Ardan Labs Podcast

In this engaging conversation, Bill Kennedy interviews Peter Kelly, VP of Engineering at Tigera, exploring his journey from early experiences with technology to his current role in the tech industry. They discuss the impact of education, sports, and family background on Peter's career path, as well as the challenges faced by young people today in navigating their futures. The conversation also delves into hiring practices and the importance of personal connections in the recruitment process. 00:00 Introduction 01:00 What is Peter Doing Today? O4:20 First Memory of a Computer 9:30 Family Background 12:00 Secondary School 19:00 Passion for Soccer 24:00 Interviewing and Hiring 31:00 Entering University  40:30 Work Experience  54:00 AI Tooling  01:07:00 First Go Experience 1:14:00 Beginning of Tigera 1:37:30 Contact Info Connect with Peter:  Linkedin: https://ie.linkedin.com/in/peterkellyonline Mentioned in this Episode: Tigera: https://www.tigera.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 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