CR071: Bridging the cloud infrastructure talent gap with software with Cory O'Daniel, Massdriver

We are back!  In this opening episode we meet our new host and chat about the exciting things coming in Season 4.To provide a way in for new listeners, we also take a step back and discuss what we actually mean by 'practical and exciting alternate realities that can be unleashed through Cloud-driven Transformation', what reflections we have on this from looking at it over the last three seasons and how this sets up Season 4.Finally, we are very keen this season to establish a feedback loop with listeners, so will be doing shows exploring listener questions and challenges - something we are really looking forward to.  Please get in touch with us, via LinkedIn or [email protected], if you have questions or challenges for us, we'd love to hear from you! TLDR: 00:45 Meeting Esmee!10:50  What else is new in Season 4?14:12  Exploring Cloud-driven transformation27:19  Psychological safety in the workplace33:30 What we're excited about doing next in Season 4 HostsDave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/Esmee van de Giessen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esmeevandegiessen/ProductionMarcel van der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-vd-burg/Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/SoundBen Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-corbett-3b6a11135/Louis Corbett:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-corbett-087250264/'Cloud Realities' is an original podcast from Capgemini

To provide some summer listening by the pool, and to act as a 'previously on...' for Season 4, AI has taken over the show and has complied some highlights from recent seasons.In this grand summer finale, our AI duo, GE0-RGE and L1-LLE, take you on a tour of the team's greatest discussions from season 3. Get ready for the best of the best, including... 00:40 Bart Groothuis, Member of the European Parliament: Making invisible threats visible with legislation.05:06 Jacqueline Hanson, Department for Work and Pensions (DWP): How to update outdated systems and handle cost vs. risk.08:18 Bernard Marr, Author & Futurist: The top trends and the hype cycle.18:00 Bas Kamphuis, Wingspan: The dark art of private equity.24:48 Mark Butcher, Posetiv: Can cost be a proxy for sustainability?27:32 Justin Keeble, Google: How Unilever is using AI in their supply chains.28:35 Father Paolo Benanti, Vatican: How are they thinking about AI?32:31 Roisin McCarthy, Women in Data: Promoting women in tech.HostsGE0-RGE: Genuine Eng-spkr 0 - Repartee Generation Engine - currently doesn't have a LinkedInL1-LLE: Level 1 - Longform Loquaciousness Engine - currently doesn't have a LinkedInDave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/Sjoukje Zaal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoukjezaal/Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/ProductionNathaniel Tapley https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanieltapley/Marcel Van Der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-vd-burg/Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/SoundBen Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-corbett-3b6a11135/Louis Corbett:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-corbett-087250264/

To provide some summer listening by the pool, and to act as a 'previously on...' for Season 4, AI has taken over the show and has complied some highlights from recent seasons.In this third of four episodes, our AI hosts GE0-RGE and L1-LLE, guide us through some of the conversations the team have had on important sustainability challenges, including...00:40 Paul Armstrong, Schneider Electric: What are the real sustainability challenges?05:35 Michael Crabb, Last Energy: The need for new sources of power11:48 Mark Butcher, Posetiv: What is net zero and what isn’t?16:50 Mark Butcher: How to use sustainability dashboards21:36 Rainer Karcher, Allianz: How are companies addressing sustainability?23:52 Justin Keeble, Google: AI doesn’t have to be a problem when it comes to energy use. 26:12 Mark Butcher: Important tips on how to startHostsGE0-RGE: Genuine Emote 0 - Repartee Generation Engine - currently doesn't have a LinkedInL1-LLE: Level 1 - Longform Loquaciousness Engine - currently doesn't have a LinkedInDave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/Sjoukje Zaal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoukjezaal/Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/ProductionNathaniel Tapley https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanieltapley/Marcel van Der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-vd-burg/Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/SoundBen Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-corbett-3b6a11135/Louis Corbett:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-corbett-087250264/

To provide some summer listening by the pool, and to act as a 'previously on...' for Season 4, AI has taken over the show and has complied some highlights from recent seasons. In this second of four episodes, our hosts GE0-RGE and L1-LLE, guide us through some of the conversations the team have had on possible Futures and challenges, including...00:50 Michael Crabb, Last Energy: The new generation of nuclear microreactors to power our future08:15 Angelo Coletta, Zakeke: The future of advertising12:50 Rainer Karcher, Allianz: A cautious note14:50 Bart Groothuis, Member of the European Parliament: Deepfakes16:30 Phil Kippen, Snowflake: What will happen in the next 5 years19:17 Richard Deakin, Stratospheric Platforms: Earth and space in 10 years21:34 Michael Crabb: What will happen in 25 years related to energy24:12 Nick France, Sectigo: Certificates and quantum computing HostsGE0-RGE: Genuine Emote 0 - Repartee Generation Engine - currently doesn't have a LinkedInL1-LLE: Level 1 - Longform Loquaciousness Engine - currently doesn't have a LinkedInDave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/Sjoukje Zaal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoukjezaal/Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/ProductionNathaniel Tapley https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanieltapley/Marcel Van Der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-vd-burg/Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/SoundBen Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-corbett-3b6a11135/Louis Corbett:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-corbett-087250264/

To provide some summer listening on the beach, and to act as a bit of a 'previously on...' for Season 4, AI has taken over the show for four special episodes of some highlights from recent seasons.  In this first of the four episodes, our hosts G0r-GE and Lil-E, somewhat self indulgently, guide us through some of the conversations the team have had on AI itself, including...00:34 Erwan Menard, Google: Innovation & sustainability meet AI03:40 Gretchen Alarcon, ServiceNow: How employees will use AI in the future07:13 Roisin McCarthy, Women in Data®: AI and gender parity09:07 Bernard Marr, Author & Futurist: Scaling GenAI10:50 Rainer Karcher, Allianz: The realities of AI13:10 Father Paolo Benanti, Vatican: The direction of AI16:05 Bart Groothuis, European Parliament: The rise of AI20:35 Cory O'Daniel, Massdriver: Why he's tough on AI 28:50 A final word to Father Paolo Benanti: Six principles on AIHostsGE0-RGE: Genuine Emote 0 - Repartee Generation Engine - currently doesn't have a LinkedInL1-LLE: Level 1 - Longform Loquaciousness Engine - currently doesn't have a LinkedInDave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/Sjoukje Zaal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoukjezaal/Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/ProductionNathaniel Tapley https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanieltapley/Marcel Van Der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-vd-burg/Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/SoundBen Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-corbett-3b6a11135/Louis Corbett:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-corbett-087250264/

Dave and Rob, along with some special guests, reflect on the incredible journey through season 3, highlighting their most resonant themes. They also share what they are excited about doing over the summer and give a glimpse of whats in store for Season 4!   Thank you to all our listeners and guests for joining us in Season 3 - have a great summer and we will see you in September! TLDR:01:00 The captain of Rob’s brain ship is confused05:48 Five lessons for change leadership 11:40 Our good friend AI 19:28 Slowification, Simplification and Amplification 21:50 Diverse teams have better outcomes!24:15 Digital Transformation29:24 The amazing world of (Sustainable) FinOps42:50 Can humans handle all the technology changes?50:40 Kern-vergence56:35 Special guest HostsDave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/Sjoukje Zaal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoukjezaal/Esmee van de Giessen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esmeevandegiessen/Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/Production Marcel van der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-vd-burg/ Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/ Sound Ben Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-corbett-3b6a11135/ Louis Corbett:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-corbett-087250264/

Modernizing legacy systems involves updating them to current technological standards, enhancing efficiency, scalability, integration capabilities, and mitigating maintenance costs and risks—a significant challenge in today's IT landscape.  This week, Dave, Sjoukje, and Rob talk to Jacqueline Hanson, Director of Core Digital Services at Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)  about the challenges and successes of legacy modernization without any disruption.TLDR:01:30 Rob is confused about the human firmware update and Life 3.0 05:10 Cloud conversation with Jacqueline Hanson38:00 What are the four legacy modernization trends? 46:00 Going out for great dinner GuestJacqueline Hanson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacqueline-hanson-a70703/HostsDave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/Sjoukje Zaal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoukjezaal/Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/ProductionMarcel Van Der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-vd-burg/Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/SoundBen Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-corbett-3b6a11135/Louis Corbett:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-corbett-087250264/

Data visualization simplifies complex data, reveals trends, enhances decision-making, supports communication, and ultimately leading to more informed and effective business outcomes.This week Dave and Rob talk to Krishnan Venkata, Chief Client Officer at LatentView Analytics, about the impact of data visualization on leadership and the shift from dashboards to Decision Boards. TLDR:02:00 Rob is confused about Unbossing!07:11 Cloud conversation with Krishnan Venkata28:55 Top 10 tips for designing communication 40:00  Exploring home like a tourist!  GuestKrishnan Venkata: https://www.linkedin.com/in/krishnanvenkata/HostsDave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/ProductionMarcel Van Der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-vd-burg//Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/SoundBen Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-corbett-3b6a11135/Louis Corbett:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-corbett-087250264/

The rising shortage of IT professionals is a critical issue, driven by rapid technological advancements and a growing demand for specialized skills, leaving businesses struggling to fill crucial roles at a time that they are still struggling to implement and/or mature new devops concepts.This week, Dave and Rob talk to Cory O'Daniel, CEO and Co-Founder at Massdriver about using software to bridge the cloud infrastructure talent gap, the role of platform engineering in this ongoing challenge, a state of the nation on maturity on the ground in platform engineering devops teams and the criticality of getting your ops teams head above water.TLDR02:00 Rob is confused about social media!07:11 Cloud conversation with Cory O'Daniel54:00 The five core elements around platform engineering 01:03:00 Hot tubbing! GuestCory O'Daniel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coryodaniel/HostsDave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/ProductionMarcel Van Der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-vd-burg/Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/SoundBen Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-corbett-3b6a11135/Louis Corbett:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-c

Well implemented FinOps is not just basic cost control, it is an emerging discipline that allows you to develop new tools and practices, advancing your cloud economics and improving overall financial accountability in the cloud.   This week, Dave and Rob talk to Roi Ravhon, Co-Founder & CEO of Finout, about FinOps basics, the current state of the art, and key differentiators between cost management and modern FinOps. TLDR:02:10 Rob is confused about the one-week strategy 05:21 Cloud conversation with Roi Ravhon33:00 What really impacts the cost in the Cloud41:15 A baby-boy!GuestRoi Ravhon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roiravhon/?originalSubdomain=ilHostsDave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/ProductionMarcel Van Der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-van-der-burg-99a655/Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/SoundBen Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-corbett-3b6a11135/Louis Corbett:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-corbett-087250264/