DevEx Unpacked

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By: Cloudsmith

Cloudsmith is solving the challenges of artifact management and are on the path to becoming the software supply chain itself. In this weekly podcast, we share knowledge from Cloudsmith employees, customers, and other great guests from the software industry. Along the way, we’ll unpack topics like the cloud, security, supply chains, and the developer experience.

Tom Gibson on Scaling Cloudsmith, Security Innovation & Developer DNA
Last Thursday at 8:46 AM

#003: In this episode of DevEx Unpacked, Alan Carson sits down with Tom Gibson, Principal Engineer and long-time Cloudsmith team member, to trace his journey from early start-up to leading strategic innovation in the CTO’s office. 

Tom shares behind-the-scenes stories about engineering through scale, building continuous security scanning, and what it takes to evolve a developer-first platform. 

Hear how Cloudsmith grew from four engineers to an enterprise-ready company, while staying true to its developer DNA. 

If you're building DevOps platforms, growing an engineering team, or just love a good Pac-Man rivalry, this episode is fo...


DevRel, Donuts & Distributed Systems: Dan McKinney on Scaling Cloudsmith and Winning Trust
05/01/2025

#002: In this episode of DevEx Unpacked, Alan Carson sits down with Dan McKinney, one of Cloudsmith’s earliest team members and now Head of Solutions Engineering. 

Dan reflects on his unique journey from writing docs and filming DevRel videos to leading high-stakes enterprise sales. 

Discover how Cloudsmith scaled from a two-person start-up to a platform trusted by global enterprises, why software supply chain security is more urgent than ever, and what features make developers and security teams lean in. 

Bonus: hear the Pac-Man showdown story and why a black "Alan" T-shirt sums up start...


Scaling Secure Software: Alison Sickelka (VP of Product at Cloudsmith) on AI, Artifacts, and the Future of DevEx.
04/24/2025

#001: In this inaugural episode of DevEx Unpacked, host Alan Carson sits down with Alison Sickelka, VP of Product at Cloudsmith, for a deep dive into the evolution of software supply chain security. 

Alison shares her journey from journalism to product leadership, the unique talent landscape in Belfast, and how Cloudsmith is pioneering secure artifact management. 

Learn how Cloudsmith's Enterprise Policy Management is shaping compliance strategies, why SBOMs are crucial, and where AI fits in a secure DevOps future. 

Perfect for developers, security pros, and tech leaders looking to stay ahead in a shifting eco...