Justin Garrison, Director of Developer Relations at Sidero, joins Corey to discuss Justin's experience transitioning from large companies like AWS and Disney to a more agile company like Sidero, the benefits of using simplified Linux distributions like Talos OS for running Kubernetes, and the pros of on-premises setups for certain workloads. The conversation touches upon challenges with cloud provider limitations, the impacts of computing power on both an economic and environmental scale and Corey and Justin’s frustration with businesses touting their use of AI when they’ve already abandoned those projects. 

Show Highlights: 

(00:00) - Introduction

(01:09) - Justin’s Background and Career Journey

(02:39) - Transition to Sidero

(03:51) - Using Personal Devices for Work

(08:09) - Talos Linux and Kubernetes

(15:19) - Kubernetes Upgrades and On-Prem Challenges

(19:21) - Building Your Own Cloud Platform

(21:52) - Multi-Cloud vs. Hybrid Cloud

(25:15) - Scaling and Resource Management

(28:02) - Gaming and Cloud Bursting

(32:46) - AI and GPU Challenges

(34:54) - Balancing On-Prem and Cloud Solutions

(40:49) - Final Thoughts and Contact

Justin is a historian living in the future. Lucky enough to play with cool technologies and hopeful enough to bring others along for the ride.

Justin’s Website: http://justingarrison.com

Justin on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/justingarrison.com

Justin Garrison on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justingarrison/

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