Changelog Master Feed Of agents & agency (Changelog & Friends #86)
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Mar 28, 2025 
Amal Hussein, a seasoned software engineer from Istari Digital with a rich history at companies like NPM and Stripe, discusses her career trajectory and the evolving landscape of tech. She shares her thoughts on agentic coding and the emotional complexities AI brings to developers. The conversation also delves into the challenges of integrating AI tools in coding, the rise of 'vibe coding', and her transformative journey through motherhood. Amal's insights combine technical trends with personal reflections, making for an engaging dialogue.
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Amal's Career Journey
- Amal Hussein's career journey included NPM, Indigo Ag, Stripe, and Cisco.
- She faced layoffs, toxic work environments, and company restructuring.
Stripe's Peter Pan Syndrome
- Stripe suffers from "Peter Pan syndrome", trying to act small despite its size.
- This may be hindering its progress and potential IPO.
Cisco's Bureaucracy
- Amal joined Cisco to work on an important product, but faced bureaucracy and politics.
- After an executive sponsor left, restructuring led to her departure.