Reddit, Computer Science, and Living Abroad with Konrad Reiche

Join us in this episode as we dive into the world of scalable and resilient backend infrastructure with Konrad Reiche. A Berlin-transplant living in San Francisco, Konrad is a seasoned software engineer who brings a wealth of experience and insight into designing abstractions that add immense value. Currently a Staff Engineer at Reddit, Konrad's initial background is in audio and video streaming, where he made significant contributions to backend systems. His work, largely inspired by the Go programming language, reflects his dedication to innovation and excellence. Konrad is also a regular speaker at conferences and meetups, sharing his knowledge and passion with the broader tech community. Tune in to learn more about his journey and challenges along the way.

00:00 Introduction

01:04 What is Konrad Doing Today?

12:07 First Memory of a Computer

24:30 Going to University

43:50 Joining the Workforce 

53:40 Working with Go

1:07:40 Getting Hired Through the Gopher Slack

1:23:50 Working at Reddit

1:30:43 Contact Info  

Connect with Konrad: 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/@konradreiche

Konrad’s Website: https://konradreiche.com/

Mentioned in today’s episode:

Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/

Gopher Slack: https://gophers.slack.com/

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