TestGuild Devops Toolchain Podcast
Welcome to The DevOps Toolchain Show – your go-to podcast for mastering the evolving world of DevOps! Previously known as The TestGuild Performance and SRE Podcast, we dive deep into the latest trends, must-know tools, and cutting-edge techniques shaping modern software delivery. Join industry experts, engineers, and thought leaders as we uncover insights on automation, performance testing, security, CI/CD, AI in DevOps, and everything in between. Whether you're a DevOps practitioner, SRE, or testing professional, this show equips you with actionable knowledge to optimize your workflow and stay ahead in an ever-changing tech world. We got you covered!
Episodes
On this episode of the TestGuild DevOps Toolchain, host Joe Colantonio is joined by Maurice McCabe, a seasoned AI engineer from AIA Systems whose expertise spans over two decades and the rise of agentic AI. Together, they dive deep into the rapidly evolving world of DevOps, AI-driven development, and modern product testing.
Maurice shares his experiences from the early days of machine learning to today's generative AI revolution, u...
In today's episode, we discuss cybersecurity with Grant McCracken, a seasoned expert with over 13 years of experience in ethical hacking and executive-level cybersecurity roles.
As the founder of Dark Horse Security, Grant shares his journey into the field, practical advice for aspiring ethical hackers, and actionable tips for organizations navigating the challenges of security in the AI era.
From hands-on learning resources like H...
Welcome back to the DevOps Toolchain podcast! In this episode, host Joe Colantonio is joined by Temil Sanchez, a Product Manager at SmartBear, for a deep dive into how quality truly becomes a team effort—especially when aligning development, QA, and product teams within agile API environments.
Together, they explore the evolution and surge in API adoption, the unique challenges of collaborating on APIs in agile settings, and the im...
Today, we’re talking all about mobile testing in DevOps with special guest Todd McNeal, co-founder of Reflect—a cutting-edge AI-powered test automation tool now part of the SmartBear family.
Todd breaks down the dynamic shifts happening in mobile testing, from the challenges of manual processes to the game-changing adoption of low-code, no-code, and pure AI-driven automation.
We explore how Reflect’s AI approach is making mobile ap...
In this episode, hosts Joe Colantonio and Mark Koelsch explore AI-driven business intelligence and its impact on today’s industries.
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Tune in as they unpack how AI, once a niche discipline, has exploded into mainstream business conversations since the emergence of tools like ChatGPT. They cut through the buzz and fear around AI, discu...
In this episode of the DevOps Toolchain podcast, Joe Colantonio sits down with Jacob Leverich, cofounder and Chief Product Officer at Observe, to explore how AI and cutting-edge data strategies are transforming the world of observability.
With a career spanning heavyweight roles from Splunk to Google and Kuro Labs, Jacob shares his journey from banging out Perl scripts as a Linux sysadmin to building scalable, data-driven solutions...
In this episode, host Joe Colantonio dives deep into the future of AI in DevOps with Bridges Smith, the VP of Product Management for AI at SmartBear. With over 25 years of experience leading innovations in product development, machine learning, and AI, Bridges brings a wealth of firsthand insights on how AI is rapidly evolving and shaping how developers and testers work.
Together, Joe and Bridges explore the shift from basic genera...
Today, special guest Fitz Nowlan, VP of AI and Architecture at SmartBear, dives deep into the ever-evolving world of AI in software testing.
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This episode is packed with insights from Fitz, who shares his front-row perspective on what’s genuinely innovative versus what’s just hype in today’s AI-powered DevOps landscape.
Fitz also tackles hot topics like M...
In this awesome installment, host Joe Colantonio sits down with Mark Meier and Tom Miseur from Grafana Labs to dive deep into the world of performance testing and how their brand new open source Grafana k6 Studio is making these powerful practices accessible for everyone on your team—from developers to QA and SREs.
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In this episode, we delve into scalable machine-learning infrastructure with our special guest, Elliott Clark.
Elliott is a seasoned DevOps expert and the founder of Batteries Included. Having played a pivotal role in building one of the largest online transaction processing systems and leading the ad infrastructure team at Meta, Elliott is perfectly poised to share his immense knowledge on scaling infrastructure and the intricacie...
Welcome to another exciting episode of the DevOps Toolchain podcast, where we delve into the dynamic world of DevOps, automation, and cloud infrastructure. Today, we're thrilled to have Kedar Kulkarni, a DevOps and cloud infrastructure expert, join us. Kedar has a wealth of experience in CICD, Kubernetes, and what he calls 'automation first' DevOps. He co-authored a popular IT automation ebook and created the AT-CasC framework, an ...
In this episode of the DevOps Toolchain podcast, host Joe Colantonio chats with Derek Ferguson, the Chief Software Officer at Fitch, about the dynamic world of DevOps transformation. They explore the intersection of technology and strategy, emphasizing how to navigate regulatory landscapes while fostering innovation.
Derek shares insights from his diverse career, from his early days in the tech industry to leading the creation of t...
Today, we're diving deep into the fascinating world of API security with our special guest, Jeremy Snyder.
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Jeremy is the founder and CEO of Firetail.io and an expert in cloud security, API security, and much more. With his extensive experience working for a primary cloud provider and his passion for cybersecurity, Jeremy shares his insights into the challenges and risk...
Today, listen in and discover how Google transformed its developer experience to deliver features at lightning speed. Hugo Santos, the founder and CEO of Namespace Labs, previously helped build Google's microservices platform that powers essential tools like search, photos, and Google Assistant.
He shares insights from his extensive experience at Google, offering a glimpse into innovative strategies and technologies that continue t...
In this episode of the DevOps Toolchain podcast, host Joe Colantonio welcomes Keri Olson, Vice President of Product Management, AI for Code at IBM.
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Keri, an expert in AI-powered software development solutions, shares insights on the transformative impact of generative AI in various business functions, particularly in software development and IT processes.
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In this episode, our expert guest, Tim Beattie, will help us discover the intricacies of effective DevOps culture and practices. As the CEO and co-founder of Stellafai, Tim draws on over twenty years of industry experience and his comprehensive understanding of blending agile, lean, and intent-based leadership.
He shares insightful stories from his journey, from his serendipitous introduction to DevOps practices in a smaller consul...
In this episode of the DevOps Toolchain Podcast, host Joe Colantonio sits down with Richmond Alake, a developer advocate at MongoDB and an AI/ML practitioner with a strong background in computer vision, robotics, and machine learning. With years of experience in software development, Richmond has authored over 200 technical articles and taught numerous AI/ML courses.
Together, they dive into the evolving landscape of AI, machine le...
In this episode of the DevOps Toolchain podcast, host Joe Colantonio interviews Will Blackburn, co-founder of DevClarity, about AI in software development.
Will shares his journey from being a CTO at a financial technology startup to founding DevClarity, an AI-powered tool aimed at making engineering managers more effective. Together, they discuss the transformative potential of AI tools like Copilot and Cursor, the impact of AI on...
Today, we're diving deep into how you can leverage GenAI to accelerate cloud migrations with our special guest, Alex Kearns from Ubertas Consulting.
As an AWS ambassador and cloud expert, Alex shares his insights on leveraging generative AI to help with cloud migrations, enhance security, and extend customer relationships.
We explore AI's role in modernizing deprecated software, automating system analysis, and the ethical considera...
Today, we're exploring a topic that's becoming more important because it poses new security challenges: the rapid adoption of AI and the cybersecurity threats it brings.
Our special guest is Mateo Rojas Carulla, an AI expert, chief scientist, and founder of Lakera. With an impressive background that spans Meta and Google and a journey from finance to AI, Mateo is a leading voice in the AI-first product revolution.
We delve into how...
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