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069: Developer Perspectives on Cloud & DevOps Apr 01, 2020

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In this episode I catch up with Elkhan Yusubov to understand the developers perspective when it comes to working with in cloud and DevOps.

Elkhan is a Developer Advocate, Speaker, and Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) with 18+ years in software delivery/automation (including healthcare, tech-training, manufacturing, retail).

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068: How to Build Your Personal Brand Mar 27, 2020

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In this episode I catch up with tech industry legends and fellow published authors Dan Wahlin and Tim Warner about how to build your personal brand.

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067: Breaking into Cloud and DevOps Mar 18, 2020

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In this episode I catch up with Michael Levan on his journey into cloud and DevOps, and we share some ideas on how you can do the same.

Resources from this episode:

Michael's website:
https://www.clouddev.engineering/

Michael on Twitter
https://twitter.com/TheNJDevOpsGuy

The Phoenix Project: A Novel about IT, DevOps, and Helping Your Business Win
https://www.amazon.com/Phoenix-Project-DevOps-Helping-Business/dp/1942788290/

Accelerate: The Science of Lean Software and DevOps: Building and Scaling High Performing Technology Organizations
https://www.amazon.com/Accelerate-Software-Performing-Technology-Organizations/dp/1942788339

The DevOps Handbook: How to Create World-Class Agility, Reliability, and Security in Technology Organizations
https://www.amazon.com/DevOps-Handbook-World-Class-Reliability-Organizations/dp/1942788002

How to Make the Transition to DevOps Engineer
https://cloudskills.io/devops

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066: Cloud Transformation Foundations Mar 12, 2020

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What's working well for organizations on their cloud journey? What are some the patterns and best practices of those having the most success? I share some of my thoughts about cloud adoption in this quick episode.

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Cloud center of excellence
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/organize/cloud-center-of-excellence

What is Azure Blueprints?
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/governance/blueprints/overview

Cloud governance methodology
[https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/govern/methodology

Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/

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065: Cloud Transformation in the Enterprise Mar 06, 2020

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In this episode I chat with Patrick Hubbard from SolarWinds about cloud transformation in the enterprise, what to consider when it comes to multi-cloud computing, and how to get started with monitoring applications in the cloud.

064: The Truth about Cloud Certifications Feb 26, 2020

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In this episode I chat with Ned Bellavance and Ethan Banks about the foggy path to cloud certification. What if you chose poorly? How do you prepare? And how do you deal with failure? We answer these questions in this episode and share our own experiences with cloud certification.

AWS Certifications
https://aws.amazon.com/certification/

Microsoft Certifications
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/learning/certification-overview.aspx

Google Cloud Certifications
https://cloud.google.com/certification/

Certified Kubernetes Administrator – CNFC
https://www.cncf.io/certification/cka/

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063: Azure Hybrid Cloud with Thomas Maurer Feb 19, 2020

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In this episode I catch up with Thomas Maurer to discuss Azure hybrid cloud scenarios and we answer a bunch of questions from a live audience.

Thomas Maurer is a Senior Cloud Advocate at Microsoft and is part of the Azure engineering team (Cloud + AI) and engage with the community and customers around the world. He's located in Switzerland, focusing on Microsoft technologies, especially cloud and datacenter solutions based on Microsoft Azure, Azure Stack and Windows Server.

062: Infrastructure as Code with Ned Bellavance Feb 12, 2020

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In this episode I chat with fellow Pluralsight Author and MS MVP Ned Bellavance about working with Terraform, Packer, ARM Templates, Multi-Cloud, and much more.

Ned is an IT professional with almost 20 years of experience in the field. He has been a helpdesk operator, systems administrator, cloud architect, and product manager. In his newest incarnation, he is the Founder of Ned in the Cloud LLC. As a one-man-tech-juggernaut, he develops courses for Pluralsight, runs two podcasts (Day Two Cloud and Buffer Overflow), and creates original content for technology vendors.

Ned has been a Microsoft MVP since 2017 and holds a bunch of industry certifications that have no bearing on anything beyond his exceptional ability to take exams and pass them. Ned has three guiding principles: Embrace discomfort, Fail often, Be nice.

Ned on Twitter
Ned's website https://nedinthecloud.com/
Ned's latest book Introducing Azure Kubernetes Service
Ned's course on Implementing Terraform on Microsoft Azure
Ned's course on Managing HashiCorp Vault
Exam Review: Terraform Associate Certification

061: Dive into Kubernetes with Nigel Poulton Feb 05, 2020

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In this episode I catch up with world renowned Docker and Kubernetes author Nigel Poulton. We had a great conversation about how to navigate the world of cloud native computing in 2020 and beyond.

Nigel Poulton is a techoholic who spends his life creating books and training videos on the latest and greatest cloud technologies. He's the author of best-selling books on Docker and Kubernetes, as well as the most popular online training videos on the same topics. He's a Docker Captain. Prior to this, Nigel has held various infrastructure roles for large enterprises (mainly banks). When he's not playing with technology, he's dreaming about it. When he's not dreaming about it, he's reading and watching sci-fi. He wishes he lived in the future so he could explore spacetime, the universe, and tons of other mind-blowing stuff. He likes cars, football (soccer), and food. He has a fabulous wife and three fabulous children.

Nigel on Twitter
Nigel's Docker and Kubernetes courses
Nigel's books
Magic Sandbox Hands-on Kubernetes Learning

060: Operations Anti-Patterns with Jeff Smith Jan 29, 2020

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In this episode I catch up with Jeff Smith to discuss his new book called "Operations Anti-Patterns: DevOps Solutions" from Manning Publications.

Jeff Smith has been in the technology industry for over 15 years, both as management and individual contributor. He has managed DevOps transformations at Centro, an ad-tech firm, and Grubhub, an online ordering platform.

Jeff on Twitter
Jeff's new book: Operations Anti-Patterns: DevOps Solutions

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