WebAssembly Unleashed

In this episode of WebAssembly Unleashed, hosts Joel Moses and Oscar Spencer kick things off with updates on the upcoming Wasm.IO conference in Barcelona and the latest buzz around WASI Preview 3 before diving into an in-depth conversation with guest Ralph Squillace on Microsoft's Wasm strategy.
 
Ralph shares his journey in open source, from the early adoption of Linux at Microsoft to the rise of containers and the growing impact of WebAssembly. The discussion dives into Microsoft’s strategic role in shaping the future of WebAssembly, the unique advantages it brings to cloud-native development, and the challenges and opportunities facing the technology today.

Whether you're curious about the evolution of containers, WebAssembly’s potential in big tech, or the balance between open standards and corporate innovation, this episode offers expert insights into WebAssembly’s transformative role in modern tech.

Creators and Guests

Host
Joel Moses
Distinguished Engineer & VP, Strategic Engineering at F5. Joel has over 30 years of industry experience in cybersecurity and networking fields. Prior to joining F5, he designed large scale security and infrastructure architectures for consulting clients and served as the lead US Security and Infrastructure Architect for one of the largest accounting/consulting firms in the world. At F5, he is a founding member of the Office of the CTO, and is principally responsible for advanced research, intellectual property, proof-of-concepts, and strategic studies related to security, hardware, and cloud technologies. He holds several US patents related to encryption techniques.
Host
Oscar Spencer
Principal Engineer with F5, Co-author of the Grain programming language, and TSC Director for the Bytecode Alliance, Oscar is passionate about advancing the future of WebAssembly.
Guest
Ralph Squillace
Principal Product Manager at Microsoft Azure Core Upstream Compute
Producer
Tabitha R.R. Powell

What is WebAssembly Unleashed?

Welcome to WebAssembly Unleashed, your monthly dive into the dynamic world of WebAssembly (Wasm). Join F5’s Joel Moses, Oscar Spencer, and Wasm enthusiast Matthew Yacobucci as they unpack the potential, challenges, and innovations within the Wasm ecosystem.

Designed for architects, practitioners, technologists, and Wasm enthusiasts, episodes offer:

Insightful discussions on Wasm advancements.
Practical tips for seamless integration into projects.
Interviews with influential figures shaping the Wasm landscape.
Strategies for maximizing the potential of WebAssembly.

Subscribe now and stay abreast of the latest in Wasm development. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or new to the field, WebAssembly Unleashed is your ticket to unlocking the full power of this revolutionary technology. Tune in for a deep dive into the limitless possibilities of WebAssembly.