Tech Collector Podcast

Thomas Hatch, Director of Engineering at VMware and former founder/CTO of SaltStack, shares his journey in technology and entrepreneurship. He discusses his early interest in technology, teaching himself Linux, and starting his career as a software engineer. Thomas then delves into his experience as an entrepreneur, founding SaltStack, and navigating the challenges of building and scaling a company. He also shares insights on translating product vision to the engineering team and the importance of alignment within the organization. 
 
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Timestamps
00:00 Introduction and Background
03:46 Early Interest in Technology and Career Beginnings
08:42 Becoming an Entrepreneur and Starting SaltStack
11:34 Translating Product Vision to the Engineering Team
16:06 Selling SaltStack to VMware
20:50 Integration of SaltStack into VMware
24:24 Future Technology Initiatives and Challenges
28:49 The Synergy Between AI and Open Source
32:04 Closing Remarks

Join us for a discussion with Peter West, CEO of Qualiti. We delve into the current landscape and the exciting future of Qualiti, exploring the transformative role of AI in organizations. Peter shares his insights on how AI and future technologies are reshaping our professional and personal lives, from smarter QA processes to the evolution of robotics and intelligent home systems.
 
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Qualiti: https://qualiti.ai
 
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction and Childhood
01:01 Early Interest in Technology
03:10 Transition to Computer Engineering
05:11 Value of Studying Computer Science in College
06:51 First Job in Technology
08:39 Starting Seva Development
11:36 Transition to CEO and Qualiti
16:19 Current State and Future of Qualiti
18:01 The Role of AI in Organizations
19:57 Personal Impact of AI and Future Technologies
24:21 Closing Remarks

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