This is the Engineering Culture Podcast, from the people behind InfoQ.com and the QCon conferences. In this podcast Shane Hastie, Lead Editor for Culture & Methods spoke to Erez Kaminski about the challenges and importance of developing regulated software for safety-critical systems, emphasizing the need for validated DevOps and AI integration in industries like healthcare and automotive, while highlighting the balance between innovation, safety, and regulatory compliance. Read a transcript of this interview: https://bit.ly/3VpqCwL Subscribe to the Software Architects’ Newsletter for your monthly guide to the essential news and experience from industry peers on emerging patterns and technologies: https://www.infoq.com/software-architects-newsletter Upcoming Events: QCon London (April 7-9, 2025) Discover new ideas and insights from senior practitioners driving change and innovation in software development. https://qconlondon.com/ InfoQ Dev Summit Boston (June 9-10, 2025) Actionable insights on today’s critical dev priorities. devsummit.infoq.com/conference/boston2025 InfoQ Dev Summit Munich (Save the date - October 2025) QCon San Francisco 2025 (17-21, 2025) Get practical inspiration and best practices on emerging software trends directly from senior software developers at early adopter companies. https://qconsf.com/ InfoQ Dev Summit New York (Save the date - December 2025) The InfoQ Podcasts: Weekly inspiration to drive innovation and build great teams from senior software leaders. Listen to all our podcasts and read interview transcripts: - The InfoQ Podcast https://www.infoq.com/podcasts/ - Engineering Culture Podcast by InfoQ https://www.infoq.com/podcasts/#engineering_culture - Generally AI: https://www.infoq.com/generally-ai-podcast/ Follow InfoQ: - Mastodon: https://techhub.social/@infoq - Twitter: twitter.com/InfoQ - LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/infoq - Facebook: bit.ly/2jmlyG8 - Instagram: @infoqdotcom - Youtube: www.youtube.com/infoq Write for InfoQ: Learn and share the changes and innovations in professional software development. - Join a community of experts. - Increase your visibility. - Grow your career. https://www.infoq.com/write-for-infoq

Maria Apazoglou, Head of AI, BI & Data Platforms at Thomson Reuters, discusses her journey from quantitative analysis to AI leadership. She reveals key strategies for building effective teams, emphasizing diversity and individual ownership. The conversation covers integrating legacy systems with emerging AI technologies, showcasing efforts to train over 12,500 employees in AI tools. Maria also highlights the ongoing importance of human roles in an increasingly automated world, demonstrating how technology can enhance organizational efficiency and creativity.

In this insightful discussion, former FBI agent Eric O’Neill, a bestselling author and cybersecurity expert, delves into the alarming rise of cybercrime, now exceeding $12 trillion. He shares gripping case studies that illustrate the evolution of threats from traditional espionage to sophisticated digital tactics. O’Neill emphasizes the critical need for banks to enhance fraud protection and training while highlighting the dangers AI poses in remote work and education. His expert insights encourage listeners to adopt a 'spy hunter' mindset for better security.

Nick Takavadii, an African-Australian software developer, discusses participatory leadership and psychological safety in the workplace. He shares his journey towards embracing a collaborative culture influenced by a transformative retreat. The conversation highlights innovative decision-making strategies that enhance team involvement and agility. Takavadii emphasizes the need for open communication and unique practices, like rethinking salary discussions. He advocates for redefining value in software engineering to include social and environmental impacts, focusing on the responsibility of engineers to support marginalized communities.

Chris Cooney, Head of Developer Relations at Chorologics, shares his insights on the evolving landscape of software engineering. He discusses the growing backlash against Agile practices, emphasizing the need for effective communication and psychological safety through blameless post-mortems. Cooney highlights the critical role of observability in understanding team performance and company health, and he explores strategies for aligning teams while preserving autonomy. His experiences underscore the importance of innovation in metrics and tool adoption in engineering.

This is the Engineering Culture Podcast, from the people behind InfoQ.com and the QCon conferences. In this podcast Shane Hastie, Lead Editor for Culture & Methods, spoke to accessibility expert Sheri Byrne-Haber, about how digital accessibility goes far beyond just high contrast colours. The discussion is emphasizing that it encompasses making products and services fully usable by people with disabilities. Read a transcript of this interview: https://bit.ly/4hDSYNg Subscribe to the Software Architects’ Newsletter for your monthly guide to the essential news and experience from industry peers on emerging patterns and technologies: https://www.infoq.com/software-architects-newsletter Upcoming Events: QCon San Francisco (November 18-22, 2024) Get practical inspiration and best practices on emerging software trends directly from senior software developers at early adopter companies. https://qconsf.com/ QCon London (April 7-9, 2025) Discover new ideas and insights from senior practitioners driving change and innovation in software development. https://qconlondon.com/ Save the date: InfoQ Dev Summit Boston (June 9-10, 2025) Actionable insights on today’s critical dev priorities. devsummit.infoq.com/conference/boston2025 The InfoQ Podcasts: Weekly inspiration to drive innovation and build great teams from senior software leaders. Listen to all our podcasts and read interview transcripts: - The InfoQ Podcast https://www.infoq.com/podcasts/ - Engineering Culture Podcast by InfoQ https://www.infoq.com/podcasts/#engineering_culture - Generally AI: https://www.infoq.com/generally-ai-podcast/ Follow InfoQ: - Mastodon: https://techhub.social/@infoq - Twitter: twitter.com/InfoQ - LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/infoq - Facebook: bit.ly/2jmlyG8 - Instagram: @infoqdotcom - Youtube: www.youtube.com/infoq Write for InfoQ: Learn and share the changes and innovations in professional software development. - Join a community of experts. - Increase your visibility. - Grow your career. https://www.infoq.com/write-for-infoq

This is the Engineering Culture Podcast, from the people behind InfoQ.com and the QCon conferences. In this podcast Shane Hastie, Lead Editor for Culture & Methods spoke to Anders Indset, a Norwegian-born philosopher focusing on the implications of technology for humanity. Read a transcript of this interview: https://bit.ly/3YnDOTG Subscribe to the Software Architects’ Newsletter for your monthly guide to the essential news and experience from industry peers on emerging patterns and technologies: https://www.infoq.com/software-architects-newsletter Upcoming Events: QCon San Francisco (November 18-22, 2024) Get practical inspiration and best practices on emerging software trends directly from senior software developers at early adopter companies. https://qconsf.com/ QCon London (April 7-9, 2025) Discover new ideas and insights from senior practitioners driving change and innovation in software development. https://qconlondon.com/ Save the date: InfoQ Dev Summit Boston (June 9-10, 2025) Actionable insights on today’s critical dev priorities. devsummit.infoq.com/conference/boston2025 The InfoQ Podcasts: Weekly inspiration to drive innovation and build great teams from senior software leaders. Listen to all our podcasts and read interview transcripts: - The InfoQ Podcast https://www.infoq.com/podcasts/ - Engineering Culture Podcast by InfoQ https://www.infoq.com/podcasts/#engineering_culture - Generally AI: https://www.infoq.com/generally-ai-podcast/ Follow InfoQ: - Mastodon: https://techhub.social/@infoq - Twitter: twitter.com/InfoQ - LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/infoq - Facebook: bit.ly/2jmlyG8 - Instagram: @infoqdotcom - Youtube: www.youtube.com/infoq Write for InfoQ: Learn and share the changes and innovations in professional software development. - Join a community of experts. - Increase your visibility. - Grow your career. https://www.infoq.com/write-for-infoq

Lakshmi Uppala, a senior technical program manager at Amazon with over 12 years in product and program management, shares invaluable insights. She discusses the product value curve, emphasizing its importance in customer-centric strategies over traditional methods. Lakshmi explores how value curves enhance engineering processes, enabling better prioritization and collaboration. Additionally, she advocates for community initiatives to empower women in tech, addressing challenges like imposter syndrome and the need for mentorship.

Gojko Adzic, a noted software developer and product manager, dives into the intricacies of enhancing software development. He shares insights on measuring user behavior and challenges traditional success metrics focused on effort. Gojko introduces 'lizard optimization,' tackling the unexpected ways users interact with products. He also tackles the complexities of payment systems in the EU, advocating for simpler user interfaces. Overall, he emphasizes aligning development with genuine user needs to drive product growth.

Adam Kentosh, Field CTO at Digital AI, shares his vast experience in DevOps transformations and large-scale data systems. He discusses the ongoing challenges of DevSecOps, emphasizing the historical context and obstacles to full adoption. The conversation touches on balancing autonomy with standardization, the cognitive load on developers, and the importance of a product-centric approach. Kentosh also explores shifting the focus from speed to customer outcomes, highlighting the role of data unification and AI in improving development efficiency.