Ardan Labs Podcast

In this episode we interview Santosh Kaveti, CEO of ProArch, about his journey from India to Atlanta, his educational background, and his career in technology. Santosh shares insights into his family life, early education, and the challenges he faced along the way. He discusses his passion for mathematics and how it influenced his career choices, ultimately leading him to the field of software engineering and digital infrastructure. 00:00 Introduction 00:20 What is Santosh Doing Today? 06:00 First Memory of a Computer 09:00 Early Interests / Education 20:00 Moving to Utah 24:00 Pursuing a Masters 32:00 First Programming Job 42:00 Deciding to Start a Company 53:00 Formulating Strategy 58:00 Acquiring Companies / Expansion 1:20:00 Finding Clients While Growing 1:25:00 Contact Info Connect with Santosh:  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/santoshkaveti X: https://x.com/santoshkaveti Mentioned in this Episode: ProArch: https://www.proarch.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 Ryan Ryke, founder of CloudLife Consulting, focusing on AWS and cloud computing. They discuss the challenges of understanding AWS billing, the importance of managing cloud storage, and the benefits of using services like Cloud Run and Fargate. The conversation also touches on the evolution of engineering perspectives on complexity, the shift towards simpler infrastructure solutions, and personal experiences with technology.  00:00 Introduction 00:30 What is Ryan Doing Today? 9:00 Cloud Run Experience 13:00 Handling Complexity 21:00 Running Local LLMs 25:30 First Memory of a Computer 33:20 Entering University 36:30 Relevant Education 42:00 Early Industry 53:00 Trading Stocks 1:05:00  Discovering AWS  1:10:00 Starting a Business 1:16:00 Maintaining Steady Clients 1:22:00 Contact Info  Connect with Ryan:  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanryke X: https://x.com/itsacloudlife99 Email: ryan@cloudlife.io Mentioned in this Episode: CloudLife Consulting: https://www.cloudlife.io/ Fargate: https://aws.amazon.com/fargate/ 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, Infant Mystica shares her journey of building a professional network through social media, the innovative language translation technology she works on, and the dynamics of remote work across different time zones. She discusses her aspirations for career growth, the importance of attending tech conferences, and her experiences as a software developer in the evolving tech landscape. 00:00 Introduction 00:30 What is Mystica Doing Today? 03:10 First Experiences with a Computer 05:30 Highschool Interests / Classes 13:00 Entering University 15:00 Interest in Computer Science 22:00 College Living 27:00 COVID-19 and Remote Learning 34:00 Entering Industry / Networking 41:30 First Job at Translate Live 50:00 Working Hours and Time Zones 55:00 Traveling and Exploration Connect with Mystica:  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/infant-mystica-810776195/ X: https://x.com/mysticainf Mystica’s Site: https://mystica.me Mentioned in this Episode: TranslateLive: https://www.translatelive.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

Kenneth Stott, Field CTO at Hasura, joins the Ardan Labs podcast to recount his journey from a BYU student to innovating computer audits at Deloitte and navigating the high-pressure world of Wall Street. He explains how early hands-on experiences with computers and his organizational behavior classes ignited an entrepreneurial mindset. Throughout the conversation, Stott underscores the critical role of relationships, cultural awareness, and the art of storytelling in advancing one’s career. He wraps up by highlighting his current work at Hasura, where he’s driving breakthroughs in data management and leveraging AI to empower smarter business decisions. 00:00 Introduction 00:40 What is Kenneth Doing Today? 06:05 First Memory of a Computer 11:00 Early Entrepreneurship / Interests 19:00 Entering University 33:00 First Job After Graduation 41:00 Moving to New York 47:00 Working on Wall Street 52:00 Entering C-Suite Jobs 1:06:00 Desired Characteristics 1:09:20 Roles before Retirement 1:12:00 Working at Hasura 1:15:00 PromptQL 1:17:00 Contact Info Connect with  Kenneth:  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenstott/ Mentioned in this Episode: Hasura: https://hasura.io/ 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, Bill Kennedy and Austin Vance discuss the critical role of relationships in business, the balance between AI and human interaction, and the importance of cultivating client trust. They explore how AI can enhance efficiency without replacing the human touch in consulting. The discussion also delves into pricing strategies in a changing economic landscape, the significance of legacy code, and the need for developers to maintain empathy towards existing systems. Ultimately, they emphasize the importance of creating awareness and demonstrating expertise in the market. 00:00 Introduction 00:30 What is Austin Doing Today? 02:10 First Experiences with a Computer 06:00 Highschool Interests 9:30 Early Laptops 16:20 Entering College 23:30 The Journey to Computer Science  26:30 First Jobs in Tech 32:00 Starting Focused  35:00 Agency vs Products and Reputation 44:30 Moving on From Pivotal 52:48 Balancing AI and Human Interaction 01:08:30 Future Market Concerns 01:20:30 Controlling Chaos 1:28:00 Contact Info Connect with Austin:  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/austinbv/ Mentioned in this Episode: Focused: https://focused.io/ 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