<p>In this episode of 'When Shit Hits the Fan', Johan and Jeffrey welcome Frank Denneman, a distinguished engineer for AI at VMware/Broadcom. </p><p>The conversation covers Frank's experiences, interests, and career journey, including his insights on technology, movies, and the importance of effective communication in engineering. </p><p>The episode features rapid-fire questions, discussions about favorite films, and a deep dive into Frank's professional background. The conversation explores his journey from building Microsoft Exchange across multiple countries to his experiences with virtualization, working at VMware, and the challenges of startup life. It highlights his time at PernixData and the lessons learned from mistakes made throughout his career, including the importance of sharing knowledge and overcoming fears in public speaking. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Chapters</strong></p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction</p><p>02:40 Frank's Background and Interests</p><p>06:41 Binaries and Quickfire Questions</p><p>11:01 Frank's Career Journey and Early Experiences</p><p>13:15 Building Microsoft Exchange Across Borders</p><p>16:45 The Virtualization Journey Begins</p><p>17:35 Transitioning to VMware and the Startup Experience</p><p>20:00 The Challenges of Startup Life</p><p>23:25 Innovations at Pernix Data</p><p>25:59 Lessons Learned from Mistakes</p><p>30:04 First Time on Stage: Overcoming Fear</p><p>31:27 The Thrill of Live Performance</p><p>34:17 Key Takeaways for First-Time Speakers</p><p>39:43 Lessons from Experience and Listening</p><p>41:54 The Importance of Preparation</p><p>42:53 Learning from Presentation Skills and Shark Tank</p><p><br></p><p>Links:</p><p>Frank Simrig account on instagram:</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/roadtoimmersion/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.instagram.com/roadtoimmersion/</a></p><p><br></p>
