Engineering Culture by InfoQ

Explore resilience engineering in socio-technical systems and the importance of problem-solving skills. Learn about fostering a culture of resilience, efficient incident management, and the value of retrospectives. Discover strategies to tackle stress and burnout in the industry, along with advice for first-time managers on balancing grit and grace.

Explore the impact of generative AI on software engineering and career paths with insights on balancing human skills with technological advancements, integrating AI tools like GetUpCoBilot in coding tasks, and the importance of AI literacy in software design.

Joy Ebertz, a principal engineer at Split, discusses growing into a staff-plus role, transitioning from management to a technical role, aligning incentives, and strategies for career growth in engineering.

Martin Kropp, an expert in software engineering from an academic perspective, discusses the current state of software engineering covering topics such as AI, DevOps, automation, teamwork, diversity, ethics, remote work, and the shift from project to product focus. The podcast also explores the challenges in training software engineers, the stressfulness of the job, and the potential and limitations of AI tools in software engineering.

The podcast discusses the importance of upgrading agile practices and prioritizing people in decision making. They introduce a new book for senior leaders to assess and improve organization's performance. Understanding the value delivery system and optimizing processes through effective conversations are also explored.

David Grizzanti, principal engineer at the New York Times, discusses the importance of documentation for organizational resilience, the concept of InnerSource, the parallels between engineering and art, and challenges faced by engineering leaders.

John Fisher, a constructivist psychologist, discusses the Fisher Change Curve and its relevance to technologists in coping with change. They explore the impact of technologists on end users, engaging users for continuous improvement, implementing effective change, and the value of having a coach and mentor.

Shane Hastie interviews Britt Meyers, VP of Engineering at System Initiative, about engineering culture and leadership. They discuss nurturing potential, facilitating organizational transformations, creating psychological safety, and advice for new managers in the technical space.

Tim Ottinger, an expert in ensemble programming and technical excellence, discusses topics such as implementing technical practices for continuous deployment and collaboration, the evolution and adoption of ensemble programming, code readability, and the future of programming including the impact of AI.

Rebecca Parsons, CTO of Thoughtworks, joins the Culture & Methods editorial team to explore technology trends in 2023. They discuss the impact of the economy on organizations, attracting tech talent, pandemic's effect on hiring, prioritization and innovation, responsible tech development, navigating compliance, and the complexities of remote work.