Demystifying Open-Telemetry with Michael Haberman

Welcome to another episode of the DevOps Toolchain podcast! I'm your host, Joe Colantonio, and today, we have an exciting episode lined up for you. We're diving deep into the world of OpenTelemetry with Michael Haberman, a senior architect at SmartBear and a co-founder of Aspecto. Michael brings over a decade of experience in software architecture and has been instrumental in transitioning successful tech companies from monolithic applications to microservices. In this episode, we'll explore what OpenTelemetry is, how it supports the three pillars of observability (traces, metrics, and logs), and the latest updates in the project. Michael will not only share theoretical insights but also practical tips on the importance of profiling, pain points to watch out for, and the adoption of OpenTelemetry in the industry, empowering you to enhance your monitoring and observability strategies. This episode is a must-listen if you want to enhance your monitoring and observability strategies, especially in complex, distributed systems like microservices. Plus, stick around for Michael's pro tips on implementing OpenTelemetry in your projects. Ready to uplift your DevOps game? Let's get started! Also make sure to check out SmartBear's free guide on What is OpenTelemetry? A Straightforward Guide: https://testguild.me/opentelemguide