Azure & DevOps Podcast

Richard Campbell: The Future of Software - Episode 297

May 13, 2024

Experienced technologist Richard Campbell discusses podcasting advice, AI limitations, autonomous trucks, user experience improvement with machine learning, impact of automation on software development jobs, habits vs. wisdom, and the future of augmented reality.

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Quick takeaways

Emerging technologies like AI and AR are advancing software user experiences and development practices.

Podcasting career insights and advice for new podcasters shared by seasoned tech professional, Richard Campbell.

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Richard Campbell's Diverse Tech Career

Richard Campbell, a seasoned tech professional, has a rich career spanning hardware and software realms, including co-founding companies like Strange Loop Networks. With a background in both development and operations, Campbell brings a wealth of experience to the tech industry. As a consultant and advisor to top tech firms, he also dedicates his time to serving humanitarian efforts through his charity work. Campbell's extensive podcasting experience includes hosting popular shows like .NET Rocks and Windows Weekly, showcasing his deep involvement in the tech community.

Introduction

2min

Evolution of Technology Podcasting

4min

Evolution and Future of Artificial Intelligence

13min

Evolution of User Interfaces and Software Optimization

2min

Efficiency through Tokens and Data Security in Form Filling

2min

Exploration of Voice Interface Feasibility and Privacy Concerns

19min

The Value of Continuous Practice and Experimentation in Music and Programming

2min

Richard Campbell wrote his first line of code in 1977. His career has spanned the computing industry on both the hardware and software sides, development, and operations. He was a co-founder of Strangeloop Networks, acquired by Radware in 2013, and was on the board of directors of Telerik, which was acquired by Progress Software in 2014. Today, he is a consultant and advisor to a number of successful technology firms and is the founder and chairman of Humanitarian Toolbox (www.htbox.org), a public charity that builds open-source software for disaster relief. Richard also hosts three podcasts: .NET Rocks! (www.dotnetrocks.com) for .NET developers, RunAs Radio (www.runasradio.com) for IT Professionals, and Windows Weekly (https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly).

Topics of Discussion:

[2:24] Richard’s podcasting career over 20 years and his advice for new podcasters.

[6:30] The common topics that Richard talks about.

[11:32] Adaptive cruise control and limitations of current AI.

[13:34] Potential for autonomous trucks and freight trains.

[16:12] Improving software user experience with machine learning.

[17:32] How AI may change (and not change) 10 years from now.

[19:32] How the voice interface has gotten better.

[22:21] The impact of automation on software development jobs.

[28:19] The appropriate uses of low-code platforms.

[33:29] Habits vs. wisdom.

[37:25] The future of augmented reality.