Donnie Berkholz, Ph.D.

Donnie Berkholz, Ph.D.

@dberkholz.com

SVP Platforms, Architecture & Research, Sabre. Everything from AI to Kubernetes to mainframes, value streams to UX to platforms. Prev: (S)VP Percona/Docker/CWT, analyst 451/RedMonk, biophysicist Mayo Clinic/Oregon State, OSS Gentoo. Opinions mine.

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Donnie Berkholz, Ph.D.
@dberkholz.com

The perspective that needs to be added to his excellent talk is a view on the intentional design of network effects in community architecture, in contrast to catalysts for barriers to entry and ongoing participation. In other words, starting the flywheel, keeping it spinning, and accelerating it.

Donnie Berkholz, Ph.D.
@dberkholz.com

“I want to empower users to fix their own issues [by using AI agents]. That’s how you get contributors coming back.” Love this point from Red Hat’s Kevin Hannon, applied to a real Kubernetes metric issue. #OSSummit

Donnie Berkholz, Ph.D.
@dberkholz.com

Excited that Open Source Summit is in my home base of Minneapolis this year! Come say hi, I’ll be around Mon-Wed. If you’d like to grab lunch or a coffee, ping me. #OSSummit

Donnie Berkholz, Ph.D.
@dberkholz.com

This is one of those years when I'm grateful that I'm in a position to max out my pre-tax medical accounts (HSA/FSA). Healthcare is so expensive in the US. And the experience and outcomes are both so terrible.

Donnie Berkholz, Ph.D.
@dberkholz.com

Also, I assume an unspent fraction of my HSA will become part of my retirement savings, which is certainly not true this year. So medical expenses are literally postponing my (distant) retirement.

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Rev. Benjamin Cremer
@brcremer.bsky.social

Notice how it’s always, “the Bible must inform our laws!” until it comes to the +2,000 verses in the Bible that discuss the generous use of wealth and possessions in a way that prioritizes the needs of the poor, this sick, the stranger, the vulnerable, and the oppressed.

Donnie Berkholz, Ph.D.
@dberkholz.com

Gemini seems to be getting better at working with Gmail. Try a prompt like this: Write a 2-page summary of emails sent from Oct 5-11 with the label "tech-news" (or whatever label you use for such things)

Donnie Berkholz, Ph.D.
@dberkholz.com

Unbelievable. I feel like I’m living in the movie “Idiocracy.” This is literally the most promising public-health breakthrough in years if not decades. ground.news/article/heal...

ground.newsHealth Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announces he will cancel $500 million in vaccine development projectsThe Department of Health and Human Services will cancel contracts and pull funding for some vaccines that are being developed to fight respiratory viruses like COVID-19 and the flu.
Donnie Berkholz, Ph.D.
@dberkholz.com

I really like Aldi. It has a rare combination of price, quality, and a twist of European feel. Unlike typical low-priced stores, you can find organic options, and it's not full of ultraprocessed foods with random chemicals and flavorings.

Donnie Berkholz, Ph.D.
@dberkholz.com

The combination of a heavy focus on the "generic" store brand and a low level of variety helps a lot in keeping costs down. They can quickly turn over inventory and don't have to pay as much "rent" to third-party brands.

Donnie Berkholz, Ph.D.
@dberkholz.com

SF Bay Area friends, I'll be visiting this week! Reach out if you'd like to connect. Here's where I'll be: Wed afternoon — Around Berkeley/Oakland Thurs night — After 7pm in SF Fri morning — Around Berkeley/Oakland Would be great to catch up with some of y'all, it's been too long.

Donnie Berkholz, Ph.D.
@dberkholz.com

On my recent trip to Spain, one highlight was visiting a 300-year-old restaurant. According to the Guinness book, it's the oldest continuously operated restaurant in the world. That's not the kind of thing you see much in the US.