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Wayfound, Destiny, and Passion with Dr. Tatyana Mamut
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
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Otus, Education, and AI with Christopher Hull
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
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GitHub, Code, and Family with Brittany Ellich
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
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Engineering, Art, and Team Dynamics with Laurel Lawson
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: [email protected] 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
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Fyne, Startups, and Innovation with Andy Williams
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, including successes and failures. The conversation also delves into the governance of open-source projects and the importance of community in driving innovation.00:00 Introduction01:00 What is Andy Doing Today11:26 First Memories of a Computer17:30 Early Interests / Choices27:00 College Plans46:00 Coding and Art 51:31 Navigating Career Paths After Graduation59:20 From Employee to Entrepreneur1:12:18 Starting the Fyne Project1:20:30 Tech Stack for Graphical Apps1:25:20 Community in Open Source Projects1:33:00 Contact infoConnect with Andy: Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewjewilliams/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/andydotxyz.bsky.socialMentioned in today’s episode:Fyne: https://github.com/fyne-io/fyne FyneLabs: https://fynelabs.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
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