In this episode of 'When Shit Hits the Fan', Johan and Jeffrey welcome Frank Denneman, a distinguished engineer for AI at VMware/Broadcom. The conversation covers Frank's experiences, interests, and career journey, including his insights on technology, movies, and the importance of effective communication in engineering. The episode features rapid-fire questions, discussions about favorite films, and a deep dive into Frank's professional background. The conversation explores his journey from building Microsoft Exchange across multiple countries to his experiences with virtualization, working at VMware, and the challenges of startup life. It highlights his time at PernixData and the lessons learned from mistakes made throughout his career, including the importance of sharing knowledge and overcoming fears in public speaking. Chapters00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction02:40 Frank's Background and Interests06:41 Binaries and Quickfire Questions11:01 Frank's Career Journey and Early Experiences13:15 Building Microsoft Exchange Across Borders16:45 The Virtualization Journey Begins17:35 Transitioning to VMware and the Startup Experience20:00 The Challenges of Startup Life23:25 Innovations at Pernix Data25:59 Lessons Learned from Mistakes30:04 First Time on Stage: Overcoming Fear31:27 The Thrill of Live Performance34:17 Key Takeaways for First-Time Speakers39:43 Lessons from Experience and Listening41:54 The Importance of Preparation42:53 Learning from Presentation Skills and Shark TankLinks:Frank Simrig account on instagram:https://www.instagram.com/roadtoimmersion/
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Duncan Epping
In this episode of 'When Shit Hits the Fan', Johan and Jeffrey welcome Duncan Epping, Chief Technologist at Broadcom/VMware (and former co-host of this podcast). The conversation explores Duncan's journey from a consultant to a Chief Technologist, his passion for running, and his involvement in the tech community. They discuss Duncan's career highlights, including the development of EvoRail/VxRail and the organization of the VMworld Fun Run, showcasing his dedication to both technology and fitness. In this episode, Duncan shares his experiences in organizing community events, the challenges faced during his career in technology, and the valuable life lessons learned along the way. He emphasizes the importance of communication, the unpredictability of outcomes in both work and personal endeavors, and the significance of enjoying the journey rather than solely focusing on the end goals.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest02:19 Duncan's Background and Interests09:10 Duncan's Career Journey at VMware/Broadcom13:18 Rapid Fire Questions with Duncan15:37 Duncan's Passion for Running and Blogging19:14 Career Highlights and Achievements24:45 Organizing the VMworld Fun Run29:11 When Shit Hits the Fan: Personal Experiences41:46 Life Lessons and the Importance of Communication
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DaShaun Carter
In this episode of 'When Shit Hits the Fan', hosts Johan and Jeffrey welcome Dashaun Carter, a Spring Advocate at VMware. The conversation covers Dashaun's journey from professional cheerleading to tech, the importance of upgrading software, and insights into the Spring framework. They also discuss Raspberry Pi projects, lessons learned from mistakes, and the significance of automation in software development. Chapters00:00 Introduction and Setup02:57 Guest Introduction: Deshawn Carter06:08 Rapid Fire Questions08:59 Deshawn's Career Journey12:06 The Importance of Upgrading Software15:08 Understanding Spring Framework18:08 Raspberry Pi Projects and Efficiency21:09 Lessons from Mistakes and Automation24:00 Final Thoughts and Advice
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Coté
In this episode of 'When Shit Hits the Fan', hosts Johan and Jeffrey interview Coté, a developer advocate at Broadcom. The conversation explores Coté's background, his insights on DevOps and platform engineering, the challenges of changing corporate culture, and the importance of building relationships in a remote work environment. Coté shares his career journey, highlighting key transitions and the lessons learned along the way. In this episode, Coté shares insights on his unique name, lessons learned from mistakes in tech, the importance of work-life balance, and how to maintain objectivity as an analyst. He reflects on his career transitions and the challenges of pushing oneself to grow while managing personal well-being.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Coté and the Podcast05:04 Rapid Fire Questions and Insights11:00 Coté's Career Journey17:00 Navigating Corporate Transitions20:10 Building Relationships in Remote Work20:51 The Origin of Coté's Name22:46 Learning from Mistakes in Tech27:55 Work-Life Balance and Personal Reflections30:22 Lessons from Career Transitions35:38 Maintaining Objectivity as an Analyst
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Chris Wahl
In this episode of 'When Shit Hits the Fan', Johan and Jeffrey welcome Chris Wahl, an industry legend, known for his blog: The Wahl Network. Chris shares insights from his extensive tech career, discussing his transition from traditional IT roles to cloud computing and AI. The conversation includes the infamous wheel, the rapid-fire questions, personal anecdotes, and reflections on the evolving tech landscape. In this conversation, Chris shares insights on fostering a symbiotic relationship between IT and developers, recounts a significant IT failure in his "Whe Shit Hits the Fan" story, that taught him valuable lessons, and emphasizes the importance of mentorship and leading by example in the tech industry. He discusses how collaboration and understanding each other's challenges can enhance productivity and reduce technical debt, while also highlighting the need for effective communication and visualization in mentoring younger engineers.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Chris Wahl and the Podcast04:50 Rapid Fire Questions09:57 Chris' Career Journey in Tech15:02 Navigating the Transition to Cloud and AI17:47 The Symbiotic Relationship Between IT and Developers22:21 When Shit Hits the Fan moment29:50 Leading by Example: The Importance of MentorshipMore about Chris can be found here:https://wahlnetwork.com/https://www.youtube.com/@Wahlnetworkhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0M58x7rmz1oTQUiHN0bFLh?si=5092652b052d497b
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