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.
Podcasting since 2025 • 17 episodes
theCronJob
Latest Episodes
Episode 17: DevOps Horror Story of the Week
In this episode of The Crown Job, Omer and Mark delve into the spooky side of technology, sharing horror stories from their experiences in the tech industry. They discuss the recent AWS outage and its bizarre effects on smart mattresses, a ghos...
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Episode 16: DevSecOps & Security Integration
In this episode, Omer and Mark discuss the importance of integrating security into the DevOps culture, specifically focusing on DevSecOps. They explore the responsibilities of developers in ensuring application security, the significance of und...
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Episode 16
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Episode 15: DevOps common mistakes and how to avoid them
In this episode of the Cron Job podcast, hosts Omer and Mark delve into the intricacies of Kubernetes, focusing on common mistakes in resource allocation and container management. They discuss the importance of right-sizing resources, monitorin...
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Episode 15
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Episode 14: Spot vs. On-Demand
In this episode, Omer and Mark delve into the intricacies of using Spot Instances versus On-Demand Instances in cloud computing. They discuss the mechanics behind Spot Instances, the importance of building applications that can adapt to the vol...
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Episode 14
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Episode 13: When AWS Crashed: Building Resilience in a Multi-Cloud Environment
In this episode, Omer and Mark discuss the complexities and considerations surrounding multi-cloud environments, particularly in light of recent AWS outages. They explore the implications of cloud strategies, disaster recovery, and the economic...
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Episode 13
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