Autonomous IT, Live! – Spring Into Automation: Clean Up Tech Debt & Refresh Your IT Operations, E03
Download MP3In this episode of Autonomous IT, Live!, Landon Miles hosts leads a three-part discussion focused on spring cleaning your IT systems, workflows, and personal well-being. You’ll hear candid, practical insights from IT professionals tackling burnout, technical debt, and infrastructure hygiene head-on.
This live show originally aired April 16, 2025
This live show originally aired April 16, 2025
💼 Segment 1: Work-life balance in IT
Eric Fonseca (Union School District) and Ashlyn Davis (Automox) talk about setting healthy boundaries, offloading low-value tasks through automation, and building sustainable practices that support both productivity and peace of mind.
🧱 Segment 2: Taming technical debt
Colby Hall and Henry Smith from Automox unpack what technical debt looks like in practice, where it hides, and how it can turn into operational and security risk. They share real-world strategies for identifying, triaging, and resolving issues for long-term efficiency.
🔧 Segment 3: SRE spring cleaning tasks
Jeremy Maldonado, Ted Harapat, and Spencer Pothier deliver a checklist of spring cleaning tasks for site reliability engineering teams — from reducing alert fatigue and removing unused infrastructure to tightening up service level objectives and minimizing toil. Ideal for teams managing cloud environments and uptime-critical systems.
Creators and Guests
Host
Jeremy Maldonado
Jeremy Maldonado is the host of the Automate IT podcast and is a Senior Solutions Consultant at Automox. With nearly a decade of IT industry experience, Jeremy has honed his expertise in solving complex challenges and crafting solutions that simplify automation. His people-first approach, strong technical background, and approachable demeanor make him a trusted resource for IT professionals. Passionate about technology and known for his love of cats, Jeremy brings a unique blend of relatability and insight to every episode, empowering listeners to tackle automation with confidence and adaptability.
Host
Landon Miles
Landon Miles is the host of the Hands-On IT podcast. Landon’s profound passion for technology isn't just evident in his voice, it’s apparent in how he breaks down cutting-edge tech trends, formats user-friendly tutorials, and gets into the weeds of the complexities of IT technologies. His approach makes the Hands-On IT podcast an essential resource for both seasoned IT pros and those new to the field, looking to enrich their tech experience. With a background that spans various facets of technology, Landon brings a wealth of knowledge and practical insights to each episode.
