App Development Today: Hype, Reality, and Tradeoffs with Dimitri Gianni

Beyond the Cloud Wars: A Pragmatist’s Guide to Multicloud Architecture with Alex Moore

The “cloud wars” often sound like a competition — AWS vs Azure vs Google Cloud — but the real world is much more complex. Today, most organizations live in a hybrid, multicloud reality, balancing flexibility, resilience, and cost. In this episode of CODE&CLOUD, Rauno De Pasquale (CTO at Newesis) talks with Alex Moore, AI Infrastructure Customer Engineer at Google Cloud, about what it really takes to design and manage multicloud architectures effectively. With over 25 years of experience across hosting, enterprise infrastructure, and hyperscalers, Alex shares pragmatic insights from the frontlines of cloud engineering. Topics discussed:  - How cloud architecture evolved from managed hosting to the hyperscaler era  - When multicloud makes sense — and when it only adds complexity  - Core principles of resilient, scalable system design that still hold true  - The hidden challenges of data gravity, identity management, and governance  - How platform engineering can simplify complexity and reduce cognitive load  -  Why not every company needs multicloud — and how to know if you do If you’ve ever wondered whether a multicloud strategy is worth it — or how to manage one effectively — this episode cuts through the buzzwords and gets real about architecture, business value, and long-term sustainability. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 03:10 Who is Alex Moore 08:00 From managed hosting to hyperscalers 15:20 What still matters today (and what we’ve forgotten) 20:45 The real reasons behind multicloud adoption 28:10 The hidden costs: data gravity, latency, and governance 36:30 Managing identity and compliance across providers 44:20 Platform engineering and cognitive load 51:30 When multicloud makes business sense 57:45 Final thoughts and summary Guest: Alex Moore — AI Infrastructure Customer Engineer at Google Cloud. Over 25 years of experience in enterprise infrastructure, managed hosting, and cloud architecture. (Speaking in a personal capacity) Host: Rauno De Pasquale, CTO at Newesis. CODE&CLOUD is a podcast by Newesis, a cloud-native company that believes in knowledge sharing and technological excellence. Each episode explores the intersection of technology, architecture, and business strategy with global experts. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe, comment, and share your thoughts. Let’s keep the conversation going about how technology creates real business value. Code&Cloud is Newesis podcast | https://www.newesis.com #CodeAndCloud #Newesis #CloudComputing #Multicloud #HybridCloud #GoogleCloud #CloudArchitecture #PlatformEngineering #DevOps #DigitalInnovation #AI #Infrastructure #CloudStrategy #DataGovernance #TechPodcast

App Development Today: Hype, Reality, and Tradeoffs with Dimitri Gianni

In a world of constant technological change, where new frameworks and tools appear every week, what does it really take to build great digital products that last? In this episode of CODE&CLOUD, Rauno De Pasquale (CTO at Newesis) talks with Dimitri Gianni, Mobile Product Designer and Software Engineer, about the real-life challenges, compromises, and wisdom behind modern app development. Together, they explore: * How to balance innovation and stability in software projects * The difference between hype and true innovation — and when to adopt new technologies * Why context and business goals should drive every technical decision * The reality of developer experience (DX) and what makes coding truly enjoyable * How to build a sustainable career in tech, avoiding burnout and learning continuously * Why the best developers are not just “senior”… but wise Whether you’re a developer, team lead, or tech founder, this conversation offers practical insights and timeless lessons on how to stay grounded in a world driven by constant change. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 03:10 Who is Dimitri Gianni 06:45 Architecture and developer workflow 12:20 Hype vs. real innovation 19:05 Balancing innovation, stability, and delivery speed 25:40 Writing code for humans, not just machines 33:10 Soft skills and developer well-being 40:00 The wise developer mindset 45:00 Closing thoughts Guest: Dimitri Gianni Mobile Product Designer & Software Engineer. Consultant helping startups and companies design and build scalable digital solutions. Host: Rauno De Pasquale, CTO at Newesis. CODE&CLOUD is a podcast by Newesis, a cloud-native company that believes in knowledge sharing and technological excellence. Each episode explores the intersection of technology, strategy, and human experience with experts from around the world. 🎧 If you enjoyed the conversation, subscribe to our channel, leave a comment, and share your thoughts! Code&Cloud is Newesis podcast | https://www.newesis.com #CodeAndCloud #AppDevelopment #SoftwareEngineering #MobileDevelopment #CloudComputing #DevOps #DigitalInnovation #DeveloperExperience #OpenSource #TechnologyLeadership #AI #CloudNative #TechPodcast #Newesis

From Open Model to Global Infrastructure: The Role of Open Source in Cloud with Justin Erenkrantz

Modern cloud platforms like AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure power the global digital economy. But behind these massive infrastructures lies a surprising truth: open source software built by communities of developers is the foundation of today’s most profitable cloud services. In this episode of CODE&CLOUD, Rauno De Pasquale (CTO at Newesis) talks with Justin Erenkrantz, former President of the Apache Software Foundation and veteran contributor to open source projects like Apache HTTP Server and Subversion. Together, they explore: * How open source shaped the birth of cloud computing * The rise of cloud-native open source tools like Kubernetes, Redis, Kafka, and Terraform * The love-hate relationship between cloud vendors and open source communities * Ethical questions around cloud providers profiting from open source projects * Lessons from real-world cases like Redis vs. Valkey forks * The next frontier: AI and open source, and what’s at stake for the future of innovation If you’ve ever wondered how community-driven innovation scales to global cloud infrastructure, this episode will give you the insights to understand the past, present, and future of the cloud. Suggested Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:15 Who is Justin Erenkrantz 05:40 The role of open source in the birth of the cloud 11:10 Cloud-native tools and modern architectures 18:30 Cloud providers vs. open source communities 25:50 The Redis & Valkey case study 32:40 Open source values beyond code: transparency and ethics 40:15 Challenges and opportunities in the AI-driven future 48:30 Closing thoughts Guest Justin Erenkrantz — Former President of the Apache Software Foundation, open source contributor, and cloud expert with leadership roles at Bloomberg and Major League Baseball. Host Rauno De Pasquale, CTO at Newesis. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe, leave a comment, and share it with your team. Follow us for future discussions about cloud, open source, and innovation. Code&Cloud is Newesis podcast | https://www.newesis.com

Smart Convergence: A New Balance Between Edge and Cloud with Luca Moglia

Think about your favorite streaming service. How does a movie created halfway across the world appear instantly on your screen, in perfect quality? The answer lies in a complex dance between two giants of the internet infrastructure: cloud and edge computing. For years, their roles were clearly separated — but today, the lines are blurring. In this episode of CODE&CLOUD, Rauno De Pasquale (CTO at Newesis) talks with Luca Moglia (Senior Solutions Engineer at Akamai) about how these two worlds are merging, creating new opportunities and challenges for developers, businesses, and users. We explore: * Edge-in vs. Cloud-out models: strengths, limits, and real-world use cases * How DevOps and GitOps evolve to manage thousands of distributed workloads * The shift from one-way CDN traffic to real-time bidirectional communication * The role of CNCF standards in enabling multi-cloud and multi-edge architectures * Emerging applications: IoT, AI personalization, real-time industrial automation * The future of development: when the platform decides where code should run — cloud, edge, or both Discover how this convergence is shaping a new generation of applications that are scalable, low-latency, and location-independent. Suggested Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:00 Who is Luca Moglia 05:30 Cloud-out vs Edge-in models 11:10 Impact on DevOps & GitOps practices 17:40 From one-way CDN to real-time bidirectional data flow 24:20 CNCF standards and multi-cloud integration 30:15 Developer experience: manual vs. automatic workload placement 37:50 Emerging applications: IoT, AI, smart cities, real-time AR 44:30 Hyper-personalized experiences at the edge 50:00 Key takeaways & closing Guest Luca Moglia — Senior Solutions Engineer at Akamai, helping companies optimize cloud-native and edge-native architectures, boost digital experiences, and secure every step of the user journey. Host Rauno De Pasquale, CTO at Newesis. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe, leave a comment, and share it with your team. Follow us for future conversations on cloud, AI, and digital innovation. Code&Cloud is Newesis podcast | https://www.newesis.com

DevOps, cloud, microservices, and the challenge of complexity with Luca Mezzalira

In this episode of CODE&CLOUD, Rauno De Pasquale (CTO at Newesis) sits down with Luca Mezzalira (Serverless Specialist Solutions Architect AWS and author of Building Micro-Frontends from O’Reilly) to unpack how to tackle complexity in modern systems: DevOps, cloud, microservices, micro-frontends, governance and team organization. Starting from the “paradox” of modern architecture—greater agility promised, yet new distributed complexity—Luca shares pragmatic ways to decide when and how to split systems, how to reduce teams’ cognitive load, and what the architect’s role really is today: less “master builder,” more coach/enabler who asks the right questions, defines reusable patterns, and navigates the trade-offs across technology, organization, and business. What you’ll learn * How to evaluate whether microservices/micro-frontends add value in your context * Why governance, observability, and security are not afterthoughts * Heuristics for defining boundaries (DDD, event storming, rate of change) * Reducing cognitive load with blueprints, platform engineering, and security champions * The architect as a force multiplier across engineering, culture, and org design * Synchronous vs. asynchronous choices, batching, and cost-aware resilience Suggested chapters 00:00 Intro 01:20 Who is Luca Mezzalira 04:10 The paradox of modern architecture 10:35 How “micro” should it be? Heuristics & context 18:50 UX, performance, and micro-frontends 26:30 Governance, observability, and shared dependencies 34:15 Architect as coach & enablement team 44:00 Cognitive load: patterns & platform engineering 52:10 Designing for change: reversibility & trade-offs 59:30 Key takeaways & closing Guest Luca Mezzalira — Software architect with 20+ years of experience helping startups and Fortune 500s build scalable, modern systems. At AWS, he guides enterprises in serverless, event-driven architectures. Author of Building Micro-Frontends (O’Reilly), international speaker and creator. Host Rauno De Pasquale, CTO at Newesis. If you found this helpful: subscribe, drop a comment with your questions, and share it with your team. Follow us on LinkedIn for updates and upcoming guests. Code&Cloud is Newesis podcast | https://www.newesis.com