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In this episode, we dive deep into the multifaceted world of Tim Banks, a Staff Solutions Architect at Caylent. Tim shares his remarkable journey from the US Marine Corps to becoming a prominent voice in the tech community. We explore the parallels between his experiences in tech, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and community building, uncovering valuable insights on personal growth, professional development, and the state of open source. Whether you're a seasoned tech professional, a community organizer, or someone looking to break into the industry, this episode offers valuable insights on navigating the complex landscape of technology, community, and personal growth.

Where to Find Tim Banks

• Twitter: https://x.com/elchefe
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timjb/
• GitHub: https://github.com/timbanks
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elchefenegro
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@timbanks71
• Blog: https://tim-banks.ghost.io/

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• Caylent: https://caylent.com/
• CNCF: https://www.cncf.io/
• Apache Software Foundation: https://www.apache.org/
• DevOpsDays: https://devopsdays.org/
• Elastic License Change: https://www.elastic.co/blog/elastic-license-v2
• OpenSearch (Amazon's Elasticsearch Fork): https://opensearch.org/

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In this enlightening episode, we dive deep into the world of application networking with Marino Wijay, Staff Solutions Architect at Kong. Marino shares his journey from traditional network engineering to the cloud-native space, offering valuable insights for professionals looking to make a similar transition. We explore the parallels between VPNs and service meshes, discuss the evolution of networking technologies, and unpack the complexities of modern application architectures. Marino also shares his experiences as a CNCF ambassador and provides guidance for those interested in getting involved with the cloud-native community.

Where to Find Marino Wijay

• Twitter: https://x.com/virtualized6ix
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mwijay/
• Blog: https://marinow.hashnode.dev/
• Sessionize: https://sessionize.com/marinow/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@marinowijay

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• Container Lab: https://containerlab.dev/
• Cilium CNI: https://cilium.io/
• CNCF: https://www.cncf.io/
• KubeCon: https://events.linuxfoundation.org/kubecon-cloudnativecon-north-america/
• Istio Service Mesh: https://istio.io/
• Ambient Mesh: https://istio.io/latest/docs/ops/ambient/
• Tailscale: https://tailscale.com/

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Dayakar Puskoor is the Founder and Managing Director of Dallas Venture Capital (DVC). A serial entrepreneur turned visionary investor, Dayakar launched one of the first tech-focused venture funds, investing in groundbreaking early-stage startups in cloud, AI/ML, and mobile technologies. In this conversation, we discuss Dayakar’s venture journey, how startups get funded, how equity works, startup exit strategies, and much more.

Where to find Dayakar
Full Bio: https://dallasvc.com/dayakar-puskoor/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dayakarp/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/dpuskoor
About DVC: https://dallasvc.com/about/

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