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vBrownBag.com is a community of people who believe in helping other people. Specifically we work in IT infrastructure and we help other people in the IT industry to better their careers through education. Most frequent activity is producing the vBrownBag podcast. vBrownBag also attends global conferences to produce TechTalks and theater sessions.

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Unlock essential cloud security lessons with Rajeev Joshi and the vBrownBag team as they explore the most common AWS mistakes: misconfigured S3 buckets, over-permissive IAM, open ports, hard-coded secrets, and blind spots in logging. Hear real-world ... more

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Snigdha Joshi is a UI/UX Designer: In this session, we unravel how artificial intelligence is redefining the future of creative technology from intuitive UI/UX design to dynamic content creation, generative art, immersive storytelling, and beyond. Ga... more

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Janvi Bhagchandani is an AWS Community Builder and an AWS Cloud Captian! In this episode she talks about personal branding and self-marketing within the AWS ecosystem while covering aspects like credentials as social proof, visible expertise, communi... more

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In this episode we talk to AWS Hero Brian Hough: Vibe Coding with GenAI is fast and fun — until your app has to actually work in production. That’s when reality hits: fragile APIs, missing auth, surprise AWS bills, strict constraints, and no clear pa... more

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Recent Guests

Rajeev Joshi
AWS community builder and Cloud Enthusiast
AWS
Episode: Hack Your Own Cloud: The Most Common Mistakes and How to Stop Them with Rajeev Joshi
Alex Kearns
Principal Solutions Architect at Devo Team with extensive experience in cloud consulting and AWS frameworks.
Devo Team
Episode: Building an AWS Well-Architected Review Crew with GenAI featuring Alex Kearns
Justin Garrison
Works at Sidero Labs and focuses on API-driven Linux and Kubernetes solutions.
Sidero Labs
Episode: API-Driven Linux: Simplicity At Scale
Mike Fiedler
Works for the Python Software Foundation, focusing on increasing confidence in the software supply chain.
Python Software Foundation
Episode: Increasing Confidence in Your Software Supply Chain with Mike Fiedler
Amanda Ruzza
Professional jazz bassist turned tech enthusiast and Python coder
Episode: How To Learn Like A Rockstar!
Mark Tinderholt
An engineer/architect at Microsoft with over 20 years of experience in software development, specializing in automation and cloud technologies.
Microsoft
Episode: Top 5 Azure Automation Mistakes to Avoid with Mark Tinderholt
Du'An Lightfoot
Expert in AI-assisted coding and software development
Independent
Episode: Vibe Coding: Exploring the GenAI Coding Wave with Du'An Lightfoot
Robby Stahl
Guest from Platform9 discussing automated migration tools.
Platform9
Episode: vJailbreak Automated Migration from ESXi to KVM with Robby Stahl
Matthew Bonig
A tech enthusiast with a background in software development, DevOps, and author of the CDK Book.
Defiance Digital, author of the CDK Book
Episode: Leveraging Observability & AI in Software Development with Matthew Bonig

Hosts

Chris Williams
Host of vBrownBag, experienced in IT education and events management, providing insights from various industry experts.
Damian Carlson
Co-host of vBrownBag, contributing knowledge in IT infrastructure and supporting listeners through educational initiatives.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 50 ratings
  • Great w/ a few snags

    This podcast provides some wonderful content! The only snag I run into is that some of the videos do not play on my laptop or my phone. Example: VCP-DCV 1&2. I am appreciative of the efforts being made for the benefit and enjoyment of us listeners.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    HybridAK
    United States10 years ago
  • excellent content

    I am preparing for vcap-dca and i feel this podcast gave me enough information to pass the exam.

    thanks for the content.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shankar Jadapa
    India11 years ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate the diverse range of topics covered, especially the practical insights shared by guests.
Some technical issues with video content have been noted, but the audio remains highly valued.
The content is well-received for its educational value, helping professionals in their careers.

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#24
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DevOps is a foreign language (or why there are no junior SREs) with Josh Lee
Q: How is AI affecting learning in the DevOps field?
AI speeds up the learning process for those with foundational knowledge but may not be as helpful for absolute beginners.
DevOps is a foreign language (or why there are no junior SREs) with Josh Lee
Q: How can new people get jobs in DevOps in the US market?
Networking is crucial and should be prioritized over cold applications.
Applying Chaos Engineering to ML & Gen AI Workloads with Jenn Bergstrom
Q: How does chaos engineering help with model drift?
Chaos engineering can test the tolerance of models to data drift by injecting incorrect data and monitoring whether the model remains within acceptable boundaries.
How to Vibe Code Responsibly (with a little help from MCPs)
Q: Where's the line, in your opinion?
I do think it's probably more for experienced folks when it comes to vibe coding; beginners should do it for fun.
Leveraging Observability & AI in Software Development with Matthew Bonig
Q: How has AI and observability changed the game?
AI can augment observability by providing faster insights and automations in logging and event monitoring, but human input and oversight are still crucial to avoid pitfalls.

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Focusing on the intersection of technology and education, this podcast features discussions on topics pertaining to IT infrastructure, cloud computing, DevOps, and software development. Each episode brings in experts from various facets of technology who share insights, practical advice, and personal anecdotes that encourage listeners to enhance their skills while navigating the complexities of the tech industry. The podcast stands out for its blend of technical knowledge and relatable experiences, making it accessible for those keen on improving their careers in the rapidly evolving IT landscape.

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