Duncan Epping

An episode of the When Shit Hits the Fan podcast, hosted by Johan van Amersfoort and Jeffrey Kusters, titled "Duncan Epping" was published on April 14, 2025 and runs 52 minutes.

April 14, 2025 ·52m · When Shit Hits the Fan

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Summary

In this episode of 'When Shit Hits the Fan', Johan and Jeffrey welcome Duncan Epping, Chief Technologist at Broadcom/VMware (and former co-host of this podcast). The conversation explores Duncan's journey from a consultant to a Chief Technologist, his passion for running, and his involvement in the tech community. They discuss Duncan's career highlights, including the development of EvoRail/VxRail and the organization of the VMworld Fun Run, showcasing his dedication to both technology and fitness. In this episode, Duncan shares his experiences in organizing community events, the challenges faced during his career in technology, and the valuable life lessons learned along the way. He emphasizes the importance of communication, the unpredictability of outcomes in both work and personal endeavors, and the significance of enjoying the journey rather than solely focusing on the end goals.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest02:19 Duncan's Background and Interests09:10 Duncan's Career Journey at VMware/Broadcom13:18 Rapid Fire Questions with Duncan15:37 Duncan's Passion for Running and Blogging19:14 Career Highlights and Achievements24:45 Organizing the VMworld Fun Run29:11 When Shit Hits the Fan: Personal Experiences41:46 Life Lessons and the Importance of Communication

Episode Description

In this episode of 'When Shit Hits the Fan', Johan and Jeffrey welcome Duncan Epping, Chief Technologist at Broadcom/VMware (and former co-host of this podcast).

The conversation explores Duncan's journey from a consultant to a Chief Technologist, his passion for running, and his involvement in the tech community.

They discuss Duncan's career highlights, including the development of EvoRail/VxRail and the organization of the VMworld Fun Run, showcasing his dedication to both technology and fitness.

In this episode, Duncan shares his experiences in organizing community events, the challenges faced during his career in technology, and the valuable life lessons learned along the way.

He emphasizes the importance of communication, the unpredictability of outcomes in both work and personal endeavors, and the significance of enjoying the journey rather than solely focusing on the end goals.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest

02:19 Duncan's Background and Interests

09:10 Duncan's Career Journey at VMware/Broadcom

13:18 Rapid Fire Questions with Duncan

15:37 Duncan's Passion for Running and Blogging

19:14 Career Highlights and Achievements

24:45 Organizing the VMworld Fun Run

29:11 When Shit Hits the Fan: Personal Experiences

41:46 Life Lessons and the Importance of Communication