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 80s11:32 Education, Passion & Early Work31:32 Politics, Journalism & First Writing Roles45:16 Transition to Technology Journalism54:30 Digital Media Revolution01:03:01 Becoming a Freelance Writer01:05:52 Nomadic Lifestyle & Financial Realities01:24:36 AI’s Impact on Work, Writing & Education01:42:56 The Future of Writing & Communication01:50:52 Cyberpunk Reality & Technology’s Next Era01:55:11 Finding Passion & Success in LifeConnect with Mike: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeelganX: https://x.com/MikeElganMentioned in this Episode:Mike Elgan’s Newsletter: https://machinesociety.ai/Gastronomad: https://gastronomad.netWant 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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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 Introduction00:30 What is Jasson Doing Today?7:00 Fundamentals of Security15:30 First Memory of a Computer22:00 Interest in Physics 36:00 Working in College43:00 Joining a Startup50:00 Becoming a Product Manager at 2158:30 Culture Shock 1:03:20 Moving to Executive Roles1:10:00 Starting Beyond Identity1:19:00 Monitoring Threats1:34:00 Contact InfoConnect with Jasson: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jassoncasey/X: https://x.com/jassoncaseyMentioned 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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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 Introduction00:30 What is Jonathan Doing Today?02:00 First Memories of a Computer09:30 Entering University14:00 Early Coding / Academics 20:50 Interest in AI / ML27:00 Career Beginnings 33:00 Transitioning to Java and Teaching41:00 Distributed Software45:00 Ambitions / Finding Stability 55:00 Experiences at Google 1:07:20 Joining the Go Team1:17:00 Go and MCP1:24:00 API Design and Philosophy1:30:20 Contact InfoConnect with Jonathan: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-amsterdam-b901b21/Mentioned in this Episode:Go-sdk: https://github.com/modelcontextprotocol/go-sdkWant 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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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 Introduction00:30 What is Kacie Doing Today? 01:30 Job Search Process09:00 Interviewing and Soft Skills15:00 Having Attention20:00 Highschool Interests33:00 University in Maryland39:00 Entering Consulting55:00 Looking for Change01:03:00 Moving to Chile1:18:00 Getting the Interview1:22:00 Sourcing Clients1:27:10 AI Automation for Resumés1:31:30 Contact InfoConnect with Kacie: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaciebail/Kacie’s Newsletter: https://kaciebail.substack.comInstagram: @kaciebailMentioned 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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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 Introduction02:30 What is Facundo Doing Today? 07:00 First Memory of a Computer12:00 Highschool Interests16:00 University Studies28:00 Importance of a Degree38:00 Moving Jobs45:00 Working Remotely / Cost of Living56:00 Engaging With Others 1:00:00 Developer Relations Engineers1:09:20 Solutions Engineering1:15:30 Understanding Customer Problems1:20:00 Next Steps 1:27:00 Contact InfoConnect 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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