Cloud Control #35: Software-Defined Everything: Breaking Down Technical Monopolies

Cloud Control #35: Software-Defined Everything: Breaking Down Technical Monopolies

Jan 30, 2025

In this episode of Cloud Control, host Shon Harris interviews Jonathan LaClour, CTO at Mission Cloud, an AWS Premier Consulting partner. Jonathan shares his background in software development and his passion for open source advocacy.

The episode focuses on data management and storage at scale, discussing Jonathan's experiences with open source projects like CEPH and OpenStack. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the pain points of operators and the need for software-defined solutions in infrastructure. Also touched on is the evolution of cloud computing and the surprises that have arisen along the way! Tune in for valuable insights into the world of cloud computing and storage.

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Guest: Jonathan LaCour, CTO, Missioni https://www.linkedin.com/in/cleverdevil// https://caylent.com/

Host: Shon Harris, Developer Relations Lead, Spot by NetApp @inkedtater / swharr

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Timestamped Chapter Summary

00:00 - 01:21 Introduction and guest background

01:21 - 04:28 Early tech journey and career beginnings

04:28 - 08:41 Open source contributions and CEPH project

08:41 - 12:31 Infrastructure software and operator pain points

12:31 - 17:45 Evolution of cloud services and AWS

17:45 - 24:04 Kubernetes and container technology

24:04 - 28:49 Cloud partnerships and service provider relationships

28:49 - 32:31 AI adoption challenges and data governance

32:31 - 35:43 Favorite AWS services discussion

35:43 - 37:47 Career advice and industry insights

37:47 - 39:44 Closing remarks and contact information