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Big Ideas in App Architecture · May 27, 2025 · 40 min

Code, Cloud and Karate: The Unlikely Path to Cloud Architecture

In this episode, David sits down with Masaru Hoshi, a cloud architect at Qlik, to explore his unexpected journey into cloud architecture, the cultural influences that shaped his career, and the evolving disciplines transforming enterprise technology today. Join as we discuss: Masaru’s path from developer to cloud architect and his open-source contributions The rising importance of site reliability engineering (SRE) and finops in modern enterprises The role of AI in reshaping SRE and predictive reliability management What songs should go in a playlist for a Site Reliability Engineer

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In this episode, David sits down with Masaru Hoshi, a cloud architect at Qlik, to explore his unexpected journey into cloud architecture, the cultural influences that shaped his career, and the evolving disciplines transforming enterprise technology today.  Join as we discuss:
  • Masaru’s path from developer to cloud architect and his open-source contributions

  • The rising importance of site reliability engineering (SRE) and finops in modern enterprises

  • The role of AI in reshaping SRE and predictive reliability management
  • What songs should go in a playlist for a Site Reliability Engineer
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