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Building Software Cheaper and Faster

The Tech Trek
The Tech Trek
Episode • Jan 25, 2024 • 28m

In this episode, host Amir interviews Ramiro Berrelleza, the founder and CEO of Okteto. They discuss the concept of building software cheaper and faster, exploring the changing landscape of development costs and productivity. They also delve into the impact of tools like GitHub Copilot on team efficiency and delivery. Ramiro highlights how Okteto's platform automates development workflows in Kubernetes, allowing developers to focus on coding and creating value rather than setting up environments manually. The conversation explores the challenge of balancing cost, speed, and quality in software development. Tune in to gain insights into optimizing development processes and achieving cost-effective results.

Highlights:

[00:02:30] Producing software cheaper and faster.

[00:05:57] Cost savings through automation.

[00:09:14] Sizing environments correctly.

[00:12:04] Agile tools.

[00:17:07] Feedback loop in development.

[00:20:23] Customer feedback.

[00:23:45] Bridging the gap as companies grow.

[00:27:39] Innovating the web experience.


Ramiro Berrelleza is the CEO and Co-founder of Okteto, the leading platform for Development Experience Automation. With over 20 years of experience in engineering, Ramiro is a seasoned professional with a passion for building developer tooling. A visionary, Ramiro is always looking for ways to improve the software development process. He firmly believes that building modern applications is a team sport and understands the importance of removing friction from the development process. He is also a passionate advocate for building a more inclusive tech industry. With Ramiro at the helm, Okteto is well-positioned to continue to grow and shape the way companies architect development experience for their teams.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramiroberrelleza/

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