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Iterators, Bug Bounties, and Education with Julien Cretel
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
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Cloud Computing, Microsoft, and Management with Eleanor Berger
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
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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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