In this discussion, Daniela Miao, co-founder and CTO of Momento, shares her journey from building DynamoDB at AWS to leading a real-time data infrastructure platform. She emphasizes the critical role of observability in accelerating development cycles and avoiding pitfalls in startups. Daniela dives into the strategic shift to Rust, discussing its benefits and the importance of team alignment and communication. She also offers insights on balancing technical projects with business goals and highlights essential metrics for effective system observability.

Daniela Miao, Co-founder and CTO of Memento and former AWS DynamoDB tech lead, shares insights on the crucial role of observability in software development. She discusses her career journey, from mastering C and C++ to backend engineering. Daniela emphasizes the importance of observability for startups, especially those transitioning from database management. She also highlights innovative solutions developed during the pandemic, showcasing the advantages of Rust in high-demand environments like gaming and streaming.