Ardan Labs Podcast

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 her career with life as a new mother. This episode is perfect for anyone interested in tech, community building, and career growth in software engineering.

00:00 Introduction

1:57 What is Donia Doing Today?

14:00 Highschool Interests

18:34 Engineering School

35:31 Internship Work / Software Transition

42:15 Metal Health in School

50:00 Graduating University / Job Searching

58:00 Becoming a Java Developer

1:10:00 Public Speaking / Community

1:23:50 Contact Information

Connect with Donia: 

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/doniacld

Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/donia-chaiehloudj/

Mentioned in today’s episode:

Isovalent: https://isovalent.com/

TinyGo: https://tinygo.org/

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

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 importance of strong mentorship in shaping a successful career in tech.

00:00 Introduction

01:50 What is Samantha Doing Today?

09:35 First Memory of a Computer

12:37 Highschool Interests / Sports

30:40 Choosing Computer Science

38:50 Various Internships

55:25 Graduating During Covid

1:00:20 FIrst Job in Go

1:07:00 Working at Intel

1:27:25 Contact Information

Connect with Samantha: 

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/thesamcoyle?lang=en

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-coyle/

Mentioned in today’s episode:

Diagrid: https://www.diagrid.io/

GopherCon:https://www.gophercon.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

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 Introduction

01:10 What is Tanguy Doing Today?

14:45 First Memories of a Computer

19:08 Highschool Interests

26:00 Navigating Education 

35:40 After Graduation / Virtual Reality

55:00 Various Jobs in Tech

1:18:30 Working at Dagger

1:28:30 Thoughts on Emerging Tech

1:33:50 Contact Info

Connect with Tanguy: 

Mastodon: https://hachyderm.io/@dolanor

Linkedin: https://fr.linkedin.com/in/tanguy-herrmanntanguy-herrmann-%E2%A7%93-395b645b/en

Mentioned in today’s episode:

Dagger: https://dagger.io/

Zig: https://ziglang.org/

Rust: https://www.rust-lang.org/

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

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: https://www.girlswhohack.com/donate

00:00 Introduction

01:10 What is Bia Doing Today?

04:40  Bia’s Highschool Journey 

17:30 Girls Who Hack 

27:40 Hands-on Workshops / Tips

38:35 Teaching People How to Program 

48:56 Ethics in Software

58:10 Internship at IBM / Flexibility

1:13:24 Bia’s 2025 Bucket List

1:19:24 Contact Info 

Connect with Bia: 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/@BiaSciLab

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biascilab/

Bia’s Website: https://biascilab.com/

Mentioned in today’s episode:

Girls Who Hack: https://girlswhohack.com

IBM X-Force Red: https://www.ibm.com/x-force

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

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 the community's growth. Tune in to learn more about his journey and challenges along the way.

00:00 Introduction

00:40 What is Zach Doing Today?

12:07 Compliance Frameworks

29:00 First Memory of a Computer

36:51 Highschool Interests 

43:31 Traveling to India

54:51 Entering University

1:07:30 Tech is Versatile

1:10:50 Working at Facebook

1:19:50 Moving to Open Source 

1:29:30 Starting Fleet

1:43:40 Contact Info

Connect with Zach: 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/@thezachw

Github: https://github.com/zwass

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zacharywasserman/

Mentioned in today’s episode:

Fleet Device Management: https://fleetdm.com/

Osquery: https://github.com/osquery/osquery

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

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 programming language, reflects his dedication to innovation and excellence. Konrad is also a regular speaker at conferences and meetups, sharing his knowledge and passion with the broader tech community. Tune in to learn more about his journey and challenges along the way.

00:00 Introduction

01:04 What is Konrad Doing Today?

12:07 First Memory of a Computer

24:30 Going to University

43:50 Joining the Workforce 

53:40 Working with Go

1:07:40 Getting Hired Through the Gopher Slack

1:23:50 Working at Reddit

1:30:43 Contact Info  

Connect with Konrad: 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/@konradreiche

Konrad’s Website: https://konradreiche.com/

Mentioned in today’s episode:

Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/

Gopher Slack: https://gophers.slack.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

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 Introduction

00:24 First Paid Hardware Project

08:50 Working at Apple 

22:40 Leaving Apple

27:23 Finance and Tech  

46:13 Ron and TinyGo 

53:20 Compilers and WASM

1:03:42 Mechanoid Project  

1:10:28 GoCV Project

1:17:25 Contact Information

Connect with Ron: 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/@deadprogram

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deadprogram/

Mentioned in today’s episode:

TinyGo: https://tinygo.org/

RISC-V: https://riscv.org/

WASI: https://pkg.go.dev/github.com/stealthrocket/wasi-go

Rust: https://www.rust-lang.org/learn

Zig: https://ziglang.org/

GoCV: https://gocv.io/

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

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 Introduction

01:06 Ron’s Drone Flying

06:34 Effects of A.I on Code / Tech Talk

19:50 Reading and Writing Code vs A.I

33:35 Regulation in Tech / Responsibility

38:33 Open Source Software

52:02 Ron and Hardware 

1:01:42 Entering the Hardware Space

Connect with Ron: 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/@deadprogram

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deadprogram/

Mentioned in today’s episode:

 Jessie Frazelle :https://x.com/jessfraz

Forth Programming Language: https://www.forth.com/forth/

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

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 accessible to all.  In this episode, Manfred takes us on his journey while sharing valuable insights and entertaining stories along the way.

00:00 Introduction

01:20 What is Manfred Doing Today?  

15:00 First Memory of a Computer

21:35 Joining the Workforce

29:30 Starting a Business

39:10 Becoming an Employee

44:30 Management Strategies

1:03:30 Finding Funding

1:06:40  Berty Technologies

1:20:30 Blockchain And Crypto

1:41:00 Contact Info 

Connect with Manfred: 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/@moul

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manfredtouron

GitHub: https://github.com/moul

Gno.land GitHub : https://github.com/gnolang

Gno.land Discord:  https://discord.gg/aXBuv68Ykv

Mentioned in today’s episode:

Gno.land : https://gno.land/

Berty Technologies: https://berty.tech/

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

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.  

 In this episode, Maria takes us on her journey while sharing valuable insight and entertaining stories along the way.

00:00 Introduction

01:00 What is Maria Doing Today?  

09:40 High School Journey 

15:30 Entering University 

21:20 Battling Adversity and MIT

25:20 Working for Startups 

34:30 Complete Shut Down

55:20 Turning Point

1:07:00 Getting a PhD 

1:14:00 Mechanics and Semantics

1:24:00  Leadership Coaching

1:49:30 Contact Info 

Connect with Maria: 

Email: [email protected]

Twitter: https://twitter.com/@mariakellis

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariakellis/

Mentioned in today’s episode:

Marias Site: https://mariakellis.com/leading-businesses-into-the-new-paradigm/

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