Let's Talk Shop
Coming to you from the Windy City, and hosted by Elias Khnaser! Welcome to Lets Talk Shop! A Podcast about all things cloud and enterprise tech. Listen to insights and guest interviews with IT thought leaders and professionals.
Episodes
In this episode, we dive deep into AI infrastructure at Google Cloud—what it means, why it matters, and how it’s evolving.
Our guest shares insights from over 8 years at Google and previous experience as a hardware engineer at IBM, bringing a unique perspective on the nuts and bolts that power today’s AI revolution. We explore:
✅ The foundations of AI infrastructure—chips, networking, storage, and workload-optimiz...
The AI Revolution is here, but what about enterprises dealing with sensitive data, regulatory compliance, and low latency requirements? They can't always move to the public cloud—but now, they don't have to choose between compliance and innovation.
In this episode of Let's Talk Shop, host Elias Khnaser sits down with two technology giants: Justin Boitano, VP of Enterprise AI at NVIDIA, and Rohan Grover, Seni...
The world of enterprise technology is evolving, and networking is more critical than ever. In this episode of Let's Talk Shop, host Elias Khnaser sits down with Muninder Singh Sambi, the General Manager and Vice President of Google Cloud's Cloud Networking.
Forget everything you thought you knew about networking. Muninder explains why a robust and intelligent network is the secret sauce for a successful AI strate...
Think Equinix is just about colocation? Think again! In this insightful episode of "Let's Talk Shop," your host sits down with Arun Dev, VP of Interconnection Services at Equinix, to explore how Equinix is revolutionizing digital infrastructure far beyond its traditional roots.
We dive deep into the power of interconnection and virtual networking, revealing how enterprises like IHG are modernizing their netw...
Welcome back to Let's Talk Shop! In this episode, we dive deep into the world of AI with Russell Fishman (Sr. Director of Solutions Product Management) at NetApp to explore the evolving storage landscape. Forget the GPU-centric hype – we uncover the critical role of intelligent data infrastructure in the AI pipeline, from ingestion to inference. Russell shares how NetApp's long history in data management for analytics and...
Prepare for a tech revolution! We dive deep into Google's groundbreaking move: bringing Gemini on-prem with Google Distributed Cloud (GDC). Hear firsthand about the incredible customer excitement and partner collaborations that are reshaping the AI landscape.
🔥 Ever wondered how AI is truly transforming enterprise? We tackle the burning question: Is AI just hype, or is it the real deal? From optimizing performance an...
In this episode of Let's Talk Shop, our guest is Rohit Badlaney, who leads Product Design, Industry Strategy, and Execution for IBM Cloud. Rohit shares deep insights into IBM’s role in shaping the future of AI and hybrid cloud technologies. We discussed many topics including:
► IBM’s vision as a hybrid cloud and AI company.
► How IBM differentiates itself from other hyperscalers by prioritizing enterprise trust, c...
In this epoxide, Sanjeev Mohan and I comment and share thoughts on the AWS Re:Invent 2024 keynote. We deliver an unfiltered take on the announcements, the storytelling, and the impact of innovations like Tranium 3, metadata advancements, Nova models, and Q Developer.
🔍 Key Discussions Include:
► The power (and pitfalls) of AWS's obsession with "speeds and feeds."
► Why metadata and open stand...
In our continued coverage of AWS Re:Invent 2024, i had the pleasure of speaking to one of the coolest, smartest and most passionate AWS ambassador yet. Rory Richardson was electrifying. In this episode, we discuss Amazon Q Developer, a tool that promises to reshape not just how developers approach code, automation, and innovation, but also how ops teams and security teams and FInOps teams can benefit as well. Our guest, a long-time...
In this episode of Let's Talk Shop, my guest is Nirav Mehta, Sr. Director of Product Management for Google Cloud. We dive into the latest trends that CIOs are looking for in cloud infrastructure. From a hyperscale cloud provider capable of addressing both current and future workloads to leveraging AI expertise and ensuring security and reliability, we explore the key needs of businesses today. We also discuss how Google Cloud ...
In today's podcast, I'm giving an update on the VMware Broadcom acquisition that I covered in a previous video. That video received a lot of views and comments, and I'm still getting questions and messages about it.
To provide more insights, I invited a special guest from IBM Consulting to discuss the impact of this acquisition and the trends they’re seeing in the industry. Vikas Ganoorkar, a senior partner...
Join us as we discuss the IBM and AWS partnership, AI advancements, and the exciting announcements made at the AWS Summit in New York. Learn how these tech giants are collaborating to enhance AI and machine learning experiences for customers worldwide. We will discuss the integration of IBM's Watson X and AWS SageMaker, exploring how companies can leverage these technologies to thrive in today's fast-paced, AI-driven worl...
Are you planning a cloud migration and worried about potential obstacles? In this video, we dive deep into the biggest hurdles of cloud migration and provide actionable strategies to avoid them. From cost concerns to security issues, skills shortages to data migration challenges, we've got you covered.
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A podcast with food blogger, Dr. Anthony Rahayel about his increasing data storage problem. Anthony publishes 1-2 videos a day on YouTube in 4K, he currently has over 300TB of data that he needs to backup, make resilient and accessible and the data is growing. Anthony is HQ in Beirut, Lebanon. So how does he overcome this challenge? is it on-premises NAS solution? is it the cloud? is it a hybrid? and what are the pros and cons of e...
🎙️ Google's Brad Bonnett, Senior Director of Product for Google Distributed Cloud, joins the Let's Talk Shop podcast to discuss the latest trends in cloud computing, edge deployments, and generative AI.
🌐 In this wide-ranging interview, Brad explains what Google Distributed Cloud is and how it extends Google Cloud capabilities to the edge and on-premises environments. He dives into the key use cases driving ado...
🎥 Join Elias Khnaser as he interviews Sachin Gupta, Vice President and General Manager of Infrastructure and Cloud for Google Cloud. Sachin provides insights into the state of digital transformation, the impact of generative AI on cloud adoption, and how Google is helping customers modernize their applications and data strategies.
🗣️Hear Sachin discuss innovative solutions like Google Distributed Cloud, which brings a fu...
🎥 In this exclusive interview, we catch up with the one and only Brian Madden, live from his office in Paris! Join us as we dive into Brian's latest adventures, from his move to Paris to his exciting new role at ILKI Consulting.
🗣️ Brian shares insights on his journey from VMware to working with a pinball startup, and now, his transition into AI consulting with ILKI. Learn about his experiences, challenges, and the ...
🚀 Join us in this insightful episode as we welcome back Steve Madden, VP of Segment Marketing and Digital Transformation at Equinix. Steve has been a close friend and collaborator since the launch of our podcast, offering valuable perspectives on the ever-evolving digital landscape.
🎙️ In this dynamic conversation, we delve into the state of the digital economy with Steve, exploring key topics such as digital transformat...
📍 Live from the Windy City
Welcome back, tech enthusiasts! In this episode of the "Let's Talk Shop" podcast, your host Elias Khnaser is joined by the brilliant Alessandro Perilli, a returning guest with a wealth of insights into the world of AI, cloud, and enterprise tech.
🌐 Exploring Cloud and Enterprise Tech
Tune in for a captivating discussion as Elias and Alessandro delve into the lat...
Hey, everyone! 👋 Have you been scratching your head at the multitude of YouTube videos offering solutions to VMware's recent changes? I feel you! In today's video, I address the seismic shifts happening since Broadcom acquired VMware. We're talking about sweeping changes in licensing, the demise of the free version, and the restructuring of the entire company.
💼 As someone who's been knee-deep in stra...
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