Exploring Network-as-a-Service with Jeff Loughridge

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Squid Game is back—and this time, the knives are out. In the thrilling Season 3 premiere, Player 456 is spiraling and a brutal round of hide-and-seek forces players to kill or be killed. Hosts Phil Yu and Kiera Please break down Gi-hun’s descent into vengeance, Guard 011’s daring betrayal of the Game, and the shocking moment players are forced to choose between murdering their friends… or dying. Then, Carlos Juico and Gavin Ruta from the Jumpers Jump podcast join us to unpack their wild theories for the season. Plus, Phil and Kiera face off in a high-stakes round of “Hot Sweet Potato.” SPOILER ALERT! Make sure you watch Squid Game Season 3 Episode 1 before listening on. Play one last time. IG - @SquidGameNetflix X (f.k.a. Twitter) - @SquidGame Check out more from Phil Yu @angryasianman , Kiera Please @kieraplease and the Jumpers Jump podcast Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts . Squid Game: The Official Podcast is produced by Netflix and The Mash-Up Americans.…

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Jeff Loughridge is the Co-Founder and CTO of Konekti Systems. Jeff and his team have a deep focus on building and operationalizing secure networking to the cloud, inside the cloud, and leveraging DevOps and Infrastructure-as-Code to assist clients in modernizing their operations. Prior to founding Konekti, Jeff advised Tier 1 ISPs on the design and implementation of large-scale IP/MPLS networks.
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Exploring Network-as-a-Service with Jeff Loughridge

The Cloud Gambit

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Hello Packet Pushers! 32:01

15 days ago32:01

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Send us a text The Cloud Gambit is joining the Packet Pushers Network! Launched in 2023 as an independent podcast, The Cloud Gambit was created for engineers who lead, leaders who build, and founders who need both perspectives. We are thrilled at the opportunity to continue our podcasting journey on the Packet Pushers Network. To keep following the show, you will need to resubscribe on your favorite pod catcher. You can find updated links below! New Podcast Links! The Cloud Gambit: https://packetpushers.net/podcast/the-cloud-gambit/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cloud-gambit/id1823741017 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/23UdyZ3ZwCKB7clwULXyeS Pocketcasts: https://pocketcasts.com/podcasts/43146260-380d-013e-acd1-0e87279210d5 RSS Feed: https://feeds.packetpushers.net/thecloudgambit/ Other Links from the Show A2A to Linux Foundation: https://developers.googleblog.com/en/google-cloud-donates-a2a-to-linux-foundation/ OpenAI Google Deal?: https://www.reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/openai-taps-google-unprecedented-cloud-deal-despite-ai-rivalry-sources-say-2025-06-10/ Tech Giants Emission Surge: https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/tech-giants-indirect-emissions-rose-150-three-years-ai-expands-un-agency-says-2025-06-05/…

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The State of Search in the AI Era with Don MacKinnon 42:14

29 days ago42:14

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Send us a text Search is changing. Tried and true methods of old are no longer effective. In this episode, Don MacKinnon, CTO and Co-Founder of Searchcraft, joins us to discuss this rapidly changing area that has been disrupted by AI. Don shares his journey from the publishing industry to building a modern search solution, and discusses how AI is fundamentally changing content discovery. We explore why traditional SEO strategies are becoming less effective as Google search referrals decline, and how content creators need to rethink their discoverability strategies. Don also provides a fascinating look at the technical decisions behind Searchcraft, including their choice to build with Rust instead of Java or C++, and how they're positioning their product in an increasingly AI-dominated funding environment. Whether you're a developer looking for better search solutions or a content creator concerned about the future of discovery, this episode offers valuable perspectives on navigating the changing digital landscape. Where to Find Don MacKinnon Website: https://donmackinnon.dev/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dmackinnon/ BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/donmackinnon.dev/ Searchcraft: https://www.searchcraft.io/ Show Links Plausible Analytics: https://plausible.io/ ClickHouse Database: https://clickhouse.com/ Rust Programming Language: https://www.rust-lang.org/ Elasticsearch (Comparison): https://www.elastic.co/…

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The Art of Product Marketing with Andy Lapteff 46:01

6 weeks ago46:01

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Send us a text The world of product marketing is fascinating. Andy Lapteff, Senior Product Marketing Manager at Nokia and host of the Art of Network Engineering podcast joins us to dive in. Andy shares his journey from traditional network engineering to product marketing, revealing the crucial differences between what makes technical marketing and product marketing tick. We dive deep into the psychology of marketing, the power of storytelling in technical sales, and how companies like Apple have mastered the art of connecting with customers emotionally rather than just listing features. Andy also discusses Nokia's innovative approach to open source projects like Container Lab, the challenges of communicating complex technical solutions to different audiences (from network engineers to C-suite executives), and practical advice for technical professionals interested in transitioning to marketing roles. This episode is packed with valuable insights about bridging the gap between technical excellence and market success. Show Links LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andylapteff/ Twitter: https://x.com/andylapteff Website: https://www.permitipandyandy.com/ Podcast: https://artofnetworkengineering.com/ Container Lab: https://containerlab.dev/ Nokia: https://www.nokia.com/…

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Culture over Code: Ultra Marathons and Cloud-Native Excellence with Madoc Batters 40:24

8 weeks ago40:24

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Send us a text In this episode, we dive deep into the world of digital transformation and cloud-native architecture with Madoc Batters, Head of Cloud, Network and IT Security at Warner Hotels. Madoc shares his remarkable journey from washing 100 cars at age 11 to buy his first ZX81 computer to leading enterprise-scale cloud migrations. We explore the challenges of organizational culture change, the bold decision to migrate their most complex system first, and the importance of shifting left with security and FinOps practices. Madoc also shares insights on modern networking solutions like Alkira, the role of AI in transformation, and how his ultra-marathon mindset (including a 105-mile run) applies to pushing through digital transformation challenges. Whether you're starting your cloud journey or looking to accelerate your transformation efforts, this episode is packed with practical wisdom and inspiring leadership insights. Where to Find Madoc LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/madoc-batters-aws-machinelearning/ Sessionize: https://sessionize.com/madoc-batters/ Show Links Warner Hotels: https://www.warnerhotels.co.uk/ Alkira: https://www.alkira.com/ AWS Bedrock: https://aws.amazon.com/bedrock/ HashiCorp: https://www.hashicorp.com/ AWS Summit: https://aws.amazon.com/events/summits/ FinOpsX: https://www.finops.org/community/finopsx/ ZX81 Computer: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ZX81 Follow, Like, and Subscribe! Podcast: https://www.thecloudgambit.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCloudGambit LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecloudgambit Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCloudGambit TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecloudgambit…

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Seeing Through the Clouds: Observability with Justin Ryburn 48:30

10 weeks ago48:30

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Send us a text Justin Ryburn is the Field CTO at Kentik and works as a Limited Partner (LP) for Stage 2 Capital. Justin has 25 years of experience in network operations, engineering, sales, and marketing with service providers and vendors. In this conversation, we discuss startup funding, the challenges that organizations face with hybrid and multi-cloud visibility, the impact of AI on network monitoring, and explore how companies can build more reliable systems through proper observability practices. Where to Find Justin LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinryburn/ Twitter: https://x.com/JustinRyburn Blog: http://ryburn.org/ Talks: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRrjaaisdWrYaue9KVLRdq5mlGE_2i0RT Show Links Kentik: https://www.kentik.com/ Day One: Deploying BGP FlowSpec: https://www.juniper.net/documentation/en_US/day-one-books/DO_BGP_FLowspec.pdf Stage 2 Capital: https://www.stage2.capital/ Doug Madory's Internet Analysis: https://www.kentik.com/blog/author/doug-madory/ Netflix Tech Blog: https://netflixtechblog.com/ Multi-Region AWS: https://www.pluralsight.com/resources/blog/cloud/why-and-how-do-we-build-a-multi-region-active-active-architecture AutoCon: https://events.networktocode.com/autocon/ Follow, Like, and Subscribe! Podcast: https://www.thecloudgambit.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCloudGambit LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecloudgambit Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCloudGambit TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecloudgambit…

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MCP & A2A Unplugged with John Capobianco 52:34

12 weeks ago52:34

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Send us a text Anthropic introduced MCP (Model Context Protocol) at the tail end of 2024, and Google launched the Agent2Agent Protocol (A2A) just this month. MCP standardizes connections between AI Agents/LLMs and external data/tools, kind of like ‘USB-C for AI’ . A2A standardizes communication & collaboration between AI Agents, like a universal language / ‘Lingua Franca’ for Agents. Both of these protocols are groundbreaking in their own right, and John Capobianco joins the podcast to explain why. In this episode, we start with high-level basics and end with doing an unscripted live demonstration. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to understand the impact and applications of these two innovations. Where to Find John Capobianco LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-capobianco-644a1515/ Twitter: https://x.com/John_Capobianco YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@johncapobianco2527 GitHub: https://github.com/automateyournetwork Show Links Model Context Protocol (MCP): https://modelcontextprotocol.io/ Agent-to-Agent (A2A) Protocol: https://github.com/google/agent-to-agent RFC 4594 (QoS): https://datatracker.ietf.org/doc/html/rfc4594 Lang Graph: https://github.com/langchain-ai/langgraph Agent Development Kit (ADK): https://github.com/google/agent-development-kit Selector AI: https://www.selector.ai/ Follow, Like, and Subscribe! Podcast: https://www.thecloudgambit.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCloudGambit LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecloudgambit Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCloudGambit TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecloudgambit…

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Evolving DevOps with Matty Stratton 54:54

13 weeks ago54:54

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Send us a text DevOps dropped on the masses in 2008, but where is it today? In this episode, we dive deep into the evolution of DevOps with Matty Stratton, Solutions Architect at Turbot and Co-Host of the Arrested DevOps Podcast. Matty shares his journey from traditional IT operations to becoming a prominent voice in the DevOps community. We explore how DevOps principles have evolved over the past decade, the challenges of implementing cultural change in organizations, and the rise of platform engineering as a discipline. Matty offers valuable insights on team dynamics, organizational structure, and the importance of understanding incentives when driving technological transformation. Whether you're a seasoned DevOps practitioner or just beginning to explore this space, this conversation provides thought-provoking perspectives on the past, present, and future of how we build and operate technology. Where to Find Matty Stratton LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattstratton/ Public Bio: https://speaking.mattstratton.com/bio Company: https://turbot.com/ Arrested DevOps Podcast: https://www.arresteddevops.com/ Show Links DevOpsDays Chicago: https://devopsdays.org/events/2025-chicago/welcome/ Five Love Languages of DevOps: https://speaking.mattstratton.com/A5u6CE/slides The Westrum Model: https://itrevolution.com/articles/westrums-organizational-model-in-tech-orgs/ CALMS Framework: https://www.atlassian.com/devops/frameworks/calms-framework Follow, Like, and Subscribe! Podcast: https://www.thecloudgambit.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCloudGambit LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecloudgambit Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCloudGambit TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecloudgambit…

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Building Your Tech Brand with Dewan Ahmed 52:35

15 weeks ago52:35

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Send us a text In this engaging episode, we dive into Dewan Ahmed's fascinating journey from electrical engineering to becoming a Principal Developer Advocate at Harness. Dewan shares how necessity drove his career transitions - first from renewable energy engineering to software development at IBM, and later to DevOps and Kubernetes. We explore the importance of content creation for career growth, how Toastmasters helped build his public speaking skills, and why job titles truly matter. Dewan also discusses his philosophy on resume reviews, having helped over 1,200 professionals pro bono, and shares insights on the delicate balance developer advocates must maintain between authenticity and company representation. Finally, we learn about his role organizing DevOps Days Halifax and his efforts to build the tech community in Atlantic Canada. Where to Find Dewan LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diahmed/ Twitter: https://x.com/dewanahmed Blog: https://www.dewanahmed.com/ Company: https://www.harness.io/ Show Links Toastmasters: https://www.toastmasters.org/ DevOps Days Halifax: https://devopsdays.org/events/2024-halifax/welcome/ Harness CI/CD: https://www.harness.io/products/continuous-integration KubeCon: https://events.linuxfoundation.org/kubecon-cloudnativecon/ OpenShift: https://www.redhat.com/en/technologies/cloud-computing/openshift Follow, Like, and Subscribe! Podcast: https://www.thecloudgambit.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCloudGambit LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecloudgambit Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCloudGambit TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecloudgambit…

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The Art of Network Automation Strategy with Dan Cruz 49:03

17 weeks ago49:03

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Send us a text In this episode, we dive into the evolving world of network automation with Dan Cruz, Enterprise Architect at Koch Industries. Dan shares his journey from military IT training to enterprise architecture, offering valuable perspectives on transforming network automation from individual scripting to an enterprise-wide strategy. We explore the challenges of justifying automation investments to leadership, the importance of focusing on business outcomes rather than technical solutions, and the delicate balance between building in-house solutions versus purchasing off-the-shelf tools. Dan also provides practical advice on starting small with automation initiatives, avoiding analysis paralysis with data management, and creating cross-functional teams that combine network expertise with development skills to drive successful automation efforts. Where to Find Dan Cruz LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-cruz-a1427249/ AWS re:Invent: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rSuagETP4I Show Links Koch Industries: https://www.kochindustries.com/ Open Telemetry: https://opentelemetry.io/ Netbox (Network Source of Truth): https://netbox.dev/ InfraHub by OpsMill: https://www.opsmill.com/products/infrahub Network to Code (Nautobot): https://networktocode.com/nautobot/ Follow, Like, and Subscribe! Podcast: https://www.thecloudgambit.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCloudGambit LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecloudgambit Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCloudGambit TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecloudgambit…

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A GKE Party with Nick Eberts 1:01:11

19 weeks ago1:01:11

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Send us a text What happens when you get Eyvonne, William, and our special guest Nick Eberts in the same conversation? You get a GKE party! In this episode, we dive deep into the world of multi-cluster Kubernetes management with Nick Eberts, Product Manager for GKE Fleets & Teams at Google. Nick shares his expertise on platform engineering, the evolution from traditional infrastructure to cloud-native platforms, and the challenges of managing multiple Kubernetes clusters at scale. We explore the parallels between enterprise architecture and modern platform teams, discuss the future of multi-cluster orchestration, and unpack Google's innovative work with Spanner database integration for GKE. Nick also shares his passion for contributing to open source through SIG Multi-Cluster and provides valuable guidance for those interested in getting involved with the Kubernetes community. Where to Find Nick Eberts LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholaseberts Twitter: https://twitter.com/nicholaseberts Bluesky: @nickeberts.dev Show Links SIG Multi-Cluster: https://github.com/kubernetes/community/tree/master/sig-multicluster Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE): https://cloud.google.com/kubernetes-engine Spanner Database: https://cloud.google.com/spanner Kubernetes: https://kubernetes.io/ KubeCon: https://events.linuxfoundation.org/kubecon-cloudnativecon-north-america/ Argo CD: https://argoproj.github.io/cd Flux: https://fluxcd.io/ CNCF: https://www.cncf.io/ Follow, Like, and Subscribe! Podcast: https://www.thecloudgambit.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCloudGambit LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecloudgambit Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCloudGambit TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecloudgambit…

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Teaching DevOps: From Infrastructure to Education with Derek Morgan 46:02

21 weeks ago46:02

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Send us a text Technology is evolving at a rapid pace along with the tools, methods, and education practices. Today, Derek Morgan joins the show to discuss the intersection of automation, DevOps, and Infrastructure-as-Code. Derek is the Founder of More Than Certified, an e-learning platform hosting courses on DevOps, Terraform, Docker, and more. We discuss the importance of foundational knowledge in modern tech, the role of tools like Terraform in enterprise environments, and the future of DevOps education. Derek also provides valuable insights into content creation and the philosophy behind effective technical teaching methodologies. Where to Find Derek LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/derekm1215 Twitter: https://x.com/mtcderek Company: https://morethancertified.com Show Links Linux Academy (Now part of Pluralsight): https://www.pluralsight.com/ Terraform: https://www.terraform.io/ OpenTOFU: https://opentofu.org/ Jenkins: https://www.jenkins.io/ GitHub Actions: https://github.com/features/actions Ansible: https://www.ansible.com/ Follow, Like, and Subscribe! Podcast: https://www.thecloudgambit.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCloudGambit LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecloudgambit Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCloudGambit TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecloudgambit…

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Beyond Well-Architected: Scaling Cloud Governance with Ryan Comingdeer 44:58

23 weeks ago44:58

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Send us a text From managing servers in his closet to leading the AWS Well-Architected Framework performance pillar, Ryan Comingdeer's cloud journey mirrors the evolution of cloud governance itself. Now, as Co-Founder & CEO of Platformr, he's tackling one of cloud computing's biggest challenges: how to scale governance from individual workloads to entire organizations. Join us for a conversation that spans personal experiences, technical insights, and a vision for the future of cloud management that goes beyond traditional frameworks. Where to Find Ryan LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/comingdeer/ Company: https://platformr.cloud/ Show Links AWS Well-Architected Framework: https://aws.amazon.com/architecture/well-architected/ Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE): https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/enterprise-strategy/what-is-a-cloud-center-of-excellence-and-why-do-you-need-one/ AWS Trusted Advisor: https://aws.amazon.com/premiumsupport/technology/trusted-advisor/ Platform Engineering: https://platformengineering.org/ Re:Invent: https://reinvent.awsevents.com/ Follow, Like, and Subscribe! Podcast: https://www.thecloudgambit.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCloudGambit LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecloudgambit Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCloudGambit TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecloudgambit…

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Founders Corner: The Psychology of Product-Market Fit with JJ Tang 52:17

25 weeks ago52:17

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Send us a text Finding product-market fit is a psychological puzzle, especially for first-time founders launching during a pandemic. Meet JJ Tang, Co-Founder and CEO of Rootly. In this episode, JJ shares his journey—from growing up in China to attending university in Canada and founding a successful incident management platform used by giants like Cisco, NVIDIA, Canva, LinkedIn, and more. We explore valuable lessons from Y Combinator’s S21 batch, the role of messaging in achieving product-market fit, and JJ’s fresh insights on building trust, understanding customer needs, and why incident management is as much about people as it is about technology. Where to Find JJ Tang LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jjrichardtang/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jjrichardtang Show Links Y Combinator: https://www.ycombinator.com/ Forbes 30 Under 30: https://www.forbes.com/profile/jj-tang/ Rootly: https://rootly.com/ Instacart: https://www.instacart.com/ Follow, Like, and Subscribe! Podcast: https://www.thecloudgambit.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCloudGambit LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecloudgambit Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCloudGambit TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecloudgambit…

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The Road Less Traveled: From Mackinac Island to Tech with Nicholas Calcutti 49:51

27 weeks ago49:51

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Send us a text Meet Nicholas Calcutti: Manager of IT Operations at US Assure and Adjunct Professor at Florida State College Jacksonville. Nick shares his fascinating journey from collecting garbage via horse and buggy on Mackinac Island to managing complex network and cloud infrastructures. We explore the challenges of transitioning from on-premises infrastructure to the public cloud, the importance of unlearning old habits, embracing new paradigms, and teaching the next generation of IT professionals. Where to Find Nicholas LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-calcutti-0660aa94/ Twitter: https://x.com/NicholasCalcut1 Website: https://www.technicalcutti.tech/ Show Links US Assure: https://usassure.com/ Azure Cloud: https://azure.microsoft.com/ Mackinac Island: https://www.mackinacisland.org/ KTech CONNECT: https://www.knoxtech.org/ktech-connect/ Daniel Pelfrey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielpelfrey/ Florida State College Jacksonville: https://www.fscj.edu/ Oak Ridge National Laboratory: https://www.ornl.gov/ Follow, Like, and Subscribe! Podcast: https://www.thecloudgambit.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCloudGambit LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecloudgambit Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCloudGambit TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecloudgambit…

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2024 Retrospective 1:02:19

29 weeks ago1:02:19