Obie Fernandez

Obie Fernandez, Principal Engineer at Shopify and a six-time founder, shares his journey from Java to Ruby. He discusses how he revolutionized Rails’ adoption at ThoughtWorks and the significance of AI in enhancing developer experiences at Shopify. Obie highlights the critical role of pair programming in fostering mentorship, while also pondering the future of software development amidst AI advancements. The conversation sheds light on balancing speed with code quality, making it a fascinating listen for tech enthusiasts.