Polyglot Software Development
We’ve been doing Software Development and Architecture work for a while at Snowpal, and currently have several B2B and B2C products in production. In this podcast, we’ll share our experiences on a regular basis to help you & your teams build great software. The topics covered in this podcast will include Product Management, Project Management, Architecture, Development, Deployment, Security, Release Management, Sales, Marketing, Advertising, and just about everything else an ambitious, fast growing startup based out of the US is likely to be involved in. So, join us. Let’s become better!
Episodes

5 hours ago
5 hours ago
In this episode, Krish Palaniappan and Valentina Thörner discuss the evolving landscape of remote work, the challenges companies face in transitioning back to office environments, and the implications of AI on productivity and work dynamics. Valentina shares her extensive experience in remote operations, highlighting the differences in employee and company perspectives on remote work, productivity measurement, and the future of work in a hybrid model. The conversation delves into the complexities of managing remote teams, the importance of flexibility, and the potential impact of AI on the workforce. In this conversation, Krish Palaniappan and Valentina Thörner explore the evolving landscape of work, particularly in the context of automation, AI, and the expectations of the Gen Z workforce. They discuss the contradictions in corporate policies regarding remote work and automation, the cultural shifts brought by Gen Z, and the implications of AI on employment and productivity. The dialogue emphasizes the need for flexibility in work arrangements and the challenges of adapting to new technologies while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. In this conversation, Krish Palaniappan and Valentina Thörner explore the evolving landscape of the workforce, particularly in light of AI advancements. They discuss how individuals entering the job market should approach their career choices, emphasizing the importance of asking good questions and finding passion in their work. Valentina shares insights on team dynamics in the age of AI, highlighting the necessity of human connection and the challenges posed by societal divisions. The conversation concludes with reflections on the value of human interaction over AI-generated responses, underscoring the need for intentional relationships in both personal and professional contexts.

4 days ago
4 days ago
In this conversation, Krish Palaniappan discusses the intricacies of earnings trades, emphasizing the risks involved and the importance of understanding earnings reports. He explains how earnings releases can lead to significant market volatility and the factors that influence stock price movements post-announcement. The conversation also touches on the educational resources available for those interested in trading and investing.

Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
Using AWS Certificate Manager to provision SSL Certificates
Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
In this conversation, Krish Palaniappan discusses a critical issue encountered with an API on AWS Marketplace, where they were notified of a lack of usage requests due to an expired SSL certificate. He walks through the steps taken to identify the problem, including checking logs and understanding SSL certificate management. The conversation highlights the importance of proper certificate handling, the challenges faced during the resolution process, and the lessons learned from the experience.

Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
Deploying AWS SAM Applications to API Gateway
Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
In this conversation, Krish Palaniappan discusses the intricacies of deploying an API gateway on AWS, focusing on the management of API usage, reporting, and the challenges faced with certificate management. He elaborates on the deployment strategies across different environments, the debugging process for certificate issues, and the importance of understanding endpoint types and SSL certificates. The conversation also highlights the resolution of certificate chain issues and the necessary code adjustments to ensure smooth operation. In this conversation, Krish Palaniappan discusses the intricacies of optimizing AWS Lambda layers, the transition from AWS SDK version 2 to version 3, and the importance of efficient deployment strategies. He emphasizes the need for local development and testing using Express to enhance productivity and streamline the onboarding process for customers, including API key management and usage plans.
Snowpal Products
Backends as Services on AWS Marketplace
Mobile Apps on App Store and Play Store
Web App
Education Platform for Learners and Course Creators

Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
Exploring Ruby Code with AI Tools: DeepSeek, ChatGPT, CoPilot, Gemini
Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
In this podcast, Krish Palaniappan explores a piece of Ruby code used for a notification system, analyzing it through the lens of four different AI tools: DeepSeek, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and Gemini. The discussion delves into the strengths and weaknesses of the code, the evolving role of AI in software development, and the insights provided by each tool during the review process. The conversation highlights the importance of code readability, efficiency, and the potential for automation in code reviews. In this conversation, Krish Palaniappan discusses various AI tools for code review, comparing their functionalities, user interfaces, and performance. He emphasizes the importance of readability and modularization in code, while also sharing insights on the growing relevance of Python in AI development. The conversation culminates in a ranking of the tools based on their effectiveness, with ChatGPT emerging as the preferred choice.
Snowpal Products
Backends as Services on AWS Marketplace
Mobile Apps on App Store and Play Store
Web App
Education Platform for Learners and Course Creators

Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
AI Explorer Series (Part 3: Anthropic, Hugging Face, Cohere)
Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
In this conversation, Krish Palaniappan delves into the AWS AI series, focusing on Amazon Bedrock and its foundational models. He discusses the differences between serverless models and the Bedrock marketplace, the importance of selecting the right model for specific use cases, and the training and inference processes in AI. The conversation also compares AWS Bedrock with Azure's offerings and emphasizes the complexities of AI architecture in modern development. In this conversation, Krish Palaniappan delves into the complexities of selecting AI models and platforms, particularly focusing on Bedrock and Hugging Face. He discusses the challenges startups face in asset comparisons, the importance of initial architecture in software development, and the evolving landscape of AI tools. The conversation emphasizes the need for a strategic approach to model selection, deployment, and understanding pricing structures, while also highlighting the significance of community engagement in the AI space.
Snowpal Products
Backends as Services on AWS Marketplace
Mobile Apps on App Store and Play Store
Web App
Education Platform for Learners and Course Creators

Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
AI Explorer Series (Part 2: AWI AI Products)
Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
In this conversation, Krish Palaniappan explores various AWS AI products, providing an overview of their functionalities and applications. The discussion covers medical AI solutions, intelligent search capabilities, conversational AI, anomaly detection, healthcare data management, customer experience personalization, voice and image recognition technologies, machine translation, and deep learning frameworks. The conversation emphasizes the competitive landscape of AWS in the AI domain and concludes with reflections on the explored products.
Snowpal Products
Backends as Services on AWS Marketplace
Mobile Apps on App Store and Play Store
Web App
Education Platform for Learners and Course Creators

Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
AI Explorer Series (Part 1: AWI AI Products)
Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
In this conversation, Krish Palaniappan explores various AWS AI products and services, discussing their applications, features, and potential use cases. He emphasizes the importance of understanding these tools at a foundational level, especially for beginners in the AI space. The discussion covers specific AWS offerings like Amazon Q, SageMaker, and App Studio, as well as the significance of human review in machine learning through Augmented AI. The conversation aims to provide insights into navigating the complex landscape of AWS AI tools and their integration into business processes.
Snowpal Products
Backends as Services on AWS Marketplace
Mobile Apps on App Store and Play Store
Web App
Education Platform for Learners and Course Creators

Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
Building a Mobile App: Part 2 (Components, Local Storage)
Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
In this course, Krish Palaniappan delves into the intricacies of mobile app development, focusing on local storage, UI components, and the design principles that guide effective app creation. He emphasizes the importance of iterative development and minimal viable products while comparing his app, Snowpals, with the Panera Bread app to illustrate key concepts. The discussion also covers the distinction between functional and presentational components, providing insights into best practices for building reusable and efficient app components. In this conversation, Krish Palaniappan discusses the importance of reusable UI elements and functional components in mobile app development. He emphasizes the need for a clear separation between presentation and functional components, focusing on practical implementation over theoretical concepts. The discussion transitions into local storage strategies, highlighting the significance of efficient data management and caching to enhance user experience. The conversation concludes with a recap of the key points covered, reinforcing the importance of thoughtful design and architecture in mobile applications.
Snowpal Products
Backends as Services on AWS Marketplace
Mobile Apps on App Store and Play Store
Web App
Education Platform for Learners and Course Creators

Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
Building a Mobile App: Part 1 (UI/UX Review)
Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
In this conversation, Krish Palaniappan reviews the Panera Bread mobile app, focusing on its user interface, experience, and functionality. He discusses the importance of user loyalty and how it affects app usage. Throughout the review, he identifies various bugs, issues with the app's workflow, and areas for improvement, particularly in terms of speed and user interaction. The conversation highlights the significance of a well-designed app in enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty. In this conversation, Krish Palaniappan reviews the Panera app, discussing various aspects such as coffee subscriptions, user experience challenges, customization features, rewards and offers, and overall app navigation. He highlights the importance of user interface design and the need for improvements in speed and personalization. The conversation culminates in a reflection on the app's usability and the feedback process.
Snowpal Products
Backends as Services on AWS Marketplace
Mobile Apps on App Store and Play Store
Web App
Education Platform for Learners and Course Creators