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 applications.00:00 Introduction02:34 What is Delaney Doing Today?10:44 Frontend Innovation21:29 Background and Early Computer Experiences31:00 Transition to 3D Design39:10 Moving to Game Development44:00 Writing Code that Lasts48:30 Casino Logistics56:30 Military Experience / Frontend Work1:02:30 Datastar in Modern Development1:17:30 Future Directions / Closing1:26:30 Contact InfoConnect with Delaney: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/delaney-gillilan-338734a8/X: https://x.com/DelaneyGillilanMentioned in this Episode:Datastar : https://data-star.dev/ Want more from Ardan Labs? You can learn Go, Kubernetes, Docker & more through our video training, live events, or through our blog!Online Courses : https://ardanlabs.com/education/ Live Events : https://www.ardanlabs.com/live-training-events/ Blog : https://www.ardanlabs.com/blog Github : https://github.com/ardanlabs

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 learning methods and the role of coding in modern education.00:00 Introduction00:30 What is Dr.Aditya Doing Today?05:00 LLM’s and Code Gen8:00 First Memory of a Computer18:30 College Decisions24:30 Working at Dish Network35:00 Learning to Dance Tango39:40 Moving to Ukraine49:00 Creating Elephant Learning1:05:50 Getting into the Classroom1:14:10 The Elephant Learning Stack01:17:25 Contact InfoConnect with Dr. Aditya: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adityanagrath/X: https://x.com/nagrathdrMentioned in this Episode:Elephant Learning: https://www.elephantlearning.com/Want more from Ardan Labs? You can learn Go, Kubernetes, Docker & more through our video training, live events, or through our blog!Online Courses : https://ardanlabs.com/education/ Live Events : https://www.ardanlabs.com/live-training-events/ Blog : https://www.ardanlabs.com/blog Github : https://github.com/ardanlabs

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. He also emphasizes the significance of developer relations and the need for flexible product offerings to accommodate diverse customer needs.00:00 Introduction00:30 What is Anurag Doing Today?07:30 Cloud Infrastructure and Render20:00 First Memory of a Computer22:00 Education in India34:00 Early Career and Growth44:30 The Rise of Stripe1:00:00 Building Render1:11:30 The Importance of Pricing in Cloud Services1:14:15 Streamlined Deployment and Ops 1:27:25 Contact InfoConnect with Anurag: Email: anurag@render.comLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anuragoel/X: https://x.com/anuraggoelMentioned in this Episode:Render: https://render.com/Stripe: https://stripe.com/Want more from Ardan Labs? You can learn Go, Kubernetes, Docker & more through our video training, live events, or through our blog!Online Courses : https://ardanlabs.com/education/ Live Events : https://www.ardanlabs.com/live-training-events/ Blog : https://www.ardanlabs.com/blog Github : https://github.com/ardanlabs

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 for agility and innovation. 00:00 Introduction02:40 What is Brooke Doing Today?07:40 Understanding AI and LLMs16:00 Startups and Work-Life Balance29:20 First Memory of a Computer36:20 High School and Academic Pressure44:00 College Decisions52:02 Career Beginnings in Tech1:12:30 Working at Google1:15:00 Moving to a Startup1:22:20 Founding Infactory1:40:50 Contact InfoConnect with Brooke: Infactory Email: press@infactory.aiLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abhartley/Mentioned in this Episode:Infactory: https://infactory.ai/Want more from Ardan Labs? You can learn Go, Kubernetes, Docker & more through our video training, live events, or through our blog!Online Courses : https://ardanlabs.com/education/ Live Events : https://www.ardanlabs.com/live-training-events/ Blog : https://www.ardanlabs.com/blog Github : https://github.com/ardanlabs

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 educational journey in engineering, his transition from academia to industry, and his experiences in marine engineering and renewable energy.The discussion also touches on the differences between backend and frontend development, the importance of error handling, and the balance between performance and complexity in software development.00:00 Introduction 00:30 What is Julien Doing Today?05:10 First Memory of a Computer9:00 Family Influence and Early Choices20:00 Deciding on Intense Education31:30 Transition from Academia to Industry42:00 First Programming Job / Code Talk51:41 Performance vs Complexity in Software1:05:00 Transition to Contract Work1:12:00 Debt in the U.S1:19:00 Security Audits / Bug Bounties1:27:00 Open Source Projects Connect with Julien: Julien’s Website: https://jub0bs.com/posts/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jub0bs.comMentioned in this Episode:Iterutil: https://github.com/jub0bs/iterutilCORS: https://github.com/jub0bs/corsWant more from Ardan Labs? You can learn Go, Kubernetes, Docker & more through our video training, live events, or through our blog!Online Courses : https://ardanlabs.com/education/ Live Events : https://www.ardanlabs.com/live-training-events/ Blog : https://www.ardanlabs.com/blog Github : https://github.com/ardanlabs

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. 00:40 What is Eleanor Doing Today?05:40 First Memory of a Computer16:10 Entering the Software Industry28:00 Moving to the United States33:00 Studying in London41:30 Discovering Ubuntu and Go44:00 Emergence of the Cloud57:10 Working at Google59:20 Moving to Microsoft1:04:30 AI and Modern App Development1:20:03 Contact InfoConnect with Eleanor: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/intellectronicaX: https://x.com/intellectronicaBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/intellectronica.netMentioned in this Episode:Microsoft Cloud: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-cloudWant more from Ardan Labs? You can learn Go, Kubernetes, Docker & more through our video training, live events, or through our blog!Online Courses : https://ardanlabs.com/education/ Live Events : https://www.ardanlabs.com/live-training-events/ Blog : https://www.ardanlabs.com/blog Github : https://github.com/ardanlabs

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's destiny.00:00 Introduction 00:30 What is Tatyana Doing Today?4:40 Cultural Identity and Immigrant Experience10:00 Highschool Interests15:30 Family Background / College Experience32:00 Career Decisions 41:00 Going Back to Russia45:00 Pursuing PhD in Anthropology1:03:00 The Birth of Wayfound1:14:00 Goals for Wayfound 1:22:00 Contact Info Connect with Tatyana: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tmamutMentioned in this Episode:Wayfound: https://www.wayfound.ai/Want more from Ardan Labs? You can learn Go, Kubernetes, Docker & more through our video training, live events, or through our blog!Online Courses : https://ardanlabs.com/education/ Live Events : https://www.ardanlabs.com/live-training-events/ Blog : https://www.ardanlabs.com/blog Github : https://github.com/ardanlabs

 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 technology in schools. He also addresses the growth of Otus, its pricing strategies, and the importance of security in handling educational data.00:00 Introduction 00:50 What is Christopher Doing Today?10:00 Sports and Personal Growth19:30 Studying History in University23:00 Christopher’s Grandfather and Life Lessons31:00 Challenges Moving to Remote Education37:00 Becoming a Middle School Teacher57:14 Role of Technology in Modern Education1:01:50 Creating a Product 1:15:00 AI Integration in Education1:26:00 Role of Leadership in a Growing CompanyConnect with Christopher: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chull9X: https://x.com/otusHullMentioned in this Episode:Otus: https://otus.com/Want more from Ardan Labs? You can learn Go, Kubernetes, Docker & more through our video training, live events, or through our blog!Online Courses : https://ardanlabs.com/education/ Live Events : https://www.ardanlabs.com/live-training-events/ Blog : https://www.ardanlabs.com/blog Github : https://github.com/ardanlabs

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 Introduction04:40 First Memory of a Computer10:30 Early Interests18:30 Starting University26:40 Navigating Career Paths38:30 Second Degree46:20 First Steps in the Tech Industry54:51 Working at Nike1:01:00 Joining GitHub 1:16:38 Contact InfoConnect with Brittany: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittanyellich/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/brittanyellich.comMentioned in this Episode:GitHub: https://github.com/Want more from Ardan Labs? You can learn Go, Kubernetes, Docker & more through our video training, live events, or through our blog!Online Courses : https://ardanlabs.com/education/ Live Events : https://www.ardanlabs.com/live-training-events/ Blog : https://www.ardanlabs.com/blog Github : https://github.com/ardanlabs

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 developers have for their code and the impact of their work on society.00:00 Introduction04:50 What is Laurel Doing Today08:10 Artistic Engineering17:00 Team Dynamics / Leadership28:00 Responsibility in Software33:00 Sense of Ownership1:06:20 Design Philosophies 1:09:10 AI Tooling and Industry1:25:50 Contact InfoConnect with Laurel: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurellawson/Email: laurel@rosetree.orgWant more from Ardan Labs? You can learn Go, Kubernetes, Docker & more through our video training, live events, or through our blog!Online Courses : https://ardanlabs.com/education/ Live Events : https://www.ardanlabs.com/live-training-events/ Blog : https://www.ardanlabs.com/blog Github : https://github.com/ardanlabs