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/

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 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

In this episode, Cameron Balahan, the Product Lead for the Go programming language at Google, shares his unique career journey from law school to leading one of the most popular programming languages. Cameron reflects on his early passion for programming, building websites as a teenager, and the turning points in his life that led him from being a lawyer to a product manager at Google. He discusses the challenges he faced in electrical engineering, his experience in high-frequency trading, and the importance of public speaking in his current role. Cameron also provides insights into the vibrant Go community and the future of the language. Whether you’re interested in career transitions, programming, or the world of law and technology, this episode offers valuable lessons from an inspiring story.

00:00 Introduction

03:43 The Go Programming Language and its Community

9:50 First Memory of a Computer

16:10 Early Interest in Programming and Website Building

24:02 Balancing AP Classes and Pursuing Interests

28:38 Following His Passion for Computer Science

37:30 Internships During University

43:05 Selling His Website to e-front

48:00 Becoming a Lawyer

01:03:11 Exploring a New Career Path

01:14:02 Becoming a Product Manager at Google

01:17:09 Joining the Go Team

1:24:10 Contact Info

Connect with Cameron:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/cameronbalahan

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

Mentioned in today’s episode:

Golang: https://go.dev/

Google: https://www.google.com/about/careers/

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 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