Screaming in the Cloud

On this Featured Guest episode of Screaming in the Cloud, Corey is joined by Sandy Bird, Co-Founder and CTO of Sonrai Security. The two discuss the current state of cloud permissions security, and Sandy details the company’s breakthrough Cloud Permissions Firewall which promises fast and scalable cloud least privilege all with one click. Corey and Sandy also talk about bunk AWS tools in this space, the insanely high “zombie” population in the cloud, and how Sonrai works for companies of all sizes. Highlights: (00:00) Welcome to Screaming in the Cloud with Corey Quinn (00:50) Sponsored Ad (01:32) Exploring Sonrai Security's Mission and Challenges (03:38) Introducing the Cloud Permissions Firewall Concept (05:59) Comparing Cloud Providers' Permissions Models (09:49) Sponsored Ad (10:12) Addressing the Zombie Identity Problem (16:44) Scaling Solutions for Different Company Sizes (20:10) Navigating Cloud Security Challenges (23:38) Innovative Approaches to Permission Management (25:27) Optimizing Permission Requests with Statistics (27:04) Improving Cloud Security with Permissions on Demand (35:15) Concluding Thoughts and Contact About Sandy: Sandy Bird is the co-founder and CTO of Sonrai Security, helping enterprises protect their data by securing cloud identities and access. Sandy was the co-founder and CTO of Q1 Labs, which was acquired by IBM in 2011. At IBM, Sandy became the CTO for the global security business and worked closely with research, development, marketing and sales to develop new and innovative solutions to help the IBM Security business grow to ~$2B in annual revenue. He is a trusted and experienced cloud security expert. Links referenced: Sonrai Security Website: https://sonrai.co/screaming-cloud Free 14-Day Trial: https://sonrai.co/screaming-trial Sandy’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandy-bird-835b5576/ * Sponsor Sonrai Security: https://sonrai.co/screaming-cloud

In this episode of Screaming In The Cloud, we're joined by Nancy Wang, Venture Partner at Felicis Ventures, who discusses her exciting career shift from AWS to venture capital. Nancy shares the role of a venture partner and her focus on investing in infrastructure, platforms, and security from an operational perspective. Corey and Nancy talk about primary investment and the impact of market trend cycles on venture capital. Nancy’s work with the U.S. State Department is also highlighted in this episode, which promotes global entrepreneurship, especially for women in challenging environments. Show Highlights (00:00) - Introduction (02:00) - What a venture partner does (03:42) - Nancy shares how she differentiates herself in her role and experience (07:07) - Insights on selecting companies to invest In (09:18) - The differences between working at Amazon vs. the VC and startup world (12:09) - Investing in infrastructure and security startups (17:09) - The balance between supporting established services and investing In new (19:18) - Exploring how different sectors influence venture capital investments (23:50) - AI and current investment trends in shaping venture capital decisions (26:06) - Timing of investments, and the concept of 'entry points' for success (27:22) - Nancy shares her work with the state department (30:44) - Closing thoughts and where to find Nancy About Nancy: Nancy is a product & engineering executive, advisor, and investor with significant experience in cloud computing, cybersecurity, and SaaS. Nancy advises Fortune 10 companies on accelerating revenue growth, and she advises startups on attracting their first 100K enterprise customers. She is a Venture Partner with Felicis Ventures, where she invests in early-stage startups in cybersecurity, enterprise infrastructure, and B2B SaaS. Previously, Nancy was the Director of Product & Engineering and General Manager at Amazon Web Services, where she leads P&L, product, engineering, and design for its data protection and security businesses - and currently serves as the technical advisor to Commvault (NASDAQ: CVLT) on its Cyber Resilience Council. Prior to Amazon, she led SaaS product development at Rubrik, the fastest-growing enterprise software unicorn, and built healthdata.gov for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Excited to advance more women into technical roles, Nancy is the founder & board chair of Advancing Women in Tech, a global 501(c)(3) nonprofit that has already informed and educated 35,000 Coursera learners worldwide on how to get their first, or next, tech leadership role and partners with the U.S. State Department. Links referenced: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wangnancy/https://www.felicis.com/Sponsor:

This episode features Anil Dash, VP of Developer Experience at Fastly, who returns to the podcast to share the integration of Glitch within Fastly post-acquisition. Anil shares how Glitch has continued flourishing under Fastly's umbrella, highlighting both platforms’ seamless acquisition and mutual growth. Anil shares the technical and cultural collaboration that has allowed Glitch to maintain its identity and mission while contributing to Fastly's broader goals. The episode highlights the power of community in tech, the importance of maintaining core values in mergers and acquisitions, and the advancements both Glitch and Fastly are making in the developer space. Show Highlights: (00:00) - Introduction. (01:59) - Glitch's role within Fastly's infrastructure and services. (02:16) - Comparison of AWS and Glitch’s approach to community building. (05:40) - Anil’s ongoing enthusiasm for Glitch beyond typical post-acquisition experiences. (08:53) - Fastly’s unique capabilities and impact on the internet. (14:35) - Fastly’s technical infrastructure and its performance advantages. (20:42) - WebAssembly’s implementation and significance at Fastly. (23:59) - Comparison of Glitch and Fastly’s developer engagement and pricing models (25:18) - Ethical responsibilities and building a healthy tech ecosystem are important. (27:50) - Importance of creating lasting and sustainable technologies. (30:24) - Anil discusses Fastly's work culture and its influence on employee innovation and engagement. (34:26) - Anil discusses Glitch's thriving post-acquisition integration into Fastly. (38:26) - The critical role of Fastly's infrastructure in supporting major open-source platforms and decentralized networks. (39:26) - Closing remarks and where to find more about Anil’s work. About Anil: Anil Dash is the vice president of developer experience at Fastly, where he leads the team behind Glitch, the friendly developer community where coders have collaborated to create and share millions of web apps. Anil advises startups and nonprofits, including Medium and the Lower East Side Girls Club. An accomplished writer and artist, Dash has contributed to Wired and The Atlantic and collaborated with Lin-Manuel Miranda on one of the most popular Spotify playlists in 2018. Links referenced: Anil’s Personal Website: https://www.anildash.com/ Glitch’s website: https://preview.glitch.com/ Sponsor: Panoptica Academy: https://panoptica.app/lastweekinaws

This episode of Screaming in the Cloud focuses on keeping critical data safe and organized, especially when there's a lot of it. Pranava Adduri, the CEO of Bedrock Security, shares the tools and methods Bedrock uses to help other businesses protect their essential information. They discuss how new technologies like AI can help manage vast amounts of data and ensure only the right people can access it. About Pranava: Pranava has worked in data protection and security for more than a decade. Before becoming an Entrepreneur In Residence at Greylock Partners in 2020, he was a Software Development Manager for AWS, where he worked with Fortune 500 CISOs to develop innovative products for data risk and compliance. Before that, he was a founding engineer at Rubrik, a SaaS data protection platform. Pranava graduated magna cum laude from the University of California, Berkeley with a triple-major B.S. in Computer Science, Industrial Engineering and Operations Research, and Economics, then obtained an M.S. from Berkeley in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research. Show highlights: (00:00) - Introduction (01:36) - Overview of Bedrock Security's solutions for large-scale data protection (03:04) - The importance of data classification and access control was discussed (04:47) - Exploring the limitations of current data governance (05:22) - Pranava details how data is managed in cloud environments (09:39) - Evolving strategies in data lake management and data volume growth (12:36) - Impact of generative AI on data creation and the need for retention (15:50) - Discussion on cost-effective data management solutions (23:45) - The role of AI in enhancing data security measures at Bedrock (25:42) - How customer feedback shapes Bedrock’s AI security technology (27:19) - The growing necessity for sophisticated data security systems (29:22) - Upcoming events and where to find more about Bedrock Security and Pranava Links: Bedrock Security: https://www.bedrock.security/ Bedrock Security X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bedrocksec Bedrock Security LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bedrocksec/ Pranava’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/padduri/ Pranava’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/thenava?lang=en Innovation Sandbox 2024: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240402284910/en/Bedrock-Security-Named-RSA-Conference-2024-Innovation-Sandbox-Finalist Sponsor Panoptica Academy: https://panoptica.app/lastweekinaws

This episode of Screaming in the Cloud features Katie Reese, an experienced events producer at Tailscale, who walks us through the ins and outs of event marketing within the tech industry. Katie shares insights on effective swag management and event planning to create memorable experiences that drive product adoption. Additionally, Katie and Corey discuss the challenges and strategies of marketing in a post-pandemic, budget-conscious world and explore how remote-first companies have adapted to these changes. Show Highlights: 00:00 - Intro 00:19 - Welcome Katie Reese, discussing life in sunny Mexico City and her work at Tailscale 03:03 - How Tailscale's product-led growth feels like magic 05:08 - Success stories from the Tailscale Up conference 06:25 - Event strategies in the post-pandemic, budget-conscious era 09:04 - The benefits of remote-first companies and changes in the event landscape 10:36 - Katie's career journey and the value of networking at events 14:34 - The thoughtful approach to swag and reducing event waste 20:14 - How bad marketing can ruin customer interactions 25:40 - Ensuring swag runs out at the right time at conferences 28:10 - Discussion on ethical event practices and avoiding waste 32:04 - Closing thoughts and where to find Katie online About Katie: Katie leads field events at Tailscale and, when she is not traveling, splits her time between small-town Tennessee and Mexico City because it's all about balance. Links referenced: *Tailscale: https://tailscale.com/ *Katie's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-reese/ *Katie’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/katiereese317?lang=en Sponsor *Panoptica Academy: https://panoptica.app/lastweekinaws

In this episode, Corey chats with Google's Nick Eberts about how Kubernetes helps manage applications across different cloud environments. They cover the benefits and challenges of using Kubernetes, especially in Google's cloud (GKE), and discuss its role in making applications more flexible and scalable. The conversation also touches on how Kubernetes supports a multi-cloud approach, simplifies the deployment process, and can potentially save costs while avoiding being tied down to one cloud provider. They wrap up by talking about best practices in cloud infrastructure and the future of cloud-native technologies. Show Highlights: (00:00) - Introduction to the episode (03:28) - Google Cloud's approach to egress charges and its impact on Kubernetes (04:33) - Data transfer costs and Kubernetes' verbose telemetry (07:23) - The nature of Kubernetes and its relationship with cloud-native principles. (11:14) - Challenges Nick faced managing a Kubernetes cluster in a home lab setting (13:25) - Simplifying Kubernetes with Google's Fleets (17:34) - Introduction to GKE Fleets for managing Kubernetes clusters (20:39) - Building Kubernetes-like systems for complex application portfolios (24:06) - Internal company platforms and the utility of Kubernetes for CI/CD (27:49) - Challenges and strategies of updating old systems for today's cloud environment (32:43) - The dividing line between Kubernetes and GKE from a product perspective. (35:07) - Where to find Nick (36:48) - Closing remarks About Nick: Nick is an absolute geek who would prefer to spend his time building systems, but he has succumbed to capitalism and moved into product management at Google. For the last 20 years, he has worked as a systems engineer, solution architect, and outbound product manager. He is currently the product manager for GKE Fleets & Teams, focusing on multi-cluster capabilities that streamline GCP customers' experience while building platforms on GKE. Links referenced: http://www.duckbillgroup.comhttps://www.instagram.com/neberts1/https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholaseberts/ Sponsor

Xe Iaso, the Senior Technophilosopher at Fly.io, joins Corey to explore the world of unconventional thinking in technology. They discuss the magic of embracing bad ideas as stepping stones to innovation, the simplicity and power of deploying applications globally with a single command, and the humorous yet insightful take on using old tech in new, imaginative ways. Along the way, they tackle the importance of clear communication in tech, the challenges and rewards of making technology accessible, and how to creatively navigate the tech industry's evolving landscape. Join us for an enlightening conversation that challenges the conventional path to tech success. Show Highlights: (00:00) - Intro (02:08) - The ease of deploying apps across data centers with Fly.io (04:33) - From Python to Go, Xe shares their programming journey (07:26) - Using S3 as a message queue for cross AZ data transfer (10:57) - How unconventional ideas can lead to tech breakthroughs (14:50) - The dangers of being too close to a product and the importance of a broader perspective (19:15) - The challenge of making complex tech accessible to newcomers (23:40) - Voice Coding in tech (28:33) - The pioneering tech developments driven by the adult entertainment industry (31:22) - The ethical implications and personal impacts of AI in creative fields (36:22) - Xe's multi-faceted approach to creativity and tech (38:55) - Closing remarks About Xe Iaso I'm Xe Iaso, a technical educator, twitch streamer, vtuber, and philosopher that focuses on ways to help make technology easier to understand and do cursed things in the process. I live in Ottawa with my husband and I do developer relations professionally. I am an avid writer for my blog xeiaso.net, where I have over 400 articles. I regularly experiment with new technologies and find ways to mash them up with old technologies for my own amusement. Links referenced: https://fly.io https://xeiaso.net Sponsor https://www.duckbillgroup.com/

Corey sits down with Alyssa Miller, the CISO at Epic Global, for a discussion that cuts through the noise of the technology world in this episode of Screaming in The Cloud. Alyssa celebrates her personal journey to becoming a licensed pilot and invaluable insights into the current state and future of AI, cloud computing, and security. This episode ventures beyond the typical tech hype, offering a critical look at the realities of AI, the strategic considerations behind cloud computing at Epic Global, and the importance of explainability in AI within regulated industries. Additionally, Alyssa and Corey highlight the cyclical nature of tech hype, the misconceptions surrounding AI's capabilities, and the impact of startup culture on genuine innovation. Show Highlights: (00:00) Introduction (01:33) Corey celebrates Alyssa Miller getting her general aviation license. (04:10) Considerations of cloud computing at Epic Global. (06:45) The hype and reality of AI in today's tech landscape. (11:49) Alyssa on the importance of explainability in AI within regulated industries. (14:21) Debunking myths about AI surpassing human intelligence. (19:30) The cyclical nature of tech hype, exemplified by blockchain and AI. (24:58) Critique of startup culture and its influence on technology adoption. (29:01) Alyssa and Corey discuss how tech trends often fail to meet their initial hype. (31:57) Where to find Alyssa Miller online for more insights. About Alyssa: Alyssa directs the security strategy for S&P Global Ratings as Business Information Security Officer (BISO), connecting corporate security objectives to business initiatives. Additionally, she shares her message about evolving the way people think about and approach security, privacy and trust through speaking engagements at various conferences and other events. When not engaged in security research and advocacy, she is also an accomplished soccer referee, guitarist and photographer. Links referenced: Alyssa Miller’s LinkedIn Profilehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/alyssam-infosec/Epic Global's Websitehttps://www.epiqglobal.com/en-usAlyssa’s Aviation Journeyhttps://www.linkedin.com/posts/alyssam-infosec_i-landed-at-ohare-kord-in-my-cherokee-activity-7079088781575811074-ZsSx?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

This week on Screaming in the Cloud, Corey is joined by good friend and colleague, Charity Majors. Charity is the CTO and Co-founder of Honeycomb.io, the widely popular observability platform. Corey and Charity discuss the ins and outs of observability 1.0 vs. 2.0, why you should never underestimate the power of software to get worse over time, and the hidden costs of observability that could be plaguing your monthly bill right now. The pair also shares secrets on why speeches get better the more you give them and the basic role they hope AI plays in the future of computing. Check it out! Show Highlights: (00:00 - Reuniting with Charity Majors: A Warm Welcome (03:47) - Navigating the Observability Landscape: From 1.0 to 2.0 (04:19) - The Evolution of Observability and Its Impact (05:46) - The Technical and Cultural Shift to Observability 2.0 (10:34) - The Log Dilemma: Balancing Cost and Utility (15:21) - The Cost Crisis in Observability (22:39) - The Future of Observability and AI's Role (26:41) - The Challenge of Modern Observability Tools (29:05) - Simplifying Observability for the Modern Developer (30:42) - Final Thoughts and Where to Find More About Charity Charity is an ops engineer and accidental startup founder at honeycomb.io. Before this she worked at Parse, Facebook, and Linden Lab on infrastructure and developer tools, and always seemed to wind up running the databases. She is the co-author of O'Reilly's Database Reliability Engineering, and loves free speech, free software, and single malt scotch. Links: https://charity.wtf/https://www.honeycomb.io/blog

On this week’s episode of Screaming in the Cloud, Corey is joined by Kristi Perreault. Given Kristi’s title of AWS Serverless Hero, Corey and Kristi discuss the origins and current state of the serverless world, the similarities between AI and serverless as the tech world moves into this next era, and why she emphasizes that serverless is not always the right solution for every issue. Kristi also opens up about her role as Principal Software Engineer at Liberty Mutual, and what she enjoys most about jet setting around the globe giving speeches. Highlights: (00:00) - Introducing Kristi Perreault (00:39) - The Unconventional Path to Becoming an AWS Serverless Hero (05:05) - Exploring the Boundaries of Cloud Education (10:53) - The Challenges of Keeping Up with Rapid Tech Changes (11:51) - Redefining Serverless: Beyond the Hype (13:12) - The Evolution of Serverless and Its Impact (21:55) - Staying Grounded Amidst Technological Zealotry (27:18) - Python Development in the Cloud (29:31) - Upcoming Talks and Where to Connect with Kristi About Kristi Kristi Perreault is an AWS Serverless Hero and a Principal Software Engineer at Liberty Mutual Insurance, where her focus is serverless-first cloud enablement. She has over 5 years of industry experience, holds an M.S. in Electrical & Computer Engineering, and is very passionate about promoting women in technology. She is an established speaker, appearing in over 35 conferences, podcasts, panels, and more. Kristi founded the Serverless Denver meetup, and currently co-organizes the Portsmouth, NH AWS User Group and CDK Day. Outside of work and the serverless tech space, Kristi can be found reading a good book in her tiny home, enjoying a good poke bowl, or jet setting all over the world. Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristi-perreault/https://www.meetup.com/aws-portsmouth-user-group/https://www.meetup.com/aws-usergroup-belfast/

George Porter, a computer science professor at the University of California, San Diego, talks to us about advanced networking and the effects of computing on the environment In this episode of Screaming in the cloud. George explores the shift towards optical networking in data centers to meet growing bandwidth needs and discusses the significant carbon footprint associated with computing, from data centers to device production. In addition to providing a look into the future of scalable, sustainable computing systems, George mentions the difficulties and benefits of incorporating cloud computing into academic research. Show Highlights: (00:00) - Introduction (03:15) - The Shift to Optical Networking (07:50) - The Efficiency of Cloud Networks (12:06) - Adaptable Networks for Different Uses (16:19) - Reducing Computing's Carbon Footprint (20:25) - Highlighting Computing's Environmental Impact Through Art (26:51) - Cloud Computing Challenges in Academia (31:18) - The benefits of cloud computing for academic research (34:14) - Closing thoughts About George: A Computer Science Professor at UC San Diego focusing on high-performance and sustainable computer systems Links: https://cns.ucsd.edu/ https://c3lab.net/

Join Corey Quinn and MinIO's co-founder and CEO, AB Periasamy, for a look into MinIO's strategic approach to integrating open-source contributions with its business objectives amidst the AI evolution. They discuss the effect of AI on data management, highlight the critical role of data replication, and advocate for the adoption of cloud-native architecture. Their conversation examines the insights of data replication, mentioning its pivotal role in ensuring efficient data management and storage. Overall, a recurring theme throughout the episode is the importance of simplifying technology to catalyze a broader understanding and utilization that can remain accessible and beneficial to all. Show Highlights: (00:00) - Intro (03:40) - MinIO's evolution and commitment to simplicity and scalability. (07:25) - The significance of data replication and object storage's versatility. (12:12) - Challenges and innovations in data backup and disaster recovery. (15:21) - Launch of MinIO's Enterprise Object Store and its comprehensive features. (20:50) - Balancing open-source contributions and commercial objectives. (30:32) - AI's growing influence on data storage strategies and MinIO's role. (34:33) - The shift towards software-defined data infrastructure driven by AI and cloud technologies. (39:40) - Resources and the future of tech (43:31) - Closing thoughts About A.B Periasamy: AB Periasamy is the CEO and co-founder of MinIO. One of the leading thinkers and technologists in the open source software movement, AB was a co-founder and CTO of GlusterFS which was acquired by RedHat in 2011. Following the acquisition, he served in the office of the CTO at RedHat prior to founding MinIO in late 2015. AB is an active angel investor and serves on the board of H2O.ai and the Free Software Foundation of India. He earned his BE in Computer Science and Engineering from Annamalai University. Links: https://min.io/https://kubernetes.io/https://aws.amazon.com/

Corey Quinn is joined by HumblePod CEO Chris Hill to dissect Chris's debut experience at AWS re:Invent. Together, they tackle the challenges of attending one of the biggest conferences in the IT industry, discussing its immense reach, logistical hurdles, and invaluable insights for anyone considering attending in the future. Beyond the event itself, Chris provides an intimate glimpse into the crucial behind-the-scenes efforts involved in producing exceptional content amid the chaos of AWS re:Invent, emphasizing the importance of kindness, professionalism, and superior audio quality. Discover how partnering with an experienced podcast production team can elevate any content to new heights of polish and engagement. Full Description / Show Notes (00:00) - Introduction to the Episode (01:25) - Chris's First Impressions of AWS re:Invent (02:09) - The Surprising Scale of AWS re:Invent (04:13) - Lessons Learned and Things Chris Would Do Differently at Future AWS re:Invent Events (07:52) - Balancing Content Creation, Networking, and Professionalism Under Stress (13:42) - Chris and Corey’s Humorous Encounters with Security While Filming at AWS re:Invent (15:35) - Exploring AWS Services and Billing Surprises (21:12) - Significance of Professional Podcast Production (25:04) - Closing Thoughts & HumblePod Contact Information (26:19) - Closing Thoughts About Chris: Chris Hill is a Knoxville, TN native and owner of the podcast production company, HumblePod. He helps his customers create, develop, and produce podcasts and is working with clients in Knoxville as well as startups and entrepreneurs across the United States, Silicon Valley, and the world.In addition to producing podcasts for nationally-recognized thought leaders, Chris is the co-host and producer of the award-winning Our Humble Beer Podcast. He also lectures at the University of Tennessee, where he leads non-credit courses on podcasts and marketing. He received his undergraduate degree in business at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga where he majored in Marketing & Entrepreneurship, and he later received his MBA from King University. Chris currently serves his community as the President of the American Marketing Association in Knoxville. In his spare time, he enjoys hanging out with the local craft beer community, international travel, exploring the great outdoors, and his many creative pursuits. Links: https://www.humblepod.com/https://twitter.com/HumblePodhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisdhill1/https://www.tiktok.com/@thechristopholieshttps://www.tiktok.com/@webuiltthisbrandhttps://www.instagram.com/humblepod/?hl=en

On this week’s episode of Screaming in the Cloud, Corey Quinn is joined by Joel Griffith. Joel is the CEO of Browserless.io, a company focused on providing headless browser automation without the pains of hosting. Corey and Joel discuss the most common use cases for headless browsers, the spectrum of web scraping ethics over the last decade, and why it’s so important to always do what you are passionate about no matter how high you climb on the corporate ladder. Joel also gives us his insight into why so many engineers come from creative backgrounds and shares his story of moving from jazz trumpet player to CEO. Full Description / Show Notes About Joel Master of puppets and the browsers they run! I'm Joel Griffith, and for over a decade I've helped run, destroy, and make manageable things related to browser automation. I've had the pleasure of working on this in big companies and small, and more recently started Browserless to bring the power of automation to teams of all sizes. Links: https://github.com/joelgriffithhttps://twitter.com/browserless

Corey is joined by William Collins, Alkira's head cloud architect, to discuss the obstacles and possibilities of cloud networking. They discuss the evolution, challenges, and necessity of cloud networking, highlighting why this fundamental part of cloud design often goes unrecognized yet truly deserves attention. From William's early days of cloud skepticism to the incredible influence of services such as AWS Transit Gateway, William shares his experiences and insights into how network planning can make a big difference in cloud installations in this episode of Screaming in the Cloud. Show Notes: About William Collins: William Collins is a principal cloud architect at Alkira, where he plays a pivotal role in evangelizing the company's vision, building customer relationships, and leading thought in the network, security, and automation spaces within the cloud ecosystem. With a rich background in enterprise technology across financial services and healthcare, including a significant tenure as Director of Cloud Architecture at Humana, William has made substantial contributions to cloud adoption and network modernization. Beyond his professional pursuits, William is passionate about content creation, hosting The Cloud Gambit Podcast, and teaching as a LinkedIn Learning Instructor. His expertise spans automation, cloud computing, and network engineering. An advocate for continuous learning and innovation, William's outside interests include woodworking, playing ice hockey, and guitar. While his insights are influential, they reflect his personal views and not those of his employer. Show Highlights: (00:00) Introduction (03:24) William Collins shares his initial skepticism towards cloud computing (07:28) The evolution of cloud networking (13:50) The role of upfront planning in cloud network deployment to avoid scalability and complexity issues. (21:10) The shift from complicated, manual network setups to simple, effective cloud systems . (24:13) William uses Netflix's network design as an example of how cloud networking powers seamless user experiences (27:44) The future of cloud networking and the ongoing need for innovation (30:23) Closing remarks Links: Alkira's Websitehttps://www.alkira.com/The Cloud Gambit Podcasthttps://www.thecloudgambit.com/William Collins on X (Twitter)https://twitter.com/WCollins502AWS Transit Gatewayhttps://aws.amazon.com/transit-gateway/William Collins on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/william-collins-

On this week’s episode of Screaming in the Cloud, Corey Quinn is joined by Jack Ellis. He is the technical co-founder of Fathom Analytics, a privacy-first alternative to Google Analytics. Corey and Jack talk in-depth about a wide variety of AWS services, which ones have a habit of subtly hiking the monthly bill, and why Jack has moved towards working with consultants instead of hiring a costly DevOps team. This episode is truly a deep dive into everything AWS and billing-related led by one of the best in the industry. Tune in. Show Highlights About Jack Ellis Technical co-founder of Fathom Analytics, the simple, privacy-first alternative to Google Analytics. Links: @JackEllishttps://usefathom.com/An alterNAT Future: We Now Have a NAT Gateway Replacementosohq.com

Today Corey Quinn is joined by Founder and Chief Innovation Officer at WP Engine, Jason Cohen. Jason breaks down the biggest issues he has seen throughout his career hosting millions of websites including why seemingly rare problems should be expected at scale, how moving on after attaining a “good enough” metric can save time and money, and what it means to be proud of your work in the world of cybersecurity. Check it out! Show Highlights About Jason Founder of unicorn WP Engine (200,000 customers, 1,200 employees). Previously founder of bootstrapped Smart Bear (sold 2008; re-sold in 2021 at ~$2B) and ITWatchDogs (sold 2004). Original mentor and angel investor with Austin-based Capital Factory since 2009. Written about startups for seventeen years, most recently at https://longform.asmartbear.com; Twitter: @asmartbear. Links Referenced: https://longform.asmartbear.com/https://wpengine.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncohen/

Corey Quinn talks with Elad Ben-Israel, CEO and Co-founder of Wing Cloud, about the creation of Wing, a revolutionary programming language designed to simplify cloud application development. Elad shares his experiences at AWS and the journey to developing Wing Cloud, highlighting the challenges developers face with existing cloud paradigms and how Wing aims to seamlessly integrate infrastructure and application code. The conversation goes further into Wing's open-source nature, its design philosophy focused on making cloud development more accessible, and the delicate balance between commercial interests and open-source contributions. Show highlights: (00:17) - Corey Quinn introduces Elad Ben-Israel (02:27) - Elad Ben-Israel discusses the motivation behind creating Wing, (06:28) - Elad presents Wing as a programming language designed to add an architectural dimension to cloud programming (09:45) - The demarcation between application and platform is explored (13:27) - Introduction of the "platform provider" within Wing (22:18) - The Importance of Choice in Cloud Development (31:22) - Getting started on Wing (33:14) - Closing remarks About Elad Ben-Israel: Elad has been coding since he remembers himself, which is quite a long time ago, and always had an unexplained attraction to developer tools. He created the AWS CDK when working at AWS and is now the co-founder and CEO of Wing Cloud, which is building Winglang, a programming language for the cloud. Links Referenced: Winglang.iohttps://github.com/winglang/winghttps://winglang.slack.com/join/shared_invite/zt-23emj8uue-ZF4ijRNtdDOLO5F7iIz~NA#/shared-invite/emailhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/hackingonstuff/

Kris Gillespie, lead platform engineer for Silverflow, joins Corey Quinn on "Screaming in the Cloud" to talk about Cloud WAN's exciting new role in cloud networking. Kris explains Silverflow's journey, from the original problems with network scalability and the resolution of IP conflicts, to fully utilizing Cloud WAN for global connectivity and easier network management. Kris, who enjoys simplifying complex network architectures, discusses how Cloud WAN has enabled Silverflow to seamlessly integrate between regions and cloud providers, meeting their mission-critical needs for low latency and reliable transaction processing. Listen in to see how Cloud WAN has transformed the approach to solving fundamental network problems, demonstrating the importance for companies and engineers of knowing how to navigate the constantly evolving cloud landscape. Show Highlights: (00:00)(01:57)(04:15)(08:35)(12:15)(21:13)(33:10)(37:50) About Kris Kris is a 28-year industry veteran. He started in '95 back in Australia on the help desk for the first ISP in the country. Since then has moved to the Netherlands, switching roles between network, systems and storage engineering. During this time has been involved in developing certifications for both IBM and (the now defunct) EMC, among others. Worked heavily in the finance/banking sector. The last 10 years has been keenly focused on the cloud space and as is the term these days, combined these skills into what's popularly coined, a "Platform Engineer" Currently works for a payments processing startup, Silverflow, as their Principal Platform Engineer, leading their Platform team and ensuring the platform can scale globally. Links Referenced: https://www.linkedin.com/in/krisgillespie/https://blog.viking-ops.io/

From a systems admin to a cloud computing pioneer, Anthony Esper illustrates the dynamic landscape of cloud technology and its impact on businesses in this episode of Screaming in the Cloud. Using his vast experience and extensive expertise, Anthony shares his insights on developing the Golden VPC module, the intricacies of cloud consulting across various industries, and the pivotal role of strategic planning in cloud adoption. Tune in for practical advice and expert insights! About Anthony Anthony Esper is a seasoned Chief Technology Officer with over two decades in technology consulting. His pioneering work includes developing self-showing real estate technology with Occupi Inc and leading over 20 AWS projects across major US corporations. Esper's expertise spans cloud computing, security, and big data, contributing to his reputation as a tech industry influencer. Show highlights: Links Referenced: https://youtu.be/fHGO03piySM?si=2NAFRPCBN-VwJPCPhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-esper-9182441