Chris Wright, Red Hat | Red Hat Summit 2025

Chris Wright, chief technology officer and senior vice president of global engineering at Red Hat, joins theCUBE’s Rob Strechay and Rebecca Knight at Red Hat Summit 2025 to share his perspective on balancing operational stability with AI innovation. The conversation explores Red Hat’s evolving strategy as it helps enterprises navigate complex tech transitions.

Wright offers a candid look at the challenges companies face while integrating AI into existing systems, emphasizing the role of open-source communities and platforms such as OpenShift AI. He discusses Red Hat’s ongoing collaboration with projects such as vLLM and PyTorch, illustrating how collective innovation drives scalable, flexible infrastructure solutions.

With a focus on staying ahead of the curve, Wright reinforces Red Hat’s leadership in enabling adaptable application environments that meet the demands of a fast-moving digital landscape. The interview offers a strategic take on how AI can be integrated without disruption.

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00:00 - Intro
00:06 - Exploring TheCUBE: Unveiling AI Dynamics with Chris Wright
02:42 - Open Source's Pivotal Role in AI: Community Projects and Management Strategies
09:34 - Simplification of Technology and Infrastructure
11:35 - From Experimentation to Production in AI
13:36 - Red Hat's AI Evolution: Highlights and Future Outlook