Dev Interrupted
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Software itself is fundamentally changing. We explore the transition to agentic orchestration, vibe coding, and AI-native development, grounding the conversation in the principles that have always defined great engineering.On Tuesdays, we interview the founders, architects, and builders of the world’s most impactful tech to uncover the timeless engineering principles and strategies shaping the next era of development.And on Fridays, we drop an end-of-week roundup of the biggest news in AI and software, and what it actually means for your career, your craft, and your life as a developer.Subscribe to stay ahead of the next era of code.
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Apr 2, 2024 • 29min
How Microsoft Integrates AI into Security | Binil Pillai
Binil Pillai, SMB Security Strategy Head at Microsoft, discusses the importance of SMB security, leveraging AI for threat detection, and Microsoft's Security Copilot. Topics include key security challenges, AI integration, and advice for SMB leaders on starting security assessments.
Mar 26, 2024 • 34min
How to Leverage a Non-Technical Background in Engineering Leadership | Melissa DePuydt
Melissa DePuydt, Sr. Director of Engineering at Upstatement, discusses leveraging her journalism background in engineering leadership. Topics include thinking like a journalist for effective planning, risk management, and decision-making, preparing for disruptions, conducting pre-mortems, and embracing diverse perspectives. Insights on career switching, team collaboration, and continuous learning are also shared.
13 snips
Mar 19, 2024 • 35min
Preparing for Your First VP of Engineering Role | Honeycomb VPE, Emily Nakashima
The podcast discusses the varied roles of VP of Engineering, the importance of self-evaluation for career growth, and using personality tests for team dynamics. They also explore the impact of AI on the workforce, aligning engineering with business goals, and enhancing human skills with AI technology.
19 snips
Mar 12, 2024 • 33min
How to Build Influence as an Engineering Leader | Kelly Vaughn
Engineering leader Kelly Vaughn shares insights on building influence through trust, communication, and empowerment. They discuss staying close to product development, the importance of feedback, and the future of AR/VR technology, focusing on Apple's Vision Pro.
12 snips
Feb 27, 2024 • 36min
How to Achieve Predictable Software Delivery at Scale | Syngenta’s Jason Krohn
Jason Krohn from Syngenta shares insights on achieving predictable software delivery at scale through empowered teams, aligning work with employees' passions, implementing efficient DevOps processes, and empowering teams with autonomy. He highlights the importance of metrics, addressing production delays, leadership communication, coaching, and the significance of career laddering and mentorship in engineering roles.
8 snips
Feb 20, 2024 • 40min
The Startup CTO's Handbook | Zach Goldberg
CTO and author Zach Goldberg shares insights from 'The Startup CTO's Handbook' covering management fundamentals, technical leadership, and technology decisions. He offers advice for technical leaders to develop empathy and understanding within their organizations.
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Feb 13, 2024 • 59min
How to Build a Technical Strategy That Solves Business Problems | CircleCI CTO, Rob Zuber
In this episode, Rob Zuber, CTO at CircleCI, shares insights on crafting technical strategy, the dual mandate of engineering leaders, using postmortems for growth mindset, forming a close relationship with finance, and building trust. He also discusses the importance of being a business leader and highlights CircleCI's approach to ML and adaptability in the age of AI.
Feb 6, 2024 • 30min
The 12 Scenarios of Failure: Applying Chaos Engineering to SAP at AWS
Guilherme Sesterheim, SAP DevOps SRE Engineer at AWS, talks about applying Chaos Engineering and DevOps to SAP, including testing resilience of SAP systems and the challenges of integration. He also discusses his journey at AWS, and highlights the importance of psychological well-being in organizations.
Jan 30, 2024 • 45min
The Build vs. Buy Debate, GenAI and Section 174 | Kelly Vaughn
Kelly Vaughn, Director of Engineering at Spot AI, joins the hosts to discuss the impact of tax laws on engineering teams, the evolving role of AI in software development, and the build vs. buy debate. They cover Section 174's impact on US tech companies, leadership's role in GenAI implementation, and the changing role of engineering leaders.
25 snips
Jan 23, 2024 • 33min
Netflix's Blueprint for Building Inspired Engineering Teams | Carol Barrett
Carol Barrett, Engineering Leader in Consumer Identity and Access at Netflix, shares insights on aligning product, leadership, and engineering, building partnerships for sustained innovation, empowering engineers, and Netflix's approach to hiring senior engineers. She also discusses adapting to Netflix's culture, future software developments like passwordless authentication and gaming ventures.
