Big Ideas in App Architecture

Unmesh Joshi, Principal Consultant at Thoughtworks, talks about key concepts in distributed systems, the inspiration behind his book, and future technical predictions. The podcast delves into fault tolerance, consistency models, consensus algorithms, and the challenges of understanding distributed systems.

With a growing library of media properties including CNET, Lonely Planet, and Bankrate, Red Ventures’ data platform has scaled from handling 16 million events per day to nearly 2 billion. To dive into the evolution of their architecture and understand how data effortlessly travels through their systems, our host David Joy sat down with Principal Software Engineer Majid Fatemian.Join as we discuss:Why Red Ventures migrated from SQL Server to Amazon RedshiftHow the data landscape has changed over the last two decadesThe challenges every leader should expect when running a data platformMajid’s time at Ubisoft and his involvement in one of David’s favorite games, Far Cry 2

For the engineering team at digital analytics company Amplitude, real-time customer feedback and cutting-edge Northstar metrics play a significant role in helping them adapt their tech stack and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving market.To learn more about the innovative approaches at Amplitude, we sat down with their SVP of Engineering, Shadi Rostami, for a discussion on the significance of ownership, accountability, and a founder's mindset in shepherding a company's growth.Join as we discuss: Developing a growth mindset to enable a successful engineering careerShadi’s engineering principles including “ship fast with quality”How to scale platforms through informed data-driven prioritization and strategic product focus

Modernizing database infrastructure can solve more than just data problems. It can also simplify your software architecture and the way your engineering organization works.In this episode, David sits down with technical evangelist, Rob Reid from Cockroach Labs,  to discuss the importance of architectural simplification through proven patterns, real-world examples, and practical use cases. Join as we discuss:The benefits of simplifying your data architectureWhy you should think of regulations as part of your architectureHow in some cases, running a database across three data centers can be cheaper than twoWhat to know about selecting the right database for your use case

“Customer experience is top priority, if the customer isn’t happy and you scale it, it doesn’t matter, nobody's gonna use it!”This week, David is joined by Sachin Joshi, Director of Enterprise Architecture at Vimeo, to discuss customer experience as the north star of architecture work, the evolution and impact of AI, and Vimeo's code-to-cash process for business efficiency. Join us as we discuss:Vimeo's enterprise architecture, integration, and automationHow to prioritize customer experience when scaling applicationsMonolithic vs microservices architecture

How to leverage real-time data processing for enterprisesIn this episode, David is joined by Andrew Sellers, Head of Technology at Confluent, to discuss the dynamic world of data streaming and its transformative impact in the enterprise as well as everyday applications. Andrew sheds light on the evolution of data infrastructure and how Confluent is constantly working to revolutionize data management with its platform.Join us as we discuss: The pivotal role of technologies like Kafka and Apache Flink in application architecturesHow data streaming translates into tangible business value, from improved decision-making to enhanced operational efficiencyForesight into the evolving trends in real-time data processing, including why data streaming will ultimately make generative AI better

Developers need a toolkit to build AI into their applications – models, functions, & data, Hypermode does just that. To learn how the world of data and databases have been rapidly evolving for the age of AI, we sat down with their CTO Gajanan Chinchwadkar (previously Chief Systems Architect at Visa). Join as we discuss:The evolution of database technologies from niche markets to a $100 billion industry with over 8000 options. Scaling databases in different organizational contexts, and strategies for staying up-to-date with industry trends.How AI will impact the programming landscape.

With over a decade of experience spanning various industries, Chief Architect Joshua Prismon shares insights on his journey from guiding the architecture of FICO to his current role enabling media owners to grow revenue and marketers to reach consumers on any screen at Index Exchange. From the democratization of credit scores to the ethical considerations of AI use, Josh provides a comprehensive overview of the intersection between technology, privacy, and innovation.Join as we discuss:The transformative impact of technology on credit scoring and financial services.The importance of balancing technological advancements with privacy-focused ad tech.The critical role of app architecture in navigating data privacy and regulatory compliance.

Major retailers from AllBirds to Alo Yoga to Glossier boost sales and increase customer loyalty with Endear’s CRM solution. To learn about the technology behind the scenes enabling omni-channel strategies at these large consumer brands, David Joy sat down with the CTO at Endear, JP Grace. Join as we discuss:The intricacies of building and maintaining a robust infrastructure and data platform — from refining operating procedures to leveraging managed services.Challenges and opportunities faced by CTOs — from the shift in mindset to prioritizing spending and building relationships with cloud platform companies.The transformative potential of AI in B2C marketing and beyond.

Vlad Eidelman, Chief Technology Officer at FiscalNote a Government Relationship Management (GRM) service, sits down with David Joy to examine the technical complexities involved with acquisitions. Vlad explains the challenges with integrating products running on different infrastructures, and talks through his proven strategies for a successful integration.Join as we discuss:The intricacies of tech acquisitions including the essential steps in pre-acquisition diligence, technology integration, and organizational alignment.Considerations for creating reliable AI solutions.How big data has shifted over the last decade.