Ricky Thomas
CTO of StreamKap with deep experience in DevOps, architectures, and building streaming and real-time data products; focuses on product and technical execution.
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Feb 11, 2026 • 53min
Vibe Coding, Agents, and The Future of Streaming Data w/ Paul Dudley and Ricky Thomas (Streamkap)
Paul Dudley, CEO focused on streaming platforms and analytics, and Ricky Thomas, CTO experienced in DevOps and real-time systems, discuss vibe coding and AI-driven rapid prototyping. They explore why streaming data is crucial for agents to have fresh context, the move from dashboards to automated decisioning, and how streaming backbones and agent-first APIs will reshape SaaS and data workflows.
May 29, 2025 • 48min
Hard Software Episode 11: Dashboard Crashes, Streaming Needs, and Gen AI Pipeline Hype with Ricky Thomas, Co-founder + CTO @ Streamkap
In this engaging discussion, Ricky Thomas, Co-founder and CTO of Streamkap, shares his insights on the evolution of data processing from batch to real-time streaming solutions. He emphasizes the critical role of generative AI in enhancing business workflows and the challenges of integrating diverse team dynamics across cultures. Ricky also sheds light on the importance of reliability in AI and the complexities of communication within engineering teams. The conversation ends with a look at the future of data management and the balancing act between batch and streaming architectures.
