Send us a textThe 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/id1823741017Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/23UdyZ3ZwCKB7clwULXyeSPocketcasts: https://pocketcasts.com/podcasts/43146260-380d-013e-acd1-0e87279210d5RSS Feed: https://feeds.packetpushers.net/thecloudgambit/Other Links from the ShowA2A 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
Send us a textSearch 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 MacKinnonWebsite: https://donmackinnon.dev/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dmackinnon/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/donmackinnon.dev/Searchcraft: https://www.searchcraft.io/Show LinksPlausible 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
Send us a textThe 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 LinksLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andylapteff/Twitter: https://x.com/andylapteffWebsite: 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
Send us a textIn 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 MadocLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/madoc-batters-aws-machinelearning/Sessionize: https://sessionize.com/madoc-batters/Show LinksWarner 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/ZX81Follow, 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
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Seeing Through the Clouds: Observability with Justin Ryburn
Send us a textJustin 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 JustinLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinryburn/Twitter: https://x.com/JustinRyburnBlog: http://ryburn.org/Talks: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRrjaaisdWrYaue9KVLRdq5mlGE_2i0RTShow LinksKentik: https://www.kentik.com/Day One: Deploying BGP FlowSpec: https://www.juniper.net/documentation/en_US/day-one-books/DO_BGP_FLowspec.pdfStage 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-architectureAutoCon: https://events.networktocode.com/autocon/Follow, 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
The Cloud Gambit Podcast unravels the state of cloud computing, markets, strategy, and emerging trends. Join William Collins and Eyvonne Sharp for valuable conversations with industry mavens that educate and empower listeners on the intricate field of innovation and opportunity.
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