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/

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