Best Innovators Journey To DevOps Podcasts (2025)

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The $2B Nvidia Backed AI Video Platform 1:11:11

18h ago1:11:11

1:11:11

In this episode of AI Native Dev, Guy Podjarny is joined by Victor Riparbelli, Co-founder and CEO of Synthesia, who is leading the charge towards AI driven video that lets anyone become a video creation pro with no prior field experience. On the docket: • how Synthesia enables full video editability even after generation • Victor’s vision for fully…

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A Space for Critique: Lead by Amplifying Voices and Giving Credit with Erin O’Quinn (2/3) 38:45

21h ago38:45

38:45

Looking to improve the performance of your team? Improve the way they communicate, and you just might surprise yourself. When we take the time to understand how people like to be communicated with and how they like to communicate with others, it changes everything. In episode 331, Erin O’Quinn is back with us to share what it takes to create a safe…

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A Utility Player’s Advantage: The Work of Marketing in Tech with Erin O’Quinn (1/3) 45:06

8d ago45:06

45:06

Being a utility player in the sports world is one thing, but what does a utility player look like in the tech industry? Erin O’Quinn, our guest this week in episode 330, says it takes a willingness to learn, approaching what you learn as something that can help you later, and a willingness to advocate for yourself. Erin is currently a senior manage…

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Why the Top 1% of Devs Love IntelliJ | Anton Arhipov 36:59

8d ago36:59

36:59

From early IntelliJ user to JetBrains advocate, Anton Arhipov continues his conversation with Simon Maple and Baptiste Fernandez on AI Native Dev, tracing his journey through tools, trends, and the changing face of developer experience. On the docket: • how IntelliJ responds to new tools in the market • understanding the pros and cons of tab-driven…

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How This Broadcom Dev Uses Spring to Power AI Workflows | Josh Long 44:01

15d ago44:01

44:01

What happens when the OG Spring Dev, Josh Long, teams up with Simon Maple on AI Native Dev? You get a front row seat to them building a Spring powered app that showcases the future of AI integration. While building the app, they discuss: why developers are adopting Spring AI how Spring is becoming the go-to for AI engineering why companies route us…

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Controlled and Proactive: Managing Your Career During Uncertain Times 38:55

15d ago38:55

38:55

How should we be managing our careers during times of uncertainty? News of layoffs and economic uncertainty induces paralyzing fear and anxiety in many of us. What can we really control in the midst of it all, if anything? This week in episode 329, we’ll talk through a 5-pillar framework with actionable steps you can take now to be more proactive i…

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Product Innovation on a mission with DevOps/Agile (4 of 4) 9:40

21d ago9:40

9:40

In this Part 4 of a 4-episode series, Brendan McKinley shares a wealth of insight in his story about the challenges his team overcame to build an innovative product and deliver it in a new way as a DevOps/Agile team. Sit back and enjoy hearing the story unfold in each episode to gain practical ideas for your own efforts.…

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One CEO’s Plan to Rebuild How We Deploy AI | Ron Eforni & Flox 1:03:30

22d ago1:03:30

1:03:30

In this episode, our founder and CEO, Guy Podjarny speaks with Ron Efroni, CEO of Flox and President of the NixOS Foundation, about advancing AI from experimental phases to robust, production-ready environments. Flox optimizes reproducible environments, Nix provides the foundation, and Ron Efroni is uniting them to scale enterprise development. On …

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A Manager’s Preoccupation: 1-1 Meetings and Focused Prioritization with Joseph Griffiths (2/2) 43:18

22d ago43:18

43:18

Your manager has a preoccupation, but do you know what it is? The answer reveals a clue about their focus and the culture this manager will foster. Join us in episode 328 as Joseph Griffiths shares advice for making 1-1s with your manager and skip-level manager more productive, guidance for the aspiring managers listening, and observations from man…

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Vibe Coding SimCity II: Injecting Chaos with Natural Disasters and AI Tools 1:00:42

28d ago1:00:42

1:00:42

Simon Maple and Joe Holdcroft swap their AI-generated apps and put Cursor and Windsurf to the test by adding natural disasters like earthquakes and lightning strikes. Discover how AI coding tools handle randomness, spreading effects, animation, and bugs—plus the devs’ thoughts on debugging AI-generated code. Subscribe for deep dives into modern dev…

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A Passion for Growth: Storytelling and Interpersonal Skills with Joseph Griffiths (1/2) 39:58

29d ago39:58

39:58

How well do your personal and professional life align to your passion areas? For returning guest Joseph Griffiths, seeking mentorship helped uncover his core passions (service, honesty, faith, and growth) and fueled the decision to pursue people management. This week in Episode 327, Joseph details his transition from solutions architect to business…

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Inside the Lean Healthcare Accelerator Experience: Japan Insights with Dave Fitzpatrick 26:59

29d ago26:59

26:59

My guest for Episode #527 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Dave Fitzpatrick, co-founder of Zenkai Improvement Partners and a 30-year resident of Japan. Dave brings a unique perspective as a Canadian Lean practitioner who has worked extensively in both manufacturing and healthcare, guiding international leaders on immersive study experiences t…

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Episode 25: From Family Kitchen to Grocery Aisles: The Hess Street Foods Story 32:17

1M ago32:17

32:17

In this episode of The Boost, Leon sits down with Maria, founder of Hess Street Foods, to explore how a generational recipe and deep cultural roots sparked a thriving culinary business. What started as a homemade chorizo recipe passed down from Maria’s grandmother evolved into a shelf-ready, clean-label chorizo paste now featured in 144+ H-E-B stor…

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Vibe Coding SimCity: Prototyping Tiny Towns with AI Dev Tools 44:00

1M ago44:00

44:00

In this hands-on episode of AI Native Dev, Simon Maple and Joe Holdcroft go head-to-head in a “vibe coding relay” challenge—building a tiny town simulator from scratch using AI-powered dev tools BASE44 and Bolt.new. With only 10 minutes, vague prompts, and no prep, they put these rapid-prototyping tools to the test. Simon leans into SimCity nostalg…

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AI Mistakes: Focused Resilience and a Specialization Bet with Daniel Lemire (4/4) 36:38

1M ago36:38

36:38

If you had something to share, what would you say, and how would you say it? Daniel Lemire asked himself the same question in the process of creating AI Mistakes. As it turns out, AI Mistakes isn’t just a platform for learning in public. It’s something Daniel must be doing. Want to know why? After completing the vision board and gaining more perspe…

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The Journey of Zero Trust: Insights and Applications 40:40

1M ago40:40

40:40

Join Chief Technologist, John Janek and Technical Director for Digital Security, Niroop Gonchikar, as they discuss the concept of Zero Trust and its practical applications in cybersecurity. They explore its application across various environments, emphasizing the philosophy behind constant authentication and authorization to enhance security. The c…

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Exploring LLM Observability with Traceloop's Gal Kleinman 40:26

1M ago40:26

40:26

In this episode, Simon Maple converses with Gal Kleinman, co-founder of Traceloop, to delve into the realm of LLM observability. Kleinman shares his expertise on constructing evaluation suites and overcoming the challenges associated with LLM applications. Learn about innovative solutions like Open LLMetry and gain insights into best practices for …

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Overwhelmed by Ambiguity: DevOps, Innovation, and the Search for Clarity with Daniel Lemire (3/4) 45:42

1M ago45:42

45:42

What happens when there is too much change at once after making a job change? Daniel Lemire had learned the principles of DevOps and combined it with his experience as an infrastructure architect to advocate for the adoption of new technologies and processes within a large enterprise. But when Daniel changed roles to focus on innovation and became …

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From Builder to Orchestrator—Confronting the Software Engineer’s Identity Crisis 54:37

2M ago54:37

54:37

In this episode, host Simon Maple engages in a compelling discussion with Annie Vella, a skilled software engineer and manager, about the integration of AI into software development. Annie shares her insights on how AI tools are reshaping coding practices, the challenges engineers face in transitioning to management roles, and the skills required t…

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Find the Missing Context: Perspectives and Observations from Enterprise Experience with Daniel Lemire (2/4) 56:03

2M ago56:03

56:03

When you’re missing a specific experience in your career, how do you get it? Daniel Lemire was missing experience in a large enterprise to pair with the things he learned from pursuing a graduate degree. Join us this week in episode 324 to hear the story of what happened when Daniel got that experience that provided the missing context to apply wha…

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Is Code Dead & The $1B Solo Startup Myth - 5 AI Realities with Tessl's Guy Podjarny 29:03

2M ago29:03

29:03

In this episode, Guy Podjarny sits down with Tom Hulme to discuss the transformative shift from a code-centric to a spec-centric approach in software development. They explore the advantages of cloud-native practices, the evolving tool ecosystem, and the future role of AI and LLMs. Gain expert insights into the trends that are shaping the future of…

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Build a Career MVP: The Importance of Feedback and Iteration with Daniel Lemire (1/4) 46:42

2M ago46:42

46:42

If your career was a product, what would the current release notes say? Just as product managers launch a minimum viable product (MVP) and enhance it based on customer feedback, Daniel Lemire unknowingly began building his career this way starting in high school. This week in episode 323 you’ll hear about Daniel’s early aspirations to be a pilot in…

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AI's Transformative Impact on Development with Alex Komorske 31:25

2M ago31:25

31:25

In this episode, Alex Komoroske delves into the transformative role of AI in the tech industry. As an expert in web platform development, Alex discusses AI's potential to redefine technology and creativity. Gain insights into how AI serves as a disruptive innovation and explore its implications for developers. Subscribe to the AI Native Developer p…

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Product Innovation on a mission with DevOps/Agile (3 of 4) 7:02

2M ago7:02

7:02

In this Part 3 of a 4-episode series, Brendan McKinley shares a wealth of insight in his story about the challenges his team overcame to build an innovative product and deliver it in a new way as a DevOps/Agile team. Sit back and enjoy hearing the story unfold in each episode to gain practical ideas for your own efforts.…

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Leading Lean for Profitable Growth: CEO Bill Canady on Driving Business Transformation 56:49

2M ago56:49

56:49

My guest for Episode #526 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Bill Canady, a seasoned global business executive, U.S. Navy veteran, and current CEO of Arrowhead Engineered Products. Bill has led over 30 operating companies and thousands of employees across the industrial and consumer products landscape. Formerly CEO of OTC Industrial Technologie…

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Ally and Warrior: The Loneliness of Women in Tech with Kellyn Gorman (3/3) 41:14

2M ago41:14

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Why do you think women leave careers in technology? Sometimes they are bullied, but sometimes it’s the loneliness. This week in episode 322, Kellyn Gorman shares the story of what moved her to start Women in Tech programs in the technical community, the lessons she learned from the Microsoft community, and what it was like returning to the Oracle c…

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Datadog CEO Olivier Pomel on AI Security, Trust, and the Future of Observability 59:59

2M ago59:59

59:59

Join Guy Podjarny as he hosts Olivier Pomel, CEO of Datadog, in a compelling discussion on the evolution of observability and AI's role in modern technology. Olivier offers his expertise on AI-powered applications, the security challenges they face, and the future of AI interactions. This episode provides crucial insights for tech professionals and…

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Document Your Mistakes: Manager Interviews and Community Presence with Kellyn Gorman (2/3) 31:53

2M ago31:53

31:53

How do we determine if a manager is the right fit based on our personality, values, and the way our brain works? Kellyn Gorman diligently investigates a potential manager before taking a job. As someone with autism and ADHD, having a supportive boss is critical to her success. This week in episode 321 we’ll explore how Kellyn got into both the Orac…

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Intent-Driven Development: Insights from Patrick Debois 45:11

3M ago45:11

45:11

In this episode of the Tessl podcast, hosts Patrick Debois and Simon Maple explore the transformative landscape of software development practices. Join them as they discuss emerging patterns that are reshaping the industry. Patrick, a DevOps pioneer, shares valuable insights on aligning development work with business intents, while Simon brings his…

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Becoming DBA Kevlar: Roadblocks, Perfectionism, and Technical Orienteering with Kellyn Gorman (1/3) 46:40

3M ago46:40

46:40

What if your strategy at work was to take on the problems no one else will? For Kellyn Gorman, this is a strategy that suits the way she works and learns best. Kellyn is a multi-platform database professional with 25 years of experience in our industry, and she’s also known as DBAKevlar. This week in episode 320 you’ll hear what it was like to grow…

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Product Innovation on a mission with DevOps/Agile (2 of 4) 13:44

3M ago13:44

13:44

In this Part 2 of a 4-episode series, Brendan McKinley shares a wealth of insight in his story about the challenges his team overcame to build an innovative product and deliver it in a new way as a DevOps/Agile team. Sit back and enjoy hearing the story unfold in each episode to gain practical ideas for your own efforts.…

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From Noise to Knowledge: Embracing Data-Driven Leadership - Christopher R. Chapman 59:02

3M ago59:02

59:02

My guest for Episode #525 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Christopher R. Chapman. He's an experienced agile coach and consultant with a background in software development and agile transformation. Episode page with video, transcript, and more Since founding Derailleur Consulting in 2010, he has guided teams and leaders in adopting agile fram…

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