Observy McObservface Episode No. 2: Alex Ellis, CNCF Ambassador
Blog post from New Relic
In this episode of the Observy McObservface podcast, host Jonan Scheffler speaks with Alex Ellis, a CNCF Ambassador and founder of OpenFaaS and Inlets, about the modern cloud ecosystem and the role of organizations like the CNCF in shaping the future of technology. They discuss the intricacies of serverless technology, Kubernetes, and how these innovations are transforming IT into a more agile and developer-friendly process. Ellis explains the challenges and opportunities within the open-source community, emphasizing the need for sustainable open-core licensing models and the importance of community support for open-source maintainers. Through personal insights and professional experiences, Ellis highlights the significance of cloud-native solutions and the evolving landscape of technology conferences like KubeCon, while also addressing the financial realities and strategies for maintaining open-source projects.