In this RedMonk conversation, Chris Corriere, Founder of Ecology Computing and an organizer of Devopsdays Atlanta, shares his unique perspective on socio-technical systems, complexity in computing, and the future of DevOps practices with Kate Holterhoff. They discuss how ecological thinking influences technology and how mapping tools like Cynefin and Wardley Maps can help navigate complex environments.

Show notes: https://redmonk.com/videos/chris-corriere-complexity/

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Guest Background

00:27 Chris Corriere's Ecological Perspective on Technology

02:11 Socio-technical Mathematics and Complexity

02:40 Mathematics in Computing and AI

04:32 AI, Agency, and Autonomy in Systems

05:42 Math Skills for Developers and Data Scientists

06:57 Platform Engineering and Source Control

09:09 Open Source Projects and Enterprise Work

11:04 The Role of Git and Version Control

12:23 Greenfield Projects and Tech Debt

13:35 Understanding Cynefin and Wardley Mapping

18:54 What is Cynefin? Its Origins and Meaning

19:54 Chaos, Disorder, and Platform Salvage

21:38 Mapping the Tech Environment with Wardley

25:41 Mapping Space Technologies and Quantum Computing

27:02 DevOps Days Atlanta and Future Themes

29:30 The Future of AI, Education, and Community

31:13 Closing Remarks and Contact Info