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Andrew Brydon, Chief Technology Officer - A/NZ for HashiCorp, an IBM Company, discusses BeerOps

Dez Blanchfield is joined by Andrew Brydon, Chief Technology Officer for A/NZ at HashiCorp, an IBM Company, to discuss HashiCorp's evolving role in the digital infrastructure landscape, particularly following the IBM acquisition, and the critical importance of non-human identity management. In this exclusive interview, we sit down with Andrew Brydon to learn about his background and his journey to becoming CTO for A/NZ. Andrew details his career path, from leading cloud migrations at National Australia Bank (NAB) to focusing on improving developer and engineering efficiency, experiences that align perfectly with HashiCorp's mission. HashiCorp: From Terraform to Non-Human Identity We explore HashiCorp, founded out of a need for efficient, repeatable infrastructure deployment. Andrew explains the evolution of their core products like Terraform and the significant expansion into security with HashiCorp Vault. He highlights the unique synergy with IBM, which allows HashiCorp to plug the crucial gap in non-human identity management—managing secrets, dynamic keys, and certificate rotation for machines and applications. This integration is vital for reducing attack vectors and securing the rapidly expanding infrastructure driven by AI. A Gold Sponsorship and The Value of Diversity A major focus of our conversation is HashiCorp's Gold sponsorship of both the Melbourne (October 22nd) and Sydney (October 28th) ExecOps events. Andrew emphasizes why events like ExecOps and the broader BeerOps ecosystem are crucial for staying connected to the industry's ground truth. He shares his appreciation for the diversity across age groups and roles at the events, which fosters unique perspectives and enables valuable "reverse mentoring"—a model vital for embracing new technology and driving innovation. Getting the Most Out of ExecOps Andrew provides his best advice for attendees, encouraging them to identify their top priorities before the event—whether it's solving a technology problem, optimizing organizational setup, or seeking career advice. He highlights the opportunity to engage with the HashiCorp team and meet a wide range of peers and future colleagues. Keeping Up to Date with HashiCorp and Andrew The conversation wraps up with Andrew sharing the best ways for our audience to stay up to date, directing viewers to the highly active HashiCorp blog, the website's deep resource library, and his professional LinkedIn profile for direct engagement. Press PLAY, and join us for this insightful conversation and learn how HashiCorp is securing the next wave of digital transformation with non-human identity solutions. Key Takeaways from the Conversation: • Andrew Brydon's Career Journey: Learn about Andrew's path from leading NAB's cloud migration to his current role as CTO at HashiCorp. • Non-Human Identity: Discover the critical importance of HashiCorp Vault for managing machine secrets, keys, and certificates, complementing IBM's human identity solutions. • The IBM Acquisition: Understand how the IBM acquisition strengthens HashiCorp's position in the enterprise and AI infrastructure market. • Diversity and Reverse Mentoring: Hear Andrew's thoughts on why a diverse range of age and experience at ExecOps is crucial for fostering innovation. • Practical Event Advice: Andrew shares his advice on preparing for ExecOps to maximize networking and problem-solving opportunities. To learn more about HashiCorp and Andrew Brydon: Visit HashiCorp's website and LinkedIn: • https://www.hashicorp.com/ •   / hashicorp   And visit Andrew Brydon on LinkedIn: •   / andrewbrydon   To learn more about BeerOps & ExecOps, and get involved: • For tickets and details visit https://beerops.io/events/ • For sponsorship inquiries email hello@beerops.io • Follow BeerOps on LinkedIn and social media @BeerOpsHQ Upcoming BeerOps & ExecOps events: • Melbourne: Wednesday, 22 October 2025 at Marvel Stadium • Sydney: Tuesday, 28 October 2025 at Dockside Group This video is brought to you in partnership with HashiCorp, proud gold sponsors of ExecOps Melbourne & Sydney 2025. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share!