Ardan Labs Podcast

Bill Kennedy

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!

  1. ٥ نوفمبر

    Go, Medicine, and Adaptability with Salah Mahmud

    In this episode of the Ardan Labs Podcast, Bill Kennedy talks with Salah Mahmud, a medical researcher specializing in epidemiology and medical statistics. Salah shares his journey from growing up in Libya under Gaddafi’s regime to conducting cutting-edge research in Canada on the connection between influenza and heart attacks. He discusses the challenges of running large-scale observational studies, the bureaucratic barriers to accessing medical data, and the importance of diversity in health research. Salah also reflects on his early entrepreneurial ventures, his discovery of programming during medical school, and how resilience and adaptability shaped his personal and professional journey. 00:00 Introduction 02:03 Research on Influenza and Heart Attacks 05:53 Challenges in Data Access 16:51 Life in Libya Under Gaddafi 21:32 From Medicine to Programming 41:18 WHO Collaboration and Education Abroad 57:13 Disappearance and New Beginnings 01:09:33 Immigration and Adaptation in Canada 01:15:45 Balancing Medicine and Technology 01:21:22 Family, Culture, and Reflection 01:25:37 Current Research and Future Goals Connect with Salah:  Email: salah.mahmud@umanitoba.ca LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/salah-mahmud-4177285a/ Mentioned in this Episode: Golang: https://go.dev/ 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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  2. ٢٢ أكتوبر

    Marketing, Innovation, and Averi AI with Zack Holland

    In this episode of the Ardan Labs Podcast, Bill Kennedy talks with Zack Holland, CEO & Founder of Averi AI, about his journey from early life in Ecuador’s Amazon rainforest to building an AI-powered marketing platform. Zack shares lessons from early business ventures, the challenges of running startups, and the evolution of his entrepreneurial mindset. They explore how Averi AI helps marketers become more creative and efficient, the importance of data security and trust in AI, and what it takes to innovate in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. 00:00 Introduction 02:54 Marketing and AI Evolution 05:58 Changing Digital Landscape 09:04 Early Life and Influences 12:02 From Ecuador to Utah 18:00 First Business in High School 29:53 LLMs and Entrepreneurship 39:44 Lessons from Failure 43:46 Starting a Marketing Agency 56:19 Founding Avery AI 01:08:10 Trust and Data Security 01:13:14 Marketing and AI Adoption 01:17:58 AI Challenges and Opportunities 01:26:00 Contact Info  Connect with Zack:  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zackholland X: https://x.com/zack_holland Mentioned in this Episode: Averi AI: https://www.averi.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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  3. ٨ أكتوبر

    Writing, Technology, and a Nomadic Lifestyle with Mike Elgan

    In this episode of the Ardan Labs Podcast, Bill Kennedy talks with Mike Elgan, technology editorialist, about his journey to becoming a professional writer. Mike reflects on the evolution of journalism, the digital publishing revolution of the 90s, and the role of communication in shaping society. He also shares insights from his nomadic lifestyle, the realities of freelance writing, the impact of AI on creativity, and the importance of adaptability and passion in navigating a rapidly changing technological landscape. 00:00 Introduction  05:54 Growing Up in the 70s and 80s 11:32 Education, Passion & Early Work 31:32 Politics, Journalism & First Writing Roles 45:16 Transition to Technology Journalism 54:30 Digital Media Revolution 01:03:01 Becoming a Freelance Writer 01:05:52 Nomadic Lifestyle & Financial Realities 01:24:36 AI’s Impact on Work, Writing & Education 01:42:56 The Future of Writing & Communication 01:50:52 Cyberpunk Reality & Technology’s Next Era 01:55:11 Finding Passion & Success in Life Connect with Mike:  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeelgan X: https://x.com/MikeElgan Mentioned in this Episode: Mike Elgan’s Newsletter: https://machinesociety.ai/ Gastronomad: https://gastronomad.net 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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  4. ٢٤ سبتمبر

    Cybersecurity, Beyond Identity, and Identity Defense with Jasson Casey

    In this episode of the Ardan Labs Podcast, Bill Kennedy talks with Jasson Casey, CEO and co-founder of Beyond Identity, about modern cybersecurity. Jasson shares his journey from early interests in technology and networking to leading startups and building products that address today’s security challenges. They explore the evolution of authentication, the need for hardware-backed identity systems, the realities of insider threats, and how cultural and customer insights shape better security solutions. 00:00 Introduction 00:30 What is Jasson Doing Today? 7:00 Fundamentals of Security 15:30 First Memory of a Computer 22:00 Interest in Physics  36:00 Working in College 43:00 Joining a Startup 50:00 Becoming a Product Manager at 21 58:30 Culture Shock  1:03:20 Moving to Executive Roles 1:10:00 Starting Beyond Identity 1:19:00 Monitoring Threats 1:34:00 Contact Info Connect with Jasson:  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jassoncasey/ X: https://x.com/jassoncasey Mentioned in this Episode: Beyond Identity: https://www.beyondidentity.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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  5. ١٠ سبتمبر

    Adaptability, Google, and MCP with Jonathan Amsterdam

    In this episode of the Ardan Labs Podcast, Bill Kennedy interviews Jonathan Amsterdam from the Go team at Google about his journey from academia and finance to software engineering, his work on Go and API design, and the importance of adaptability, community, and building impactful software. 00:00 Introduction 00:30 What is Jonathan Doing Today? 02:00 First Memories of a Computer 09:30 Entering University 14:00 Early Coding / Academics  20:50 Interest in AI / ML 27:00 Career Beginnings  33:00 Transitioning to Java and Teaching 41:00 Distributed Software 45:00 Ambitions / Finding Stability  55:00 Experiences at Google  1:07:20 Joining the Go Team 1:17:00 Go and MCP 1:24:00 API Design and Philosophy 1:30:20 Contact Info Connect with Jonathan:  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-amsterdam-b901b21/ Mentioned in this Episode: Go-sdk: https://github.com/modelcontextprotocol/go-sdk 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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  6. ٢٧ أغسطس

    Interviews, Soft Skills, and Career Growth with Kacie Bail

    In this conversation, career coach Kacie Bail discusses her work helping others navigate the job market. She emphasizes the growing importance of soft skills in job applications, the challenges of job rejections, and the need for empathy from interviewers. Kacie shares her journey from bioengineering to consulting, highlighting the significance of internships and the continuous nature of career development. The discussion also touches on the impact of automation on job opportunities and the importance of finding clarity in career goals.  00:00 Introduction 00:30 What is Kacie Doing Today?  01:30 Job Search Process 09:00 Interviewing and Soft Skills 15:00 Having Attention 20:00 Highschool Interests 33:00 University in Maryland 39:00 Entering Consulting 55:00 Looking for Change 01:03:00 Moving to Chile 1:18:00 Getting the Interview 1:22:00 Sourcing Clients 1:27:10 AI Automation for Resumés 1:31:30 Contact Info Connect with Kacie:  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaciebail/ Kacie’s Newsletter: https://kaciebail.substack.com Instagram: @kaciebail Mentioned in this Episode: Kacie’s Site: https://www.kaciebail.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/events/  Blog : https://www.ardanlabs.com/blog  Github : https://github.com/ardanlabs

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  7. ١٣ أغسطس

    DevRel, Community, and Storyblok with Facundo Giuliani

    In this episode of the Ardan Labs Podcast, host Bill Kennedy sits down with Facundo Giuliani, Solutions Engineering Team Manager at Storyblok, to trace his path from his early experiences with computers to leading a remote solutions engineering team. They explore headless CMS, the shift into developer relations, the balance of technical and soft skills, and the economic and community-building realities shaping today’s tech careers. 00:00 Introduction 02:30 What is Facundo Doing Today?  07:00 First Memory of a Computer 12:00 Highschool Interests 16:00 University Studies 28:00 Importance of a Degree 38:00 Moving Jobs 45:00 Working Remotely / Cost of Living 56:00 Engaging With Others  1:00:00 Developer Relations Engineers 1:09:20 Solutions Engineering 1:15:30 Understanding Customer Problems 1:20:00 Next Steps  1:27:00 Contact Info Connect with Facundo:  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/facundogiuliani/ Facundo’s Site: https://fgiuliani.com/ Mentioned in this Episode: Storyblok: https://www.storyblok.com/ React Miami: https://www.reactmiami.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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  8. ٣٠ يوليو

    AI Agents, Tooling, and Limitations with Kenneth Stott

    In this episode Bill Kennedy and Kenneth Stott discuss the evolving role of AI in organizations, emphasizing the importance of human intelligence in leveraging AI tools effectively. They explore the challenges and opportunities presented by generative AI, the need for a structured data language within organizations, and the ethical considerations surrounding AI insights. Ken shares insights from his upcoming book on redefining organizational intelligence in the age of AI, highlighting strategies for effective human-AI collaboration. 00:00 Introduction 2:45 AI and Organizational Behavior 5:30 Limitations of Generative AI 11:00 Learning the AI Tooling 15:00 Using AI Tools for Code 20:00 Business Decisions / Analytics 25:00 Trusting AI Insights  36:00 What is an AI Agent 43:00 Future of Organizational Intelligence  Connect with  Kenneth:  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenstott/ Mentioned in this Episode: Hasura: https://hasura.io/ Cursor: https://cursor.com/ Claude: https://www.anthropic.com/claude-code 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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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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