133. Janus Klok Matthesen, Co-founder and CTO, Pixelz - Is AI going to replace Software Engineers?
Mar 26, 2024
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Janus Klok Matthesen, Co-founder and CTO of Pixelz, discusses the impact of AI on engineering teams. Topics include the role of engineers in the AI future, efficiency gains with AI tools, risks of AI in engineering, and the changing dynamics between humans and machines in software development.
The role of engineers in the AI future is evolving, with a focus on maximizing efficiency and value using AI tools.
Awareness of potential risks and efficient use of AI in engineering are critical for adapting to the new era of software development.
Deep dives
Event Planning and Quality Over Size
When arranging events, the primary focus should be on defining the desired outcomes and the target audience rather than the event's scale. Emphasizing quality over quantity is crucial to creating a successful event. Many organizers make the mistake of prioritizing size without considering the impact on attendees and the event's effectiveness.
Effective Communication and Follow-Up
Engaging in professional communication with attendees before, during, and after an event is essential to ensure their active participation and satisfaction. Communicating the event's value proposition, maintaining an ongoing dialogue with attendees, and facilitating networking opportunities are key to event success.
Maximizing Leads and Proper Follow-Up
During events, focusing on obtaining high-quality leads rather than sheer quantity is vital for successful lead generation. It is crucial to collect targeted information about attendees to enable personalized and effective follow-up strategies post-event to convert leads into customers.
Balancing Costs and Resource Allocation
When planning an event, considering all necessary costs beyond the venue, food, and entertainment is essential. Allocating resources for proactive communication, seamless event execution, and thorough follow-up post-event can prevent oversights and ensure a successful and impactful event experience.
In this episode, we speak with Janus Klok Matthesen, Co-founder and CTO, Pixelz, the post-production software for global brands, retailers, and photo studios, having retouched more than 55 million product images and counting.
We talked with Janus about the entrance of AI into the day-to-day work tasks! In particular, we are looking into how AI will change the role of the engineering teams going forward:
- What is the role of the Engineer in the AI future?
- Who does what, person vs machine?
- What are the low-hanging efficiency gains with the introduction of AI for engineering?
- Which AI tool sets are you using in your engineering team to maximize efficiency and value?
- What are the risks you foresee with AI in engineering?
These are some of the many questions we address with Janus. Please tune in to hear how Janus sees the future of engineering teams and their roles in this new era of building software.
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