theCronJob
A podcast for engineers building and operating modern infrastructure. Powered by Zesty.
Hosted by Omer Hamerman and Mark Serdze, The Cron Job explores Kubernetes quirks, cost optimization strategies, scaling, reliability, and the art of keeping things from catching fire in production, all while unpacking the deeper DevOps questions around ownership, automation, and the tradeoffs behind every engineering decision.
Tune in for real-world stories, sharp insights, and the occasional infrastructure epiphany.
theCronJob
Latest Episodes
Episode 27: Is Your Vibecoded Application Cost-Efficient?
Omer and Mark discuss the implications of AI in software development, particularly focusing on Kubernetes and cost efficiency. They explore the challenges of 'vibe-coded' applications, the limitations of AI in providing optimal solutions, and t...
Episode 26: How Your Fears Cause You to Overspend on Cloud Resources
In this episode, Omer and Mark discuss the psychological factors that influence cloud spending decisions. They explore how these fears can lead to over-provisioning and inefficiencies in cloud resource management. The conversation emphasizes th...
Episode 25: Why You Shouldn't Scale
In this episode, Omer and Mark delve into the complexities of scaling applications in Kubernetes. They discuss the nuances of when and how to scale, emphasizing the importance of understanding application behavior, the right metrics, and the po...
Episode 24: DevOps Hot Takes
In this episode, Omer and Mark discuss the implications of AI on infrastructure management, the evolving landscape of engineering jobs, and the increasing abstraction in technology. They explore the potential risks of AI in generating and manag...
Episode 23: The Death of SAAS
In this episode, Omer and Mark discuss the evolving landscape of SaaS, the impact of AI on DevOps, and the challenges of building in-house solutions versus relying on existing SaaS products. They explore the complexities of Kubernetes, the bene...