Code To Cloud
Code To Cloud
Podcast Description
Code to Cloud is your go-to podcast for cutting-edge insights on cloud-native technologies, DevSecOps, adaptive cloud, and modern app development. Whether you’re building your first MVP, scaling your startup, or optimizing your cloud platforms, this show delivers actionable advice, real-world strategies, and expert tips to fast-track your success.
Hosted by Kevin Evans, a 25-year tech veteran and cloud native leader, the podcast features top industry leaders sharing proven tactics to help you innovate, scale, and thrive in the tech world.
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The podcast covers a range of topics including cloud architecture, job market strategies, and community building in tech. Episodes like 'Tackling the Job Market in 2025' discuss recruitment strategies, while 'Building Bridges: The Power of Community in Tech' explores collaboration within tech communities, highlighting the importance of networking and career elevation.
Code to Cloud — Ship It. Scale It.
Learn how to build, secure, and scale in the cloud.
Each week, Code to Cloud dives deep into the technologies and strategies driving modern cloud computing, AI platforms, DevSecOps, and platform engineering — with insights you can apply right now.
Hosted by Kevin Evans, Senior Solutions Engineering Lead at Microsoft and fractional CTO at Code to Cloud, every episode features experts across the spectrum — from cloud architects and AI platform engineers to startup founders and security leaders who’ve built real-world systems at scale.
You’ll get:
- Proven approaches to cloud-first infrastructure and automation
- Deep dives into AI-powered platforms and intelligent delivery pipelines
- Playbooks for platform engineering, security, and scaling
- Career stories and lessons from top builders and tech leaders
No fluff. No theory. Just the knowledge and tactics to help you ship faster, scale smarter, and grow your career in the cloud era.
🎧 New episodes weekly
📍 Show notes and resources at codetocloud.io
Most developers don’t realize how close we are to running powerful, personalized AI models locally without sacrificing privacy, performance, or control.
If you’re frustrated with oversized cloud models, rising costs, or AI systems flooding the internet with low‑quality content, this episode offers a grounded perspective on what’s possible today.
Kevin Evans sits down with Chris Williams, AWS Hero and Field CTO at Six Feet Up, to explore the future of local AI, open‑source tooling, and ethical development.
Chris shares how he moved from traditional data centers to building AI systems that support real societal needs, including climate research, healthcare, and disaster prediction.
They discuss how smaller, smarter models can run on everyday hardware, from a MacBook Pro to a single server, eliminating cloud dependency and reducing environmental impact.
You’ll hear how a small AI dev shop helped NASA detect lightning strikes within 200 feet, why massive models are often overhyped, and how open‑source projects like OpenCode are reshaping local development.
The conversation covers the AI hype cycle, security concerns, deepfakes, and the ethics of autonomous systems, along with practical advice for building your own local AI setup.
This episode is ideal for developers, cloud professionals, and anyone interested in building AI that is efficient, ethical, and genuinely useful.
Kevin and Chris offer a balanced view of AI’s potential to improve healthcare, fight climate change, and empower individual creators when used responsibly.
Guest Bio: Chris Williams is an AWS Hero and the first Field CTO at Six Feet Up, recognized for his work in cloud architecture, AI ethics, and community‑driven technology education.
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