Lin Sun: Pioneering Open Source in the Software World 🎙️
Join us as we dive into the inspiring journey of Lin Sun, a trailblazer in the software industry and a key contributor to the open source community. From her early days at IBM to her current role at Solo.io, Lin shares her experiences, challenges, and insights into the world of open source.
Key Highlights:
Lin's role as a CNCF ambassador and her contributions to projects like Istio, KGateway, and K-agent. The balance between open source contributions and commercial success. Lin's transition from a large corporation to a startup environment. Her passion for AI and the future of agentic AI in cloud-native technologies. The importance of adaptability and building connections in the tech industry.
Host: Kevin Evans
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Navigating AI in Business and Education with Danielle Gifford🎙️
Join Kevin Evans as he welcomes Danielle Gifford, Managing Director at PwC Canada, to discuss the evolving landscape of AI in business and education. Danielle shares insights on AI literacy, the importance of understanding AI’s capabilities, and how businesses can integrate AI effectively. They also explore the role of AI in academia and its impact on the next generation.
Key Takeaways:
AI’s role in business: Understanding what AI can and cannot do is crucial for effective integration.
The importance of AI literacy: Educating teams on AI’s potential and limitations.
AI in academia: Preparing the next generation to use AI responsibly and effectively.
Personal use of AI: How Danielle and Kevin use AI in their daily lives for learning and problem-solving.
Guest: Danielle Gifford, Managing Director at PwC Canada
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Code To Cloud Presents: The Merge, Conversations at the Crossroads of Tech🎙️
In this debut episode of The Merge, hosts Kevin Evans and Guil Lima explore the intersection of AI and IT infrastructure. Dive into conversations on the transformative power of AI, the real-world challenges of integrating emerging technologies, and the strategies organizations can use to harness AI effectively.
Whether you’re a seasoned IT professional or just starting your tech journey, this episode delivers valuable insights and engaging stories from the tech frontier. Tune in to discover how AI is reshaping the future of technology.
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DevOps to Platform Engineering: A New Era🎙️
Summary In this conversation, Kevin Evans and Abby Bangser delve into the intricacies of platform engineering, exploring its evolution from DevOps, the role of platform engineers, and the significance of internal developer platforms.
They discuss the challenges and opportunities in creating effective platforms, the importance of APIs, and the impact of observability and AI in enhancing platform engineering practices. Abby shares insights on how to get started with platform engineering, emphasizing the need for a user-centric approach and the value of creating interfaces that streamline processes.
In this conversation, Kevin Evans and Abby Bangser delve into the intricacies of platform engineering, exploring its evolution from DevOps, the role of platform engineers, and the significance of internal developer platforms. They discuss the challenges and opportunities in creating effective platforms, the importance of APIs, and the impact of observability and AI in enhancing platform engineering practices. Abby shares insights on how to get started with platform engineering, emphasizing the need for a user-centric approach and the value of creating interfaces that streamline processes.
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The CTO Recruiter Reveals His Secrets – Warren Beazley on Career Strategy & Branding🎙️
In this episode, Kevin Evans interviews Warren Beazley, a seasoned recruiter specializing in tech leadership. Warren shares his journey from street markets to becoming a prominent figure in tech recruitment. He discusses the evolving role of the CTO, the importance of understanding client needs, and the changing landscape of the job market.
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The conversation also highlights strategies for job seekers to stand out in a competitive environment. In this conversation, Warren Beazley shares insights on how tech leaders can elevate their career visibility and take ownership of their career journey.
He outlines a five-step process that emphasizes the importance of demonstrating value to potential employers, building a relevant network, and creating engaging content. Additionally, he discusses common pitfalls to avoid during job searches, particularly the implications of signaling job-seeking status on LinkedIn. The conversation highlights the significance of personal branding and strategic networking in achieving career success.
Code to Cloud — Ship It. Scale It. — is the go-to podcast for builders, founders, software engineers, DevOps teams, and technology leaders shaping the future of cloud computing. From startup MVPs to enterprise hyperscale platforms, we explore the tools, strategies, and innovations that accelerate delivery and scale securely.
Every episode dives deep into cloud-native infrastructure, DevSecOps best practices, AI-powered development, platform engineering, and modern application architecture—with insights you can put into production immediately.
Hosted by Kevin Evans—25-year technology veteran, Senior Technologist at Microsoft, and fractional CTO at Code to Cloud—you’ll hear tactical conversations with engineering leaders, startup founders, and cloud experts who’ve built and scaled real-world systems.
No fluff. No theory. Just proven approaches for building, securing, and scaling in the cloud.
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