MongoDB

Welcome to the show. My name is <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mlynn/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Michael Lynn</a> and I'm a developer advocate at <a href="https://www.mongodb.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MongoDB</a>. I've spent most of my career as a software engineer, working with software and data in various industries. And I'm so excited to sit down each week with folks that have done the same. These are engineers, developers, founders of companies, CTO, CEOs, anybody innovating with software and. And the goal of the podcast is really to share what they've learned through the process of building something amazing in the hope that maybe you'll learn something and improve the way you're doing something. Learn about a new tool, uh, learn about Mongo DB, maybe learn about the Mongo DB application data platform. If you're listening and you like what you hear, I'd like to ask you for a favor. If you could leave a comment and a rating on the podcast network that you're listening. That'd be super helpful. Thanks everybody. Talk to you soon in the next episode. <ul><li>Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mongodb-podcast/id1500452446</li><li>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ibUtrJG4JVgwfvB2MXMSb</li><li>Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vMjQ2ODE4L3Jzcw</li></ul>

The MongoDB Podcast features interviews with software developers, engineers, data scientists, founders, cto's and ceo's to find out how they're leveraging software, data and the cloud to innovate.


Welcome to the MongoDB Podcast

Join us in this enlightening episode of the MongoDB Podcast as we sit down with Viraj Thakrar, a distinguished MongoDB Community Creator. We delve into Viraj's fascinating journey as a MongoDB enthusiast and explore the depths of his recent presentation on "Unified Workloads with AWS and MongoDB" at the AWS Community Day. This episode promises to shed light on the integration of MongoDB with AWS, discussing why unified workloads are essential for modern applications, and revealing the intricacies and advantages of MongoDB Atlas within the AWS ecosystem. Whether you're a developer, a database administrator, or just a technology enthusiast, this conversation will provide valuable insights into leveraging MongoDB for efficient, scalable, and secure applications in the cloud.

Viraj Thakrar

MongoDB User Group Leader

Join us in this enlightening episode of the MongoDB Podcast as we sit down with Viraj Thakrar, a distinguished MongoDB Community Creator. We delve into Viraj's fascinating journey as a MongoDB enthusiast and explore the depths of his recent presentation on "Unified Workloads with AWS and MongoDB" at the AWS Community Day. This episode promises to shed light on the integration of MongoDB with AWS, discussing why unified workloads are essential for modern applications, and revealing the intricacies and advantages of MongoDB Atlas within the AWS ecosystem. Whether you're a developer, a database administrator, or just a technology enthusiast, this conversation will provide valuable insights into leveraging MongoDB for efficient, scalable, and secure applications in the cloud.

Ep. 212 Harmonizing Cloud and Code: Viraj Thakrar on AWS and MongoDB Integration

Harmonizing Cloud and Code: Viraj Thakrar on AWS and MongoDB Integration

Join us for an episode of the MongoDB Podcast featuring Shrey Batra, founder of Cosmo Cloud and a MongoDB Community member. With extensive experience in software development, Shrey discusses the creation of Cosmo Cloud—a no-code platform for backend development, emphasizing how it enhances developer productivity through features like instant deployments and integration with MongoDB Atlas. This conversation delves into the challenges of transitioning from developer to entrepreneur, the role of AI in future software development, and the importance of community engagement. Shrey's insights offer valuable lessons for developers and tech enthusiasts alike.

Founder of Cosmocloud, Shrey has been working as a developer for over 7 years. He has built multiple distributed systems, working with databases, filed patents and also is a MongoDB Champion. Currently he is building Cosmocloud - a No-Code way to build Backend Applications in minutes from development to deployment.

Shrey Batra

Founder & CEO @ Cosmocloud

Join us for an episode of the MongoDB Podcast featuring Shrey Batra, founder of Cosmo Cloud and a MongoDB Community member. With extensive experience in software development, Shrey discusses the creation of Cosmo Cloud—a no-code platform for backend development, emphasizing how it enhances developer productivity through features like instant deployments and integration with MongoDB Atlas. This conversation delves into the challenges of transitioning from developer to entrepreneur, the role of AI in future software development, and the importance of community engagement. Shrey's insights offer valuable lessons for developers and tech enthusiasts alike.

Ep. 211 Cosmo Cloud's Journey: MongoDB Community Creator Series with Shrey Batra

Cosmo Cloud's Journey: MongoDB Community Creator Series with Shrey Batra

In this episode of the MongoDB Podcast, we feature Chris Dellaway, a MongoDB Community Champion and the recipient of the 2023 William Zola Award. Chris shares his journey with MongoDB, starting from his initial engagement in 2016 to achieving dual certification. He discusses the motivations behind his active participation in MongoDB forums and Stack Overflow, emphasizing the value of community support and knowledge exchange. Chris's contributions to the MongoDB community, his role in shaping the Associate Atlas Administrator exam, and his involvement with MongoDB University are highlighted. Additionally, the conversation covers significant MongoDB developments, including the launch of Atlas and its impact on database management. Chris also provides insights into the Toronto MongoDB User Group, revealing the importance of user groups in learning and networking. This episode offers a deep dive into the experiences of a MongoDB community leader, shedding light on the significance of community awards and the continuous evolution of MongoDB technology.Links:<ul><li>William Zola Award -&nbsp;<a href="https://mdb.link/episode-210-zola" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://mdb.link/episode-210-zola</a></li><li>MongoDB University -&nbsp;<a href="https://mdb.link/episode-210-university" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://mdb.link/episode-210-university</a></li><li>MongoDB .local NYC -&nbsp;<a href="https://mdb.link/episode-210-dotlocal-nyc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://mdb.link/episode-210-dotlocal-nyc</a></li><li>MongoDB .local Toronto -&nbsp;<a href="https://mdb.link/episode-210-dotlocal-toronto" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://mdb.link/episode-210-dotlocal-toronto</a></li><li>MongoDB User Group Toronto - March 26th -&nbsp;<a href="https://mdb.link/episode-210-toronto-mug" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://mdb.link/episode-210-toronto-mug</a></li><li>Chris on the community -&nbsp;<a href="https://mdb.link/episode-210-chris" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://mdb.link/episode-210-chris</a></li></ul>

MongoDB Community Champion and William Zola Award Winner

Chris Dellaway

MongoDB Consulting Engineer

In this episode of the MongoDB Podcast, we feature Chris Dellaway, a MongoDB Community Champion and the recipient of the 2023 William Zola Award. Chris shares his journey with MongoDB, starting from his initial engagement in 2016 to achieving dual certification. He discusses the motivations behind his active participation in MongoDB forums and Stack Overflow, emphasizing the value of community support and knowledge exchange. Chris's contributions to the MongoDB community, his role in shaping the Associate Atlas Administrator exam, and his involvement with MongoDB University are highlighted. Additionally, the conversation covers significant MongoDB developments, including the launch of Atlas and its impact on database management. Chris also provides insights into the Toronto MongoDB User Group, revealing the importance of user groups in learning and networking. This episode offers a deep dive into the experiences of a MongoDB community leader, shedding light on the significance of community awards and the continuous evolution of MongoDB technology.
Links:

William Zola Award - https://mdb.link/episode-210-zola
MongoDB University - https://mdb.link/episode-210-university
MongoDB .local NYC - https://mdb.link/episode-210-dotlocal-nyc
MongoDB .local Toronto - https://mdb.link/episode-210-dotlocal-toronto
MongoDB User Group Toronto - March 26th - https://mdb.link/episode-210-toronto-mug
Chris on the community - https://mdb.link/episode-210-chris

Ep. 210 Chris Dellaway: MongoDB Community Champion and William Zola Award Winner

In this episode of the MongoDB Podcast, we feature Chris Dellaway, a MongoDB Community Champion and the recipient of the 2023 William Zola Award. Chris shares his journey with MongoDB, starting from his initial engagement in 2016 to achieving dual certification. He discusses the motivations behind his active participation in MongoDB forums and Stack Overflow, emphasizing the value of community support and knowledge exchange. Chris's contributions to the MongoDB community, his role in shaping the Associate Atlas Administrator exam, and his involvement with MongoDB University are highlighted. Additionally, the conversation covers significant MongoDB developments, including the launch of Atlas and its impact on database management. Chris also provides insights into the Toronto MongoDB User Group, revealing the importance of user groups in learning and networking. This episode offers a deep dive into the experiences of a MongoDB community leader, shedding light on the significance of community awards and the continuous evolution of MongoDB technology.
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William Zola Award - https://mdb.link/episode-210-zola
MongoDB University - https://mdb.link/episode-210-university
MongoDB .local NYC - https://mdb.link/episode-210-dotlocal-nyc
MongoDB .local Toronto - https://mdb.link/episode-210-dotlocal-toronto
MongoDB User Group Toronto - March 26th - https://mdb.link/episode-210-toronto-mug
Chris on the community - https://mdb.link/episode-210-chris

Join us in this enlightening episode of the MongoDB Podcast as we sit down with Ricardo Mello, a distinguished developer within the MongoDB community. Dive deep into Ricardo's fascinating journey into MongoDB, from his initial steps to becoming a pivotal part of the community. In our conversation, we explore the intricacies of deploying MongoDB Atlas instances, the strategic importance of replication for data consistency, and the potential for local on-premise instances. Ricardo shares his personal insights on overcoming challenges, engaging with public speaking, and his valuable contributions through the Guest Author Program. Whether you're a seasoned MongoDB user or just starting out, Ricardo's experiences and advice offer a wealth of knowledge on navigating the MongoDB landscape, embracing community, and the power of sharing knowledge. Tune in to discover how to leverage MongoDB for your projects, learn best practices, and get inspired by the journey of a fellow MongoDB enthusiast.Links:<ul><li><a href="https://mdb.link//community-ji2RxQKkKww" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://mdb.link//community-ji2RxQKkKww</a></li><li><a href="https://medium.com/predict/understanding-mongodb-replication-a-step-by-step-tutorial-on-building-a-replica-set-cluster-b4267e4e2737" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://medium.com/predict/understanding-mongodb-replication-a-step-by-step-tutorial-on-building-a-replica-set-cluster-b4267e4e2737</a></li><li><a href="https://medium.com/predict/mongodb-compass-optimizing-performance-with-indexes-and-explain-plan-3fc15914a4a7" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://medium.com/predict/mongodb-compass-optimizing-performance-with-indexes-and-explain-plan-3fc15914a4a7</a></li><li><a href="https://itnext.io/mongodb-relational-migrator-e84c49220cef" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://itnext.io/mongodb-relational-migrator-e84c49220cef</a></li><li><a href="https://itnext.io/mongodb-atlas-charts-importing-json-file-and-crafting-powerful-visualizations-915e20759a89" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://itnext.io/mongodb-atlas-charts-importing-json-file-and-crafting-powerful-visualizations-915e20759a89</a></li></ul>

Senior Software Engineer with over 13 years of experience in backend development, also a member of the MongoDB Creators group.

Ricardo Mello

Backend Developer na C6 Bank

Join us in this enlightening episode of the MongoDB Podcast as we sit down with Ricardo Mello, a distinguished developer within the MongoDB community. Dive deep into Ricardo's fascinating journey into MongoDB, from his initial steps to becoming a pivotal part of the community. In our conversation, we explore the intricacies of deploying MongoDB Atlas instances, the strategic importance of replication for data consistency, and the potential for local on-premise instances. Ricardo shares his personal insights on overcoming challenges, engaging with public speaking, and his valuable contributions through the Guest Author Program. Whether you're a seasoned MongoDB user or just starting out, Ricardo's experiences and advice offer a wealth of knowledge on navigating the MongoDB landscape, embracing community, and the power of sharing knowledge. Tune in to discover how to leverage MongoDB for your projects, learn best practices, and get inspired by the journey of a fellow MongoDB enthusiast.
Links:
https://mdb.link//community-ji2RxQKkKww
https://medium.com/predict/understanding-mongodb-replication-a-step-by-step-tutorial-on-building-a-replica-set-cluster-b4267e4e2737
https://medium.com/predict/mongodb-compass-optimizing-performance-with-indexes-and-explain-plan-3fc15914a4a7
https://itnext.io/mongodb-relational-migrator-e84c49220cef
https://itnext.io/mongodb-atlas-charts-importing-json-file-and-crafting-powerful-visualizations-915e20759a89



Ep. 209 Navigating the MongoDB Landscape with Ricardo Mello: Insights, Experiences, and Community Contributions

Navigating the MongoDB Landscape with Ricardo Mello: Insights, Experiences, and Community Contributions

Join us in this enlightening episode of the MongoDB Podcast as we sit down with Ricardo Mello, a distinguished developer within the MongoDB community. Dive deep into Ricardo's fascinating journey into MongoDB, from his initial steps to becoming a pivotal part of the community. In our conversation, we explore the intricacies of deploying MongoDB Atlas instances, the strategic importance of replication for data consistency, and the potential for local on-premise instances. Ricardo shares his personal insights on overcoming challenges, engaging with public speaking, and his valuable contributions through the Guest Author Program. Whether you're a seasoned MongoDB user or just starting out, Ricardo's experiences and advice offer a wealth of knowledge on navigating the MongoDB landscape, embracing community, and the power of sharing knowledge. Tune in to discover how to leverage MongoDB for your projects, learn best practices, and get inspired by the journey of a fellow MongoDB enthusiast
Links:
https://mdb.link//community-ji2RxQKkKww
https://medium.com/predict/understanding-mongodb-replication-a-step-by-step-tutorial-on-building-a-replica-set-cluster-b4267e4e2737
https://medium.com/predict/mongodb-compass-optimizing-performance-with-indexes-and-explain-plan-3fc15914a4a7
https://itnext.io/mongodb-relational-migrator-e84c49220cef
https://itnext.io/mongodb-atlas-charts-importing-json-file-and-crafting-powerful-visualizations-915e20759a89



In this episode, we dive into the world of generative AI and its impact on the tech industry with a special focus on DocsGPT, an innovative open-source documentation assistant developed by Arc53. Our guest, Alex Tushynski (alex@arc53.com), co-founder of Arc53, will discuss the journey from conception to implementation of DocsGPT, how MongoDB Atlas has been instrumental in this process, and the future of AI in enhancing user experiences.

Alex Tushynski 

Founder at Arc53

In this episode, we dive into the world of generative AI and its impact on the tech industry with a special focus on DocsGPT, an innovative open-source documentation assistant developed by Arc53. Our guest, Alex Tushynski (alex@arc53.com), co-founder of Arc53, will discuss the journey from conception to implementation of DocsGPT, how MongoDB Atlas has been instrumental in this process, and the future of AI in enhancing user experiences.


Ep. 208 AI Powered Chat for Your Documentation: DocsGPT

AI Powered Chat for Your Documentation: DocsGPT

Join us as we delve into the innovative world of AI with Gradient and MongoDB Atlas. We'll discuss how Gradient's Accelerator Blocks, combined with MongoDB Atlas's capabilities, are simplifying and enhancing AI development. Learn about the integration of these technologies and their impact on various industries, particularly finance and healthcare.Key Themes:<ul><li>Introduction to Gradient's Accelerator Blocks</li><li>Integration with MongoDB Atlas and its Benefits</li><li>Impact on AI Development Speed and Cost-Efficiency</li><li>Applications in Finance and Healthcare</li></ul>Resources:<ul><li><a href="https://mdb.link/gradient" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Building AI With MongoDB: How Gradient Accelerator Blocks Take You From Zero To AI in Seconds</a></li></ul>

Chris is the Co-Founder and CEO at Gradient, who most recently led Studio AI at Netflix and was an architect of early domain expert LLMs for content production and intelligence. Prior to joining Netflix, Chris held a variety of leadership roles at Pinterest, Opendoor, and Meta. Chris started his career in finance and holds a dual bachelors degree in computer science and business, and a master degree in computer science from UPenn.

Christopher Chang

Co-founder and CEO

Join us as we delve into the innovative world of AI with Gradient and MongoDB Atlas. We'll discuss how Gradient's Accelerator Blocks, combined with MongoDB Atlas's capabilities, are simplifying and enhancing AI development. Learn about the integration of these technologies and their impact on various industries, particularly finance and healthcare. Key Themes: Introduction to Gradient's Accelerator Blocks Integration with MongoDB Atlas and its Benefits Impact on AI Development Speed and Cost-Efficiency Applications in Finance and Healthcare.  Read more: https://mdb.link/gradient


Ep. 207 Revolutionizing AI Development with Gradient and MongoDB Atlas: The Power of Accelerator Blocks

Revolutionizing AI Development with Gradient and MongoDB Atlas: The Power of Accelerator Blocks

Join us as we delve into the innovative world of AI with Gradient and MongoDB Atlas. We'll discuss how Gradient's Accelerator Blocks, combined with MongoDB Atlas's capabilities, are simplifying and enhancing AI development. Learn about the integration of these technologies and their impact on various industries, particularly finance and healthcare.
Key Themes:
Introduction to Gradient's Accelerator Blocks
Integration with MongoDB Atlas and its Benefits
Impact on AI Development Speed and Cost-Efficiency
Applications in Finance and Healthcare


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