leaders from around the globe. We found it a great way to get introduced to a new topic or just learn what others are doing in their day-to-day job to contribute to better quality and high performing software.
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The annual Technology, Media and Communications Conference is one of the first established and largest sector-focused financial conference in the industry. It’s the key J.P. Morgan investor event for the technology, media and communications industries featuring sectors such as Hardware, Semiconductors, Semi-cap Equipment, Media, Internet and more.
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What makes 10+ years at a company worth it: A Solution Engineer on growth, impact, product evolution, and founders on a team
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15:00In this episode, I talk with Brian Chandler, a Principal Solution Engineer who’s been on Dynatrace's team for over 10 years. Brian shares a sneak peek into this role and what keeps him here (spoiler: one of the reasons is our founding team that has never left and kept innovating the product since 2005). He also shares how he started fresh out of co…
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Ep. 11 - Tech Sessions - Google Cloud Next '25 Recap: Cloud and AI Innovation
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45:24Opening Summary In this episode, Jeff Dickman (Senior Director of Cloud at e360) and Roy Douber (Principal Architect, Observability, e360) dive deep into the major announcements from Google Cloud Next ‘25. From Unified Security to cutting-edge AI agent ecosystems, this episode is packed with insight into how Google is pushing the envelope on cloud,…
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Critical people skills in a tech company: a talent development specialist on her career and peer-to-peer learning at Dynatrace
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11:52Sometimes, not having a plan leads to the best places. That's how my guest, Viktoria Hubner, found talent development. Studying communication science, she thought it might lead her to be a writer or a journalist one day, but after some professional exploration, she pivoted to talent development. At Dynatrace, she is designing educational programs t…
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At the forefront of observability, AI, and security: why Perform is a must-attend event through the eyes of our VP of Growth Marketing
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12:05This is a bonus episode of Real Talks, and it's all about Perform. Perform isn't just a conference held by Dynatrace in Las Vegas every year—it's where innovation in observability & security, customers' success, and community come to light. I sit down with Michelle Vaughan, VP of Growth Marketing, to unpack her impressions and takeaways from this y…
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EP. 10 - Tech-Sessions - 2025 Enterprise Browser Masterclass
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43:21Enterprise browsers are transforming how organizations approach security and user experience. In this episode of Tech Sessions, Al Solorzano (VP of Digital Workplace, e360) and Jon Via (Principal Architect, e360) dive deep into enterprise browser technology and its impact on modern workplace solutions. Topics Covered: - What is an enterprise browse…
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Risk-taking, creativity, and seven calendars: How a Customer Success leader navigates career, growth, and motherhood
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19:03How do you balance leading a team of 12, pursuing studies, and being a parent—all at once? In this episode of Real Talks, Lauren McMichael, Sr. Manager in Customer Success, shares her journey and the tips she’s collected along the way. Before joining a Customer Success team at Dynatrace five years ago, Lauren worked in various marketing and sales r…
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Ep. 9 - Tech Sessions - Dynatrace Perform 2025 Recap with Observability Experts
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25:54Dive into Dynatrace Perform 2025 with e360's Barry Hen (Field CTO) and Roy Douber (Sr. DevOps Expert and Observability Lead) as they break down the most exciting announcements and innovations from this year's conference. Learn how Dynatrace is revolutionizing observability with AI-powered enhancements, predictive analytics, and comprehensive platfo…
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The Journey to 80,000 Users: The Dynatrace Community growth, the leader behind it, and her career lessons
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11:12Karolina Linda is the Software Development Director and Organizational Lead in Gdańsk, Poland. She takes us behind the scenes of the incredible transformation of the Dynatrace Community—from a single Q&A forum to an community with 18 topic-focused forums, 5 engagement programs, and over 80,000 users worldwide. Karolina shares her unique career jour…
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Best Bits from Season 3 and People & Culture Reflections + Holiday message from my guests
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10:22The power of belonging, Employer Value Proposition, defining career moments, and lessons on leading with trust and support—these themes made my final podcast season of 2024 truly special. In this episode, I look back and reflect on the best bits from my conversations with inspiring guests. As the year comes to a close, many of us pause to reflect. …
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Becoming a Product Lead: lessons on career, growth, and innovation from 10 years in observability space
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9:15Thorsten Roth, now a Product Lead at Dynatrace, began his journey as a Technical Product Manager in 2013. Over the past decade, collaboration has been the keystone of his growth—whether through clear communication, building strong relationships, or leveraging his sharp technical expertise at the core of Dynatrace Platform. In this episode, Thorsten…
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Passion into impact: Bridging gender gaps in tech
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9:14Ema Franklin is a Senior Field Marketing Manager at Dynatrace and a driving force behind our Dynatrace partnership with the Her Tech Circle community across Australia and New Zealand. Ema’s journey with this community began more than six years ago when she wanted to change her career path. Through many events and programs, the community has helped …
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Ep. 8: Maximizing Efficiency: Cost Optimization through SQL Server Re-architecture on Google Cloud
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42:31In this episode of the Tech Sessions podcast, host Jeff Dickman sits down with Roy Douber, Senior Director of DevOps and Architecture at e360, to discuss SQL migrations, cost optimization, and performance improvements through SQL Server re-architecture on Google Cloud. Discover how e360 tackles large-scale SQL environments to deliver significant co…
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The Challenge of Growth: The idea of transitioning from Technical Expert to People Leader
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12:08From Idea to Game-Changing Impact at Dynatrace–with this topic in mind for Season 3, I’ll be bringing you conversations with passionate experts and leaders at Dynatrace who dream big, tackle challenges, and drive impactful change. In this episode, I talk with Kristof Randers, who has always sought out new challenges. This led him to transition into…
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Ep. 7 Observability Masterclass with Roy Douber: Proactive IT Solutions for 2025
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35:09In this episode of the Tech Sessions podcast, Kevin Kohn, VP of Cloud Services at e360, is joined by observability expert and Sr. DevOps Architect at e360 Roy Douber for an in-depth discussion on why observability is not just a product, but a culture. Together, they break down how observability helps avoid outages, improves code quality, and optimi…
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Ep. 6 Unlocking the Power of Citrix Observability for VDI Success
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24:28Do you receive complaints about poor Citrix VDI performance? In this episode of Tech Sessions, e360’s VP of Digital Workplace, Al Solorzano, and Principal Architect, Patrick O’Brien, dive into the differences between basic monitoring and full observability for Citrix environments. They discuss how leveraging Citrix Analytics can transform end-user …
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Ep. 5 Nutanix GPT in a Box: The Resilient AI Data Platform
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32:04In this episode of the Tech Sessions podcast, host Art Jannicelli welcomes Matt Baran, Senior Channel Systems Engineer at Nutanix. The discussion focuses on the current scenarios of artificial intelligence (AI) and how organizations can effectively integrate AI into their operations using Nutanix's GPT in a Box solution. The episode covers key chal…
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Bonus EP | The mindset of mentorship with Rafi Katanasho
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14:01That’s our second conversation with Rafi, VP of Solution Engineering at Dynatrace. In the previous one, we explored the essentials of leadership. However, during the recording of that episode, our talk gravitated toward our second shared passion for mentorship. This bonus episode captures the part of our conversation where we dive into mentorship a…
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Every digital transformation journey is unique. The goals may be similar, but the requirements, features, and choices made along the lead to new systems unlike any other. That’s all well and good—until you need to merge two systems into one, on a short timetable. Atul Verma of the Bank of Montreal recounts how he and his team found themselves handl…
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Modernizing your IT systems is a worthy achievement. You can reap the benefits of digital transformation at last. But don’t be lulled into a false sense of security—digital transformation isn’t about reaching the finish line. It’s about reaching for the horizon. Randall Núñez of Experian explains how perpetual improvement is a key element of digita…
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Ep. 4 - Tech Sessions - Navigating IT in a World Where Broadcom Owns VMware
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26:17In this episode of the tech session podcast, 'Modern Infrastructure edition', hosted by Christian Rolland, SVP of the modern infrastructure group at e360, and guest Devon Arsenault, a Principal Architect at e360, the discussion focuses on the significant shifts within the IT landscape following Broadcom's acquisition of VMware in 2023. The podcast …
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Ep. 3 Google Cloud Next ‘24 Recap with e360 Cloud and AI Experts
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22:22In this episode of the Tech Sessions podcast, e360's Kevin Kohn, alongside Jeff Dickman and AI expert Josh Thornes, discuss the key announcements and insights from Google Next 24, focusing on advancements in AI, cloud technology, and their implications for developers and architects. Highlights include the introduction of Gemini Code Assist, enhanci…
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Ep. 2: The Borderless Office: Crafting a Resilient, Anywhere Digital Workplace
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50:23This podcast episode, hosted by Al Solorzano, VP of Digital Workplace at e360, and co-host Patrick O'Brien, principal architect at e360, delves into the importance of a Digital Workplace strategy for organizations. The discussion covers the definition and components of a Digital Workplace, emphasizing its relevance for enhancing user experience and…
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It can be difficult to know the full outcome of your choices. Not having clear priorities makes it impossible to know which choice is the right one, because those should inform your direction. Adam Timm of Crunchy Data explains how multiple factors influence outcomes—and how keeping your priorities at the forefront of your decision-making process m…
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#8 The power of diverse thinking in successful teams with Nishant Rama
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11:23As a Director of Solution Engineers with a decade-long career at Dynatrace, Nish is a big believer in the power of diversity of opinions, ideas, and thoughts in successful teams. In this episode, you'll hear: How diversity of minds helps build a strong team What you as a team leader can do to forge it Why and how everyone should seek out feedback H…
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Databases are rarely the stars of digital transformation. That’s not necessarily a bad thing. But that doesn’t mean they should be an afterthought either. Craig Kerstiens of Crunchy Data covers the state of the database—and how the database tools you choose have implications beyond the databases themselves. The guest featured in this episode works …
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Ep. 1 - Technology Sessions: Cloud Governance Masterclass
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43:39This episode into the essential aspects of optimizing cloud governance and cost management. Discussions revolve around aligning governance with business goals, establishing central control through Cloud Center of Excellence, emphasizing the importance of tagging for resource management, and leveraging automation and AI for efficiency. It also touch…
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We’ve been taught to stash our secrets. Passwords, credentials, and tokens shouldn’t be shared lest they fall into the wrong hands. When it comes to building and running large-scale systems, that thinking has to change. But maybe only a little bit. Rosemary Wang and Steve Almy of HashiCorp share how business as usual for secrets management means pu…
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Modern IT systems have a lot of components—components people have to use, and components who need to talk to each other. That’s a lot of traffic and exchanging of sensitive information. How do you sort the legitimate users from the potential intruders? Niels Van Bennekom shares how CyberArk helps organizations set up identity management systems tha…
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#7 Leadership essentials with Rafi Katanasho
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9:06As a Vice President of Solution Engineering, Rafi has firsthand experience leading teams in an ever-evolving industry. For him, leadership is about passion for people, helping them to walk towards the vision of the company, and acting with integrity towards customers and the team. Get ready to explore Rafi's insights on leadership and what it means…
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A journey of 1,000 upgrades starts with a single commit. It’s not always clear how much change digital transformation entails. But it’s likely more than expected. Season 3 of Code Comments travels the well-trodden paths of IT modernization, cloud migration, and the unmentioned necessities to make it all work.…
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#6 How to stay agile in today’s fast-paced world with Jelena Vucinic
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9:33🎙️ Dive into the agile universe with our guest Jelena Vucinic, who is not only an Agile Coach by heart but also passionate about empowering women in tech. Get inspiration and practical advice on staying agile in today’s fast-paced world. In this episode, you’ll uncover: How Jelena offers tech teams a view from the outside in. Her secret power and t…
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#5 Navigating career growth with Stephen Hull
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12:44Prepare to be inspired by Stephen Hull's professional growth journey, which began as a Junior and led him to the prestigious role of Vice President. Discover tips for career advancement at every stage, insights into overcoming challenges from Stephen's personal experiences, and how to balance a high-powered career with a family of six kids. Don't m…
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Is there such a thing as too much enthusiasm for automation? Probably not. But it can be difficult to unify an organization with strong opinions. Vincenzo Sposito shares how Discover harnessed its teams’ passions to build a unified automation solution—while preserving debate and experimentation.By Red Hat
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#4 Building a fanbase through community engagement and advocacy with Andreas Grabner
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11:14Unlock the secrets of building a fan base that not just listens, but also advocates for your product and/or company. Get ready to be inspired and learn life-changing advocacy strategies from Andreas (Andi) Grabner. Andi is making waves on the world’s biggest stages as an advocate for Dynatrace and successfully built a community. Tune in to hear abo…
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You Can’t Automate The Difficult Decisions
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19:17The tensions between security and operations and developer teams are the stuff of legend. DevSecOps is trying to change that, and automation is a big part of making it possible. But automation alone can’t overcome entrenched behavior. Joylynn Kirui shares how Microsoft is helping shift security considerations to the left—and alleviating the headach…
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No single person can automate a whole company’s IT. Even most teams would need some help. But it’s also not likely you can immediately get everyone to automate their own work right away. So how do you get it done? Sudheer Kumar Donthineni explains how Ulta Beauty makes the most of its small team of 3 automation experts. Through the power of collabo…
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Establishing consistent automation habits helps keep those skills sharp and gets the systems set up promptly. But getting to that point takes time. And even when automating processes becomes second nature, you can still overlook potential pitfalls. Joshua Bradley of Cox Edge describes what it’s like managing the expectations teams and stakeholders …
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#3 The power of purpose in your career with John Rocker
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11:50In this episode, Sue Quackenbush sits down with John Rocker who is Director of Social Media at Dynatrace. John talks about how finding purpose for his work has helped him go from his first days at Dynatrace to big moments like launching an Employee Advocacy Program and even being part of the company going public in New York. He also gives tips on h…
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Making automation work takes more than just writing the scripts. And it’s most effective when it becomes a habit rather than a one-off project. But building habits and changing culture is no easy task. Eduardo Krumholz and David Linthicum of Deloitte help their clients internalize automation as part of their workflows. They share their strategies t…
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World Wide Technology (WWT) helps organizations set up their tech infrastructure. But they also have to do it for themselves. It’s a lot to juggle with their ambitious goals for growth. Automation is helping them get to where they want to go—but it took them a few years to find a solution the team bought into. Corey Wanless and Jason Kayser share w…
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#2 Why you should follow your inner passion with Suraj Pandey
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9:18In this episode, Sue Quackenbush talks with Suraj Pandey, Principal Solutions Engineer based in Melbourne. Suraj shares how hobbies such as sports enrich different facets of his life, and how everyone can unleash their inner passions. He also talks about the big impact of continuously trying new things, even if they seem a bit unfamiliar at first. …
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Automation is a game-changer. It promises to decrease time to deploy, reduce errors, and increase reliability and efficiency. But you can’t automate change. What does it take for teams to actually reach that finish line? And how does it affect how they actually work? Season 2 of Code Comments goes beyond the sales pitch and features teams who’ve ta…
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#1 How role models can impact your life with Tatiana Gottlib
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8:31In this episode, Tatiana shares her experience of how role models impacted her career, challenges she encountered on the way, and tips to find your own role models at Dynatrace. Learn how the open-minded culture at Dynatrace supports and enables easy access to role models. Episode links: Sue Quackenbush's LinkedIn Tatiana Gottlib's LinkedIn Discove…
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Welcome to the Real Talks podcast powered by Dynatrace and hosted by Sue Quackenbush, Chief People Officer at Dynatrace. Discover the opportunities at Dynatrace and take your career to the next level: careers.dynatrace.comBy EB
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Hayden Wolff, NVIDIA: Shaping Extended Reality Through AI
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32:32The idea behind extended reality, or XR, is immersion. That can be a hard standard to meet when dealing with a visual interface. As an intern at NVIDIA, Hayden Wolff stepped up to tackle a thorny challenge, and with some assistance from natural language processing (NLP), the company’s Project Mellon is changing the way we look at the design process…
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Neesha Godbole, MuleSoft: Communicating the Value of Connecting Systems
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25:25Connecting tools and systems yields all sorts of benefits. What can be tricky is knowing exactly what those benefits are - especially emergent ones. Neesha Godbole, a Partner Account Manager with MuleSoft, shares how mapping the benefits of joint projects is about finding more than the sum of the parts. But it doesn’t make a difference if you can’t…
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Markie Duby, Dynatrace: Challenges In Solutions Engineering
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32:01Change may seem exciting for some. But for those who are moving from one platform, or one technology, to the next, it can be a daunting, anxiety-filled experience. For Dynatrace’s Markie Duby, keeping empathy at the center of one’s work is crucial for building trust and for collaborating with customers as they adapt to an industry that never stops …
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Matt Quill, F5: Scaling For Complexity With Container Adoption
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24:52When it comes time to move to the cloud, the concerns can be many. Companies are increasingly security conscious, and success depends on applications being reliable. There’s also the need for agility, to adjust to changes in the market. F5’s Matt Quill tells Burr how planning carefully and collaboratively can address challenges while building pivot…
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Ben Darnell, Cockroach Labs: Avoiding Failure In Distributed Databases
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28:34Ever been so frustrated with the options available that you build your own? Ben Darnell, Chief Architect and Co-Founder of Cockroach Labs, shares how his dissatisfaction with distributed databases led to the creation of CockroachDB. To build a distributed database that not only plans for but expects failures, they needed to implement the Raft conse…
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David Duncan, Amazon Web Services: Aligning With Open Source Principles
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31:23It’s one thing to talk about your open source principles. It’s another entirely to build them into your workflows. How does a large company like Amazon Web Services actually make it work? David Duncan, Sr Manager Partner Solutions Architect at AWS, explains that being open with partners and customers throughout the development process is key. He ta…
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