In today’s episode, Rob is joined by CircleCI’s own Aisling Conroy. Aisling, a key player in CircleCI’s product marketing and competitive intelligence, provides a window into the thoughts of analysts in the ever-evolving CI/CD space. Their discussion explores how the power of diverse perspectives in problem-solving can yield many different types of product offerings.They discuss the intricate nature of software developers as unique and discerning customers, recognizing developers' inherent problem-solving abilities. The episode unfolds with insights into emerging trends in the tooling space and the promising potential for increased collaboration between developers and customer-facing teams.Have someone you’d like to hear on the podcast, reach out to us on Twitter/X at @CircleCI!

In this episode, Rob sits down with Lewis Menelaws from Coding with Lewis, a prominent social media influencer and content creator specializing in entertaining and empowering software developers. Together, they explore the evolving landscape of learning the craft, drawing comparisons between the present day and the learning experiences of 25 years ago.The conversation delves into the transformative impact of AI on the learning process and Lewis shares valuable insights on how senior leaders and developers can effectively guide and empower the upcoming generation of developers. Tune in for a thoughtful discussion on the past, present, and future of software development education.Have someone you’d like to hear on the podcast, reach out to us on X/Twitter at @CircleCI!

Gideon Mendels, Co-founder and CEO of Comet ML, discusses the intersection of machine learning and software engineering. Topics include model performance evaluation, monitoring ML models in production, basics of machine learning for software engineers, and building an effective machine learning team.

In this episode, dive deep into the world of AI-enabled products and the push to explore and integrate them at CircleCI. Rob is joined by Aakar Shroff, CircleCI’s VP of product. Aakar shares valuable insights into AI product development and how AI tools can be leveraged to streamline software delivery processes.Rob and Aakar explore the fast-evolving AI landscape, including the convergence of different media formats and the future possibilities it holds for applications. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of the potential of AI in software delivery and discover the exciting challenges and opportunities this ever-evolving field offers.

Michael Webster, principal engineer at CircleCI, talks to Rob about testing AI-enabled applications. In this episode, learn how to face the unique challenges posed by the probabilistic and non-deterministic nature of AI output, as well as the importance of subjective evaluation criteria. Webster covers how model graded evals can be used to test AI applications, and the importance of caution in using this approach. CircleCI gives AI/ML teams the tools they need to iterate quickly, deploy safely, and deliver value continuously. To learn more, visit: circleci.com/ai-ml/Have someone you’d like to hear on the podcast? Reach out to us on Twitter/X at @CircleCI! 

In this episode, you’ll learn how to empower your team to do the most challenging thing when it comes to AI - getting started! Rob is joined by Kira Muehlbauer and Ryan Hamilton, two engineers who worked on building a groundbreaking feature at CircleCI called the AI error summarizer. Discover their insights into the process of building AI products, the challenges they faced, and the valuable lessons they learned along the way.CircleCI gives AI/ML teams the tools they need to iterate quickly, deploy safely, and deliver value continuously. To learn more, visit: circleci.com/ai-ml/Have someone you’d like to hear on the podcast? Reach out to us on Twitter/X at @CircleCI!

In this finale episode, Rob Zuber explores what he has learned from the season on what makes teams great. Rob recaps how to achieve people-centered scaling and debates whether revolutions in software delivery exist. Plus, get to know Rob better as he recalls his favorite team of all time, not including his current team at CircleCI. Listen through the end to look ahead to what’s in store for season 4. Have someone you’d like to hear on the podcast? Reach out to us on Twitter at @CircleCI!

What can successful ad hoc jazz groups teach us about trust, personal preparedness, and leadership dynamics? In this special episode Rob is joined by jazz guitarist, Jeff Massanari, to explore the similarities between high-functioning jazz groups and software teams. Through Jeff’s stories and insights, you’ll learn valuable lessons from the world of jazz that can help you quickly adapt to new teams.Have someone you’d like to hear on the podcast? Reach out to us on Twitter at @CircleCI!

How do we keep up with this rapidly changing AI revolution? Steve Yegge, Head of Engineering at Sourcegraph joins Rob to discuss all things generative AI. Rob and Steve discuss the “innovator’s dilemma” and the concerns around jobs and productivity.Have a guest you’d like to hear on the podcast, let us know on Twitter @circleci_sandbox!

In this episode, Rob sits down with the DevOps “party starter” himself, Jesse Robbins, to discuss the current state of software delivery. Is DevOps really dead, or are we simply witnessing a maturing model as organizations grow and evolve? Tune it to hear Jesse’s valuable take on where he sees the industry moving and the potential complexities on the horizon.Download the 2023 State of Software Delivery Report here: circleci.com/resources/2023-state-of-software-delivery/For more information on platform engineering, visit: circleci.com/blog/platform-engineering-devops-at-scale/Have someone you’d like to hear on the podcast, let us know on Twitter @CircleCI!