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This podcast features intimate conversations with engineers who are in the forefront of building or teaching technology. Join us as we learn how our guests got started in tech, the type and level of education they've obtained, their work history, and personal stories about their journey. We publish the show on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, and the Web biweekly on Wednesdays at 12pm US Eastern Time. Subscribe and STAY TUNED!
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In this episode, Cameron Balahan, the Product Lead for the Go programming language at Google, shares his unique career journey from law school to leading one of the most popular programming languages. Cameron reflects on his early passion for programming, building websites as a teenager, and the turning points in his life that led him from being a lawyer to a product manager at Google. He discusses the challenges he faced in electrical engineering, his experience in high-frequency tradi...
In this episode, we sit down with Donia Chaiehloudj, a Senior Software Engineer at Isovalent, to discuss her diverse career journey, from working in image processing and electronics to becoming a Go developer in the cloud-native space. Donia shares her experiences transitioning into software development, her work with Go and Kubernetes, and her leadership role in the GDG Sophia-Antipolis community. She also touches on her passion for public speaking, open-source contributions, and balancing h...
In this episode, we sit down with Samantha Coyle, a software engineer who went from a high school athlete with little tech exposure to a leading Go developer. Samantha shares her path through college, where she pivoted to computer science, and how she navigated internships at top companies like Dell and AMD. She also discusses her current work at Diagrid, where she helps build cutting-edge cloud-native applications. Samantha's story highlights resilience, continuous learning, and the importan...
Join us in this episode as we explore the world of blockchain, Go programming, and various intriguing projects with Tanguy Herrmann. Tanguy is an experienced software engineer with a deep passion for technology and innovation. From his work in aerospace to his ventures in dance and beyond, Tanguy brings a unique perspective to the table. Tune in to hear about his journey, challenges, and insights into the tech industry and life.00:00 Introduction01:10 What is Tanguy Doing Today?14:45 First Me...
Join us in this episode as we delve into the world of cybersecurity, public speaking, and unique career paths with BiaSciLab. Bia is a young cybersecurity enthusiast and public speaker, running her nonprofit Girls Who Hack (https://girlswhohack.com) and interning at IBM. With a deep passion for election security and a vibrant personality, Bia brings energy and insight into every conversation. Tune in to learn more about her journey, challenges, and aspirations.Donate to Girls Who Hack here: h...
Join us in this episode as we delve into the world of open-source device management with Zach Wasserman. Zach is the cofounder and Tech Evangelist of Fleet, where he works to unlock the full potential of osquery for both enterprise and open-source customers. With a deep history with osquery, dating back to its inception at Facebook in 2014, Zach brings unparalleled expertise and passion. He has been a member of osquery's Technical Steering Committee since 2019 and continues to contribute to t...
Join us in this episode as we dive into the world of scalable and resilient backend infrastructure with Konrad Reiche. A Berlin-transplant living in San Francisco, Konrad is a seasoned software engineer who brings a wealth of experience and insight into designing abstractions that add immense value. Currently a Staff Engineer at Reddit, Konrad's initial background is in audio and video streaming, where he made significant contributions to backend systems. His work, largely inspired by the Go ...
Join us as we dive into the world of tech with award-winning software developer and robotics expert, Ron Evans. With a rich background in IoT, computer vision, and open source contributions, Ron has helped giants like AT&T, Intel, and Northvolt tackle their toughest challenges. As the maintainer of TinyGo and the creator of Gobot and GoCV, Ron shares his journey, insights, and captivating stories in this episode. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a true pioneer in the field!00:00 ...
Join us as we dive into the world of tech with award-winning software developer and robotics expert, Ron Evans. With a rich background in IoT, computer vision, and open source contributions, Ron has helped giants like AT&T, Intel, and Northvolt tackle their toughest challenges. As the maintainer of TinyGo and the creator of Gobot and GoCV, Ron shares his journey, insights, and captivating stories in this episode. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a true pioneer in the field!00:00 ...
Manfred Touron, currently VP of Engineering at Gno.land and Founder of Berty Technologies, takes us on his journey through tech. Manfred has led the development of the secure peer-to-peer messaging app, Berty Messenger, and helped pioneer the Wesh Network, an asynchronous mesh networking protocol. Now, he's spearheading Gno.land, the next generation of smart contract platforms. Using Gno, a variation of Go, Gno.land offers transparent and auditable code, making censorship-resistant platforms ...
Armed with a prestigious education in engineering and management from MIT, Maria's journey has seen her co-found multiple technology ventures in the United States and hold influential positions within the Greek government. Maria dedicates herself to empowering leaders, intrapreneurs, and entrepreneurs alike. Her mission revolves around nurturing authentic leadership skills and guiding individuals towards the creation of impactful products and services reflective of their inner essence. ...
Alexandra McCoy is currently a Site Reliability Engineer at VMware. With four years of experience in the field and six years within open-source and cloud environments, Alexandra shares insightful anecdotes and valuable expertise. From leading large-scale software projects to mastering Kubernetes and Docker for container orchestration, her story is filled with innovation and dedication. In this episode, Alexandra takes us on a journey through her time in the tech industry while sha...
Tobias Weingartner plays a pivotal role in Google's Traffic Control Team, where he specializes in optimizing the global system load balancer (GSLB). As an integral member of this team, he collaborates closely with the development team responsible for crafting the intricate code that powers Google's internal load balancing infrastructure. Specifically, Tobias focuses his expertise on the SRE aspect, ensuring the seamless operation of Google's vast network traffic. In this episode, Tobias...
Rita Iglesias is a Software Engineer currently employed at a startup called Topi. Lately, Rita has been creating projects using React for the frontend and Go for the backend. She also creates some awesome content relating to the tech world! In this episode, Rita takes us on a journey through her time entering the tech industry while sharing valuable insight and entertaining stories along the way.00:00 Introduction01:55 What is Rita Doing Today? 09:22 First Memories of a Computer21:10 Di...
Brit Myers is currently the VP of Engineering at System Initiative. Prior to System Initiative, she was a member of the executive team at Hyland Software where she led global engineering teams responsible for building multiple cloud product lines. In this episode, Brit takes us on a journey through her time in the tech industry while sharing valuable insight and entertaining stories along the way.00:00 Introduction02:24 What is Brit Doing Today? 07:42 First Memories of a Computer12:20 D...
Dr. Vladyslav Ukis is the Head of R&D at Siemens Healthineers. Vlad has 18 years of experience in large-scale software platforms, leadership, digital transformation, continuous delivery, SRE, Devops, and more. In this episode, Vlad takes us on a journey through his time in the tech industry while sharing valuable insight and entertaining stories along the way.00:00 Introduction00:56 What is Vlad Doing Today? 09:13 First Memories of a Computer19:55 Entering University for CS26:...
Jay Conrod is currently a Software Engineer at EngFlow. EngFlow is a startup providing remote build and execution for Bazel, Cmake, Reclient and more, dramatically speeding up builds and tests for large software projects. Jay was previously part of the Go Team at Google and has had a large impact in the Software Industry. In this episode, Jay takes us on a journey through his time in the tech industry while sharing valuable insight and entertaining stories along the way.00:00 Introducti...
Jesús Espino is a Senior Staff Engineer at Mattermost specializing in Full Stack Development on the API side of the platform. Mattermost is an open source platform for secure collaboration across the entire software development lifecycle. Mattermost’s platform powers over 800,000 workspaces worldwide with the support of over 4,000 contributors from across the developer community. In this episode, Jesús takes us on a journey through his time in the tech industry while sharing valuable in...
Miki Tebeka is the CEO of 353solutions and an Instructor at Ardan Labs where he specializes in teaching effective hands-on workshops all over the world and solving tough problems as a Consultant. He is also the organizer of Gophercon Israel and Pydata Israel Meetup and a published author. In this episode Miki takes us on his journey through the tech industry and shares his experiences along the way. 00:00 Introduction07:17 What is Miki Doing Today?13:19 First Memory of a Computer16:30 Jo...
Brad Peabody is a Senior Software Engineer who has been coding for over 20 years. He is involved in the Go community and has been coding in Go for many years. Brad is currently working on multiple startups and also works as a contractor developing Go code for clients. In this episode, Brad tells us his story leading up to where he is today. 00:00 Introduction00:43 What is Brad Doing Today?06:57 First Memory of a Computer14:25 High School Hacking17:00 Thoughts after High School22:40 First...
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