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Open Source and Public Policy: A Conversation with Deb Bryant

Deb Bryant discusses her career journey and the significant role of open source software in public policy, particularly in the US and Europe. She highlights her work with the Open Source Initiative, Oregon State University, and Red Hat, emphasizing the importance of open source in government operations and cybersecurity. Deb also addresses the challenges and evolution of open source policies, the critical need for sustainability in open source projects, and her current focus on AI's impact on the ecosystem. She concludes by advocating for harmonized international regulations and human-centered AI approaches.

00:00 Introduction

00:44 Government and Open Source Software

01:38 Experiences in the Private Sector

02:14 Open Source in Public Policy

04:31 Cybersecurity and Open Source

07:42 Sustainability in Open Source

15:05 Future of Open Source and AI

18:53 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Guest:

Deb Bryant, Director, US Policy and Founder, Open Policy Alliance Open Source Initiative Throughout her career, Deborah has lent her voice to supporting open source projects and developers, building bridges between academia, industry, non-profits, and government along the way. Today she provides guidance to open source foundations seeking to support public policy development in open technology domains. She has worked in emerging technology and has been an advocate of free and open source software and the community that makes it so since the 1990s. Deborah is board director emeritus at the Open Source Initiative (OSI); serves on the DemocracyLab board; serves on the advisory boards of Open Source Elections Technology Foundation and the OASIS Open Project, and as an advisor to the Brandeis University Open Technology Management program. She also represents OSI as a member of the Digital Public Goods Alliance. For eight years prior to her reentry into the nonprofit world, she led one of the world’s largest open source program offices (OSPO) at Red Hat where her global team was responsible for the company’s strategy and stewardship in open source software communities. While at Red Hat she served on the Eclipse Foundation board for two years. Deborah’s published academic research includes the Use of Open Source in Cybersecurity in the Energy Industry and Collaborative Models for Creating Software in the Public Sector.

 

Canonical's Data Science Stack and AI's Open Future

In this episode, Andreea Munteanu of Canonical discusses Data Science Stack, an out-of-the-box machine learning environment solution. Emphasizing the industry's shift to Kubernetes and cloud native applications, she outlines her vision for accessible and secure open source AI. The conversation also covers the importance of community contribution, challenges faced by data scientists, and the future of AI being open source.

00:00 Introduction 

01:50 Data Science Stack Introduction

03:31 Community and Collaboration

06:30 Getting Started with Generative AI

08:56 Andreea's Journey into Data Science

10:59 The Future of AI and Open Source

14:57 Encouraging Open Source Contributions

17:28 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

 

Guest:

Andreea Munteanu helps organizations drive scalable transformation projects with open source AI. She leads AI at Canonical, the publisher of Ubuntu. With a background in data science across industries like retail and telecommunications, she helps enterprises make data-driven decisions with AI.

 

Mastering Generative AI

In this episode, Andrew Brown, founder of Exam Pro, joins the podcast to discuss his background in educational technology and his current endeavors in teaching tech certifications and coding boot camps. Andrew shares his excitement about generative AI and how developers can stay updated with rapidly evolving innovations like Deepseek and the Open Platform for Enterprise AI (OPEA), the importance of understanding foundational concepts, and the role of open models in democratizing AI technology. The conversation also covers the relevance of deploying custom models, integrating reliable educational strategies, and ensuring developers have the knowledge to use AI applications effectively. Andrew shares insights on his courses and offers practical advice for developers keen on diving into generative AI.

 

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:19 Andrew Brown's Background and Current Work

01:10 Exciting Trends in Tech Education

02:20 Deep Dive into Generative AI

05:23 DeepSeek and AI Model Costs

07:44 Challenges and Opportunities in AI Development

09:22 Open Source AI and Developer Training

11:00 Practical Advice for Aspiring Developers

13:00 Challenges and Opportunities in AI Development

18:34 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

 

Resources:

FREE GenAI Boot Camp

Exam Pro Resources on GitHub

Andrew on GitHub

Guest:

Andrew Brown is the founder of Exam Pro where he creates training materials for developers. He also creates free cloud certification courses for freeCodeCamp.

From Kubernetes to Argo: Exploring the World of the Cloud Native End User

In this episode, Henrik Blixt, a product manager at Intuit and Argo maintainer, shares his experiences and insights into managing platform engineering teams that handle Kubernetes, service mesh, API gateways, and more. He emphasizes the importance of product management within platform engineering and discusses his involvement with the CNCF's end user technical advisory board. Henrik also highlights the significance of open source in his professional journey and details the ongoing initiatives and advancements within the Argo project.

 

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:53 Discussion on Argo and Developer Tools

01:41 Open Source Community Involvement

02:06 CNCF End User Technical Advisory Board

03:11 Reference Architectures and Initiatives

08:18 Challenges and Solutions for End Users

13:20 Argo Project Insights

16:03 The Importance of Product Management

17:16 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

 

Guest:

Henrik Blixt leads a Product Management team responsible for the Intuit core platform, where he defines the strategy and direction that has shaped Intuit’s cloud native platform based on CNCF projects like Kubernetes, Envoy, Istio, Prometheus, Argo (and many more!) that’s used by 7000 developers and serving over 100M users. Being a passionate member of the open source community for almost 30 years, from Linux through OpenStack and Kubernetes, Henrik is currently focused on the Argo project as a core maintainer. He also represents Intuit across other committees, like the CNOE project and the broader Linux Foundation, where he shares experiences and best practices from Intuit’s use of open source, making sure end users are heard and their pain points understood. He loves engaging with the community and has been a prolific speaker and event program committee member across ArgoCon, GitOpsCon, Kubecon over the years. A native of Sweden, earning his B.Sc in information systems from the University of Gothenburg, he now resides in California with his family.

 

 

Breaking Down AI: Small Models, Big Impacts

Joshua Alphonse discusses the potential of small language models, highlighting their efficiency and applicability in various domains such as financial compliance and multimedia processing. The conversation also touches upon the intersection of creativity and technology, AI's role in the future of multimedia, and the significance of open source models. Joshua emphasizes the importance of eliminating biases in AI and the exciting advancements in agentic AI and spatial AI, projecting how these innovations might shape the tech landscape in the coming years.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:09 Joshua's Background and Experience

00:34 Current Projects and Innovations

03:04 The Importance of Small Language Models

06:14 Open Source and AI Ethics

10:13 Future of AI and Exciting Developments

12:20 Challenges and Controversies in AI

17:47 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Guest:

Joshua Alphonse is Head of Product at PremAI. Joshua has spent his time empowering developers to create innovative solutions using cutting-edge open-source technologies. Previously, Joshua worked at Wix, leading Product and R&D engagements for their Developer Relations Team, and at Bytedance he successfully created content, tutorials, and curated events for the developer community.

Fostering Open Source Culture and Unlocking Innovation

In this episode, we celebrate Free and Open Source Software Month this February by chatting with some of Intel’s own open source software and community enthusiasts, Arun Gupta and Shirley Bailes, about open source, its business value, and how to unlock innovation through openness. Arun discusses his book, 'Fostering Open Source Culture,' detailing his journey from past experiences at major tech companies to the process and inspiration behind writing the book. The conversation covers the importance of fostering an open source culture, including the roles of various companies and foundations. Shirley shares her first-time author experience, emphasizing the role of foundations in maintaining a sustainable open source ecosystem. The discussion touches on the benefits of corporate engagement in open source, the challenges of proving ROI, and the critical need for a new generation of contributors. Arun and Shirley highlight real-world case studies and provide practical advice for companies looking to embrace and invest in open source culture.

 

00:00 Introduction

00:33 Arun Gupta’s Journey in Open Source

03:23 Shirley Bailes on First-time Authorship

04:42 The Role of Foundations in Open Source

07:17 Leadership in Open Source Foundations

11:27 The Business Case for Open Source

15:40 The Importance of Community and Collaboration

25:18 Conclusion and Book Information

Resources:

Episode Transcript

Guests:

Shirley Bailes has been involved in developer communities and building open source programs for over 15 years. She is the Director of Software Ecosystem Strategy in Intel’s Office of the CTO, where she leads thought leadership and strategic initiatives to accelerate startup innovation and developer ecosystem growth. She previously led open source programs at AWS and served as Co-President of the Women at Amazon Global Board.

Arun Gupta is Vice President and General Manager of Developer Programs at Intel Corporation. He is an open source strategist, advocate, and practitioner for over two decades. He has taken companies such as Apple, Amazon, and Sun Microsystems through systemic changes to embrace open source principles. He is the elected chair of the CNCF GB and elected Chair of the OpenSSF GB. He has delivered technical talks in 45+ countries and authored multiple books. He is a fitness and kindness enthusiast.

Managing Kubernetes with Komodor

In this episode, we speak with Udi Hofesh and Itiel Schwartz from Komodor about their roles and the mission of their company. Komodor aims to simplify Kubernetes at scale by providing tools for managing, troubleshooting, and optimizing Kubernetes clusters. They discuss the unique features of Komodor, including their approach to using AI to address Kubernetes issues and their involvement in open source projects like Helm Dashboard. The conversation also touches upon the new native integration for managing Kubernetes add-ons and the future direction of the company.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

00:27 What is Komodor?

00:59 Challenges in Kubernetes

01:32 Komodor's Unique Solutions

02:27 Target Audience and Developer Relations

06:56 Open Source Contributions

14:09 AI Integration in Komodor

18:47 New Features and Future Plans

 

Guests:

	Itiel Shwartz, CTO and Co-founder, Komodor
	Udi Hofesh, DevRel, Komodor

The Open Source Path to Security and Privacy: Divvi Up and Let's Encrypt

In this episode, Sarah Gran and Brandon Pitman from the Internet Security Research Group (ISRG) dive into their projects, Divvi Up and Let's Encrypt. They discuss the creation and impact of Divvi Up, a privacy-preserving metrics aggregation service, and its role in protecting individual data while providing valuable insights to organizations. They share the journey from collaborating with Google and Apple on COVID-19 exposure notifications to enhancing privacy for Firefox users. The conversation also explores the importance of TLS certificates provided by Let's Encrypt and the challenges and advancements in the realm of online privacy.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introductions

01:22 Overview of DivviUp

02:29 Privacy Concerns and Data Security

06:18 Real-World Applications and Examples

11:28 Technical Details and Protocols

19:53 Open Source and Community Involvement

20:39 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

 

Guests:

Sarah Gran is the Vice President of the Brand and Donor Development team at Internet Security Research Group (ISRG), the nonprofit entity behind Let's Encrypt, the world's largest certificate authority. Sarah joined ISRG in early 2016, shortly after the Let’s Encrypt launch and has helped it become a household name in software development. Sarah has also helped to shape ISRG’s latest projects, one focused on bringing memory-safe code to security-sensitive software, called Prossimo, and a privacy-respecting metrics service, called Divvi Up.Sarah is an independent member of the Tor Project’s Board of Directors. Previously, Sarah worked as a Vice President at Edelman SF and Deutsch NY in brand and communications strategy groups.

Brandon Pitman is the Senior Software Engineer for Divvi Up and has a Master’s in Computer Science from Georgia Tech. Prior to ISRG, they worked at Google on a variety of Security, Privacy, and Green Energy projects. Bran came to ISRG to be a part of improving the privacy stance of the Internet as a whole.