Ardan Labs Podcast

In this episode of the Ardan Labs Podcast, host Bill Kennedy speaks with Delaney Gillilan about his work with NATS and the development of Datastar, a hypermedia framework that blends server-side rendering with the power of a full-stack SPA. Delaney shares his journey from performing in Vegas to tech startups, his experience in real-time systems and 3D design, and the challenges of data management in modern development. They also discuss AI integration, Web 4.0, and the future of reactive web ...

Transcribed - Published: 19 March 2025

In this episode of the Ardan Labs podcast, Dr. Aditya Nagrath shares his journey from a PhD in math computer science to founding Elephant Learning, an online math academy that has significantly improved learning math for children. He discusses the importance of foundational math skills, his early experiences with coding, and his career path, including the birth of Elephant Learning. The conversation highlights the intersection of education and technology, emphasizing the need for adaptive lea...

Transcribed - Published: 12 March 2025

In this episode, Anurag Goel, founder and CEO of Render, explores the challenges of competing with major cloud providers, the evolution of cloud infrastructure, and Render’s mission to simplify DevOps complexities. He shares insights from his journey, including his early programming experiences in India and the importance of fostering a supportive environment for success. Anurag reflects on his time at various companies, including startups and his pivotal role in Stripe’s early development. H...

Transcribed - Published: 5 March 2025

In this engaging conversation, Brooke Hartley Moy, CEO and co-founder of Infactory, discusses the vibrant AI landscape in San Francisco, the importance of making AI accessible, and the misconceptions surrounding AI technologies like LLMs. She shares insights on the startup culture, complementary skills in startups, and the evolving role of AI in the workplace. The discussion highlights the challenges and opportunities for startups in a rapidly changing tech environment, emphasizing the need f...

Transcribed - Published: 26 February 2025

In this episode of the Ardan Labs podcast, Bill Kennedy interviews Julien Cretel, exploring his journey through technology, education, and personal growth. They discuss Julien's early experiences with computers, the influence of his family on his career choices, and his reflections on high school and intensive studies. The conversation highlights the importance of perseverance and the lasting impact of foundational knowledge in software development. The conversation explores Julien's educatio...

Transcribed - Published: 19 February 2025

In this conversation, Eleanor Berger shares her journey through the tech industry, highlighting her experiences in software development, open source, cloud computing, and her transition into management roles. She discusses the importance of continuous learning, the rise of AI and deep learning, and the evolving landscape of application development. Eleanor emphasizes the value of curiosity and embracing imposter syndrome as a means to foster growth and innovation in one's career. 00:4...

Transcribed - Published: 12 February 2025

In this conversation, Dr. Tatyana Mamut, CEO of Wayfound AI, shares her unique journey from being an immigrant in the United States to leading a company focused on AI agents. She discusses her academic background in economics and anthropology, her experiences growing up in immigrant communities, and the influence of her family's engineering legacy. Tatyana also reflects on her high school and college experiences, her passion for modeling human behavior, and the importance of aligning with one...

Transcribed - Published: 5 February 2025

In this conversation, Christopher Hull discusses his journey from being an educator to founding Otus, an educational technology company. He shares insights on the challenges faced in education, the importance of integrating technology to solve these issues, and the role of AI in enhancing educational experiences. Hull emphasizes the need for comprehensive solutions that provide insights for teachers, students, and families, and reflects on the impact of the pandemic on the adoption of t...

Transcribed - Published: 29 January 2025

In this engaging conversation, Brittany Ellich shares her journey from a young gamer to a senior software engineer at GitHub. She discusses the challenges of finding her career path, the importance of education, and her experiences in the tech industry, including the significance of mentorship and the impact of coding standards. Brittany's unique perspective as an all-end engineer and her passion for learning are highlighted throughout the discussion. 00:00 Introduction 04:40 First Me...

Transcribed - Published: 22 January 2025

In this conversation, Laurel Lawson and Bill Kennedy explore the intersection of technology, art, and team dynamics. They discuss the importance of being present in one's work, the challenges of leadership in tech teams, and the ethical implications of using AI in software development. Laurel shares her experiences as an artist engineer and emphasizes the need for collaboration and understanding in both artistic and technical fields. The conversation also touches on the responsibility develop...

Transcribed - Published: 15 January 2025

In this conversation, Bill Kennedy and Andy Williams explore the intersections of art, programming, and education, reflecting on their personal journeys through university and early career experiences.They delve into Andy's innovative project, Fyne, which aims to simplify the creation of graphical applications using the Go programming language. They later discuss the evolution of technology, particularly in mapping and software development, and share insights from their startup journeys...

Transcribed - Published: 1 January 2025

In this engaging conversation, Johnny Boursiquot shares his journey from Haiti to the United States, detailing his experiences with language barriers, cultural adjustments, and his passion for technology. He discusses his early interests in computers, his high school experiences, and the decision to pursue a career in software engineering. Johnny's story highlights the challenges and triumphs of navigating the tech industry while balancing work and education. Johnny also shares his stor...

Transcribed - Published: 18 December 2024

In this episode, Bill Kennedy interviews Tanmai Gopal, co-founder and CEO of Hasura, discussing the evolution of San Francisco post-pandemic, the innovative approach of Hasura, and the importance of data security and access. Tanmai shares insights from his academic journey, including his experiences with internships and his master's degree in computer vision, culminating in a fascinating project involving drones. In this conversation, Tanmai Gopal discusses his journey from academia to entrep...

Transcribed - Published: 4 December 2024

In this conversation, Adam Jacob discusses his journey in the tech industry, focusing on the development of his company, System Initiative, and the evolution of DevOps and automation. He shares insights from his early experiences with computers, his unconventional education, and the challenges faced in the ISP era. The discussion also touches on the impact of cloud computing and AI on modern development, emphasizing the importance of understanding underlying technologies to innovate eff...

Transcribed - Published: 20 November 2024

In this episode of the Ardan Labs Podcast, we talk with Hana Mohan, co-founder of MagicBell, about her path through the tech industry. Hana shares her early fascination with computers, her educational journey through competitive exams, and her eventual transition from electronics to software development. The conversation also touches on her startup experience and the challenges faced along the way. Hana reflects on her career journey, discussing the importance of finding the right job fit and...

Transcribed - Published: 6 November 2024

In this episode, we sit down with Ahmed Aziz Ramadi, a software engineer currently working at GE Healthcare, to hear about his journey from growing up in Tunisia to working on full-stack applications that assist healthcare professionals. Ahmed shares how he discovered his passion for computers and programming at a young age, his academic journey, and his professional experiences. He talks about his transition to the U.S. for college, the challenges of moving to a new country, and how he navig...

Transcribed - Published: 23 October 2024

In this episode, Roxana Rodriguez-Becker shares her journey from being a middle school librarian to transitioning into the tech industry. She discusses her educational background, her experiences in teaching, and the challenges she faced while raising a medically complex child. Roxy also talks about her passion for coding, her personal projects, and her aspirations to find a job in software development. Throughout the conversation, she emphasizes the importance of community, mentorship, and c...

Transcribed - Published: 9 October 2024

In this episode, Cameron Balahan, the Product Lead for the Go programming language at Google, shares his unique career journey from law school to leading one of the most popular programming languages. Cameron reflects on his early passion for programming, building websites as a teenager, and the turning points in his life that led him from being a lawyer to a product manager at Google. He discusses the challenges he faced in electrical engineering, his experience in high-frequency tradi...

Transcribed - Published: 25 September 2024

In this episode, we sit down with Donia Chaiehloudj, a Senior Software Engineer at Isovalent, to discuss her diverse career journey, from working in image processing and electronics to becoming a Go developer in the cloud-native space. Donia shares her experiences transitioning into software development, her work with Go and Kubernetes, and her leadership role in the GDG Sophia-Antipolis community. She also touches on her passion for public speaking, open-source contributions, and balancing h...

Transcribed - Published: 11 September 2024

In this episode, we sit down with Samantha Coyle, a software engineer who went from a high school athlete with little tech exposure to a leading Go developer. Samantha shares her path through college, where she pivoted to computer science, and how she navigated internships at top companies like Dell and AMD. She also discusses her current work at Diagrid, where she helps build cutting-edge cloud-native applications. Samantha's story highlights resilience, continuous learning, and the importan...

Transcribed - Published: 28 August 2024

Join us in this episode as we explore the world of blockchain, Go programming, and various intriguing projects with Tanguy Herrmann. Tanguy is an experienced software engineer with a deep passion for technology and innovation. From his work in aerospace to his ventures in dance and beyond, Tanguy brings a unique perspective to the table. Tune in to hear about his journey, challenges, and insights into the tech industry and life. 00:00 Introduction 01:10 What is Tanguy Doing Today? 14:45 Fir...

Transcribed - Published: 14 August 2024

Join us in this episode as we delve into the world of cybersecurity, public speaking, and unique career paths with BiaSciLab. Bia is a young cybersecurity enthusiast and public speaker, running her nonprofit Girls Who Hack (https://girlswhohack.com) and interning at IBM. With a deep passion for election security and a vibrant personality, Bia brings energy and insight into every conversation. Tune in to learn more about her journey, challenges, and aspirations. Donate to Girls Who Hack here: ...

Transcribed - Published: 31 July 2024

Join us in this episode as we delve into the world of open-source device management with Zach Wasserman. Zach is the cofounder and Tech Evangelist of Fleet, where he works to unlock the full potential of osquery for both enterprise and open-source customers. With a deep history with osquery, dating back to its inception at Facebook in 2014, Zach brings unparalleled expertise and passion. He has been a member of osquery's Technical Steering Committee since 2019 and continues to contribute to t...

Transcribed - Published: 17 July 2024

Join us in this episode as we dive into the world of scalable and resilient backend infrastructure with Konrad Reiche. A Berlin-transplant living in San Francisco, Konrad is a seasoned software engineer who brings a wealth of experience and insight into designing abstractions that add immense value. Currently a Staff Engineer at Reddit, Konrad's initial background is in audio and video streaming, where he made significant contributions to backend systems. His work, largely inspired by the Go ...

Transcribed - Published: 3 July 2024

Join us as we dive into the world of tech with award-winning software developer and robotics expert, Ron Evans. With a rich background in IoT, computer vision, and open source contributions, Ron has helped giants like AT&T, Intel, and Northvolt tackle their toughest challenges. As the maintainer of TinyGo and the creator of Gobot and GoCV, Ron shares his journey, insights, and captivating stories in this episode. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a true pioneer in the field! 00...

Transcribed - Published: 19 June 2024

Join us as we dive into the world of tech with award-winning software developer and robotics expert, Ron Evans. With a rich background in IoT, computer vision, and open source contributions, Ron has helped giants like AT&T, Intel, and Northvolt tackle their toughest challenges. As the maintainer of TinyGo and the creator of Gobot and GoCV, Ron shares his journey, insights, and captivating stories in this episode. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a true pioneer in the field! 00:...

Transcribed - Published: 5 June 2024

Manfred Touron, currently VP of Engineering at Gno.land and Founder of Berty Technologies, takes us on his journey through tech. Manfred has led the development of the secure peer-to-peer messaging app, Berty Messenger, and helped pioneer the Wesh Network, an asynchronous mesh networking protocol. Now, he's spearheading Gno.land, the next generation of smart contract platforms. Using Gno, a variation of Go, Gno.land offers transparent and auditable code, making censorship-resistant platforms ...

Transcribed - Published: 22 May 2024

Armed with a prestigious education in engineering and management from MIT, Maria's journey has seen her co-found multiple technology ventures in the United States and hold influential positions within the Greek government. Maria dedicates herself to empowering leaders, intrapreneurs, and entrepreneurs alike. Her mission revolves around nurturing authentic leadership skills and guiding individuals towards the creation of impactful products and services reflective of their inner essence. ...

Transcribed - Published: 8 May 2024

Alexandra McCoy is currently a Site Reliability Engineer at VMware. With four years of experience in the field and six years within open-source and cloud environments, Alexandra shares insightful anecdotes and valuable expertise. From leading large-scale software projects to mastering Kubernetes and Docker for container orchestration, her story is filled with innovation and dedication. In this episode, Alexandra takes us on a journey through her time in the tech industry while sha...

Transcribed - Published: 24 April 2024

Tobias Weingartner plays a pivotal role in Google's Traffic Control Team, where he specializes in optimizing the global system load balancer (GSLB). As an integral member of this team, he collaborates closely with the development team responsible for crafting the intricate code that powers Google's internal load balancing infrastructure. Specifically, Tobias focuses his expertise on the SRE aspect, ensuring the seamless operation of Google's vast network traffic. In this episode, Tobias...

Transcribed - Published: 10 April 2024

Rita Iglesias is a Software Engineer currently employed at a startup called Topi. Lately, Rita has been creating projects using React for the frontend and Go for the backend. She also creates some awesome content relating to the tech world! In this episode, Rita takes us on a journey through her time entering the tech industry while sharing valuable insight and entertaining stories along the way. 00:00 Introduction 01:55 What is Rita Doing Today? 09:22 First Memories of a Computer 21:1...

Transcribed - Published: 27 March 2024

Brit Myers is currently the VP of Engineering at System Initiative. Prior to System Initiative, she was a member of the executive team at Hyland Software where she led global engineering teams responsible for building multiple cloud product lines. In this episode, Brit takes us on a journey through her time in the tech industry while sharing valuable insight and entertaining stories along the way. 00:00 Introduction 02:24 What is Brit Doing Today? 07:42 First Memories of a Computer 12:...

Transcribed - Published: 13 March 2024

Dr. Vladyslav Ukis is the Head of R&D at Siemens Healthineers. Vlad has 18 years of experience in large-scale software platforms, leadership, digital transformation, continuous delivery, SRE, Devops, and more. In this episode, Vlad takes us on a journey through his time in the tech industry while sharing valuable insight and entertaining stories along the way. 00:00 Introduction 00:56 What is Vlad Doing Today? 09:13 First Memories of a Computer 19:55 Entering University fo...

Transcribed - Published: 28 February 2024

Jay Conrod is currently a Software Engineer at EngFlow. EngFlow is a startup providing remote build and execution for Bazel, Cmake, Reclient and more, dramatically speeding up builds and tests for large software projects. Jay was previously part of the Go Team at Google and has had a large impact in the Software Industry. In this episode, Jay takes us on a journey through his time in the tech industry while sharing valuable insight and entertaining stories along the way. 00:00 Introdu...

Transcribed - Published: 14 February 2024

Jesús Espino is a Senior Staff Engineer at Mattermost specializing in Full Stack Development on the API side of the platform. Mattermost is an open source platform for secure collaboration across the entire software development lifecycle. Mattermost’s platform powers over 800,000 workspaces worldwide with the support of over 4,000 contributors from across the developer community. In this episode, Jesús takes us on a journey through his time in the tech industry while sharing valuable in...

Transcribed - Published: 24 January 2024

Miki Tebeka is the CEO of 353solutions and an Instructor at Ardan Labs where he specializes in teaching effective hands-on workshops all over the world and solving tough problems as a Consultant. He is also the organizer of Gophercon Israel and Pydata Israel Meetup and a published author. In this episode Miki takes us on his journey through the tech industry and shares his experiences along the way. 00:00 Introduction 07:17 What is Miki Doing Today? 13:19 First Memory of a Computer 16...

Transcribed - Published: 10 January 2024

Brad Peabody is a Senior Software Engineer who has been coding for over 20 years. He is involved in the Go community and has been coding in Go for many years. Brad is currently working on multiple startups and also works as a contractor developing Go code for clients. In this episode, Brad tells us his story leading up to where he is today. 00:00 Introduction 00:43 What is Brad Doing Today? 06:57 First Memory of a Computer 14:25 High School Hacking 17:00 Thoughts after High School 22:...

Transcribed - Published: 27 December 2023

Teiva Harsanyi is a software engineer at Google, specializing in backend development and distributed systems. He has extensive experience in designing and implementing resilient, responsive, scalable, and maintainable systems. He is also the author of the book “100 Go Mistakes and How to Avoid Them”. In this episode, Teiva discusses his journey to becoming a published author and Software Engineer at Google. 00:00 Introduction 00:53 What is Teiva Doing Today? 04:05 First Me...

Transcribed - Published: 13 December 2023

Shahar Azulay is the CEO and co-founder of groundcover and a multi-time R&D leader, bringing in a lot of experience in the world of machine learning having worked as a leader in companies such as Apple, DayTwo, and Cymotive Technologies. In this episode, Shahar takes us on his journey through the tech industry leading up to the creation of groundcover. 00:00 Introduction 01:37 What is Shahar Doing Today? / Tech Talk 16:30 First Memory of a Computer 20:15 Thoughts of Universi...

Transcribed - Published: 29 November 2023

Steve Francia is a highly accomplished technology executive and entrepreneur. Steve is a Managing Director at Two Sigma, serving as the Product Lead for the Investment Management Platform. Two Sigma is a technology-driven investment firm based in New York City. Steve is widely known for his involvement in MongoDB, Hugo, and the Go community. In this episode, Steve takes us through his journey in the tech industry discussing various projects and companies he participated in so far in his caree...

Transcribed - Published: 15 November 2023

Tobias Theel is a Software Engineer for Denic and author of the book “ Creative DIY Microcontroller Projects with TinyGo and WebAssembly “. Denic manages more than 17 million domains, and is considered one of the largest Internet endings or "Top Level Domains" in the world. In his off time, Tobias also works with microprocessors and TinyGo to power low-memory devices for various tasks. 00:00 Introduction 05:57 First Memories of a Computer 12:45 Interests as a Teen 17:30 Studying Computer Sc...

Transcribed - Published: 30 October 2023

Robert Ramos is the CEO of AGRITECH, a company that is developing proprietary technology to bring traceability, transparency, sustainability, and scalability to the global food market. In this episode, he takes us through his experiences from military logistics and robotics to cracking the code to the global food markets' traceability and accountability issues. 00:00 Introduction 01:12 What is Robert Doing Today? 11:50 Interests in High School 18:00 Deciding to Join the Army 23:00 Working i...

Transcribed - Published: 18 October 2023

Colin Hodge is the creator of the popular dating app “Down” on IOS. He comes from a Computer Science background and has spent time with major companies like Amazon and Microsoft. In this episode, he takes us through his experiences leading up to building a successful company. 00:00 Introduction 00:49 What is Colin Doing Today? 11:55 First Memory of a Computer 16:20 Interests in High School / Early Programming 23:50 College Experience 32:30 Applying for Internships / Starti...

Transcribed - Published: 4 October 2023

Capt’n Amy is a Systems Engineer Supervisor for NASA at the Kennedy Space Center. Her mission is to make sure that the facilities are always mission ready. Her team also provides support for launch operations. In this episode, Amy takes us through her journey from studying electrical engineering in college and designing sprinkler systems to becoming a supervisor at NASA. 00:00 Introduction 01:23 What is Amy Doing Today? 09:55 First Memory of a Computer 13:55 Interests...

Transcribed - Published: 13 September 2023

Ian Molee is a Software Developer at a cryptocurrency firm called Falcon X. His day to day languages include Python and Go with various other languages mixed in. In this episode, Ian takes us through his extensive journey through various companies in the tech industry and his experiences along the way. 00:00 Introduction 03:23 What is Ian Doing Today? 14:46 Interests in High School 22:37 Going to University / Value of a Degree 35:45 Joining the Workforce / First Tech...

Transcribed - Published: 30 August 2023

Philippe Charrière is a Customer Success Engineer at Gitlab who helps customers with the technical aspects of Gitlab adoption and usage. GitLab is an open source code repository and collaborative software development platform for large DevOps and DevSecOps projects. In this episode, Philippe takes us through his journey from windsurfing to programming in Go and Java and finally landing at Gitlab. 00:00 Introduction 02:30 What is Philippe Doing Today 10:00 First Memory of a Compu...

Transcribed - Published: 16 August 2023

Lane Wagner is an experienced leader with a demonstrated history in engineering software systems. He is the Founder of Boot.dev and has a deep passion for teaching Computer Science and Software Engineering to others. Boot.dev is an educational platform which offers hands-on coding courses and multiple projects to teach their students back-end development. In this episode, Lane takes us on his journey through the tech industry and how his interest in tech has evolved. 00:00 Introduction...

Transcribed - Published: 2 August 2023

Matt Boyle is an Engineering Manager for Cloudflare based out of London. His team's goal is to create tools that increase the productivity and efficiency of other engineers. He is the author of “Domain-Driven Design with Golang” and speaks about his experience and motivation for writing the book. In this episode Matt takes us through his journey through the tech industry. 00:00 Introduction 03:30 What is Matt Doing Today? 12:20 First Memory of a Computer 17:20 Education in the Uni...

Transcribed - Published: 19 July 2023

André Eriksson is the CEO and Founder of Encore. Encore is a startup building the next generation platform for rapid backend development in Go. In this episode, André takes us through his journey from creating interface mods for World of Warcraft to becoming a Senior Software Engineer at Spotify and finally running his own company. 00:00 Introduction 03:15 What is André Doing Today? 12:50 First Memory with a Computer 24:27 Interests / Projects in Highschool 26:40 Studying Comput...

Transcribed - Published: 5 July 2023

Raechel Lambert is the Co-Founder of a product marketing agency called Olivine which focuses on positioning, messaging and product launches to SAS companies. She has built many different projects and applications and has started focusing her time on an application called All In Meetup. This stems from a podcast “All In Podcast '' which started during the pandemic. In this episode Raechel takes us on her journey through the tech industry. 00:00 Introduction 02:45 What is Ra...

Transcribed - Published: 21 June 2023