S04E06 Internet Resilience

Sergey Katsev, VP of Engineering at Catchpoint, talks about his career in technology and the challenges that come with working in internet resilience.  

The Guest:

Sergey Katsev is the VP of Engineering at Catchpoint, a leading platform that ensures the resilience, reliability, and performance of the internet and digital services. Sergey has 15+ years of experience in the network infrastructure and monitoring industries, developing and supporting many products, and networking technologies. He joins us to talk about his career in technology and the challenges that come with working in internet resilience.

The Backbone of the Digital Age: Internet Resilience

In a world driven by digital services, internet resilience is crucial. It ensures systems remain operational despite disruptions like hardware failures or cyberattacks. With the rise of remote work and cloud computing, businesses rely on distributed systems, increasing complexity and vulnerability. Key metrics like uptime, MTTR, and DORA metrics help measure resilience. AI further enhances stability, with predictive AI anticipating failures and generative AI aiding response times.

In today’s fast-paced environment, resilience isn’t optional—it’s a necessity for maintaining seamless operations and safeguarding business continuity.

Some highlights in this episode include:

• The Evolution of Career Paths
• The Role of Customer Success in Organizational Integration
• Challenges of Internet Resilience and Remote Work
• AI’s Role in Software Development and Operational Efficiency
• Key Metrics for Measuring IT and Business Success

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