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PODCAST

We Chat Tech

Ben Whitmarsh & Vytas Jelinskas

The We Chat Tech 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. 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.Ben Whitmarsh and Vytas Jelinskas are our hosts. They are the Co-founders of "DevOps Society", a tech meetup

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68:31

Empathy in Recruitment & Tech: A Game Changer

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2025/10/29

In this conversation on the We Chat Podcast, Katie Martocchio shares her journey from aspiring healthcare professional to a key player in recruitment within the healthcare sector. She discusses her experiences in healthcare staffing, the transition to startups, and the importance of candidate experience in recruitment. Katie emphasizes the need for empathy in communication, the challenges faced by recruiters, and the role of technology in streamlining the hiring process. She also highlights the

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94:22

Cycling Through Challenges: Matteo's Engineering Story

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2025/10/27

In this conversation on the We Chat Tech Podcast, Matteo De Ponti shares his journey from a software engineer to an engineering manager at Prima, discussing the importance of collaboration, the challenges of managing a tech team, and the evolving landscape of DevOps and platform engineering. He emphasizes the significance of work-life balance, the role of AI in engineering, and the necessity of measuring success through both technical metrics and team satisfaction. Matteo also offers valuable advice

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60:20

Inside F1: Jack's DevOps Adventure

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2025/10/13

SummaryIn this episode of the We Chat Tech podcast, Vytas Jelinskas interviews Jack Beauchamp-Stansfield, the DevOps manager at Formula One. Jack shares his unique career journey into tech, starting from a background in Science, to becoming a key player in the DevOps space. He discusses the multifaceted nature of DevOps, the importance of leadership, and the challenges of balancing work and family life. Jack also delves into the application of DevOps within the high-pressure environment of Formula

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58:01

DevOps Unplugged: Dave's Tech Odyssey

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2025/10/06

Summary:In this episode of the We Chat Tech Podcast, Ben Whitmarsh and Vytas Jelinskas interview Dave Vered, a DevOps lead/manager at Simply Business, who shares his journey from IT support to DevOps, emphasizing the importance of leadership, personal growth, and mental health. Dave discusses the evolution of DevOps, the integration of AI, and the future of technology in the workplace. He also highlights the significance of following one's passion and the challenges faced in the tech industry,

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53:45

From Techie to CEO: Neil Cresswell's Journey

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2025/09/29

In this episode, Neil Cresswell, CEO of Portainer, shares his journey from a technologist to a CEO, discussing the challenges and evolution of containerization technology. He emphasizes the importance of community feedback in product development and the need for a balanced approach to enterprise architecture. Neil also reflects on the challenges of remote work, building company culture, and the personal sacrifices that come with entrepreneurship. He provides valuable insights for aspiring

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73:43

A New Era in Mental Health: Sana Fatima's Story

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2025/09/22

In this episode of the WeChat Tech podcast, the Founder & CEO at MySafeTherapy, Sana Fatima, shares her extensive journey in HR and mental health, discussing her transition from software development to human resources and eventually founding MySafeTherapy. She emphasizes the importance of making therapy accessible and the impact of cultural differences on HR practices. Sana also addresses the challenges of burnout in high-pressure environments and the evolving landscape of counseling,

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61:56

We Chat Tech Podcast - People Operations with Steph...

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2024/11/19

In todays episode, Ben Whitmarsh sits down with Steph Thommen, a People Operations leader. Steph is a seasoned people operations and culture expert, with over 20 years of experience spanning both corporate and high-growth startup environments. She has been instrumental in helping startups scale effectively, building strong teams, and developing dynamic people operations strategies. Her work focuses on creating the systems that preserve and enhance a company’s unique culture while ensuring rapid and

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42:23

We Chat Tech Podcast - The Infamous Fernando Villalba

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2024/11/04

In today's episode of the We Chat Tech Podcast, Vytas Jelinskas and Ben Whitmarsh chat with Fernando Villalba. Fernando is a charismatic Principal Engineer at Civo who is a friend of the podcast and DevOps Society Ambassador for DevEx!We capture the personality of Fernando, his journey, what he was doing before technology, tech meetups, and much more. This podcast was over an hour long, but Fernando's audio didn't save from 42 minutes onwards. (blame the podcast recording platform we use!!) This is

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44:40

We Chat Tech Podcast - DevOps with Romano Roth

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2024/10/28

In today's episode of the We Chat Tech Podcast, Ben Whitmarsh chats with Romano Roth, the Global Chief of DevOps at Zuhlke Group, a Globally recognised technology consultancy. Romano gives us his thoughts, experience, and insights into the world of DevOps, cultural shifts, coaching, mentoring, and more!Romano is a well-respected figure in the DevOps landscape. He is a thought leader, trainer, speaker, lecturer, and organizer of DevOpsDays Zurich & DevOps Meetup Zurich.Romano's socials can be

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91:43

We Chat Tech Podcast - Steve Wade's Cloud Native Journey

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2024/10/22

In today's episode of the We Chat Tech Podcast, Vytas Jelinskas and Ben Whitmarsh chat with Steve Wade about all things cloud-native, Kubernetes, his journey, work-life balance, contracting, and more. Steve Wade was one of the founding engineers at KSOC, a Kubernetes security startup. Before this, Steve held Platform leadership roles at UnderWrite Me and Mettle. During these roles, he leveraged the concept of GitOps to provide self-service platforms to developers. He has also provided Kubernetes

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