The Cloud Gambit

Send us a textAndy Suderman, CTO at Fairwinds, CNCF Ambassador, and Kubernetes Policy Working Group Co-Chair, joins us to decode the complexities of Kubernetes adoption. From deployment challenges to policy management best practices, Andy shares real-world insights drawn from his experience helping organizations navigate container orchestration. We explore the nuanced differences between cloud providers' Kubernetes offerings, discuss the critical role of policy in securing and optimizing clusters, and get his perspective on where Kubernetes is headed in the coming years.Where to Find AndyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sudermanjr/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/sudermanjr.bsky.socialShow LinksCNCF: https://www.cncf.io/CNCF Slack: https://slack.cncf.io/Fairwinds: https://www.fairwinds.com/Fairwinds GitHub: https://github.com/FairwindsOpsFairwinds YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fairwinds1174Kubernetes Slack: https://kubernetes.slack.com/Policy Working Group: https://github.com/kubernetes/community/tree/master/wg-policyFollow, Like, and Subscribe!Podcast: https://www.thecloudgambit.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCloudGambitLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecloudgambitTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCloudGambitTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecloudgambit

Send us a textWhat happens when your mobile app needs to perform flawlessly across thousands of different devices? Meet Hanson Ho - Android Architect at Embrace. In this episode, Hanson shares battle-tested strategies from his experience at Twitter and beyond. Diving deep into real-world challenges, Hanson reveals how mobile observability has evolved from basic crash reporting to sophisticated performance measurement. Learn why traditional monitoring falls short in mobile environments, how to measure what truly matters for user experience, and why the industry is rallying around OpenTelemetry as a standard.Where to Find HansonBlog: https://hanson.wtfLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hanson-ho/Twitter: https://x.com/bidetofevilBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/bidetofevil.wtfShow LinksCNCF: https://www.cncf.io/OpenTelemetry: https://opentelemetry.io/Embrace Mobile SDK: https://github.com/embrace-io/embrace-android-sdkAndroid Compose: https://developer.android.com/jetpack/composeFollow, Like, and Subscribe!Podcast: https://www.thecloudgambit.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCloudGambitLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecloudgambitTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCloudGambitTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecloudgambit

Send us a textEmily Freeman is a bestselling author, prolific speaker, and influencer across AI, DevOps, and Cloud Engineering. Prior to founding Freeman & Forrest, Emily led Developer Relations and Product Marketing at AWS and Microsoft. In this episode, Emily shares her journey from ghostwriter to developer to tech community leader. We explore the intersection of authenticity and sponsorship, discuss the changing dynamics of social media platforms, and unpack what it truly takes to build a meaningful presence in the tech community. Emily also provides candid insights into her entrepreneurial venture, and shares powerful advice for both marketing teams and aspiring content creators in the tech space.Where to Find EmilyTwitter: https://twitter.com/editingemilyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/editingemily/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/emilyfreeman.bsky.socialWebsite: https://emilyfreeman.io/Show LinksFreeman + Forrest: https://www.freemanandforrest.com/DevOps For Dummies: https://www.amazon.com/DevOps-Dummies-Computer-Tech/dp/111955222297 Things Every Cloud Engineer Should Know: https://www.amazon.com/Things-Every-Cloud-Engineer-Should/dp/1492076732What is DevOps?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBV8gPVZNEEFollow, Like, and Subscribe!Podcast: https://www.thecloudgambit.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCloudGambitLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecloudgambitTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCloudGambitTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecloudgambit

Send us a textWilliam and Eyvonne are back to dig into current events! They discuss the recent impacts of hurricanes Helene and Milton on critical infrastructure, the growing challenges of power grid stability and the future of nuclear energy. The conversation then shifts to practical strategies for time management, work-life balance, and effective leadership in tech. Drawing from their personal experiences as parents and technology leaders, they share valuable insights on setting priorities, building systems, and fostering growth in teams through thoughtful questioning and mentorship.Show LinksJames Clear's Atomic Habits: https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habitsPomodoro Technique: https://francescocirillo.com/products/the-pomodoro-techniqueGetting Things Done Methodology: https://gettingthingsdone.comSocratic Method: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Socratic-methodFollow, Like, and Subscribe!Podcast: https://www.thecloudgambit.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCloudGambitLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecloudgambitTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCloudGambitTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecloudgambit