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

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#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 ecosystem. (00:00) - | Chapter Title (00:00) - | From Journalism to Product Leadership: Alison's Unlikely Tech Journey (06:00) - | Why Belfast is a Cybersecurity Powerhouse (11:30) - | Entering Cloudsmith: First Impressions and Product Potential (17:00) - | Secure Artifact Management as a Foundation for Software Supply Chain (22:30) - | Scaling Product Teams: Challenges and Breakthroughs (28:00) - | Empowering Security: Enterprise Policy Management and Real-Time Insights (33:30) - | Building Trust at Scale in an AI-Enhanced World (39:00) - | Origin of the Podcast: Personal Growth Meets DevX Storytelling (44:30) - | SBOMs, Compliance & the Shift Toward Regulated Software Supply Chains (49:00) - | What’s Next for Cloudsmith: Big Customers and Bigger Visions

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