Ardan Labs Podcast

 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

In this engaging conversation, Johnny Boursiquot shares his journey from Haiti to the United States, detailing his experiences with language barriers, cultural adjustments, and his passion for technology. He discusses his early interests in computers, his high school experiences, and the decision to pursue a career in software engineering. Johnny's story highlights the challenges and triumphs of navigating the tech industry while balancing work and education. Johnny also shares his story of pausing his college education to embark on a career in software engineering and entrepreneurship. He discusses the challenges he faced in his early career, the transition to full-time work, and the lessons learned from building a startup. Johnny emphasizes the importance of education, mentorship, and the drive to help others learn. He also reflects on his experiences in operations and SRE roles, and his current venture, Skilltype, which focuses on professional development for librarians.00:00 Introduction03:55 What is Johnny Doing Today12:26 First Memories of a Computer14:30 Beginnings / Life Growing Up36:30 Getting an Education in the US48:30 Navigating Early Career Decisions57:00 Building a Startup1:03:40 The challenges of Entrepreneurship1:13:20 First Job in Go / SRE Roles1:25:30 Using Opportunities1:30:30 Joining Skilltype1:41:00 Contact InfoConnect with Johnny: Website: https://www.jboursiquot.com/X: https://x.com/jboursiquotMentioned in today’s episode:Skilltype: https://www.skilltype.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, Bill Kennedy interviews Tanmai Gopal, co-founder and CEO of Hasura, discussing the evolution of San Francisco post-pandemic, the innovative approach of Hasura, and the importance of data security and access. Tanmai shares insights from his academic journey, including his experiences with internships and his master's degree in computer vision, culminating in a fascinating project involving drones. In this conversation, Tanmai Gopal discusses his journey from academia to entrepreneurship, focusing on his experiences in building a consulting business and transitioning to product development. He shares insights on the evolution of GraphQL, the challenges of navigating business decisions, and the future of data access in the context of AI and emerging technologies. The discussion highlights the importance of understanding data modeling and the need for innovative solutions in the software industry.00:00 Introduction03:15 What is Tanmai Doing Today05:45 Understanding Hasura’s Approach to APIs14:40 Pre-Hosted Solutions in Hasura22:26 First Memories of a Computer35:40 Favorite Classes During University49:25 From Consulting to Product1:01:35 Extending GraphQL 1:10:30 Competitors of Hasura1:18:40 Data Privacy1:22:10 Contact InfoConnect with Tanmai: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanmaig/X: https://x.com/tanmaigo?lang=enMentioned in today’s episode:Hasura: https://hasura.io/GraphQL: https://graphql.org/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, Adam Jacob discusses his journey in the tech industry, focusing on the development of his company, System Initiative, and the evolution of DevOps and automation. He shares insights from his early experiences with computers, his unconventional education, and the challenges faced in the ISP era. The discussion also touches on the impact of cloud computing and AI on modern development, emphasizing the importance of understanding underlying technologies to innovate effectively. In this conversation, Adam Jacob discusses the evolution of technology and workflows in the context of DevOps and infrastructure management. He reflects on his journey from consulting to product development, highlighting the creation of Chef and its impact on the industry. Adam introduces System Initiative, a new approach to infrastructure management that emphasizes real-time collaboration and automation. He also addresses pricing strategies and the importance of aligning value with customer needs, while identifying the target audience for System Initiative as innovative DevOps engineers looking for better solutions.00:00 Introduction01:15 What is Adam Doing Today05:26 First Memories of a Computer07:30 Early Interests / Life Growing Up20:06 Early ISP work35:20 Dealing with Scale in Tech47:15 New Age Dev Work59:30 The Birth of Chef 1:15:00 Starting System Initiative1:17:30 Revolutionizing Infrastructure Management1:26:20 Deciding on Pricing1:33:40 Target Audience for System Initiative1:50:15 Contact infoConnect with Adam: Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjacob/Twitter: https://x.com/adamhjkMentioned in today’s episode:System Initiative: https://www.systeminit.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