Betatalks the podcast
Welcome to Betatalks the podcast, in which we talk with friends from the development community. We chat not only about technology, but what drives them, inspires them and makes them unique. Rick (Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft) and Oscar (CTO at Virtual Vaults), invite developers, makers, Open Source maintainers and other amazing people from the .NET and Azure development community. Looking for more content? Have a look at our Betatalks video's.
Episodes
104 episodes
102. Low-Code Development with the Evolving Power Platform and AI Tools - with Keith Atherton
In this episode, we talk with Keith, a Microsoft MVP, MCT, Power Platform solutions architect, international speaker, and much more. We discuss his professional work and community involvement. Keith shares how he collaborates with customers to ...
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Episode 102
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36:29
101. From Minicomputers to Cloud Computing: How Technology Shapes Our World - with Rocky Lhotka
In this episode, we talk with Rocky, VP of Strategy at Xebia. We discuss his journey from programming in the 1980s to shaping modern development. We explore his passion for distributed computing—sparked by early networked arcade games—and refle...
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Episode 101
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49:11
100. Blending Comedy and Code: From Young Programmer to Conference Entertainer - with Rendle
In the 100th episode of Betatalks the Podcast, Rick and Oscar celebrate the milestone with guest Rendle, a software development consultant at RendleLabs and member of the parody band The Line Breakers. Rendle shares the band’s journey from a co...
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Episode 100
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48:29
99. Azure DevOps vs. GitHub: The Evolving Cloud Development Ecosystem - with Wesley Noordam
In this episode, we talk with Wesley, a cloud architect and expert, about the evolution of cloud offerings moving from IaaS to PaaS to serverless and the ongoing debate between Azure DevOps and GitHub. While opinions vary, the consensus is that...
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Episode 99
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39:16
98. Christmas Special: Looking back at 2024 - with Rick & Oscar
In this episode, we have a Christmas special. We talk with two very special guests, the hosts themselves. They discuss their experiences over the past year. They reflect on the diverse range of topics covered on the podcast, from Azure to web d...
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Episode 98
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15:11
97. Data Visualization and Business Intelligence: Bridging the Gap - with Valerie Junk
In this episode, we chat with Valerie Junk, Microsoft Data Platform MVP and owner of PorcuBI. We discuss data visualization and business intelligence. Valerie highlights the importance of turning raw data into insights. We also talk about the c...
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Episode 97
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42:48
96. The Evolving Craft of Frontend Engineering: Balancing Complexity and Simplicity - with Stefan Judis
In this episode, we chat with Stefan Judis, a frontend developer. Stefan shares his journey from mastering HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to his current roles in Developer Relations and as a Playwright ambassador. We discuss the challenges of fronte...
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Episode 96
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47:26
95. From Dev Containers to OpenTelemetry: Mastering .NET Productivity - with Alex Thissen
In this episode, we talk with Alex Thissen, a cloud architect at Xebia. We discuss the evolving .NET ecosystem and productivity tools for developers. Alex shares insights on the collaborative .NET community. We highlight the advantages of Dev C...
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Episode 95
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47:40
94. An AI Architect's Quest for Quality: Data, Governance, and Real-World Challenges - with Roelant Dieben
In this episode, we talk with Roelant Dieben, a cloud and AI architect at Sopra Steria, about his work in the .NET community and the evolving role of AI. He shares his passion for knowledge sharing and discusses AI's rapid advancements, as well...
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Episode 94
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43:37
93. The Rise of embodied AI in Real-World Applications - with Rene Schulte
In this episode, we talk with Rene Schulte, head of 3D CoPs and Quantum Communities of Practices at Reply. We dive into the cutting-edge world of generative AI and digital humans, exploring the potential of AI-powered virtual personas capable o...
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Episode 93
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49:19
92. The Uno Platform: Unlocking Cross-Platform Potential - with Martin Zikmund
In this episode, we talk with Martin Zikmund, a Microsoft MVP and an open source contributor. We dive into the Uno Platform, a powerful cross-platform development framework. Martin shares his extensive experience with the Uno Platform and the e...
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Episode 92
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41:52
91. Navigating the Complexities of Big Data Engineering - with Lisa Hoving
In this episode, we talk with Lisa Hoving, a big data engineer and Microsoft Data Platform MVP, about the diverse and dynamic world of big data engineering. Lisa shares insights into her day-to-day responsibilities, which span cloud architectur...
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Episode 91
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47:16
90. From ASM to ARM: The evolution of Azure and the rise of Infrastructure as Code - with Rick and Oscar
In this episode, Rick and Oscar discuss Azure's evolution from Azure Service Manager to Azure Resource Manager, focusing on the 2024 retirement of classic services and the challenges of migrating to the new ARM model. They highlight the benefit...
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Episode 90
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41:06
89. Azure Compute Unleashed: From Foundations to Future - A Journey with Rick and Oscar
In this episode, Rick and Oscar explore the evolution of Azure compute services, from its early days to the powerful platform it is today. We discuss key milestones like the shift to Azure Resource Manager, which enabled infrastructure as code,...
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Episode 89
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49:55
88. Hacking the future: Securing AI systems in the enterprise – with Gabrielle Davelaar
In this episode, we talk with Gabrielle Davelaar, a senior AI specialist in the Global Black Belt organization for EMEA at Microsoft. We delve into the rapid evolution of AI adoption in large enterprises, highlighting the challenges around scal...
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Episode 88
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42:11
87. Unlocking the secrets to Azure success - with Rick van den Bosch
In this episode, we talk with Rick van den Bosch. Yes, our very own host Rick van den Bosch. He zooms in on his role as Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft, helping Azure customers succeed through monthly check-ins, issue resolution, and tech...
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Episode 87
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33:07
86. Power Platform, Blazor and beyond: Maintaining internal apps - with Sophie van den Akker
In this episode, we talk with Sophie van den Akker, an IT engineering specialist at van Lanschot Kempen Bank. She shares her experience initially using the Power Platform but hitting limitations that prompted a rebuild in .NET. This sparks a di...
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Episode 86
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50:56
85. From PHP to Azure: Navigating shifting tech landscapes - with Sander Molenkamp
In this episode, we talk with Sander Molenkamp, a principal cloud architect with over 20 years of experience. We discuss how Microsoft technologies like .NET have shaped his career journey. Sander shares details about his current role managing ...
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Episode 85
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51:07
84. Comparing Terraform, Pulumi and Bicep: Infrastructure as code - with Sam Cogan
In this episode, we talk with Sam Cogan, a Solution Architect from Willis Towers Watson. We discuss infrastructure as code and cloud automation. Sam shares his perspective on tools like Terraform, Pulumi, and Bicep - explaining why he prefers P...
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Episode 84
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37:33
83. Technology, process and people: Succeeding through digital evolution – with Karel Zikmund
In this episode, we talk with Karel Zikmund, a principal software engineer at Microsoft. We discuss the technical and soft skills needed to succeed at different career stages. Karel provides insights on hiring practices, performance optimizatio...
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Episode 83
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40:21
82. The constant evolution of IoT: How services and strategies are changing - with Pete Gallagher
In this episode, we talk with Pete Gallagher, a full stack manager at Avanade and an Azure and IoT MVP. We discuss the evolution of IoT technology and Microsoft's approach. As IoT has matured, the focus has shifted from standalone hype to integ...
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Episode 82
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41:32
81. From APIs to natural language: The democratization of AI - with Henk Boelman
In this episode, we talk with Henk Boelman, a senior cloud advocate at Microsoft. We discuss recent advances in artificial intelligence. Henk explains how models like GPT have made AI more accessible through natural language interfaces. W...
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Episode 81
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35:03
80. Navigating microservices development: challenges and solutions - with Mark Heath
In this episode, we talk with Mark Heath. He is a software architect at NICE Systems, a Pluralsight author, and a Microsoft MVP. In this podcast, we discuss some of the key challenges involved with microservices development and newer technologi...
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Episode 80
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44:32
79. Bits to Qubits: Exploring the promise and challenges of quantum computing - with Hanna Engel
In this episode, we talk with Hanna Engel. She is an Azure Cloud Solutions Specialist at Azelis. We dive into how quantum computers operate differently than classical computers using qubits and probabilities. This makes them well-suited for pro...
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Episode 79
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31:31
78. Demystifying AI: A real-world look at Copilot's capabilities and limitations in Power Platform - with Yannick Reekmans
In this episode, we talk with Yannick Reekmans. He is a managing partner and Microsoft cloud solution architect at Qubix. We talk about Microsoft Power Platform and AI. We discuss various topics, including the challenges of using Copilot due to...
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Episode 78
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44:14