FINOS Open Source in Finance Podcast

Unlocking Innovation: Kratix and Platform Engineering at NatWest | OS in Finance Podcast

Unlocking Innovation: Kratix and Platform Engineering at NatWest In this episode of the FINOS podcast, Grizz Griswold interviews Chris Plank from NatWest Bank and Derik Evangelisa from Syntasso. They delve into the evolution of platform engineering, open-source technologies, and how NatWest uses cloud-native tools to deliver platforms as a product. Learn about the innovative Kratix framework, its role in enabling developers, and how open-source principles are being adopted in financial services. Whether you're a technical enthusiast or on the business side, this discussion provides valuable insights into modernizing IT practices and fostering innovation. 00:00 The Evolution of Team Collaboration 00:38 Introduction to the Guests 01:08 Overview of the Talk and Key Topics 02:00 Chris Plank's Background and Role 03:14 Defining Platform Engineering 05:52 Derik Evangelista's Background and Role 06:24 Understanding Kratix 10:41 The Journey of Platform Engineering at NatWest 16:54 Building with Kratix: A Technical Insight 19:35 Exploring FINOS Projects and Kratix Integration 20:01 Deep Dive into Kratix and Its Technical Aspects 22:31 The Concept of Golden Paths in Kratix 24:07 Real-World Applications and Industry Impact 29:50 Challenges and Lessons in Change Management 32:51 How to Contribute to Kratix and Future Prospects 37:26 Final Thoughts and Reflections Kratix: https://www.kratix.io/ Chris Plank: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisplank/ NatWest: https://www.natwestgroup.com/ Derik Evangelista: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derikevangelista/ Syntasso: https://www.syntasso.io/ Grizz Griswold: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aarongriswold/ Find more info about FINOS: On the web: https://www.finos.org/ Open Source in Finance Forum (OSFF Conference): https://www.finos.org/osff-2025 2024 State of Open Source in Financial Services Download: ⁠https://www.finos.org/state-of-open-source-in-financial-services-2024⁠ FINOS Current Newsletter Here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.finos.org/newsletter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/finosfoundation/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FINOSFoundation About FINOS FINOS (The Fintech Open Source Foundation) is a nonprofit whose mission is to foster the adoption of open source, open standards, and collaborative software development practices in financial services. It is the center for open source developers and the financial services industry to build new technology projects that have a lasting impact on business operations. As a regulatory compliant platform, the foundation enables developers from these competing organizations to collaborate on projects with a strong propensity for mutualization. It has enabled codebase contributions from both the buy- and sell-side firms and counts over 50 major financial institutions, fintechs and technology consultancies as part of its membership. FINOS is also part of the Linux Foundation, the largest shared technology organization in the world. Get involved and join FINOS as a Member.

Leveraging AI for Software Supply Chain Security with Sudhir Prasad, Director of Product Management, Red Hat

Leveraging AI for Software Supply Chain Security with Sudhir Prasad, Director of Product Management, Red Hat | OS in Finance Podcast In this episode of the FINOS podcast, Grizz Griswold interviews Sudhir Prasad, Director of Product Management at Red Hat, about the critical role of AI in enhancing software supply chain security. They delve into important topics such as leveraging AI for supply chain security, the transparency and provenance of AI models, and the challenges of integrating open-source solutions. Sudhir shares his journey from a developer to a product management leader and discusses best practices for ensuring software integrity, unburdening developers, and the importance of regulatory compliance. Tune in to gain valuable perspectives on the evolving landscape of software security and AI. 00:00 Introduction to AI in Software Supply Chain Security 01:01 Meet Sudhir Prasad from Red Hat 01:38 Sudhir's Journey from Developer to Product Manager 05:19 The Importance of Open Source in Software Development 07:32 Challenges and Solutions in Software Supply Chain Security 20:04 Leveraging AI for Software Supply Chain Security 22:49 Daily Work and Future Directions at Red Hat 35:00 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Sudhir Prasad: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sudhirprasad/ Red Hat: https://www.redhat.com/en/solutions/financial-services Grizz Griswold: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aarongriswold/ Find more info about FINOS: On the web: https://www.finos.org/ Open Source in Finance Forum (OSFF Conference): https://www.finos.org/osff-2025 2024 State of Open Source in Financial Services Download: ⁠https://www.finos.org/state-of-open-source-in-financial-services-2024⁠ FINOS Current Newsletter Here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.finos.org/newsletter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/finosfoundation/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FINOSFoundation About FINOS FINOS (The Fintech Open Source Foundation) is a nonprofit whose mission is to foster the adoption of open source, open standards, and collaborative software development practices in financial services. It is the center for open source developers and the financial services industry to build new technology projects that have a lasting impact on business operations. As a regulatory compliant platform, the foundation enables developers from these competing organizations to collaborate on projects with a strong propensity for mutualization. It has enabled codebase contributions from both the buy- and sell-side firms and counts over 50 major financial institutions, fintechs and technology consultancies as part of its membership. FINOS is also part of the Linux Foundation, the largest shared technology organization in the world. Get involved and join FINOS as a Member.

Durable Execution & Open Source Innovation, Max Fateev, CTO, Temporal | OS in Finance Podcast

Max Fateev, CTO and Co-Founder of Temporal on Durable Execution & Open Source Innovation | Open Source in Finance Podcast In this episode of the FINOS podcast, Grizz Griswold interviews Max, the Co-Founder and CTO of Temporal, which is a new member of FINOS. They delve into the concept of durable execution, a groundbreaking approach that allows processes to persist despite system failures, significantly improving developer productivity and resiliency. Max shares his extensive journey, from his early days at Amazon to co-founding Temporal, and the insights gained along the way. The discussion also explores the open-source model, the importance of security in financial services, and how Temporal's technology is revolutionizing the industry. Tune in to learn about the challenges and triumphs of building and managing a tech company, especially in the open-source ecosystem. 00:00 Introduction to Business Logic Simplification 01:01 Welcome and Guest Introduction 01:46 Max's Career Journey 04:11 Building Temporal and Its Evolution 06:13 Challenges and Successes in Open Source 07:33 Managing People vs. Technology 13:20 Durable Execution Explained 17:55 Temporal's Impact on Financial Services 23:01 Open Source Security and Business Model 27:38 Upcoming Events and Future of Open Source in Finance 32:09 Closing Remarks Max Fateev: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fateev/ Temporal: https://temporal.io/ Find more info about FINOS: On the web: https://www.finos.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FINOSFoundation LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/finosfoundation/ 2024 State of Open Source in Financial Services Download: ⁠https://www.finos.org/state-of-open-source-in-financial-services-2024⁠ FINOS Current Newsletter Here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.finos.org/newsletter About FINOS FINOS (The Fintech Open Source Foundation) is a nonprofit whose mission is to foster the adoption of open source, open standards, and collaborative software development practices in financial services. It is the center for open source developers and the financial services industry to build new technology projects that have a lasting impact on business operations. As a regulatory compliant platform, the foundation enables developers from these competing organizations to collaborate on projects with a strong propensity for mutualization. It has enabled codebase contributions from both the buy- and sell-side firms and counts over 50 major financial institutions, fintechs and technology consultancies as part of its membership. FINOS is also part of the Linux Foundation, the largest shared technology organization in the world. Get involved and join FINOS as a Member.

Ensuring Compliance in AI and DevOps with TestifySec - Featuring Cole Kennedy

In this episode of the FINOS podcast, Grizz Griswold interviews Cole Kennedy, founder and CEO of TestifySec. Explore the importance of compliance in AI and DevOps, especially within highly regulated industries like financial services and defense. Learn about the challenges of data governance in AI models, the necessity of tracking and verifying compliance processes, and how the In-toto project offers a framework for cryptographic validation. Cole shares insights from his diverse journey, including his military background, engineering pursuits, and the inception of TestifySec. Discover the future of AI compliance and the role of open source in driving innovation. 00:00 Introduction to AI Model Compliance 00:52 Meet Cole Kennedy: Founder and CEO of TestifySec 03:01 Cole's Journey from Military to Tech 06:00 Challenges in High Compliance Environments 10:45 The Birth of TestifySec 14:40 AI and Compliance in Financial Services 22:35 Future of AI in High Compliance Industries 26:35 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Cole Kennedy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thecolekennedy/ TestifySec: https://testifysec.com/ in-toto: https://in-toto.io/ Find more info about FINOS: On the web: https://www.finos.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FINOSFoundation LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/finosfoundation/ 2024 State of Open Source in Financial Services Download: ⁠https://www.finos.org/state-of-open-source-in-financial-services-2024⁠ FINOS Current Newsletter Here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.finos.org/newsletter About FINOS FINOS (The Fintech Open Source Foundation) is a nonprofit whose mission is to foster the adoption of open source, open standards, and collaborative software development practices in financial services. It is the center for open source developers and the financial services industry to build new technology projects that have a lasting impact on business operations. As a regulatory compliant platform, the foundation enables developers from these competing organizations to collaborate on projects with a strong propensity for mutualization. It has enabled codebase contributions from both the buy- and sell-side firms and counts over 50 major financial institutions, fintechs and technology consultancies as part of its membership. FINOS is also part of the Linux Foundation, the largest shared technology organization in the world. Get involved and join FINOS as a Member.

Exploring AI, Cybersecurity, and Open Source Chris Lindsey, Mend.io - Open Source in Finance Podcast

Exploring AI, Cybersecurity, and Open Source with Chris Lindsey from Mend.io In this episode of the FINOS podcast, Grizz Griswold interviews Chris Lindsey, a Security Evangelist from Mend.io. They discuss the intersection of AI, cybersecurity, and open-source software. Chris shares his extensive experience in software development and application security, providing insights into secure coding practices, the critical role of open source in development, and practical approaches to managing AI technology within highly regulated industries. Tune in to learn about the challenges and strategies in the evolving landscape of AI and cybersecurity. 00:00 Introduction to AI and Security 01:07 Meet Chris Lindsey of Mend.io 02:34 Chris Lindsey's Origin Story 04:39 Challenges in Secure Software Development 07:00 Open Source Security Concerns 15:28 AI in Code Reviews and Security 20:09 The Role of AI in Cybersecurity 29:25 About Mend.io and Its Tools 32:18 Final Thoughts and Future Discussions Chris Lindsey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-lindsey-39b3915/ Mend.io: https://www.mend.io/ Grizz's Info | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/aarongriswold/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠grizz@finos.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find more info about FINOS: On the web: https://www.finos.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FINOSFoundation LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/finosfoundation/ 2024 State of Open Source in Financial Services Download: ⁠https://www.finos.org/state-of-open-source-in-financial-services-2024⁠ FINOS Current Newsletter Here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.finos.org/newsletter About FINOS FINOS (The Fintech Open Source Foundation) is a nonprofit whose mission is to foster the adoption of open source, open standards, and collaborative software development practices in financial services. It is the center for open source developers and the financial services industry to build new technology projects that have a lasting impact on business operations. As a regulatory compliant platform, the foundation enables developers from these competing organizations to collaborate on projects with a strong propensity for mutualization. It has enabled codebase contributions from both the buy- and sell-side firms and counts over 50 major financial institutions, fintechs and technology consultancies as part of its membership. FINOS is also part of the Linux Foundation, the largest shared technology organization in the world. Get involved and join FINOS as a Member.