Coffee, cookies, and platforms: How to make developers love your platform
Send us a textIn this episode of DevOps Sauna, Pinja and Stefan talk about what truly makes a developer platform successful—and why forcing adoption never works.They explore the “coffee and cookie principle,” the importance of trust between developers and platform teams, and how to create platforms people actually want to use.Topics include building developer trust, identifying platform ambassadors, balancing freedom and governance, and strengthening collaboration across teams.Whether you’re building your first internal platform or refining an existing one, this episode offers practical insights and real-world stories from the field of platform engineering.
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Building Trustworthy AI — with Lofred Madzou
Send us a textWhat does it take to make AI truly trustworthy? Pinja and Stefan talk with Lofred Madzou, CEO of Skillmind, about responsible AI, governance, and strategy—plus why organizational culture matters more than hype. Lofred also shares his inspiring work with the African Olympiad Academy, nurturing the next generation of science innovators across Africa.
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You’re doing culture wrong
Send us a textDevOps “culture” gets blamed for everything—so what is it, really? Pinja and Eficode consultant Dan Khurram cut through the buzzwords to define culture in practical terms: how decisions get made, what behaviors are acceptable, and how teams talk about uncertainty and failure. They compare textbook “DevOps culture” to actual corporate culture, then borrow lessons from high-stakes domains like aviation and healthcare on learning from incidents instead of hiding them. Along the way: onboarding as your first culture signal, Microsoft’s “learn-it-all” shift, and three takeaways you can apply now—don’t call it a culture change, define your “why” for your context, and start locally so good habits spread. If your transformation feels like more ceremonies than substance (hello, Jira), this episode gives you a clearer map.
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September Tech News: Billion-Dollar Acquisitions, AI Shakeups, and Kubernetes Updates
Send us a textIn this month’s DevOps Sauna news roundup, Pinja and Stefan unpack the biggest stories shaking the software world. Atlassian made major moves with billion-dollar acquisitions of DX and the AI-powered browser company behind Arc and Dia. GitHub tightens supply chain security after recent NPM attacks, while open source communities tackle burnout and project handovers.The duo then dives into the shifting AI landscape—from XAI’s massive layoffs and declining corporate AI adoption to NVIDIA’s staggering $100 billion investment in OpenAI. They also discuss GitHub Copilot’s new tech-debt-fighting agents and Kubernetes’ long-awaited Dynamic Resource Allocation going GA.Tune in for sharp insights, lighthearted banter, and the human touch that even AI can’t replace.
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Busting security myths
Send us a textAre password changes really keeping us secure? Is writing passwords in a notebook always bad? Can Apple devices really not get viruses? In this episode of DevOps Sauna, Pinja and Darren take on some of the most common myths around cybersecurity. From password managers, MFA, and VPNs, to cloud security, insider threats, and even the risks of random USB sticks—no misconception is safe. Join us as we separate fact from fiction and uncover how security really works in practice.
Step into the DevOps Sauna with Darren Richardson and Pinja Kujala as they explore Agile and DevOps methodologies. Hear from various industry experts and discover how Agile and DevOps principles can transform any part of your business.The DevOps Sauna ensures you have the latest practices and trends to maintain a competitive edge.
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