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Ep 6: A deeper dive into the cloud featuring James Sanders

On this episode of Cloud Control, we dive into an insightful conversation with James Sanders, a principal analyst for CCS Insight, and a recognized expert in cloud and infrastructure technology. Discussing the rapid shift to the cloud during the COVID-19 pandemic and the financial implications this rapid adoption has had for businesses worldwide. Unpack strategies for cost optimization, the complexities of repatriating workloads, and the human factor involved in technology adoption.

Ep. 5: Scaling the Cloud: The Growth & Future of AKS featuring Jorge Palma

In this episode, Shon speaks with Jorge Palma, Principal Product Manager for Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). They dive deep into the transformation and evolution of Microsoft Azure and the pivotal role of AKS in shaping the future of cloud-native computing. Discover the unique journey from inception to innovation, and learn about the challenges and successes in testing and scaling AKS in every Azure region worldwide. Gain valuable insights into Microsoft's implementation of cloud optimization tools that provide customers with the best value per compute unit.

Ep. 3: FinOps for the Rest of Us Featuring Sara Gadallah

In this episode of Cloud Control, host Shon Harris and Sara Gadallah, Principal Cloud FinOps Analyst at Atlassian and a FinOps Foundation Ambassador discuss the role FinOps plays in CloudOps. FinOps is a rapidly transforming landscape that plays a crucial role in driving business growth, efficiency, and transparency. Sara shares her journey into FinOps, the practices of FinOps, and how collaboration between different teams is essential in taking informed decisions on cloud cost optimizations.

Ep. 4: FinOps for the Rest of Us Featuring Sara Gadallah

On this episode, Shon Harris talks with Sara Gadallah, Principal Cloud FinOps Analyst at Atlassian, to discuss the role FinOps plays in Cloud Ops. FinOps is a rapidly transforming landscape that plays a crucial role in driving business growth, efficiency, and transparency. Sara shares her journey into FinOps, the practices of FinOps, and how collaboration between different teams is essential in taking informed decisions on cloud cost optimizations. They also discuss the importance of continuous collaboration and education, the culture change needed to drive engineers to see cost as another operational metric, and the alignment of FinOps and data security.

Ep. 3: Who's Watching Your Cloud? Featuring Bill Mulligan

Description: In this episode, Shon dives into the thrilling universe of eBPF with expert Bill Mulligan in this episode of the Cloud Control Podcast. Explore eBPF's transformative impact on cloud computing, development environments, and security. Discover its usage from tech giants like Facebook to everyday Android devices. Venture into the open-source journey of Cilium, an eBPF-based project with diverse applications such as multicluster networking and observability.