Cat Hicks
Psychologist for software teams and a research architect. She brings empirical psychology to help technical teams feel better, work better, and talk better.
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Mar 30, 2022 • 44min
Foster a learning culture in software engineering to overcome learning debt
Today’s episode is sponsored by Codiga, a smart coding assistant and automated code review platform. Try Codiga for FREE!Links:Connect with Dr. Cat Hicks on TwitterCat Hicks’website:Her consultancy websiteReport: “It’s Like Coding in the Dark”Subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, Google, Deezer, or via RSS.
Feb 25, 2026 • 1h 18min
Developing Measurements with Cat Hicks
Dr. Cat Hicks, psychological scientist and founder of Catharsis Consulting, studies developer experience, team psychology, and software metrics. She challenges simple productivity numbers and discusses why cycle time and velocity can mislead. Short takes cover code review bias, measuring psychological factors like belonging, and how to design better, evidence-based metrics for teams.
Aug 13, 2025 • 51min
Ep. #85, AI/LLM in Software Teams: What’s Working and What’s Next with Dr. Cat Hicks
Dr. Cat Hicks, a psychologist specializing in software teams, dives into the intersection of AI and human dynamics in the tech world. She reveals how AI amplifies long-standing tensions between collaboration and isolation among developers. The conversation highlights the need for empathy and a supportive culture as teams navigate new technologies. Cat also discusses the ethical responsibilities of technologists, urging them to shape AI's societal impact through meaningful dialogue and an understanding of human cognition.
