Talking Serverless

The creator of the Gothic Framework, Felipe Gené de Faria, joins Paul on this episode of the Talking Serverless Podcast to discuss his incredible open source project.A true love letter to Next.js, Gothic simplifies fullstack Go development with great DX, strong SEO performance, and repeatable, infrastructure-as-code deployments.It’s a full-stack, cloud-native framework that brings modern features like file-based routing, hot reloads, image optimization, and co-located API routes to Go developers without sacrificing performance or infrastructure control.---Gothic Framework: gothicframework.comFelipe's Github: github.com/felipegenef/gothic-cli

The creator of the Gothic Framework, Felipe Gené de Faria, joins Paul on this episode of the Talking Serverless Podcast to discuss his incredible open source project.A true love letter to Next.js, Gothic simplifies fullstack Go development with great DX, strong SEO performance, and repeatable, infrastructure-as-code deployments.It’s a full-stack, cloud-native framework that brings modern features like file-based routing, hot reloads, image optimization, and co-located API routes to Go developers without sacrificing performance or infrastructure control.---Gothic Framework: gothicframework.comFelipe's Github: github.com/felipegenef/gothic-cli

What happens when two cloud-native developers; one experienced in Azure, the other fluent in AWS, compare notes? No cloud war or platform pitches just a conversation about patterns, mindset, and the shared language of event-driven architecture.Join AL Rodriguez and Paul as they explore:-The surprising similarities between cloud-native systems-The unspoken rules every cloud developer ends up following-How developer experience (not tooling) shapes intuition-And of course, which Infinity Stone you'd chooseWhether you're building with Functions, Lambdas, Logic Apps, or Step Functions-- the cloud isn't about where you build, but how!---AL Rodriguez is a developer, cloud enthusiast, sometimes-blogger, international speaker, and definitely NOT 3 kids in a trench coat. With a background in .NET he'll do whatever he can to use C# for any project. Whether it’s a ASP.NET Core backend, Blazor frontend, Playwright UI testing, CI/CD DevOps, or even Infrastructure as Code -- he reaches for C# to develop those high quality solutions. Principal Software Engineer.

What happens when two cloud-native developers; one experienced in Azure, the other fluent in AWS, compare notes? No cloud war or platform pitches just a conversation about patterns, mindset, and the shared language of event-driven architecture.Join AL Rodriguez and Paul as they explore:-The surprising similarities between cloud-native systems-The unspoken rules every cloud developer ends up following-How developer experience (not tooling) shapes intuition-And of course, which Infinity Stone you'd chooseWhether you're building with Functions, Lambdas, Logic Apps, or Step Functions-- the cloud isn't about where you build, but how!---⁠AL Rodriguez⁠ is a developer, cloud enthusiast, sometimes-blogger, international speaker, and definitely NOT 3 kids in a trench coat. With a background in .NET he'll do whatever he can to use C# for any project. Whether it’s a ASP.NET Core backend, Blazor frontend, Playwright UI testing, CI/CD DevOps, or even Infrastructure as Code -- he reaches for C# to develop those high quality solutions. Principal Software Engineer.

In this episode of Talking Serverless, we sit down with Jack Pertschuk, Principal Engineer of Algorithms and Platforms at Pinecone, to explore the ever-evolving landscape of LLM-centric architectures and vector databases.Jack shares his journey from data science to building cutting-edge infrastructure at Pinecone, and walks us through what it really means to architect apps in a world where large language models are at the center.💡 In this episode:-What it takes to build reliable, scalable LLM applications-How to think about infrastructure when your “data” lives in high-dimensional space-What makes Pinecone tick behind the scenesConnect with Jack: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-pertschuk-833196114/ X: https://x.com/jack_pertschukAbout Pinecone:Pinecone is the leading vector database for building accurate and performant AI applications at scale in production.Pinecone was created to provide the critical storage and retrieval infrastructure needed for building and running state-of-the-art AI applications. The founding principle was to make the solution accessible to engineering teams of all sizes and levels of AI expertise, which led to the fully managed service and ease of use that Pinecone is known for today.

In this episode of Talking Serverless, we sit down with Jack Pertschuk, Principal Engineer of Algorithms and Platforms at Pinecone, to explore the ever-evolving landscape of LLM-centric architectures and vector databases.Jack shares his journey from data science to building cutting-edge infrastructure at Pinecone, and walks us through what it really means to architect apps in a world where large language models are at the center.💡 In this episode:-What it takes to build reliable, scalable LLM applications-How to think about infrastructure when your “data” lives in high-dimensional space-What makes Pinecone tick behind the scenesConnect with Jack: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-pertschuk-833196114/ X: https://x.com/jack_pertschukAbout Pinecone:Pinecone is the leading vector database for building accurate and performant AI applications at scale in production.Pinecone was created to provide the critical storage and retrieval infrastructure needed for building and running state-of-the-art AI applications. The founding principle was to make the solution accessible to engineering teams of all sizes and levels of AI expertise, which led to the fully managed service and ease of use that Pinecone is known for today.

In this episode, Paul Chin Jr. sits down with the inspiring Rejoice Mucheri— Technical Lead @ Intellergy, AWS Community Builder, speaker, and cloud enthusiast—who shares her powerful journey from a non-technical background to becoming a recognized voice in the AWS ecosystem.What you’ll hear in this episode:-Rejoice’s transition from sales and customer success into the world of cloud computing.-Leveraging soft skills to thrive in tech roles and serverless projects.-Her approach to earning AWS certifications—and what being named an AWS “New Voice” meant to her-Candid stories and key takeaways from attending AWS re:Invent 2024, including the value of peer talks, networking, and connecting face-to-face with the cloud community.Whether you're a cloud beginner or experienced professional, Rejoice’s journey is full of actionable advice, personal insight, and inspiration on how to reinvent yourself in tech.---Connect with Rejoice: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rejoiceymucheri/

In this episode, Paul Chin Jr. sits down with the inspiring Rejoice Mucheri— Technical Lead @ Intellergy, AWS Community Builder, speaker, and cloud enthusiast—who shares her powerful journey from a non-technical background to becoming a recognized voice in the AWS ecosystem.What you’ll hear in this episode:-Rejoice’s transition from sales and customer success into the world of cloud computing.-Leveraging soft skills to thrive in tech roles and serverless projects.-Her approach to earning AWS certifications—and what being named an AWS “New Voice” meant to her-Candid stories and key takeaways from attending AWS re:Invent 2024, including the value of peer talks, networking, and connecting face-to-face with the cloud community.Whether you're a cloud beginner or experienced professional, Rejoice’s journey is full of actionable advice, personal insight, and inspiration on how to reinvent yourself in tech.---Connect with Rejoice Mucheri: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rejoiceymucheri/

In this engaging episode of "Talking Serverless," we sit down with James Eastham, a Serverless Developer Advocate at Datadog and content creator. The discussion delves into effective strategies for testing event-driven systems, common misconceptions in distributed architectures, and the future of serverless technologies. Additionally, James shares personal insights from his adventures, offering listeners a glimpse into experiences that have profoundly impacted him.Follow James on Youtube: ‪@serverlessjames‬ Check out his GitHub: https://github.com/jeastham1993

In this engaging episode of "Talking Serverless," we sit down with James Eastham, a Serverless Developer Advocate at Datadog and content creator. The discussion delves into effective strategies for testing event-driven systems, common misconceptions in distributed architectures, and the future of serverless technologies. Additionally, James shares personal insights from his adventures, offering listeners a glimpse into experiences that have profoundly impacted him.Find James on Youtube: ⁨@serverlessjames⁩ Check out his GitHub: https://github.com/jeastham1993

In this episode of Talking Serverless, Paul sits down with cloud technologist and content creator Shivam Veer Singh for a deep dive into his journey through the ever-evolving world of tech. We explore his perspective on the shifting JavaScript ecosystem, the rise of platforms like Vercel and Deno Cloud, and what it truly means to be a full-stack developer in today’s landscape. Shivam also opens up about his passion for IoT and hardware tinkering, and offers advice drawn from his experience engaging with a growing tech community.A must-listen for anyone curious about where cloud and code collide!For more Shivam: Visit - ⁠learnaws.io⁠Email - hi@creativeshi.com

In this episode of Talking Serverless, Paul sits down with cloud technologist and content creator Shivam Veer Singh for a deep dive into his journey through the ever-evolving world of tech. We explore his perspective on the shifting JavaScript ecosystem, the rise of platforms like Vercel and Deno Cloud, and what it truly means to be a full-stack developer in today’s landscape. Shivam also opens up about his passion for IoT and hardware tinkering, and offers advice drawn from his experience engaging with a growing tech community.A must-listen for anyone curious about where cloud and code collide!For more Shivam: Visit - learnaws.ioEmail - hi@creativeshi.com

In this episode, Paul sits down with Anton Babenko, AWS Community Hero and Terraform expert, to explore Serverless.tf—his open-source initiative for managing serverless infrastructure with Terraform.Anton has played a major role in the Terraform ecosystem, with his projects being downloaded over one billion times. If you're into DevOps, Infrastructure-as-Code, and AWS, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss!What You’ll Learn:-The vision and challenges behind Serverless.tf-Terraform vs. AWS CDK—Which one should you use?-The realities of maintaining open-source projects-The future of serverless and TerraformResources Mentioned:Terraform Best Practices: ⁠www.terraform-best-practices.com⁠Serverless with Terraform: ⁠serverless.tf⁠Terraform Weekly Newsletter: ⁠weekly.tf⁠Your Weekly Dose of Terraform: ⁠bit.ly/terraform-youtube⁠Follow Anton:Twitter: ⁠@antonbabenko⁠LinkedIn: ⁠linkedin.com/in/antonbabenko⁠

In this episode, Paul sits down with Anton Babenko, AWS Community Hero and Terraform expert, to explore Serverless.tf—his open-source initiative for managing serverless infrastructure with Terraform.Anton has played a major role in the Terraform ecosystem, with his projects being downloaded over one billion times. If you're into DevOps, Infrastructure-as-Code, and AWS, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss!What You’ll Learn:-The vision and challenges behind Serverless.tf-Terraform vs. AWS CDK—Which one should you use?-The realities of maintaining open-source projects-The future of serverless and TerraformResources Mentioned:Terraform Best Practices: www.terraform-best-practices.comServerless with Terraform: serverless.tfTerraform Weekly Newsletter: weekly.tfYour Weekly Dose of Terraform: bit.ly/terraform-youtubeFollow Anton:Twitter: @antonbabenkoLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/antonbabenko

In this episode of the Talking Serverless podcast, Pauls sits down to chat with Cyril Bandolo, AWS Machine Learning Hero and Senior Cloud Developer at Serverless Guru, about the powerful intersection of AI/ML and serverless technologies. Cyril shares his expertise in overcoming challenges like latency, scalability, and optimizing inference with serverless tools like AWS SageMaker. He also dives into his educational initiatives, including the popular "Sagemaker Saturdays" series, and how he’s helping make AI/ML more accessible. ________________________ Want to accelerate your career by learning AI/ML and Serverless from the best? Then look no further than Cyril's own Serverless Machine Learning Course. ELEVATE YOUR TECH SKILLS: MASTER SERVERLESS MACHINE LEARNING Whether you're a developer, data scientist, IT professional, or if you're eager to expand your skills in the cutting-edge field of serverless machine learning, this course is tailored for you! https://training.serverlessguru.com/courses/serverless-machine-learning Pay only once and gain lifetime access to all material available now and being released in the near future!

Sheen Brisals, AWS Serverless Hero, Former Engineering Manager at the LEGO Group, and co-author of "Serverless Development on AWS: Building Enterprise-Scale Serverless Solutions," along with Luke Hedger, returns to the show! In this episode, Sheen sits down with Paul to share his journey from software engineer, to AWS Hero, to published author. Dive into the motivations behind his book and the lessons learned along the way, discover how the serverless community influenced his work, where he sees the future of serverless technologies headed next, and more on this exciting episode! ---- Find Sheen on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheen-brisals/ Serverless Development on AWS by Sheen Brisals and Luke Hedger: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/serverless-development-on-aws-building-enterprise-scale-serverless-solutions-sheen-brisals/7524820?aid=13503&ean=9781098141936&

Sheen Brisals, AWS Serverless Hero, Former Engineering Manager at the LEGO Group, and co-author of "Serverless Development on AWS: Building Enterprise-Scale Serverless Solutions," along with Luke Hedger, returns to the show!   In this episode, Sheen sits down with Paul to share his journey from software engineer to AWS Hero, to published author. Dive into the motivations behind his book and the lessons learned along the way, discover how the serverless community influenced his work, where he sees the future of serverless technologies headed next, and more on this exciting episode! ---  Find Sheen on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheen-brisals/ Serverless Development on AWS by Sheen Brisals and Luke Hedger: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/serverless-development-on-aws-building-enterprise-scale-serverless-solutions-sheen-brisals/7524820?aid=13503&ean=9781098141936&

In this exciting episode of the Talking Serverless Podcast, ⁠Kirk Kirkconnell⁠, Principal Database Advocate at ⁠Fauna⁠, takes us on his journey into what makes a database truly serverless, debunking common misconceptions and highlighting overlooked features. Learn from real-world use cases covering how to evaluate serverless databases for various workloads, and address challenges in scalability, cost management, & global data distribution! In this episode: -Learn what makes a database truly serverless, and how to evaluate them for various workloads -Debunk common misconception -Hands-on real-world use cases where serverless databases have made a significant impact, revealing unexpected applications and unique problem-solving scenarios More about Kirk: Kirk is a creative IT professional experienced in the analysis, architecture, design and maintenance of complex, multi-tier architectures to enhance and support mission-critical business operations. Expert knowledge of advanced web application architecture methods, web hosting sizing/services, coding, and interface design. An innovative problem solver and out-of-the-box thinker with demonstrated talent in designing swift, long-term solutions to highly complex technical issues with minimal resources and costs. About Fauna: Fauna is a distributed document-relational database that combines the flexibility of documents with the power of a relational, ACID compliant database that scales across regions, clouds or the globe. Our distributed relational database with a document data model is delivered globally as a cloud API. An intuitive database language inspired by TypeScript supports relational features such as foreign keys, views, and joins and combines the ability to express queries and functional business logic in transactions that are strongly consistent across multiple regions. Never worry about database provisioning, scaling, sharding, or replication again. Visit them: ⁠https://fauna.com/⁠

In this exciting episode of the Talking Serverless Podcast, Kirk Kirkconnell, Principal Database Advocate at Fauna, takes us on his journey into what makes a database truly serverless, debunking common misconceptions and highlighting overlooked features. Learn from real-world use cases covering how to evaluate serverless databases for various workloads, and address challenges in scalability, cost management, & global data distribution! In this episode: -Learn what makes a database truly serverless, and how to evaluate them for various workloads -Debunk common misconception -Hands-on real-world use cases where serverless databases have made a significant impact, revealing unexpected applications and unique problem-solving scenarios More about Kirk: Kirk is a creative IT professional experienced in the analysis, architecture, design and maintenance of complex, multi-tier architectures to enhance and support mission-critical business operations. Expert knowledge of advanced web application architecture methods, web hosting sizing/services, coding, and interface design. An innovative problem solver and out-of-the-box thinker with demonstrated talent in designing swift, long-term solutions to highly complex technical issues with minimal resources and costs. About Fauna: Fauna is a distributed document-relational database that combines the flexibility of documents with the power of a relational, ACID compliant database that scales across regions, clouds or the globe. Our distributed relational database with a document data model is delivered globally as a cloud API. An intuitive database language inspired by TypeScript supports relational features such as foreign keys, views, and joins and combines the ability to express queries and functional business logic in transactions that are strongly consistent across multiple regions. Never worry about database provisioning, scaling, sharding, or replication again. Visit them: https://fauna.com/

In this episode of "Talking Serverless," we engage with Naor Paz, the Director of Product at Firefly, to dive deep into the intricacies of Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and its impact on serverless workflows. We'll clear up common misconceptions, debunk myths, and explore lesser-known aspects of managing cloud infrastructure in a serverless environment. In this episode: -Explore Naor’s journey from cybersecurity research to Director of Product - Discover what inspired Firefly's mission to eliminate "click ops" in cloud management-Address common misconceptions about IaC - Real-world applications and case studies highlighting successfully transformed cloud operations -And much more! About Naor: Naor Paz is a Director of Product at Firefly. With a decade of experience in Security, Data, and Networks, Naor builds the Cloud Asset Management Platform to take DevOps and SRE teams to the next level. Before Firefly, Naor was a Senior Product Manager at F5, leading their Web Application Firewall (WAF) product and a Security Research and Analytics Team Lead at the Israeli Prime Minister's Office, where he received the Prime Minister's Prize for exceptional achievement. Naor also served in Unit 8200. More about Firefly: ⁠https://www.firefly.ai/⁠