Episode 21

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11th Dec 2024

Cloud Migration Strategies with Alex Voorhees of 66 Degrees

Navigating cloud migrations and building modern platforms is challenging in the best of circumstances. Alex Voorhees, VP of Cloud Engineering at 66 Degrees, shares valuable lessons from helping organizations as they take on these challenges.


Don’t miss his insights on:

  • How to tackle the human and organizational challenges that come with cloud transformation
  • Practical strategies for upskilling teams transitioning from traditional ops to cloud operations
  • Key considerations when implementing platform engineering solutions across different organizational maturity levels
  • Integrating AI capabilities into cloud architecture
  • Common pitfalls to avoid when moving legacy applications to the cloud
  • Approaches for balancing innovation with practical business needs during cloud migration


Whether you're leading a cloud migration, building a platform team, or interested in the future of cloud operations, this episode offers concrete takeaways for navigating the technical and organizational challenges of modern infrastructure.


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Platform Engineering Podcast
Welcome to the Platform Engineering Podcast, a monthly exploration into the fascinating world of platform engineering. This podcast caters to professionals and enthusiasts passionate about the intricacies of platform architecture, cloud operations, and scaling DevOps practices. Whether you're a seasoned expert or just starting in the realm of platform engineering, this is a must-listen show you don’t want to miss.

Each episode features in-depth interviews with seasoned platform engineers, cloud specialists, and DevOps teams. Their expertise and knowledge are crucial for thriving in this field. Tune in as they share their experiences, challenges, and successes, offering unique perspectives into the everyday workings and innovations of this domain. Let their intriguing anecdotes provide you with valuable lessons that can immediately enhance your business’s competitive edge.

Hosting the podcast is Cory O’Daniel, CEO of Massdriver. A software and operations engineer in Los Angeles, California, Cory has over two decades of experience in building startup brands and managing cloud operations. He created Bonny, an Elixir-based Kubernetes operator framework, and is passionate about AWS cloud, Kubernetes, and platform engineering.

Join Cory as he breaks down platform engineering with his expert guests.