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Kubex Talks is a podcast hosted by Andrew Hillier, Co-Founder and CTO of Kubex, a cloud optimization software company. The podcast is focused on interviews with IT and technical leaders and innovators who have experience in delivering cloud and Kubernetes-based infrastructure within large enterprises. Each episode features in-depth conversations with guests about their careers and experiences in the industry, as well as their insights into the latest trends and best practices for cloud infrastructure optimization. Whether you're a seasoned IT professional or just starting out, Kubex Talks is a great resource for anyone interested in learning more about cloud and Kubernetes technology. Densify Talks was renamed to Kubex Talks Jan 1, 2026.

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June 23, 2026

16: The Rapid Impact of AI, Agents, and MCP on Technology Roles with Manny Patel

On today's episode, Andrew Hillier sits down with Manny Patel, a long-time Infrastructure Platform Engineering Leader whose career has spanned multiple focuses, including Kubernetes, automation, and now AI. Andrew and Manny discuss the accelerating pace of AI innovation, the impact of standardization efforts like MCP, and the emergence of AI agents as powerful force multipliers within enterprise environments. They also dig into how job roles are evolving, what it means to "trust" AI, how prompt engineering is becoming a new way to code, AI native, and where all this might be heading in the next couple of years (or even months!). It's a fun, relevant, and honest conversation about the good, the not-so-sure, and everything in between when it comes to AI in enterprise. We hope you have some great takeaways from this episode and can utilize AI in the best possible way for your enterprise. ABOUT OUR GUEST Manny Patel Manny Patel is an Infrastructure Platform Engineering Leader focused on building the platforms that modern engineering organizations run on. He operates at the intersection of cloud, platform engineering, and developer experience—turning complex infrastructure into scalable, self-service systems that accelerate execution without sacrificing reliability. With deep experience across AWS, GCP, and Azure, Manny has led large-scale transformations centered on Kubernetes, automation, and infrastructure as code. His approach is pragmatic and outcomes-driven: eliminate toil, standardize what matters, and create the guardrails that allow teams to move fast safely. Manny is a strong advocate for AI-augmented engineering and operational excellence, pushing organizations toward a future where systems are not just reliable, but increasingly self-optimizing. He's known for translating strategy into execution —bringing clarity to ambiguity and enabling teams to deliver measurable business impact. At his core, Manny is a builder of systems and teams—developing high-performing engineers, driving accountability, and creating cultures where ownership and continuous improvement are the norm. ABOUT KUBEX TALKS Kubex Talks is a podcast hosted by Andrew Hillier, Co-Founder and CTO of Kubex, a Kubernetes, cloud, and AI company. The podcast focuses on interviews with IT and technical leaders and innovators who have experience in delivering cloud and Kubernetes-based infrastructure within large enterprises. LINKS <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "http://kubex.ai">kubex.ai</a></li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Manny Patel's LinkedIn: <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/manny-p/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/manny-p/</a></li> </ul>

April 28, 2026

15: Optimizing AI Workloads: Balancing Cost, Performance, and Scalability with Bijit Ghosh

In this episode, Andrew Hillier and Bijit Ghosh discuss the evolving landscape of AI, discussing the growing prominence of inference over training, hybrid cloud strategies, balancing cost with performance, and the orchestration of complex hardware environments. The conversation also touches on emerging concepts like AI factories, the challenges of sovereign cloud, and how enterprises are navigating data gravity and regulatory constraints. It's a deep dive into optimizing AI infrastructure, managing costs, and the disruptive changes that are transforming both technology and business outcomes. ABOUT OUR GUEST Bijit Ghosh Bijit Ghosh is a seasoned technology executive with over two decades of experience leading AI/ML, cloud, and data transformation in global financial services. As CTO – MD/Head of AI/ML, Cloud & Data Platform Engineering at Wells Fargo, he drives large-scale modernization of infrastructure and fintech platforms, applying AI Agents, cloud-native architectures, LLMOps, and DevSecOps to deliver measurable business outcomes. Bijit has a proven track record of driving more than $200M in savings through transformation, automation, and platform engineering, and he is known for empowering teams to innovate while maintaining resilience, compliance, and performance. He also contributes to open-source, writes on technology topics, and actively engages with the broader tech community. ABOUT KUBEX TALKS Kubex Talks is a podcast hosted by Andrew Hillier, Co-Founder and CTO of Kubex, a Kubernetes, cloud, and AI company. The podcast focuses on interviews with IT and technical leaders and innovators who have experience in delivering cloud and Kubernetes-based infrastructure within large enterprises. LINKS <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <a href= "http://kubex.ai">kubex.ai</a> </li> </ul>

September 26, 2025

14: Densify Talks - CNCF, OpenAPI, and Kubernetes with Dan Ciruli from Nutanix

Andrew Hillier sits down with Dan Ciruli, who leads the cloud native product management team at Nutanix. Dan’s got some great stories from his days at Google—back when cloud native and Kubernetes were just getting started, in addition to the knowledge and wisdom he picked up along the way. Andrew and Dan talk about founding a CNCF project, and what it entailed, as well as Kubernetes in the early days and its cloud-centric evolution. Dan dives into founding the OpenAPI initiative and how it all went down. Of course, a common question is what product managers do in open source? Well, Dan and Andrew discuss it and share some good insights. Dan discusses the Nutanix Kubernetes Platform (NKP), resource optimization on NKP, and how to give consistent view across cloud and on-prem. Dan and Andrew dive a little into the current impact of AI (although, more discussion will likely come in the future on this topic). And just when you think it’s all code and cloud, Dan drops the story of how he spent a year as tour manager for the rock band Chevelle (yep, that Chevelle)! Turns out, wrangling open source projects and rock bands aren’t as different as you’d think! Densify is certified for the Nutanix Kubernetes Platform (NKP) to provide automated resource optimization for containerized environments—bringing AI-driven insights and precision scaling to NKP users for improved performance and cost efficiency. ABOUT OUR GUEST Dan Ciruli Dan Ciruli is the Vice President and General Manager of Cloud Native at Nutanix. His (very long) career in product management includes stints at Google, Zuora and EMC, and in open source he was a founding member of the OpenAPI Initiative and sat on the Istio Steering Committee. In his spare time he’s active in acting and musical theatre. Give him half a chance and he’ll try to speak Spanish to you! ABOUT DENSIFY TALKS Densify Talks is a podcast hosted by Andrew Hillier, Co-Founder and CTO of Densify, a cloud optimization software company. The podcast focuses on interviews with IT and technical leaders and innovators who have experience in delivering cloud and Kubernetes-based infrastructure within large enterprises. LINKS <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Dan in The Red video for Chevelle @1:20 and @1:40 <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trinU3VD1Zo&list=RDtrinU3VD1Zo&t=80s"> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trinU3VD1Zo&list=RDtrinU3VD1Zo&t=80s</a> </li> </ul>

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What is Densify Talks?: Kubex Talks is a podcast hosted by Andrew Hillier, Co-Founder and CTO of Kubex, a cloud optimization software company. The podcast is focused on interviews with IT and technical leaders and innovators who have experience in delivering cloud and Kubernetes-based infrastructure within large enterprises.

Each episode features in-depth conversations with guests about their careers and experiences in the industry, as well as their insights into the latest trends and best practices for cloud infrastructure optimization.

Whether you're a seasoned IT professional or just starting out, Kubex Talks is a great resource for anyone interested in learning more about cloud and Kubernetes technology.

Densify Talks was renamed to Kubex Talks Jan 1, 2026.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates weekly.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 10 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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