3239: From Google to AppsCode: Tamal Saha’s Journey to Kubernetes Innovation

What if managing databases on Kubernetes didn’t require a team of specialists or endless configuration? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I sit down with Tamal Saha, founder and CEO of AppsCode, to explore how his team is building a more intuitive, scalable, and enterprise-ready approach to Kubernetes-native data management. Recorded during the IT Press Tour in London, this conversation traces Tamal’s journey from Bangladesh to Google, and ultimately to launching AppsCode in 2016. He shares how early experiences with Google's internal systems helped shape his vision for a cloud-native data platform built for modern application environments. What began as an open-source passion project has evolved into a comprehensive enterprise suite that includes solutions like KubeDB, Stash, Voyager, and KubeVault. We discuss the operational realities of managing databases in Kubernetes—from simplifying provisioning and backups to solving problems around TLS management, multi-tenancy, and even secret rotation. Tamal outlines the benefits of a Kubernetes-native architecture for platform engineers, DevOps teams, and developers who want to deploy faster, automate more, and keep full control over their environments. With real-world insights from enterprise deployments, including large-scale telcos modernizing their infrastructure, Tamal explains how AppsCode is helping organizations move from ticket-based database provisioning to true self-service. He also looks ahead to what's coming next, including support for vector databases, AI-powered provisioning interfaces, and deeper integrations with open telemetry and observability tools. Whether you’re running stateful workloads in Kubernetes today or exploring how to modernize your data layer, this episode is packed with insight into building platforms that work with developers, not against them. So, is it time to rethink your approach to data in the cloud-native era? Let me know what you think.

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