We Chat Tech
Claim This Podcastby Ben Whitmarsh & Vytas Jelinskas
Podcast Overview
<p>The <strong>We Chat Tech</strong> Podcast is a relaxed, yet innovative podcast centered around people in technology, where we hear from some of the most experienced and well-versed professionals in the space. </p><p>From global tech leaders, to CTO’s of start-ups, Software Engineers, DevOps Engineers, and everything in-between, we will be chatting innovation with some of the brightest minds in the technology space.</p><p>Ben Whitmarsh and Vytas Jelinskas are our hosts. They are the Co-founders of "DevOps Society", a tech meetup community with over 3,000 members globally. </p><p>For our podcasts on Youtube amongst other content, you can subscribe here - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@DevOpsSociety">https://www.youtube.com/@DevOpsSociety</a> </p><p></p><p>Our LinkedIn profiles are below. Please connect if you'd like to stay in touch with us:</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/benwhitmarsh/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/benwhitmarsh/</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/vytasdevops/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/vytasdevops/</a></p>
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10/22/2024
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Recent Episodes
February 27, 2026
The Truth About The AI Takeover, with Lydia Ray
<p>In this episode of the We Chat Tech podcast, host Vytas Jelinskas welcomes Lydia Ray, a Solution Architect formerly with AWS, and now at DataBricks, to discuss her journey in tech, the importance of AI, and her advocacy for women in technology. Lydia shares her unique path from disliking programming in high school to finding her passion in data and analytics. She emphasizes the significance of building a strong data foundation for AI and the evolving role of AI in the workplace, arguing that while AI will augment jobs, it will not replace humans entirely. Lydia also highlights the importance of responsible AI, urging organizations to focus on ethical practices and the human element in AI development.</p>
February 18, 2026
From Music to Head of DevOps: Brian's Unique Career Path
<p>In this episode of the WeChat Tech podcast, host Ben Whitmarsh speaks with Brian Bensky, Head of DevOps at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://Move.ai">Move.ai</a>. Brian shares his unique journey from a music career to the tech industry, emphasizing the importance of continuous learning and adaptability. He discusses his experiences in sales, the significance of asking questions, and the role of AI in modern DevOps practices.</p><p>Brian also delves into the shift left mentality, the challenges of being a solo DevOps engineer, and his preferences for cloud providers and CI/CD tools. The conversation highlights the value of community engagement and the importance of understanding business priorities in tech roles.</p><p></p><p> Takeaways Brian Bensky is currently running DevOps for <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://Move.ai">Move.ai</a>, focusing on data for traffic and road conditions. He transitioned from a music career to tech, emphasizing the importance of continuous learning. Sales experience taught him valuable lessons about communication and understanding customer needs. He believes in the importance of asking questions and being curious in tech roles. Infrastructure as code and GitOps are key practices he advocates for in DevOps. AI tools have become integral to his daily work, enhancing productivity and efficiency. Shift left mentality is crucial for ensuring quality and security in software development. Being a solo DevOps engineer can be challenging but also rewarding in terms of impact. He prefers using GCP for data analytics and Kubernetes, citing its strong product offerings. Conferences like KubeCon provide invaluable networking and learning opportunities. He emphasizes the importance of understanding business priorities in tech roles. Brian encourages juniors to confidently ask questions and not fear looking uninformed. He advises new DevOps engineers to understand existing systems before making changes.</p>
February 10, 2026
Leading With AI: How to Innovate Without Becoming a Slave to Process
<p>In this episode of the WeChat Tech Podcast, Vytas Jelinskas interviews Bogdan Grigorescu, a seasoned technology expert with a diverse background in various industries. Bogdan spent more than a decade with Apple, had a stint with Ebay, and now works at Direct Line Group. </p><p>They discuss Bogdan's journey into technology, the principles of DevOps, and the importance of automation. Bogdan shares insights on the risks of bad automation practices, the significance of understanding processes, and the mindset leaders should adopt in tech. The conversation also touches on the role of AI in DevOps and the future of technology, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach to innovation and practicality.</p><p>Follow Bodgan: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.researchgate.net/publicat">https://www.researchgate.net/publicat</a><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" class="yt-core-attributed-string__link yt-core-attributed-string__link--call-to-action-color" href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa1gzSVVnblVhVDUxOVpSbVdlaXdIdHVnNTdlQXxBQ3Jtc0ttR2VsaDd5a2tIb2RfYjhzT1pNMzRlbnRtcXo5T2lVNlZBMTBiYnA2S1ROTlhtN1ZOaTFScVRhTE1HWGZ5bFc2RUowQjMtNFhGR1gwMHZ2OVBXcDgwczBHWXcyT0p3UVNxQ29uRDRTeU9FZFFxUUZ6NA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.researchgate.net%2Fpublication%2F385237906_Deconstructing_the_AI_Myth_Fallacies_and_Harms_of_Algorithmification&v=-2E-zEJtUek">...</a> <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" class="yt-core-attributed-string__link yt-core-attributed-string__link--call-to-action-color" href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbTRUSmhTY3BMR2VJaDZSUEN2endkR2FldDZMQXxBQ3Jtc0tuUWpVSWUyYncxSDBJVEVTbTJWM1ZJbDJxUWpUb0xyYVk3R2pGc0RVNnZnTHZlclpfRWczSk0wcjBBV2Y0cVg3TXMzdTFCSGN0SzduLVdOUVNMckJDYUdQUktjWnF4RFJDUEJqRjZFQjYxQTFaLWdDMA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fbogdan-g%2F&v=-2E-zEJtUek"> / bogdan-g </a> </p>
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- What is We Chat Tech?
<p>The <strong>We Chat Tech</strong> Podcast is a relaxed, yet innovative podcast centered around people in technology, where we hear from some of the most experienced and well-versed professionals in the space. </p><p>From global tech leaders, to CTO’s of start-ups, Software Engineers, DevOps Engineers, and everything in-between, we will be chatting innovation with some of the brightest minds in the technology space.</p><p>Ben Whitmarsh and Vytas Jelinskas are our hosts. They are the Co-founders of "DevOps Society", a tech meetup community with over 3,000 members globally. </p><p>For our podcasts on Youtube amongst other content, you can subscribe here - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@DevOpsSociety">https://www.youtube.com/@DevOpsSociety</a> </p><p></p><p>Our LinkedIn profiles are below. Please connect if you'd like to stay in touch with us:</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/benwhitmarsh/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/benwhitmarsh/</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/vytasdevops/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/vytasdevops/</a></p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
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- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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