113. Vector Databases and RAG for Grounding AI in Reliable Data - with Christian Peeters
In this Betatalks episode, Rick and Oscar talk with Christian Peeters, a principal Cloud Architect at Betabit and a certified Microsoft trainer. They discuss the intersection of technology, teaching, and continuous learning in software development. They explore emerging tools like vector databases and Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), breaking down their complexity while stressing the importance of grounding AI models in real data to ensure trustworthiness.About this episode, and Christian Peeters in particular: you can find Christian on LinkedIn.About Betatalks: watch our videos and follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn and Bluesky.
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112. Transforming Cloud Innovation with Microsoft Fabric - with Jos Eilers
In this Betatalks episode, Rick and Oscar talk with Jos Eilers, a cloud principal at Twyzer, about his path from engineering to cloud and data platforms, focusing on the rise of Microsoft Fabric. Jos highlights how Fabric unifies data engineering, science, and business intelligence, while simplifying access with features like OneLake. They also discuss challenges around compute resources, the importance of planning capacity, and the critical role of data quality. About this episode, and Jos Eilers in particular: you can find Jos on LinkedIn.About Betatalks: watch our videos and follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn and Bluesky.
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111. The Test Pyramid Is Dead: A New Era of Software Testing - with Bram Albers
In this Betatalks episode, Rick and Oscar talk with Bram Albers, Principal Quality Assurance at Betabit, about how software testing has evolved from an afterthought to a core part of development. They discuss how automation and AI improve efficiency but risk reducing critical thinking, making tester instincts and skepticism essential, and Bram warns against confirmation bias while stressing the value of exploratory testing to uncover issues automation might miss. The conversation challenges traditional models like the test pyramid, supporting adaptable, project-specific approaches, with the core message that quality is a shared responsibility.About this episode, and Bram Albers in particular: you can find Bram on LinkedIn.About Betatalks: watch our videos and follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn and Bluesky.
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110. Smart Cloud Migration with Azure Technologies - with Rick & Oscar
In this podcast episode, Rick and Oscar discuss Virtual Vaults' journey of evolving their cloud infrastructure. They reflect on the shift from early cloud deployments to modern containerized solutions, detailing their use of Azure technologies like web roles, app services, and Azure Functions. Emphasizing a pragmatic and incremental approach, they highlight the importance of continuous learning, experimentation, and adaptability. About Betatalks: watch our podcast videos and follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn.
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109. Semantic Kernel to Raspberry Pi: Building Smart AI Solutions - with Jamie Maguire
In this Betatalks episode, Rick and Oscar talk with Jamie Maguire, a Microsoft MVP in AI and a certified Azure AI engineer associate. Jamie shares his journey from documenting his technical insights through blogging to becoming an active contributor to the tech community. They reflect on the evolution of AI from manual language processing to powerful tools like Semantic Kernel and discuss his hands-on approach to learning through projects such as a Raspberry Pi-based home security system. Jamie also emphasizes the value of experimenting, building small projects, and consistently sharing knowledge. About this episode, and Jamie Maguire in particular: you can find Jamie on LinkedIn, Bluesky, and GitHub. Visit his website to read all his blogs and check out his YouTube channel for more content.About Betatalks: watch our videos and follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn and Bluesky.
Welcome to Betatalks the podcast, in which we talk with friends from the development community. We chat not only about technology, but what drives them, inspires them and makes them unique. Rick (Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft) and Oscar (CTO at Virtual Vaults), invite developers, makers, Open Source maintainers and other amazing people from the .NET and Azure development community. Looking for more content? Have a look at our Betatalks video's.
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