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פודקאסט טיקל

On the Radar special - Self Branding Part 1

On the Radar special - Self Branding Part 2

Her BA and MA are in Hebrew literature, but after a short career in NGO's and Renewal Judaism, she successfully retrained and become fraud analysis at Paypal. Today, her role at AI21 Labs is to lead the product data science of the Studio - a platform for developing AI applications that comprehend and generate natural language using cutting-edge language models (LMs) developed by AI21 Labs. Additionally, Efrat performs spoken word poetry.

TechRadarCon22 - Efrat Garber-Aran Data Scientist , AI21 Labs

Gil Fink is a web development expert, Web Technologies GDE and sparXys CEO. He is currently consulting for various enterprises and companies, where he helps to develop web based solutions. He is also co-author of several Microsoft Official Courses (MOCs) and training kits and co-author of "Pro Single Page Application Development" book (Apress).

TechRadarCon22 - Gil Fink CEO & Senior Consultant, sparXys

Liat Ashkenazi is SVP of Engineering at OwnBackup. Liat has over 20 years of experience in building enterprise software and managing high-scale global R&D organizations. Prior to OwnBackup, she led data security at the cybersecurity company Imperva. Previously, she served as an R&D director at Harman, an automotive and audio company, where she led the development group of a new IoT platform. Liat was also the R&D director at CWT, a business and travel company. She is a graduate of Tel Aviv University with a BA in Computer Science and Economics, MSc in Computer Science, and an MBA.

TechRadarCon22 - Liat Ashkenazi SVP Engineering, Ownbackup

Omer is a veteran software engineer with over two decades of experience in a wide range of roles, be it leading technology, teams or products. He's an experienced, avid generalist who loves public speaking and empowering developers.

TechRadarCon22 - Omer van Kloeten, Principal Engineer, Forter

Suzanne's passion is finding ways to help developers and engineers get the tools and skills to do what they do best: creating the software this world runs on while trying to innovate and make sense of buzzwords at the same time. Before she went into Developer Relations, she was an advisor and consultant for organizations on digital transformation, software development and adoption of (cloud)technologies. Before that she was a developer and consultant on developer & application platforms. Suzanne emcees/hosts at events and is a speaker on both technical topics and more in general on transformation & innovation. Also, she organizes meetups and events about D&I, a11y, Azure, developer technologies and Open Source.

TechRadarCon22 - Suzanne Daniels, Developer Relations Lead for Backstage, Spotify

Curious about what's new and hot in the Israeli frontend tech world? This episode's got you covered. We've invited two top experts - Adir Kendal from Eureka Security and Nir Kaufman from Tikal. These experienced frontend developers and active tech community players are ready to give us the lowdown straight from the Israeli Tech Radar.

Guided by our host, Haim Cohen from Tikal, we're tackling the fresh concept of FrontStack, the shift from Single-Page Applications (SPA) to Multi-Page Applications (MPA), and the fascinating ways AI is altering the landscape of software development. And there's more on the horizon! Get ready for a deep dive into the dynamic world of frontend technology.

Frontend trends in The Israeli Tech Radar

What are the hot trends straight from the Israeli tech radar in the world of DevOps?
This time on The Tech Radar Voice by Tikal podcast with Haim Cohen from Tikal as the podcast host we hosted Tal Kimchi, until recently Devops Director at Big Panda and today an entrepreneur in the worlds of DevOps and DevTools, and Eitan Masuari - Group Lead & Tech lead in the DevOps group in Tikal to hear their opinion on what׳s happening in the field and below the surface In the DevOps world.
We talked about the hot trends in the DevOps world from the Israeli Tech Radar, the new approach to cost savings , Platform Engineering and the influence of the LLM on the DevOps world.

DevOps trends in The Israeli Tech Radar

Curious about the latest buzz in Israeli backend development? This episode has got the answers you're looking for. Joining us are Tikal's own Chaim Turkel, Group Leader & Data Architect, and Yoav Nordmann, Backend Architect & Tech Lead. These tech pros are geared up to share their insights, straight from the Israeli Tech Radar.
Under the guidance of our host, Haim Cohenת Head of Tech & ML Engineering Tech Lead from Tikal, we're diving into an array of exciting topics, including the influence of LLM in the backend world, emerging tools in the data space, and the rise of the Rust programming language. Hold tight, as we have more intriguing topics in store!

Backend trends in The Israeli Tech Radar

Curious about the cutting-edge trends in Israeli mobile development directly from the Israeli Tech Radart? This episode of The Tech Radar Voice by Tikal is just what you need. Join us with host Haim Cohen, Head of Tech & ML Engineering Tech Lead at Tikal, as we welcome Asaf Varon, Mobile Architect, Tech Lead & Group Lead at Tikal, and Ariel Ben Horesh, Engineering Team Lead at Lumen.
We delve into the latest tools AI is offering to mobile developers, and discuss the emergence of Flutter web and Kotlin multiplatform. This episode is packed with expert opinions and examples from the frontline of mobile engineering.

Tune in for an engaging exploration of the latest and greatest in the world of mobile development! 📱✨

Mobile trends in The Israeli Tech Radar

In this episode of Tech Radar Voice by Tikal, we explore the intricate ecosystem of Large Language Models (LLMs). Join host Lior Kanfi and guest Uri Goren, CEO of Argmax, as they delve into new practices and infrastructures in LLM-based application development. Discover the challenges, innovations, and future potential of LLMs in transforming software development. Don't miss this deep dive into one of the most exciting areas in tech today!

LLM Lifecycle & Frameworks Landscape

In this episode of The Tech Radar Voice by Tikal, host Lior Kanfi, CEO and founder of Tikal, is joined by Ronen Lahat, Data Engineer from AT&T's development center. Together, they explore building a Large Language Models application using open-source LLMs and the fine-tuning process for developing internal organizational applications.

LLM Fine Tuning with open source models

In this episode of The Tech Radar Voice by Tikal, host Lior Kanfi, CEO and founder of Tikal, welcomes Haim Cohen, ML Engineering TL, and Meirav Grimberg, AI developer at Redis. They delve into Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) and VectorDB's role in enhancing LLM application within your technology stack. Join us for an in-depth discussion on these transformative techniques in the LLM world.

LLM RAG with Vector similarities search

In this episode of Tech Radar Voice by Tikal, host Roy Kass, Front End Tech Lead & Head of Academy Circle, welcomes Oren Yosifon, VP Product at Cellebrite's SaaS Platform. They explore the impact of GenAI across the software development lifecycle, from planning to maintenance, highlighting its transformative effects on productivity and innovation. Join us for an engaging discussion on GenAI's role in redefining software development practices and its implications for tech professionals.

GenAI Overview on SDLC

In this "GenAI for Deployment & Monitoring'' episode of Tech Radar Voice by Tikal, Roy Kass, Front End Tech Lead & Head of Academy Circle, invites Dotan Horovits, Principal Developer Advocate at Logz.io, and Haggai Philip Zagury, DevOps Architect, TL & GL at Tikal. They examine GenAI's crucial role in enhancing software deployment and monitoring. The discussion focuses on overcoming observability challenges with GenAI, from improving alert responses to utilizing AI in logging and problem-solving. Discover GenAI-driven innovations that are setting new standards in DevOps and software maintenance.

GenAI for Observability & Deployment

In the "GenAI and Security" episode of Tech Radar Voice by Tikal, host Roy Kass, Front End Tech Lead & Head of Academy Circle at Tikal, along with guests Noam Dotan, Researcher at Legit Security, and Liran Tal, Director of Developer Advocacy at Snyk, explore the critical security challenges posed by GenAI. They discuss the potential risks that arise when developers use GenAI to generate code, emphasizing the importance of scrutinizing the code for security vulnerabilities. The conversation also covers scenarios where attackers might manipulate LLM-based applications to perform unintended actions. This episode provides valuable insights into protecting development processes from security threats in the GenAI era, underscoring the need for proactive security measures and best practices.
Here are links you can read:
https://snyk.io/blog/addressing-risks-in-the-owasp-top-10-for-llms/
https://snyk.io/blog/10-best-practices-for-securely-developing-with-ai/
https://snyk.io/reports/ai-code-security/
https://vulcan.io/blog/ai-hallucinations-package-risk
https://github.com/customer-terms/github-copilot-product-specific-terms
https://boingboing.net/2023/12/19/its-easy-to-trick-chevrolets-stupid-ai-chatbot-into-selling-you-a-car-for-a-dollar-but-dont-expect-the-company-to-honor-the-deal.html

GenAI and Security

In this "GenAI Tools for Developers" episode of Tech Radar Voice by Tikal, host Roy Kass, Front End Tech Lead & Head of Academy Circle at Tikal, engages with Shahar Polak, Head of Engineering at ImagenAI, for an insightful exploration of GenAI tools in software development. They discuss the groundbreaking impact of these technologies, from boosting search functionalities and code assistance to revolutionizing PR processes with innovative plugins like customGPTs and tools for code review. Shahar, leveraging his extensive experience, reveals how GenAI is transforming the development landscape by enhancing efficiency and fostering creativity. This episode is a treasure trove of practical tools for developers eager to navigate the evolving world of software engineering through the lens of GenAI.

GenAI Tools for Developers

This episode (In Hebrew) will cover our encounters with config keeping, yes we were all under the impression that Kubernetes, ConfigMaps, and Secrets have solved all the worlds problems ... well no, it seems like it's still an issue.

On The Radar Podcast

A Config Keeping tale

On The Radar episode #1: A Config Keeping tale

In this episode (In Hebrew) ->  we focus on secret managements in Kuberentes, k8s as the Cloud OS adopted the same patterns we had with Configuration Management and Continuous delivery, we will take a look at a few solutions which help mitigate that problem.

Can Kubernetes Keep a Secret ?

On The Radar episode #2: Can Kubernetes Keep a Secret ?

In the technology world of today, this is a longtime asked question ... should we use 1 monolithic git repository to track all our code? Should every team/project/utility have its own repo? Is there a Middle Ground? 
Aya & Eitan will debate (In Hebrew) about the subject.
& Many Thanks to the Studio of Nati Grinberg helping us sound better.

To MonoRepo or MultiRepo that is the question!

On The Radar episode #3 - To MonoRepo or MultiRepo that is the question !

This episode (In Hebrew) we will discuss Infrastructure As Code and it's placed in our agile SDLC. 
We focus on tooling for Ad-hock configuration & Immutable infrastructure. And hear from our very own Liya Katz (TL & GL) on Ansible, and Chen Cohen (TL) on Terraform and try to figure out when to you use what & when ...

I.A.C || "Infrastructure As a Code"

On The Radar episode #4 - I.A.C || "Infrastructure As a Code"

The Hebrew announcement will be followed by an English one :)



בפרק ננסה לענות על השאלות הבאות:
מה זה מוניטורינג? איך ומתי ניגשים לתכנון מערכת מוניטורינג? איך בוחרים סטאק? מהן העקרונות ליישום נכון? וכמובן מה לא לעשות…
בפרק איתן ואיה מארחים את חיים כהן, מוביל טכנולוגי וארכיטקט ביג דאטא ואת עופר זיס, מהנדס דבאופס מנוסה, הם ידברו על הזוית שלהם ויתנו דוגמאות מפרוייקטים שעשו בעבר.

In this episode (In Hebrew) we will discuss monitoring.
what are the best practices for designing, building and maintaining a large scale monitoring project?
To discover all of the above Eitan and Aya will talk to Haim Cohen, a big data architect, and tech leader, as well as with Ofer Ziss, an experienced DevOps engineer.

Monitoring

On The Radar episode #5 - Monitoring

The Hebrew announcement will be followed by en English one :) 

בפרק שיחה של איתן ואיה עם ינון ואיתי על החוויות ומה הם למדו מפיוז (האקאתון בטיקלית) האחרון של טיקל.
הקבוצה לקחה את הסטאק של דיבזיום ודלתא לייק והרימה הוכחת התכנות (לא ניפול פה לערבובים של עברית ואנגלית!)
של מערכת סופר מעניינת.

מאמר במדיום:
https://medium.com/everything-full-stack/streaming-data-changes-to-a-data-lake-with-debezium-and-delta-lake-pipeline-299821053dc3
ריפו בגיהאב:
https://github.com/tikal-fuseday/delta-architecture
כרגיל, נשמח לשמוע תגובות הצעות רעיונות וכו' למייל devops-podcast@tikalk.com

In this episode, Eitan and Aya will talk to Yinon and Itay about their experience and lessons learned in Tikal's last hackathon. The team took the debezium and delta lake stack to make the data available for analytics
"We can use debezium for CDC (Change Data Capture, or CDC, is an older term for a system that monitors and captures the changes in data so that other software can respond to those changes.)  and Delta Lake for managing transactions"

Medium article:
https://medium.com/everything-full-stack/streaming-data-changes-to-a-data-lake-with-debezium-and-delta-lake-pipeline-299821053dc3
Github repo:
https://github.com/tikal-fuseday/delta-architecture

talk to us! devops-podcast@tikalk.com

On The Radar episode #7 - Debezium & Delta Lake

The Hebrew announcement will be followed by an English one :)

בסוף נדבר על AIOPS 
אבל צריך להתחיל בהתחלה :)
למרות שגם אנחנו וגם אתם סופר חריפים ואינטיליגנטים, אין מצב לכסות את הכל בפרק אחד.
אז הפעם נתמקד בבסיס, במונחים, במדוע נגזרים משאבי מערכת כאלו ואחרים, פרק נוסף המתוכנן להמשך יוקדש לתחום הדבאופס בצורה יותר מפורטת ושם נכנס להטמעה וקוברנטיס ושאר ירקות.
אנחנו מארחים הפעם את מיקי אילוז ודביר פאראבי, כל אחד מהם מביא ערימות של ידע, מומחיות ואהבה לתחום, שניהם עמוק בסביבות רשתות נוירונים עוד כשזה היה חצי מד"ב ולא ידעו על מה מדובר. 
אל דאגה, הפרק הולך להיות מעניין ואין צורך לרענן את הידע במתמטיקה :)
*אנחנו מתנצלים על איכות ההקלטה, מקווים מהפרק הבא לחזור כבר להקליט עם ציוד.


In this podcast, we will talk about AIOPS eventually, but we'll start at the beginning :)
So even though we are all super intelligent and smart, there is no way to cover everything in one episode.
So in this episode, we will focus on the basics, terminology, and why the typical infrastructure demands look that way.
another chapter planned in the future will be focused on DevOps and implementation in Kubernetes.
We are happy to host Mickey Iluz and Dvir Paravi, each bringing with them lots of knowledge, expertise, and love to this field, both are working around neural networks even since it was discussed as science fiction.
Don't worry - the chapter is going to be interesting, and there's no need to refresh your math :)
*We apologize for the recording poor quality and we hope to go back to studio recording ASAP.

On The Radar episode #9 - AIOps01

In the first episode of the 2nd season of On the Radar we will discuss FinOps a.k.a. Finance Operations.
In the last decade, commercial clouds are gaining momentum and becoming a major component, and as a result a significant part of the expenses of most software companies.
We will talk with Didi Azaria and Haggai Philip Zagury about adopting proper practices and standards based on real-life experience in a large number of companies, which resulted in the evolution of best practices for expenses management: starting with transparency to all the relevant stakeholders in the organization, through the ability to measure/assess expenses in real-time.
In this season, we will talk more about the struggles that were born with the commercial clouds, and even with those that have been here since the dawn of internet history... in preparation for the next chapter that will deal with FinOps practices.

היום אנחנו מדברים על FinOps 101, 
כלומר פייננס אופס. 
בעשור האחרון העננים המסחריים תופסים תאוצה והופכים להיות מרכיב מרכזי, ומכאן חלק מהותי בהוצאות של רוב חברות התוכנה. 
נדבר עם דידי עזריה וחגי פיליפ זגורי על ריכוז פרקטיקות נכונות וסטנדרטים, לעבודה מול ענן, בעיקר מבחינה פיננסית.
נסיון שנצבר במספר רב של חברות, הביא לכתיבת נהלים והנחיות של איך לנהל את כל ההוצאה האדירה הזו. 
זה מתחיל בבעלי העניין בחברה, דרך היכולת לצפות בזמן אמת בהוצאות, למצוא דרכים להורדת עלויות וכמובן ליישם בשטח. 
הפרק היום הוא פרק פתיחה שיותר ידבר על ההתמודדויות שנולדו עם העננים המסחריים, ואפילו עם כאלה שהיו כאן משחר ההיסטוריה של האינטרנט…. וזאת כהכנה לפרק הבא שיעסוק בפרקטיקות עצמן של פינאופס.

On The Radar S2E1 - FinOps01

FinOps - The Process
The second episode about FinOps.
In the first chapter we talked about “the cloud” in general, now it’s time to talk about the real deal :)
We’ll discuss the practices, the principles and the implementation, go over the stakeholders, and the stages that creates the FinOps process at the organization (inform, optimize, operate).
We had the pleasure to have Eran Shlomi from DoIt international as our guest.(Staff Strategic Accounts A.K.A the go-to guy when it comes to cloud cost optimization)


FinOps - התהליך
אם בפרק הראשון דיברנו בכלל על הופעת הענן בחיים שלנו כהקדמה, אז עכשיו נדבר על הדבר האמיתי.
על הפרקטיקות עצמן, נשתדל להאיר את הדברים החשובים. 
נתמקד בעקרונות המנחים, בבעלי העניין והשלבים שמרכיבים את התהליך הפינאופסי בארגון: 
(inform, optimize, operate)
נארח את ערן שלומי מדואיט אינטרנשיונאל
Staff Strategic Accounts A.K.A the go-to guy when it comes to cloud cost optimization

On The Radar S2E2 - FinOps02

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