The National Security Agency | Open Source &amp; The Ghidra decompiler projectThis year while at OSCON my cellphone battery died. Luckily, there was a cell phone charging station in the National Security Agency's booth.  While I was waiting for my battery to charge, I had time to interview Jacob &amp; Emily from the agency's community team, as well as, a software developer from the open-source decompiler project Ghidra.  While most of what the NSA does is top secret, they actually have 40 open-source projects and an active community team and public education programs.  And in addition to software development, we talked about career paths in technology, learning new skills and shared our tech origin stories.  Links mentioned in this episode: * Ghidra, project page: <a href="https://ghidra-sre.org">https://ghidra-sre.org </a> * Ghidra, on GitHub: <a href="https://github.com/NationalSecurityAgency/ghidra">https://github.com/NationalSecurityAgency/ghidra </a> * DATA.GOV: <a href="https://www.data.gov">https://www.data.gov</a>* The National Security Agency: <a href="https://www.nsa.gov/careers">https://www.nsa.gov/careers </a> * Jacob DePriest: <a href="https://twitter.com/jacobdepriest">https://twitter.com/jacobdepriest </a> * Emily Fox: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheMoxieFox">https://twitter.com/TheMoxieFox</a>

The National Security Agency | Open Source Software & The Ghidra decompiler project

In this episode, we’re excited to bring you a conversation with Watson Health’s Lead Coding Architect, Dixon Whitmire. Dixon is here to give us the details on the open source project Linux For Health, the aim of which is to be the reference implementation for healthcare transactions.Dixon digs into healthcare transaction technology, how patients and healthcare workers interact with health data, and how an open source project like Linux for Health breaks down the silos of different standards and organizations. Along the way, he describes how changes to the software can have immediate real world benefits for anyone who needs access to health records, a requirement that has only grown in urgency in the shadow of a global pandemic.If you’re working in — or thinking of using — an open source environment and you have an interest in the way health records are accessed and shared, you won’t want to miss this discussion. Links related to this episode<ul><li><a href="https://linuxforhealth.github.io/docs/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Linux for Health</a></li><li><a href="https://www.ibm.com/watson-health" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">IBM Watson Health</a></li></ul> Takeaways:<ul><li>00:01&nbsp;-&nbsp;00:27 Episode Intro</li><li>01:15&nbsp;-&nbsp;01:52 Introduction to Dixon</li><li>02:08&nbsp;-&nbsp;04:12 Dixon's role at IBM, and Linux For Health</li><li>04:30&nbsp;-&nbsp;05:48 Why go all the way down to the OS?</li><li>06:06&nbsp;-&nbsp;07:34 Problems in the industry: Data is siloed</li><li>12:06&nbsp;-&nbsp;14:33 What ASC X12 and HL7 both are</li><li>17:34&nbsp;-&nbsp;19:01 Security in Linux For Health</li><li>19:33&nbsp;-&nbsp;20:50 EDI: What is it and why it's important</li><li>26:35&nbsp;-&nbsp;29:32 For Developers: Where to start if you want to play around and work on projects</li><li>34:33&nbsp;-&nbsp;36:17 Linux for Health in relation to Watson Health</li><li>49:29&nbsp;-&nbsp;50:22 Final Thoughts by Dixon</li></ul>

Dixon Whitmire

Lead Coding Architect, Watson Heath, IBM

In this episode, we’re excited to bring you a conversation with Watson Health’s Lead Coding Architect, Dixon Whitmire. Dixon is here to give us the details on the open source project Linux For Health, the aim of which is to be the reference implementation for healthcare transactions.


Linux for Health | Dixon Whitmire, Lead Coding Architect, Watson Health

Brian Behlendorf is the General Manager of the Open Source Security Foundation. Brian has dedicated his career to connecting and empowering the free software and open source community to both solve difficult technology problems and have a positive impact on society. From startup company founder, to advisor to the U.S. government, to non-profit board member and employee of the World Economic Forum, he's been at the forefront of the open source software revolution.&nbsp;Join hosts Luke Schantz and Joe Sepi as they get Brian's take on the latest open source software developments. As the recent Log4J vulnerability has shown, open source software is not immune to security breaches and attack. Brian shares his views on the Log4J scramble, his recent White House meetings on software security, the costs of security and threat mitigation, and future challenges and opportunities in open source software.&nbsp;Join us for a look back at Brian Behlendorf's unique career and see what's next for him and the movement he helped launch, this time on In the Open with Luke &amp; Joe. Key Takeaways:<ul><li>[00:04&nbsp;-&nbsp;00:24] Intro to the episode</li><li>[02:00&nbsp;-&nbsp;02:49] Intro to Brian Behlendorf</li><li>[02:59&nbsp;-&nbsp;08:04] Brian's role with the Open Source Security Foundation</li><li>[08:46&nbsp;-&nbsp;14:16] The importance and newer focus on security</li><li>[15:29&nbsp;-&nbsp;18:27] How to more folks, importantly the US Government, involved in Node.Js</li><li>[18:52&nbsp;-&nbsp;21:43] SBOM</li><li>[21:48&nbsp;-&nbsp;26:17] The Alpha Omega Project</li><li>[27:28&nbsp;-&nbsp;30:58] Getting money and support for security</li><li>[31:46&nbsp;-&nbsp;35:02] The Best Practices badge</li><li>[35:12&nbsp;-&nbsp;38:44] Project Sigstore</li><li>[39:29&nbsp;-&nbsp;41:04] How to get involved in Open SSF</li></ul> Resources:Brian Behlendorf bio: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Behlendorf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Behlendorf</a>Open Source @ IBM: <a href="https://www.ibm.com/opensource/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.ibm.com/opensource/</a>Learn in-demand skills. Build with real code. Connect to a global development community: <a href="http://ibm.biz/IBMdeveloperYT" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://ibm.biz/IBMdeveloperYT</a>Follow IBM Developer on social:Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/IBMDeveloper" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/IBMDeveloper</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/IBMDeveloper/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/IBMDeveloper/</a>More from IBM Developer:Community: <a href="https://developer.ibm.com/community/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://developer.ibm.com/community/</a>Blog: <a href="https://developer.ibm.com/blogs/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://developer.ibm.com/blogs/</a>Call for Code: <a href="https://developer.ibm.com/callforcode/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://developer.ibm.com/callforcode/</a>#opensource#Developer#Coding#IntheOpen#IBMDeveloper

I've dedicated my career to connecting and empowering the Free Software and Open Source community to solve hard technology problems and have a positive societal impact. I've done this wearing many different hats - as a startup company founder, as an advisor to the U.S. government, as a board member at various non-profits and consortia, as a YGL and employee of the World Economic Forum, and as an investor. 

Brian Behlendorf

General Manager, Open Source Security Foundation, The Linux Foundation

Join hosts Luke Schantz and Joe Sepi as they get Brian's take on the latest open source software developments. As the recent Log4J vulnerability has shown, open source software is not immune to security breaches and attack. Brian shares his views on the Log4J scramble, his recent White House meetings on software security, the costs of security and threat mitigation, and future challenges and opportunities in open source software. 


Open Source Security Foundation | Interview with Brian Behlendorf, GM, OpenSSF

In this podcast, <a href="https://twitter.com/stevebot" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Steve Martinelli</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/maximilien" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dr. Max</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/emilymitchell" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Emily Mitchell</a> talk about a new Open Source Cloud Guide created to show what open source technology underpins today’s major cloud offerings.They chat about :&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; ⁃&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Why the guide was created&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; ⁃&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Specific topic areas within the guide&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; ⁃&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Ways you can contribute or enhance the guideAn <a href="https://developer.ibm.com/blogs/oreilly-open-source-skill-survey-blog/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">O’Reilly survey</a><a href="https://developer.ibm.com/blogs/oreilly-open-source-skill-survey-blog/%C2%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a>that IBM commissioned in late 2020 pointed out that developers who want to build cloud applications should work on honing their open-source skills instead of only focusing on developing skills for a proprietary cloud.The survey highlighted that the most desired of the open-source skills are around Linux (containers), artificial intelligence and machine learning, and data storage.This got us thinking: How do those skills translate exactly to developing for hybrid cloud environments, inclusive of the major cloud providers? What open-source technologies are most used?The purpose of the Open Source Cloud Guide is to answer those questions.This Open Source Cloud Guide seeks to inform developers about what open source technology is important to contribute to. And, because it’s open sourced itself, you can contribute about the technology that’s included in other clouds. Use and contribute to the Open Source Cloud Guide Key Takeaways:<ul><li>[00:00&nbsp;-&nbsp;00:30] Intro to the episode</li><li>[01:11&nbsp;-&nbsp;03:27] Intro to guests Emily, Dr. Max, and Steve</li><li>[03:37&nbsp;-&nbsp;05:44] What is the Open Source Cloud Guide?</li><li>[06:12&nbsp;-&nbsp;10:27] What to expect in terms of AI, APIs, big data containers, etc.</li><li>[18:06&nbsp;-&nbsp;19:41] Emily's involvement in the project</li></ul> Resources:The Open Source Cloud Guide: <a href="https://open-cloud-guide.dev/Read" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">open-cloud-guide.dev/Read</a> &amp; <a href="https://developer.ibm.com/blogs/contribute-to-a-new-open-source-cloud-guide/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">developer.ibm.com/blogs/contribute-to-a-new-open-source-cloud-guide</a>IBM DeveloperIn the era of open hybrid cloud, open source skills matter more than proprietary software skillsO'Reilly survey highlights that open source cloud skills set devs apart for career prospects (40 kB)<a href="https://developer.ibm.com/blogs/oreilly-open-source-skill-survey-blog/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://developer.ibm.com/blogs/oreilly-open-source-skill-survey-blog/</a>

Hi there, I'm passionate about developer advocacy, cloud computing, and leading teams with empathy.

I previously worked at Shopify as a Developer Advocate with a focus on growing the ecosystem of third-party Shopify developers. Before that I worked at IBM where I had numerous roles, including being a Senior Technical Staff Member (STSM) and Engineering Manager. During my time at IBM I focused on creating content related to IBM Cloud, Kubernetes, OpenShift, and AI. Prior to that I was the Project Team Lead the OpenStack’s Identity service, code named Keystone. And before that I was developing features for IBM's WebSphere Application Server.

I have spoken at various conferences such as Vivatech, Open Infrastructure, Centre for Advanced Students Conference (CASCON), and the Cloud Identity Summit. I'm the co-author of a book, "Identity, Authentication & Access Management in OpenStack", published by O'Reilly Media in 2015.

Steve Martinelli

Director of Developer Advocacy and Community 

Experienced acquisition and production editor for content related to open source technology, developer-focused technology, and healthcare. Skilled in digital strategy, search engine optimization (SEO), corporate communications, and technical and medical writing.

Emily Mitchell

Editor, writer, and people manager

I lead open quantum and open serverless development and advocacy at IBM.

I also _tri_ to swim, bike, and run whenever I have free time. Bragging rights: 20 marathons, countless 1/2 marathons, 10 Ironman 70.3, and one Ironman 140.6.

I am also an avid photographer for over 20 years with a few awards recently for my street photography work in San Francisco.

I often go by the nickname 'max' or 'dr.max'.

Dr. Michael “Max” Maximilien

Distinguished Engineer at IBM

In this podcast, Steve Martinelli, Dr. Max, and Emily Mitchell talk about a new Open Source Cloud Guide created to show what open source technology underpins today’s major cloud offerings.They chat about :
        ⁃        Why the guide was created
        ⁃        Specific topic areas within the guide
        ⁃        Ways you can contribute or enhance the guide


The Open Source Cloud Guide Episode

Please join us for a conversation with Kris Baritt, VP of Technology for Client Engineering at IBM.&nbsp; Our discussion will cover a variety of topics including how he activates teams, develops new leaders and has an affinity for hyper-growth moments. Key Takeaways:<ul><li>[00:05&nbsp;-&nbsp;00:25] Intro to the episode</li><li>[03:36&nbsp;-&nbsp;05:15] What Kris and the team do at IBM</li><li>[12:30&nbsp;-&nbsp;15:10] What hybrid cloud means</li><li>[15:25&nbsp;-&nbsp;17:40] Exciting projects Kris and team have been working on</li><li>[19:31&nbsp;-&nbsp;25:11] Kris's origin story</li><li>[33:26&nbsp;-&nbsp;37:12] How Kris builds and implements teams</li><li>[45:36&nbsp;-&nbsp;47:36] What Kris is excited about these days</li></ul>

IT Executive with global experience in technology sales, consulting and business development. Proven track record of building high performing teams in very competitive and fast paced technology companies. Lead teams through hyper-growth phases of market adoption while insisting on the highest standards of ethical and quality delivery. Management and ownership of large P&L that encompasses all aspects of the business including strategy, planning, marketing, business development, service delivery and operational success in the Consulting (Advisory, Technology and Software) and Cloud service models.

Motivated and results oriented sales/consulting leader focused on solving customer problems with custom solutions, services and technology to drive business impact. Coaching highly productive consulting and sales teams with a focus on skills and professional development. 

Successful program & practice development background. Innate ability to identify needs in the marketplace or internally and synthesize these into program requirements. 

Executive Conference spokesperson for large events of CIOs and IT Staff presenting on topics such as Cloud, IoT, Big Data, Virtualization, IT Strategy and Mobility. 

Specialties: Leadership, Sales, Consulting Services, Cloud, Strategy, Virtualization, Application Development, SDLC, Agile Development, Database and Pre-Sales expertise in the Software and Professional Services areas.

Kris Baritt

VP of Technology for Client Engineering, IBM

Please join us for a conversation with Kris Baritt, VP of Technology for Client Engineering at IBM. Our discussion will cover a variety of topics including how he activates teams, develops new leaders and has an affinity for hyper-growth moments.


Kris Baritt | Client Engineering

Please join us for a conversation with Kris Baritt, VP of Technology for Client Engineering at IBM.  Our discussion will cover a variety of topics including how he activates teams, develops new leaders and has an affinity for hyper-growth moments.


Please join us for a conversation with Robin Bender Ginn the Executive Director of the OpenJS Foundation. We will be discussing a variety of topics including the origins and mission of the OpenJS Foundation, as well as, programs, certifications and upcoming events.Robin Bender Ginn, Executive Director OpenJS Foundation, <a href="https://twitter.com/rginn206?lang=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@rginn206</a>Joe Sepi, Open Source Engineer &amp; Advocate, <a href="https://twitter.com/joe_sepi" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@joe_sepi</a> Luke Schantz, Quantum Ambassador &amp; Podcaster @IBMDeveloper, <a href="https://twitter.com/lukeschantz" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@lukeschantz</a> Key Takeaways:<ul><li>[00:05&nbsp;-&nbsp;00:21] Intro to the episode</li><li>[02:24&nbsp;-&nbsp;05:13] Intro to Robin and her experience with open source</li><li>[07:55&nbsp;-&nbsp;10:28] The role of the OpenJS Foundation</li><li>[11:16&nbsp;-&nbsp;14:26] Different way individuals and organizations are involved</li><li>[15:16&nbsp;-&nbsp;17:00] A cross project called Collaboration Spaces</li><li>[17:15&nbsp;-&nbsp;18:51] Robin's experience as Executive Director of OpenJS Foundation</li><li>[37:14&nbsp;-&nbsp;39:15] How projects come into the OpenJS Foundation</li><li>[41:36&nbsp;-&nbsp;44:04] Trainings and certifications at the foundation</li></ul> Resources:OpenJS Foundation: <a href="https://openjsf.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">openjsf.org</a>OpenJS Collaboration: <a href="https://openjsf.org/collaborate" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">openjsf.org/collaborate</a>OpenJS Certification and Training Programs: <a href="http://openjsf.org/certification" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">openjsf.org/certification</a>OpenJS World 2021: <a href="http://openjsf.org/openjs-world-2021" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">openjsf.org/openjs-world-2021</a>OpenJS Foundation Individual Supporter Program: <a href="http://openjsf.org/javascriptlandia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">openjsf.org/javascriptlandia</a>Open Source Summit: <a href="http://events.linuxfoundation.org/open-source-summit-north-america" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">events.linuxfoundation.org/open-source-summit-north-america</a>Open Source Security Foundation: <a href="http://openssf.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">openssf.org</a>Nebraska project: <a href="http://xkcd.com/2347" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">xkcd.com/2347</a>

Please join us for a conversation with Robin Bender Ginn the Executive Director of the OpenJS Foundation. We will be discussing a variety of topics including the origins and mission of the OpenJS Foundation, as well as, programs, certifications and upcoming events.


Executive Director at the OpenJS Foundation | Robin Bender Ginn

Please join us for a conversation with Robin Bender Ginn the Executive Director of the OpenJS Foundation. We will be discussing a variety of topics including the origins and mission of the OpenJS Foundation, as well as, programs, certifications and upcoming events. Robin Bender Ginn, Executive Director OpenJS Foundation, @rginn206 Joe Sepi, Open Source Engineer & Advocate, @joe_sepi Luke Schantz, Quantum Ambassador & Podcaster @IBMDeveloper, @lukeschantz


Please join us for a conversation with Parul Singh, a Senior Software Engineer in Red Hat’s Emerging Technology team. We will be discussing the ChRIS Project, volsync, microshift and OpenShift’s Quantum Operators.<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/parul-singh-00b42915/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Parul Singh</a>, Sr. Software Engineer, Emerging Tech, Red Hat&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/joesepi/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Joe Sepi</a>, Open Source Engineer &amp; Advocate, @joe_sepi&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukeschantz/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Luke Schantz</a>, Quantum Ambassador, @IBMDeveloper, @lukeschantz Key Takeaways:<ul><li>[00:04&nbsp;-&nbsp;00:24] Intro to the episode</li><li>[02:12&nbsp;-&nbsp;02:46] Intro to Parul Singh</li><li>[03:03&nbsp;-&nbsp;05:25] Parul's work developing the IBM and OpenShift quantum operators</li><li>[08:09&nbsp;-&nbsp;10:24] Where can quantum be applied?</li><li>[10:43&nbsp;-&nbsp;13:16] The ChRIS Project, and how Parul got involved</li><li>[16:20&nbsp;-&nbsp;21:11] VolSync: Overview of what it is, and what Parul is working on</li><li>[25:58&nbsp;-&nbsp;29:23] What you need to know about MicroShift</li><li>[31:49&nbsp;-&nbsp;34:46] Living as sustainable as possible</li><li>[35:48&nbsp;-&nbsp;37:28] QUESTION: "How can a company earn money from OpenSource software?"</li><li>[42:16&nbsp;-&nbsp;43:50] QUESTION: "Do you get to choose the topics that you[Parul] like to work on, and the tech stacks as well?"</li></ul> Resources:The ChRIS Project: <a href="http://chrisproject.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://chrisproject.org/</a>VolSync: <a href="https://github.com/backube/volsync" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://github.com/backube/volsync</a>Microshift: <a href="https://github.com/openshift/microshift" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://github.com/openshift/microshift</a>OpenShift Quantum Operators: <a href="https://github.com/qiskit-community/openshift-quantum-operators" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://github.com/qiskit-community/openshift-quantum-operators</a>CubeSat Space Mission "ENDURANCE": <a href="https://www.ibm.com/cloud/blog/cubesat-space-mission-endurance-democratizing-access-to-space" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.ibm.com/cloud/blog/cubesat-space-mission-endurance-democratizing-access-to-space</a>

As an open source enthusiast and a passionate coder I have leveraged my technical skills across all the components that makes an enterprise product/software as a whole. I have navigated my way from consuming technologies in my first job to creating cloud technologies and platforms in my current one. My current area of interest lies in scaling and resource utilization in Distributed Systems and primarily working on Kubernetes/OpenShift.

Parul Singh

Sr. Software Engineer, Red Hat

Please join us for a conversation with Parul Singh, a Senior Software Engineer in Red Hat’s Emerging Technology team. We will be discussing the ChRIS Project, volsync, microshift and OpenShift’s Quantum Operators.


Emerging Technology and Open Source Software at Red Hat | Parul Singh

Emerging Technology And Open Source Software At Red Hat | Parul Singh

The IBM Developer podcast is the place to hear about open topics and technologies.

In this episode, we’re excited to bring you a conversation with Watson Health’s Lead Coding Architect, Dixon Whitmire. Dixon is here to give us the details on the open source project Linux For Health, the aim of which is to be the reference implementation for healthcare transactions.Dixon digs into healthcare transaction technology, how patients and healthcare workers interact with health data, and how an open source project like Linux for Health breaks down the silos of different standards and organizations. Along the way, he describes how changes to the software can have immediate real world benefits for anyone who needs access to health records, a requirement that has only grown in urgency in the shadow of a global pandemic.If you’re working in — or thinking of using — an open source environment and you have an interest in the way health records are accessed and shared, you won’t want to miss this discussion.

The National Security Agency | Open Source Software & The Ghidra decompiler project

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