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Cockroach Lab’s Big Ideas in App Architecture is a podcast for architects and engineers building modern data-intensive applications and systems. In every weekly episode, an innovator joins the show to...
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Cockroach Lab’s Big Ideas in App Architecture is a podcast for architects and engineers building modern data-intensive applications and systems. In every weekly episode, an innovator joins the show to share useful insights from their experiences building reliable, scalable, maintainable systems.
Welcome to Big Ideas in App Architecture!
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Welcome to Big Ideas in App Architecture!
29 OCT 2024 · In this episode, David welcomes https://www.linkedin.com/in/arilivigni/, Senior Cloud Solutions Architect at https://github.com/, for an engaging conversation about cloud infrastructure, cloud adoption, AI, and security.
Join us as we discuss:
- The importance of effective cloud solutions for data protection and security, including a look at tools from GitHub, AWS, and Azure.
- GitHub's significant milestones, including its acquisition by Microsoft and the launch of innovative tools like pull requests and forking.
- How GitHub Copilot enhances productivity by enabling developers to focus on code prompts while automating routine tasks.
15 OCT 2024 · Ever wondered how cloud architecture works in the public sector? In this episode, David Joy is joined by https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikolasmayer/, Principal Cloud Architect at https://maximus.com/, a company that partners with state, federal and local governments to provide critical health and human service programs. Nick discusses his journey into cloud architecture, emphasizing the impact of public cloud on innovation and accessibility. He also highlights the key differences between private and public sector cloud strategies, focusing on the heightened security and compliance requirements of government agencies.
Key takeaways from the episode include:
- The importance of cloud computing in the public sector
- The challenges of migrating legacy systems to the cloud
- The importance of balancing cost optimization with performance in federal cloud deployments
- The value of continuous learning and diverse experiences in staying current with the rapidly evolving tech landscape
1 OCT 2024 · This week, David is joined by https://www.linkedin.com/in/dom-scandinaro, CTO at https://www.cameo.com/, the platform that allows users to send personalized videos from celebrities and creators. Scandinaro gives an in-depth overview of Cameo’s rapid growth from a simple idea into a robust and deeply personalized fan experience platform with the digital infrastructure to match.
Join us as we discuss:
- How Cameo’s tech stack has evolved as the company expands globally
- Why leaders need to have an in-depth understanding of their team’s abilities and limitations
- How Cameo is harnessing Generative AI for new products and platform features.
17 SEP 2024 · In this episode, our host David Joy speaks with Samarth Shah, Senior Network Architect at https://www.equifax.com/ to learn about the steps they took to modernize from the mainframe to the cloud, as well as the impact AI has on the industry.
Join as we also discuss:
- The limitations of the mainframe and what enterprises need to consider when moving towards a cloud architecture.
- How to address modern security challenges including IAM controls, network segmentation, and DDoS protection.
- Innovative use cases for generative AI in network security, including how to automate defensive actions during cyber incidents.
6 AUG 2024 · In this episode, we dive into the heart of cloud architecture, disaster recovery, observability, and more with https://www.onestream.com/ Senior VP of Cloud Architecture, https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryantberry. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or finance professional, this episode offers indispensable knowledge on navigating modern cloud landscapes and optimizing financial software solutions.
Join as we discuss:
- The importance of learning new cloud patterns for cost-effectiveness and higher migration success.
- The intricacies of scaling infrastructure, particularly during high-demand scenarios such as month-end and quarterly financial modeling.
- What companies need to consider when adopting the cloud.
23 JUL 2024 · In this episode, David is joined by Head of Product Engineering and Chief Architect at Altimetrik, Ignacio Segovia. From revolutionizing product engineering to harnessing the power of cloud technologies, Ignacio breaks down the themes of digital transformation in today's rapidly evolving landscape, and how Altimetrik fosters cultural alignment and innovation on their engineering teams.
Join as we discuss:
- How Altimetrik approaches modernization and product engineering efforts across industries including financial services, payments, and more.
- The importance of user satisfaction and how it drives technical decision-making across every architectural layer.
- Insights into building high-performance teams, including Ignacio’s hiring principles and interview questions
9 JUL 2024 · This week, David is joined by https://www.linkedin.com/in/unmesh-joshi-9487635/?originalSubdomain=in Principal Consultant at https://www.thoughtworks.com/ and author of “https://www.amazon.com/Patterns-Distributed-Systems-Addison-Wesley-Signature/dp/0138221987” for a conversation on the technical intricacies that keep modern applications running smoothly.
Join as we discuss:
- Key concepts behind distributed systems, including fault tolerance and consistency models, consensus algorithms, and more.
- Unmesh’s inspiration behind “Patterns of Distributed Systems,” and how he hopes to simplify complex concepts for developers.
- Technical predictions for distributed systems over the next five years.
25 JUN 2024 · With a growing library of media properties including CNET, Lonely Planet, and Bankrate, https://www.redventures.com/’ data platform has scaled from handling 16 million events per day to nearly 2 billion. To dive into the evolution of their architecture and understand how data effortlessly travels through their systems, our host David Joy sat down with Principal Software Engineer https://www.linkedin.com/in/majidfn/?originalSubdomain=ca.
Join as we discuss:
- Why Red Ventures migrated from SQL Server to Amazon Redshift
- How the data landscape has changed over the last two decades
- The challenges every leader should expect when running a data platform
- Majid’s time at Ubisoft and his involvement in one of David’s favorite games, Far Cry 2
11 JUN 2024 · For the engineering team at digital analytics company Amplitude, real-time customer feedback and cutting-edge Northstar metrics play a significant role in helping them adapt their tech stack and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving market.
To learn more about the innovative approaches at Amplitude, we sat down with their SVP of Engineering, Shadi Rostami, for a discussion on the significance of ownership, accountability, and a founder's mindset in shepherding a company's growth.
Join as we discuss:
- Developing a growth mindset to enable a successful engineering career
- Shadi’s engineering principles including “ship fast with quality”
- How to scale platforms through informed data-driven prioritization and strategic product focus
28 MAY 2024 · Modernizing database infrastructure can solve more than just data problems. It can also simplify your software architecture and the way your engineering organization works.
In this episode, David sits down with technical evangelist, Rob Reid from Cockroach Labs, to discuss the importance of architectural simplification through proven patterns, real-world examples, and practical use cases.
Join as we discuss:
- The benefits of simplifying your data architecture
- Why you should think of regulations as part of your architecture
- How in some cases, running a database across three data centers can be cheaper than two
- What to know about selecting the right database for your use case
Cockroach Lab’s Big Ideas in App Architecture is a podcast for architects and engineers building modern data-intensive applications and systems. In every weekly episode, an innovator joins the show to...
show more
Cockroach Lab’s Big Ideas in App Architecture is a podcast for architects and engineers building modern data-intensive applications and systems. In every weekly episode, an innovator joins the show to share useful insights from their experiences building reliable, scalable, maintainable systems.
Welcome to Big Ideas in App Architecture!
show less
Welcome to Big Ideas in App Architecture!
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