Cloud Control ep. 35: Software-defined everything: Breaking down technical monopolies with Jonathan LaCour

In this episode of Cloud Control, host Shon Harris sits down with Jonathan LaCour, CTO at Mission Cloud and Python Software Foundation Fellow, to explore the evolving landscape of cloud computing and data management at scale. With over 25 years of experience in software development, Jonathan shares fascinating insights from his journey from early Linux adoption to pioneering cloud solutions. The conversation delves deep into the transformation of storage technologies, the rise of open source in enterprise computing, and the critical role of partnerships in navigating cloud complexity.

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

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