Talking Serverless

In this episode, we sit down with Sushanth Mangalore, Architect & Technology Leader at AWS, to explore complexity and it's silent tax on progress. Organizations crave innovation, but too often get buried under layers of tools, processes, and decisions that slow them down. Sushanth shares a forward-looking perspective on where simplification is heading next and how today’s teams can prepare for the next wave of evolution in cloud architecture.This conversation dives deep into:-The hidden costs of complexity in modern organizations-How leaders can bridge the gap between engineering and business priorities-Principles for keeping systems, teams, and culture aligned as you growWhether you’re an architect, engineer, or executive, this episode will help you rethink how you approach complexity and inspire you to design for clarity and focus.

In this episode, we sit down with Sushanth Mangalore, Architect & Technology Leader at AWS, to explore complexity and it's silent tax on progress. Organizations crave innovation, but too often get buried under layers of tools, processes, and decisions that slow them down. Sushanth shares a forward-looking perspective on where simplification is heading next and how today’s teams can prepare for the next wave of evolution in cloud architecture! This conversation dives deep into:-The hidden costs of complexity in modern organizations-How leaders can bridge the gap between engineering and business priorities-Principles for keeping systems, teams, and culture aligned as you growWhether you’re an architect, engineer, or executive, this episode will help you rethink how you approach complexity and inspire you to design for clarity and focus.

The creator of the Gothic Framework, Felipe Gené de Faria, joins Paul on this episode of the Talking Serverless Podcast to discuss his incredible open source project.A true love letter to Next.js, Gothic simplifies fullstack Go development with great DX, strong SEO performance, and repeatable, infrastructure-as-code deployments.It’s a full-stack, cloud-native framework that brings modern features like file-based routing, hot reloads, image optimization, and co-located API routes to Go developers without sacrificing performance or infrastructure control.---Gothic Framework: gothicframework.comFelipe's Github: github.com/felipegenef/gothic-cli

The creator of the Gothic Framework, Felipe Gené de Faria, joins Paul on this episode of the Talking Serverless Podcast to discuss his incredible open source project.A true love letter to Next.js, Gothic simplifies fullstack Go development with great DX, strong SEO performance, and repeatable, infrastructure-as-code deployments.It’s a full-stack, cloud-native framework that brings modern features like file-based routing, hot reloads, image optimization, and co-located API routes to Go developers without sacrificing performance or infrastructure control.---Gothic Framework: gothicframework.comFelipe's Github: github.com/felipegenef/gothic-cli

What happens when two cloud-native developers; one experienced in Azure, the other fluent in AWS, compare notes? No cloud war or platform pitches just a conversation about patterns, mindset, and the shared language of event-driven architecture.Join AL Rodriguez and Paul as they explore:-The surprising similarities between cloud-native systems-The unspoken rules every cloud developer ends up following-How developer experience (not tooling) shapes intuition-And of course, which Infinity Stone you'd chooseWhether you're building with Functions, Lambdas, Logic Apps, or Step Functions-- the cloud isn't about where you build, but how!---AL Rodriguez is a developer, cloud enthusiast, sometimes-blogger, international speaker, and definitely NOT 3 kids in a trench coat. With a background in .NET he'll do whatever he can to use C# for any project. Whether it’s a ASP.NET Core backend, Blazor frontend, Playwright UI testing, CI/CD DevOps, or even Infrastructure as Code -- he reaches for C# to develop those high quality solutions. Principal Software Engineer.

What happens when two cloud-native developers; one experienced in Azure, the other fluent in AWS, compare notes? No cloud war or platform pitches just a conversation about patterns, mindset, and the shared language of event-driven architecture.Join AL Rodriguez and Paul as they explore:-The surprising similarities between cloud-native systems-The unspoken rules every cloud developer ends up following-How developer experience (not tooling) shapes intuition-And of course, which Infinity Stone you'd chooseWhether you're building with Functions, Lambdas, Logic Apps, or Step Functions-- the cloud isn't about where you build, but how!---⁠AL Rodriguez⁠ is a developer, cloud enthusiast, sometimes-blogger, international speaker, and definitely NOT 3 kids in a trench coat. With a background in .NET he'll do whatever he can to use C# for any project. Whether it’s a ASP.NET Core backend, Blazor frontend, Playwright UI testing, CI/CD DevOps, or even Infrastructure as Code -- he reaches for C# to develop those high quality solutions. Principal Software Engineer.

Jack Pertschuk, Principal Engineer at Pinecone, dives into the world of LLM-centric architectures and vector databases. He reveals what it takes to build reliable and scalable LLM applications. The discussion includes the significance of vector embeddings in enhancing data retrieval and chatbot functionality. Jack discusses Pinecone’s innovative approaches to recommendation systems using 'vibe tags.' He also highlights the evolution of serverless technologies and the integration of probabilistic methods in AI applications, providing insights for both developers and enthusiasts.

Jack Pertschuk, Principal Engineer of Algorithms and Platforms at Pinecone, dives into the world of vector databases and their pivotal role in AI applications. He shares insights on architecting scalable LLM-centric systems and the nuances of handling high-dimensional data. Jack discusses innovative use cases, from biotechnology to AI image classification, emphasizing the significance of metrics and experimentation. He also highlights Pinecone's ease of integration in serverless architecture, transforming how engineers work with data.

In this episode, Paul Chin Jr. sits down with the inspiring Rejoice Mucheri— Technical Lead @ Intellergy, AWS Community Builder, speaker, and cloud enthusiast—who shares her powerful journey from a non-technical background to becoming a recognized voice in the AWS ecosystem.What you’ll hear in this episode:-Rejoice’s transition from sales and customer success into the world of cloud computing.-Leveraging soft skills to thrive in tech roles and serverless projects.-Her approach to earning AWS certifications—and what being named an AWS “New Voice” meant to her-Candid stories and key takeaways from attending AWS re:Invent 2024, including the value of peer talks, networking, and connecting face-to-face with the cloud community.Whether you're a cloud beginner or experienced professional, Rejoice’s journey is full of actionable advice, personal insight, and inspiration on how to reinvent yourself in tech.---Connect with Rejoice: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rejoiceymucheri/

In this episode, Paul Chin Jr. sits down with the inspiring Rejoice Mucheri— Technical Lead @ Intellergy, AWS Community Builder, speaker, and cloud enthusiast—who shares her powerful journey from a non-technical background to becoming a recognized voice in the AWS ecosystem.What you’ll hear in this episode:-Rejoice’s transition from sales and customer success into the world of cloud computing.-Leveraging soft skills to thrive in tech roles and serverless projects.-Her approach to earning AWS certifications—and what being named an AWS “New Voice” meant to her-Candid stories and key takeaways from attending AWS re:Invent 2024, including the value of peer talks, networking, and connecting face-to-face with the cloud community.Whether you're a cloud beginner or experienced professional, Rejoice’s journey is full of actionable advice, personal insight, and inspiration on how to reinvent yourself in tech.---Connect with Rejoice Mucheri: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rejoiceymucheri/