In this DevOps Toolchain episode, we explore the cutting-edge junction where AI meets software testing. Join host Joe Colantonio, Fitz Nowlan, and Todd McNeal as they unravel SmartBear's game-changing Reflect integration with Zephyr Scale. Discover: 🧠 AI-Powered Testing: Peek into a revolutionary leap in test automation as our guests detail SmartBear's new AI integration with Zephyr Scale in Jira. This pioneering move makes waves, promising to transform manual test cases into automated...

In today's episode, AI-Powered Security Orchestration in DevOps, we'll delve into the nitty-gritty of how DevOps can effectively integrate application security into every phase of the Software Development Lifecycle. Brittany Greenfield, CEO and founder of Wabbi, joins the show to debunk the myth of "DevSecOps" and reinstate the idea that security should be an inherent detail in DevOps, not an add-on. Brittany will discuss the advanced concept of application security posture management and...

Welcome back to the DevOps Toolchain podcast! Today, we dive deep into DevOps and its pivotal role in today's software development landscape. I'm your host, Joe Colantonio. In this episode, "DevOps Continuous Automated & Performance Testing," we're bringing together a powerhouse panel for an awesome roundtable discussion that took place at this year's Automation Guild conference. For those who missed the Automation Guild conference in February, don't worry! You can still gain instant...

Today, we'll speak with the remarkable Matt Van Itallie, CEO of Sema, to explore the rapidly evolving intersection of DevOps and generative AI. In this episode, we delve deep into how CTOs can effectively communicate the value of clean and legacy code investments to non-technical stakeholders by focusing on tangible business and technology outcomes. Discover how the groundbreaking Gen AI tool is revolutionizing internal communication within companies, fostering enhanced developer...

In this episode, we are privileged to have a profound conversation on actionable DevOps with a security twist. Our esteemed guest is seasoned security expert Jay Mar-Tang, whose extensive experience and personal journey from a phishing victim to a cybersecurity advocate make him a trusted source of insights. We delve into the crucial task of underlining cybersecurity risks, especially before a breach, and the challenges in aligning security priorities with developer workflows in DevOps. Jay...

Today, we're diving deep into the world of observability with David Wynn, a solution architect and expert with a 15-year tenure in cloud services and observability, particularly in the gaming industry. In this episode, we're peeling back the layers of observability, differentiating it from traditional monitoring, and exploring the transformative role of AI in DevSecOps. David will enlighten you on starting with observability by centralizing logs, utilizing tools from Datadog to Edge Delta,...

Today's episode delves into the crucial intersection of cybersecurity and powerful people skills. Joining us is Christian Espinosa, a leader in the cybersecurity field known for his dynamic approach to developing effective communication and leadership within high-tech teams. Together, we tackle the pivotal role of CISOs, not just as technical experts but as vital communicators bridging the gap with board directors and C-level executives. We'll explore the key strategies for securing...

In this episode, we explore the critical topic of cloud visibility for QA and DevOps with special guest Greg Arnette, co-founder and CTO of CloudTruth. Discover the impact of cloud visibility on cost, security, and reliability, shedding light on how it can shape the release process and influence the success of development teams. Greg presents insights into DevOps teams' challenges and highlights the importance of a robust cloud visibility strategy. He also introduces CloudTruth as a solution...

In this episode, we are joined by Scott Moore, a seasoned IT professional with over 30 years of experience, to delve into the latest trends and concepts in DevOps and performance engineering for 2024. During their conversation, Scott Moore shares insightful perspectives on a wide array of topics, ranging from performance testing and security to networking, unbreakable Internet, mobile connectivity, and the role of AI in software engineering. As an influencer and expert in multiple domains,...

In this episode, host Joe Colantonio is joined by special guest Jeremy Burton, the CEO of Observe Inc. They delve into the world of observability, discussing its importance in troubleshooting unknown problems and the challenges in correlating data points to identify application issues. Jeremy explains how Observe's goal is to streamline troubleshooting by consolidating all data in one place, making problem resolution easier. The conversation also tackles the potential impact of generative AI...

Welcome back to another episode of the DevOps Toolchain Show! I'm your host, Joe Colantonio, and today, we have a special guest joining us. Mav Turner, the Chief Technology Officer of DevOps at Tricentis, is here to share his insights and expertise on mobile DevOps. In this episode, we'll dive into the challenges organizations face regarding mobile app development, testing, and deployment. Mav will highlight the importance of prioritizing mobile development from the beginning and decoupling...

Welcome back to another episode of the DevOps Toolchain podcast! In Today's episode, Ivan Merrill, the head of solutions engineering at Fiberplane in Amsterdam, joins us. Ivan has 15 years of experience helping financial enterprises understand monitoring and observability, making him the perfect person to discuss streamlining the DevOps experience. Listen in as Ivan shares his insights on the fascinating topic of reliable and complex systems, drawing inspiration from industries like aviation...

Welcome to a special episode of the DevOps Toolchain podcast! We are thrilled to announce the upcoming Quality Sense Conference in Chile in today's show. This annual event brings together the testing and quality software community in Latin America for two days of inspiring talks by top international leaders. What sets this conference apart is its focus on functional automation, performance, and other DevOps-related topics essential for creating robust and reliable software. Federico Toledo,...

Welcome to another episode of the DevOps Toolchain podcast! In today's episode, we have the pleasure of talking with Daryl Dunn from Gremlin about the exciting topics of Gremlin certification, reliability testing, and chaos engineering. Daryl is a senior solution tech at Gremlin and has extensive experience in the field of testing and automation. We dive into the world of chaos engineering and how it plays a crucial role in ensuring system resilience and observability in today's cloud-native...

In this insightful episode, Justin Collier, Sr. Director of Product Management, and Eran Grabiner, Director of Product Management at SmartBear, delve deep into the world of achieving observability goals with BugSnag. Justin and Eran share their passion for enhancing the end-user experience, emphasizing the pivotal role of observability in understanding and alleviating the issues end users face. Listeners will gain insights into the importance of pinpointing specific errors and performance...

Last week, I shared a session from a previous Automation Guild, but this week, I'd like to share a session from our previous SecureGuild. So here is a presentation by Hasan Yasar on How to build a DevSecOps Pipeline as Code! You've heard the hype and read dozens of blog posts on DevSecOps. Finally, your organization has decided to make this cultural shift to take advantage of automation and the benefits of DevOps. However, making this shift as an engineering team can often be cumbersome...

So In today's episode, titled "DevOps in Test," our speaker, Rosalind Radcliffe, an IBM Fellow, CIO DevSecOps CTO, dives deep into the world of interface DevOps testing and its crucial role in the API economy and digital transformation. Join us as we uncover the secrets to successful testing in a DevOps environment and learn how to optimize your DevOps testing practices. Also, just so you know, the Automation Guild 2024 online conference dedicated to all things Automation, including DevOps,...

Welcome to another episode of the DevOps Toolchain podcast! In today's episode titled "Shift Left DevOps Testing," we will dive into shifting testing to the left and its significance in the DevOps and Agile methodologies. Our guest, Vishnu Nair, is a QA advocate with extensive experience designing and writing test cases across various technologies. Alongside him is Geetanjali, a seasoned technology lead with a wealth of experience in automation testing. Both guests have hands-on experience...

Today will be talking with Leandro Melendez (aka Señor Performo) all about Performance (And Load) Testing in Production. This podcast was taking from a Automation Guild session from last year with Leandro Melendez All about Performance (And Load) Testing In Production. So, listen into hear Leandro explain why the traditional methods may not be so suitable anymore. You’ll also learn several recommendations to embrace these types of tests in your production environments. And Leandro delivers...

Welcome to another episode of the DevOps Toolchain Podcast! In this episode, our host, Joe Colantonio, sits down with the incredible Hassy Veldstra to discuss the exciting world of performance testing using Artillery. Hassy dives deep into the power of the playwright API and how it can simplify the creation of scripts for load testing. They explore the benefits of running load tests on serverless technologies like AWS Lambda and Fargate. Join us as we uncover the importance of load testing...

Welcome to the latest episode of DevOps Toolchain. In this episode, we are diving into the world of security and how to bootstrap a security process for software teams. Our guest, Evan Niedojadlo, a frequent Guild contributor and an experienced engineer focusing on security, will share his insights and expertise. We'll discuss various aspects, from the importance of performance and reliability in software applications to automation tools and scripts that make security processes more...

Welcome to another thrilling episode of the DevOps Toolchain podcast. Today's special guest is Giannis Papadakis, a software testing advocate. He joins us to unravel DevOps performance testing mysteries. Giannis covers testing front-ends over traditional monoliths, allowing focused testing within software development and the CI/CD stages. He also covers some helpful K6 performance features. We also discuss the rise and future goals of the testing community in Greece, advocating for...

Welcome to another episode of the DevOps Toolchain podcast! In this episode, we have a special guest, Lukas Fittl, an experienced engineer and entrepreneur known for his work in optimizing Postgres performance. Lukas will share his insights and tips on tuning Postgres databases for optimal performance. We'll explore the different tuning aspects, including using managed services like Amazon RDS or Amazon Aurora, general best practices, and understanding where bottlenecks occur. Lukas will also...

On this episode of DevOps Toolchain, host Joe Colantonio interviews Vlad Ukis, the head of R&D for Siemens Health Imagineers, about the implementation and benefits of Site Reliability Engineering (SRE). Vlad emphasizes the importance of involving product management, product development, and product operations from the beginning to ensure the success of SRE in an organization. He discusses how to prioritize and communicate the importance of SRE in large organizations with competing...