In this episode of the Ardan Labs Podcast, we talk with Hana Mohan, co-founder of MagicBell, about her path through the tech industry. Hana shares her early fascination with computers, her educational journey through competitive exams, and her eventual transition from electronics to software development. The conversation also touches on her startup experience and the challenges faced along the way. Hana reflects on her career journey, discussing the importance of finding the right job fit and the decision to transition from employee to entrepreneur. She shares insights from her experiences building products, and the challenges faced in the startup world. The discussion also covers her time in Combinator, the process of raising capital, and her vision for the future of her current venture, MagicBell.

00:00 Introduction

04:15 What is Hana Doing Today

09:56 First Memories of a Computer

18:40 Early Interests / Life Growing Up

30:06 Pursuing Engineering in India

43:20 Transitioning from Electronics to Software

52:15 Becoming an Entrepreneur

1:01:30 Shifting Focus to B2B SaaS

1:09:40 Learning from Experiences

1:15:30 Following Your Product’s Path

1:22:20 Starting MagicBell

1:33:20 Contact Info

Connect with Hana:

Linkedin:https://es.linkedin.com/in/unamashana

Twitter: https://x.com/unamashana

Mentioned in today’s episode:

Magic Bell – https://www.magicbell.com/

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In this episode, we sit down with Ahmed Aziz Ramadi, a software engineer currently working at GE Healthcare, to hear about his journey from growing up in Tunisia to working on full-stack applications that assist healthcare professionals. Ahmed shares how he discovered his passion for computers and programming at a young age, his academic journey, and his professional experiences. He talks about his transition to the U.S. for college, the challenges of moving to a new country, and how he navigated his way into the tech industry. From his early days playing games and exploring programming, to becoming a full-stack developer working on healthcare technology, Ahmed’s story is one of determination, learning, and a passion for technology.

00:00 Introduction

01:42 What is Ahmed Toing Today

09:36 Early Memories of Working on a Computer

13:00 The Influence of Parents' Engineering Careers

25:00 Reflections on Family and Personal Growth

32 :35 Education System

53:05 Athletics and Education

01:09:09 Acceptance to Purdue University

01:22:17 Discovering the Tech Industry

1:25:00 Joining the Workforce

1:30:00 Starting at GE Healthcare

1:38:40 Contact Info

Connect with Ahmed:

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmed-aziz-rmadi/

Github: https://github.com/armadi1809

Twitter: https://x.com/@rmadiaziz1

Mentioned in today’s episode:

GE Healthcare – https://www.gehealthcare.com/

Purdue University – https://www.purdue.edu/

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, Roxana Rodriguez-Becker shares her journey from being a middle school librarian to transitioning into the tech industry. She discusses her educational background, her experiences in teaching, and the challenges she faced while raising a medically complex child. Roxy also talks about her passion for coding, her personal projects, and her aspirations to find a job in software development. Throughout the conversation, she emphasizes the importance of community, mentorship, and continuous learning in her journey.

00:00 Introduction

01:10 What is Roxana Doing Today?

05:00 First Memories of a Computer

11:00 Early Influences

16:00 College Journey

24:40 Becoming a Teacher

35:00 Masters Degree

46:10 Teaching During Covid

52:10 Tube Feed Rate Web App

58:00 Roller Derby

1:00:00 Job Search and Future Aspirations

1:09:10 Contact Info

Connect with Roxana:

Twitter: https://x.com/RoxanaCodes

Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/roxana-rodriguez-becker/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grrfeisty/?hl=en

Mentioned in today’s episode:

100Devs: https://leonnoel.com/100devs/

Scrimba: https://v2.scrimba.com/home

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