Sarah Bird, Engineering Lead at Microsoft, talks about responsible AI and best practices. She discusses generative AI and metrics to evaluate systems. Existing tools for developing AI systems are also discussed.

Shruti Pathak, Senior Product Manager at Microsoft, discusses optimizing web applications with Redis cache and the importance of security. She explains in-memory databases and their performance benefits. Also shares her transition from software development to program management.

Laura Jiang, Product Manager at Microsoft, talks about security vulnerabilities in DevOps and how to identify and address them within the GitHub ecosystem. They also discuss the background and overview of DevOps and DevSecOps, as well as the challenges and benefits of remote onboarding. Additionally, they share strategies for improving communication skills and the importance of prioritization in product management.

Guest Kathleen Dollard, experienced software developer in .NET, discusses the evolution of systems and improvements in software development processes. They also talk about programming languages in .NET, from C# to F# and Visual Basic, and highlight the resources available for learning dotnet and the Microsoft MVP program. Kathleen also shares advice for recent grads to pursue their passion while considering the cost, and emphasizes the value of learning from others.

Mia Reyes, Director of Foundational Security at Microsoft, discusses her background in foreign policy and her role in security product management. She talks about built-in security and common vulnerabilities. Also touches on challenges she's faced in her career and how she's overcome them.

There are different roles related to the execution of a project. Some examples are: program manager, project manager, and product manager. Jhansi Reddy, principal technical program manager at microsoft, explained the differences between these roles. We also talked about how to transition from a developer role into a program manager role. Other topics that were covered are: conflict resolution and building trust with customers.

As technology evolves, more organizations across different industries are looking to adopt new technologies. Lara Rubbelke, Partner Engineering Manager at Microsoft, talked about how engineers at Microsoft collaborate with other organizations to build technical solutions. Lara explained that through customer engineering engagements, they are able to contribute to real world scenarios and help improve products. We also talked about her trajectory to a leadership role and career advice.

Helen Hou-Sandi, Lead Developer at Wordpress and Director of Open Source Initiatives at 10up, discusses the significance of open source software, the parallels between music and coding, and the evolution of Wordpress as an open source CMS. She also explores the challenges in creating features for non-technical users and the development of the Gutenberg block editor project.

Marketing and storytelling are important components of product development because they allow companies to reach their audience and share their message. Miri Rodriguez, Head of Global Intern Programs at Microsoft, explained what storytelling is and its role in brand development. Miri is the author of the book “Brand storytelling: put your customers at the heart of your brand story”.

Technology changes the way we learn and engage with content. Throughout her career, Mickey Revenaugh has worked on bringing technological advancements to education. We talked about her experience in the 80s when computers were just starting to appear in classrooms. Mickey also talked about bringing the internet to schools in the 90s and how educational content has evolved. At the end we talked about how big data and artificial intelligence are used in education. Mickey is currently Vice President of Business Development in Global Online Learning at Pearson.