Polyglot Software Development

In this conversation, Krish shares his thoughts on the challenges of entrepreneurship and building a software company. He emphasizes that while technical challenges are expected, non-technical challenges often prove to be more important. He discusses the evolving challenges of AI and the need to balance priorities and efficiency. Krish also highlights the importance of motivating team...

In this episode, ⁠⁠Leigh Lawhon⁠⁠ discusses the importance of transparency in software projects. She highlights the gap between product managers and developers, emphasizing the need for clear communication and understanding of the 'why' behind tasks. She explores the influence of culture on UX/UI design and the challenges of localization. She emphasizes the importance of visual hierar...

Jake Moshenko⁠, CEO of ⁠AuthZed⁠, discusses the importance of permissioning databases and the challenges of implementing permissions at scale. He explains how AuthZed solves this problem by providing a common API for flexible and fine-grained authorization. The target market for AuthZed includes companies of all sizes that need to add complex permission workflows to their applications...

In this podcast, Krish discusses the impact of layoffs and how individuals can better prepare themselves for such situations. He emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and expanding one's skill set to stay competitive in the job market. Krish also advises against becoming too attached to a company and building a lifestyle around the highest pay, as these can lead to difficul...

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In this podcast episode, Krish Palaniappan introduces the idea of creating a series of podcasts on trading stocks, which is a departure from their usual software-related topics. He mentions that while Snowpal is not in the business of trading and does not claim to be experts in finance, they have some k...

In this podcast episode, Krish Palaniappan interviews ⁠Andy Hilliard⁠, CEO of ⁠Accelerance⁠, about offshoring and building effective globally distributed teams. They discuss the importance of understanding cultural differences in offshoring, the challenges of offshoring for different types of positions, and navigating the risks of offshoring with defined vs undefined vision. In this c...

In this conversation, Krish discusses the evolution of software development over the past two decades. He covers various topics such as technology changes, work styles, shorter attention spans, the developer vs engineer mindset, and the importance of passion and commitment in one's career. Krish emphasizes the need for adaptability and embracing change in the software development indu...

In this episode, ⁠Serkan Durusoy⁠ shares his experiences and insights on the impact of layoffs, both from a leadership perspective and as someone who has been let go. He emphasizes the importance of proactive planning and avoiding surprises in the layoff process. Serkan also discusses the need for individuals to manage their attachment to a company and build a resilient mindset to nav...

In this podcast episode, ⁠Kramer⁠ discusses his recent travels and the evolution of automation in traditional services. He highlights the excitement of witnessing the accelerated adoption of automation in different countries. The conversation then shifts to the most delicious vegetarian food in New Zealand. The hosts recap the previous podcast and set the context for the discussion on...

In this episode, Krish and ⁠Jason⁠ discuss the evolution of software development and the changes they have witnessed over the years. They reflect on their first lines of code and compare the differences between then and now. They also explore the pace of change in technology and the challenges it presents for developers. The conversation touches on the importance of being a lifelong l...

Tracy Ragan⁠ discusses software supply chain management and the importance of generating and consuming Software Bill of Materials (SBOMs) in decoupled architectures. She explains the challenges of managing libraries and dependencies in microservices and the need for aggregated SBOMs. Tracy emphasizes the importance of rapid response to vulnerabilities and the value of SBOMs in facilit...

In this podcast episode, Krish compares the Instacart and Wegmans apps to identify commonalities and similarities. He discusses the reusability and integration of backend systems, highlighting the benefits of leveraging existing solutions rather than reinventing the wheel. Krish also explains Snowpal's business model, which focuses on selling software and licenses to other companies. ...

In this podcast episode, Krish explores Teradata from scratch. He starts by introducing Teradata as a complete cloud analytics and data platform, suitable for building large-scale data warehousing applications. He explains the concepts of data warehousing, data lakes, and data marts. Krish then explores Teradata's platform and products, including Teradata Vantage and ClearScape Analytics. He demonstrates how to get started with Ter...

In this podcast episode, ⁠Dr. Deva Rangarajan⁠ discusses the topic of prospecting in sales. The conversation covers various aspects of prospecting, including the changes in prospecting over time, the difference between advertising and marketing, and the role of sales and marketing in outbound and inbound prospecting. The discussion also touches on the effectiveness of cold calling and...

In this podcast, Krish discusses the importance of using diagrams to effectively communicate within teams. He shares examples of different types of diagrams, including sequence diagrams, flowcharts, and mind maps. Krish emphasizes the productivity and efficiency gained by using digital tools to create diagrams, rather than manually drawing them. He also highlights the value of diagram...

In this podcast, Krish explores the process of digital analysis and how to take the analysis forward. He discusses different approaches to analyzing product usage, including general product usage analysis, client-specific product usage analysis, feature-specific product usage analysis, ad hoc analysis, and usage pattern analysis. Krish emphasizes the importance of communicating the an...

This podcast episode explores digital analytics tools, with a focus on FullStory. The host provides an overview of digital analytics and its importance in understanding user behavior and improving online marketing strategies. The features and configuration of FullStory are discussed, including the ability to analyze user activity, track frustrated sessions and rage clicks, and use UTM...

In this podcast, Krish discusses how each individual represents not only themselves but also a larger population. He emphasizes the importance of credibility, professionalism, clear communication, and commitment to deliverables. Krish also highlights the significance of reputation and how it can impact others who share similarities. He advises learning the paradigms of the organizatio...

In this podcast episode, Krish discusses employee retention and the overall employee experience. He shares insights and tips based on his experience in software development and running a startup. The conversation covers various topics such as job descriptions, recruiter reach out, interview processes, communication and feedback, onboarding, promotions and pay raises, time off policies...