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Chain of ThoughtThe AI Agent Trust Gap: Bridging Risk to Reliability | Elastic’s Philipp KrennThe age of ubiquitous AI agents is here, bringing immense potential - and unprecedented risk.Hosts Conor Bronsdon and Vikram Chatterji open the episode by discussing the urgent need for building trust and reliability into next-generation AI agents. Vikram unveils Galileo's free AI reliability platform for agents, featuring Luna 2 SLMs for real-time guardrails and its Insights Engine for automatic failure mode analysis. This platform enables cost-effective, low-latency production evaluations, significantly transforming debugging. Achieving trustworthy AI agents demands rigorous testing, continuous feedback, and robust guardrailing—complex challenges requiring powerful solutions from partners like Elastic.Conor welcomes Ph...2025-07-1644 minChain of ThoughtThe Emerging AI Agent Stack | CrewAI’s João MouraUnlocking AI agents for knowledge work automation and scaling intelligent, multi-agent systems within enterprises fundamentally requires measurability, reliability, and trust.João Moura, founder & CEO of CrewAI, joins Galileo’s Conor Bronsdon and Vikram Chatterji to unpack and define the emerging AI agent stack. They explore how enterprises are moving beyond initial curiosity to tackle critical questions around provisioning, authentication, and measurement for hundreds or thousands of agents in production. The discussion highlights a crucial "gold rush" among middleware providers, all racing to standardize the orchestration and frameworks needed for seamless agent deployment and interoperability. This new era...2025-06-2549 minChain of ThoughtAMD's Vision for an Open Ecosystem | Anush Elangovan & Sharon ZhouHow is an open ecosystem powering the next generation of AI for developers and leaders?Broadcasting live from the heart of the action at AMD's Advancing AI 2025, Chain of Thought host Conor Bronsdon welcomes AMD’s Anush Elangovan, VP of AI Software, and Sharon Zhou, VP of AI. They unpack AMD's groundbreaking transformation from a hardware giant to a leader in full-stack AI, committed to an open ecosystem. Discover how new MI350 GPUs deliver mind-blowing performance with advanced data types and why ROCm 7 and AMD Developer Cloud offer Day Zero support for frontier models.Then Co...2025-06-1849 minChain of ThoughtYour Key to AI Success is Hiding in Plain Sight | Cohesity's Greg StattonWhat if the most valuable data in your enterprise—the key to your AI future—is sitting dormant in your backups, treated like an insurance policy you hope to never use?Join Conor Bronsdon with Greg Statton, VP of AI Solutions at Cohesity, for an inside look at how they are turning this passive data into an active asset to power generative AI applications. Greg details Cohesity’s evolution from an infinitely scalable file system built for backups into a data intelligence powerhouse, managing hundreds of exabytes of enterprise data globally. He recounts how early successes in using...2025-06-1145 minChain of ThoughtWhy Gamers Paved the Way for AI | Databricks' Carly TaylorWhat if the pixels and polygons of your favorite video games were the secret architects of today's AI revolution?Carly Taylor, Field CTO for Gaming at Databricks and founder of ggAI, joins host Conor Bronsdon to illuminate the direct line from video game innovation to the current AI landscape. She explains how the gaming industry's relentless pursuit of better graphics and performance not only drove pivotal GPU advancements and cost reductions, but also fundamentally shaped our popular understanding of artificial intelligence by popularizing the very term "AI" through decades of in-game experiences. Carly shares her personal journey...2025-06-0449 minChain of ThoughtThe 2025 AI Shift: From Chat to Task Completion & Reliable Action | Galileo FoundersAI in 2025 promises intelligent action, not just smarter chat. But are enterprises prepared for the agentic shift and the complex reliability hurdles it brings?Join Conor Bronsdon on Chain of Thought with fellow co-hosts and Galileo co-founders, Vikram Chatterji (CEO) and Atindriyo Sanyal (CTO), as they explore this pivotal transformation. They discuss how generative AI is evolving from a simple tool into a powerful engine for enterprise task automation, a significant advance driving the pursuit of substantial ROI. This shift is also fueling what Vikram observes as a "gold rush" for middleware and frameworks, alongside healthy skepticism...2025-05-2844 minChain of ThoughtAmplitude's AI Playbook: Data, Talent Integration & Agentic Futures | Wade ChambersAs AI redefines how products are built and customers are understood, what are the core strategies engineering leaders use to drive innovation and create lasting value?Join Conor Bronsdon as he welcomes Wade Chambers, Chief Engineering Officer at Amplitude, to explore these critical questions. Wade shares how Amplitude is leveraging AI to deepen customer understanding and enhance product experiences, transforming raw data into actionable insights across their platform. He also discusses their approach to navigating constant change while building an adaptable, high-performing engineering culture that thrives in the current AI landscape.The conversation explores Amplitude's...2025-05-2147 minChain of ThoughtFirst Code, Then AGI: Software’s Event Horizon with Poolside Founders Jason Warner & Eiso KantIs the prevailing approach to Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) missing a crucial step – deep, focused specialization? For the first time since co-founding Poolside, CEO Jason Warner & CTO Eiso Kant reunite on a podcast articulating their distinct vision for AI's future with our host, Conor Bronsdon. Poolside has intentionally diverged from general-purpose models, developing highly specialized AI meticulously designed for the specific, complex task of coding, viewing it as a direct and robust pathway towards achieving AGI, and revolutionizing how software is created.Jason and Eiso dive deep into the core tenets of their strategy: an unw...2025-05-1451 minChain of ThoughtAI's Two Extremes – Foundations & The Frontier | Databricks’ Denny LeeThe AI landscape often pulls us between the allure of cutting-edge models and the quiet necessity of foundational work—yet how do these extremes actually connect to deliver value?Join Conor Bronsdon as he welcomes Denny Lee, a self-proclaimed "data nerd" and Product Management Director, Developer Relations at Dataricks, to unpack this very spectrum, from AI's core infrastructure to its most advanced applications. Denny explains why robust logging, tracing, and data lineage are indispensable for credible AI evaluation and feedback, ultimately making AI systems more affordable, accessible, and impactful.The discussion ventures into strategies for de...2025-05-0743 minChain of ThoughtWhy Enterprises Need a Different Approach to AI Agents | Lyzr’s Siva SurendiraAgentic AI exploded in 2025, but how do businesses move beyond prototypes to deploy reliable, valuable agents at scale?Join host Conor Bronsdon and Lyzr AI CEO Siva Surendira as they discuss the complexities of building and managing AI agents for enterprises. Siva shares his journey creating Lyzr, focusing on making powerful agent frameworks accessible and trustworthy for enterprise developers. They discuss the critical hurdles businesses face, including productionization challenges, ensuring responsible AI, and bridging the gap between rapid innovation and the stringent requirements of regulated industries.Listen as Siva explains Lyzr's approach to embedding safety...2025-04-3038 minChain of ThoughtWill AI Erase All Language Barriers? | Smartling's Olga BeregovayaAre we on the verge of removing all language barriers with AI?Olga Beregovaya, VP of AI at Smartling, joins host Conor Bronsdon to tackle this question, discussing the evolution from rule-based NLP to today's powerful LLMs. Together, they confront the persistent challenges that stand in the way, like the English-centric nature of AI, domain-specific inaccuracies, and the unpredictability of model hallucinations. Olga unpacks the difficulties faced when striving for accurate, nuanced translation across all languages, especially under-resourced ones.Beyond these hurdles, the conversation explores the cutting-edge opportunities and technical innovations driving progress, including RAG...2025-04-2340 minChain of ThoughtAI, Low-Code, and Shaping the Next Generation of Apps | OutSystems' Rodrigo CoutinhoWhat if you could turn a requirement document into a full enterprise application in just minutes?Rodrigo Coutinho, co-founder and AI Product Manager at OutSystems, joins hosts Conor Bronsdon and Atin Sanyal to explore this new reality of AI-driven development. Rodrigo shares insights from OutSystems' nearly 25-year journey, detailing their early adoption of AI and the development of their AI platform, Mentor. Discover how the pairing of AI and low-code empowers developers, accelerates the creation of enterprise applications, and shortens the cycle from idea to deployment.But this newfound speed brings its own set of...2025-04-1640 minChain of ThoughtAI Won't Solve Your Toughest Engineering Problems | Honeycomb’s Charity MajorsGenerative AI dominates the conversation, but does it actually make it easier to build, lead, and sustain high-performing engineering teams?Host Conor Bronsdon sits down with Charity Majors, co-founder and CTO of Honeycomb (.io), and the mind behind charity.wtf. Known for her sharp insights and unfiltered opinions, Charity kicks off the discussion by expanding on her popular article: 'Generative AI is not going to build your engineering team for you.' Together, they explore how AI has altered the dynamics for engineering teams and leaders. The discussion navigates the complex dynamics of hiring in a...2025-04-0941 minChain of ThoughtBuilding IBM's watsonx & The Future of Enterprise AI | Dr. Maryam AshooriBuilding trustworthy, scalable AI isn't just about models; it's about navigating a complex ecosystem of tools and regulations. Join hosts Conor Bronsdon and Atindriyo Sanyal as they explore these challenges with Dr. Maryam Ashoori, Head of Product for watsonx AI at IBM. To meet these challenges, Maryam explains how watsonx simplifies the AI stack, automates pipelines, and empowers enterprises to scale their AI operations while optimizing costs rapidly.Maryam also explores IBM's strategy for leveraging open-source and commercial models, enabling the potential of agentic systems. Plus, she shares insights from a recent survey of 1,000 developers, r...2025-04-0245 minChain of ThoughtWhat is Information Symmetry and Will AI Unlock it? | DevRev’s Manoj AgarwalWhat if everyone in your organization had equal information at all times? Would meetings even exist? This week, we dive into the concept of information symmetry with Manoj Agarwal, co-founder and president of DevRev. Manoj, along with hosts Conor Bronsdon and Yash Sheth, explores how DevRev is connecting data, personalizing schemas, and automating complex tasks, offering a glimpse into the next generation of AI-driven workflows. This is revolutionizing enterprise data and decision-making by breaking down the silos that create information asymmetry.Learn how AI is reshaping business outcomes and collaboration, moving us closer to a w...2025-03-2640 minChain of ThoughtIs There an Agent Bubble? | Spot AI’s Kelly VaughnIs the agentic AI bubble about to burst? Kelly Vaughn, Director of Engineering at Spot AI, questions whether the agent craze is overpromising potential and leading startups down a path of unsustainable expectations.Never one to shy away from a hot take, Kelly joins host Conor Bronsdon for a pragmatic look at AI, discussing the differences between building AI-enabled and traditional software, why replacing humans with AI teams will backfire (looking at you customer service), and the proliferation of AI tools.Kelly also shares insights on constructing AI teams, navigating data governance, and building user...2025-03-1935 minChain of ThoughtUsing AI to Modernize Your Legacy Applications | MongoDB’s Rachelle PalmerImagine cutting your legacy code modernization timeline from years to months. It’s no longer science fiction and this week’s guest is here to tell us how. Rachelle Palmer, Director of Product Management at MongoDB, joins hosts Conor Bronsdon and Atindriyo Sanyal, for a discussion on the groundbreaking ways AI is modernizing legacy applications. At MongoDB, Rachelle's forward-deployed AI engineering team is tackling the challenge of transforming complex, outdated codebases, freeing developers from technical debt. She details how LLMs are automating tasks like improving documentation, test generation, and even business logic conversion, dramatically reducing modern...2025-03-1243 minChain of ThoughtDeepSeek Fallout, Export Controls & Agentic EvalsThis week, hosts Conor Bronsdon and Atindriyo Sanyal discuss the fallout from DeepSeek's groundbreaking R1 model, its impact on the open-source AI landscape, and how its release will impact model development moving forward. They also discuss what effect (if any) export controls have had on AI innovation and whether we’re witnessing the rise of “Agents as a Service”.
To tackle the increasing complexity of agentic systems, Conor and Atin highlight the need for robust evaluation frameworks, discussing the challenges of measuring agent performance, and how the recent launch of Galileo's agentic evaluations are empowering developers to build s...2025-02-0532 minChain of ThoughtAI, Open Source & Developer Safety | Block’s Rizel ScarlettAs DeepSeek so aptly demonstrated, AI doesn’t need to be closed source to be successful.
This week, Rizel Scarlett, a Staff Developer Advocate at Block, joins Conor Bronsdon to discuss the intersections between AI, open source, and developer advocacy. Rizel shares her journey into the world of AI, her passion for empowering developers, and her work on Block's new AI initiative, Goose, an on-machine developer agent designed to automate engineering tasks and enhance productivity.
Conor and Rizel also explore how AI can enable psychological safety, especially for junior developers. Building on this theme of co...2025-01-2933 min
Dev InterruptedManaging Developer Feedback Effectively | Atlassian’s Andrew BoyagiIs your company relying on surveys alone to bridge the gap between developers and managers? In this episode of Dev Interrupted, host Ben Lloyd Pearson and Dan Lines, COO of LinearB, dive into the perceived misalignment between engineers and their leaders on improving developer experience. Together, they emphasize the importance of data-driven insights over relying solely on surveys, highlighting how quantifiable metrics can illuminate issues like technical debt and build times. The conversation also touches on the power of setting clear, company-wide goals to boost developer experience and productivity.Next, Conor Bronsdon, in his final ep...2025-01-1441 minChain of ThoughtNow is the Time to Build | Weaviate’s Bob van Luijt"This is the time. This is the time to start building... I can't say that often enough. This is the time." - Bob van Luijt
Join Bob van Luijt, CEO and co-founder of Weaviate as he sits down with our host Conor Bronson for the Season 2 premiere of Chain of Thought. Together, they explore the ever-evolving world of AI infrastructure and the evolution of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architecture.
Bob's journey with Weaviate offers a compelling example of how to adapt to rapid changes in the AI landscape. He discusses the importance of understanding developer needs a...2025-01-0835 min
🧠 _Back to First Principles | Productiv CTO Ashish Aggarwal Podcast: Dev Interrupted (LS 45 · TOP 1% what is this?)Episode: Back to First Principles | Productiv CTO Ashish AggarwalPub date: 2024-10-29Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationEveryone knows the era of growth at all costs is over, but where does that leave us? And specifically, where does that leave founders? The answer is straightforward: founders have to start thinking like business people. This week, Conor Bronsdon interviews Ashish Aggarwal, founder and CTO of Productive and an active investor in over 30 companies.2024-12-1938 minChain of ThoughtHow AI Assistants Can Enhance Human Connection | Twilio’s Vinnie GiarrussoCan AI assistants actually enhance human connection?
As Season 1 of Chain of Thought comes to a close, Conor Bronsdon and Vinnie Giarrusso (Twilio) explore the transformative potential of AI assistants in the workplace.
Discover how these assistants function as "async junior digital employees," taking on specific tasks and contributing to the organizational structure. But will AI assistants ultimately replace human connection? Vinnie argues the opposite is true, suggesting that AI can liberate employees from mundane tasks, allowing them to focus on building meaningful relationships and providing personalized experiences.
This thought-provoking conversation takes a...2024-12-1842 minDev InterruptedSeason 4 Finale: A Fond Farewell, What’s Next & Would You RatherIt's the end of an era on Dev Interrupted as we say farewell to host Conor Bronsdon and welcome a fresh voice, Andrew Zigler!Join us for a nostalgic trip down memory lane as Conor revisits his favorite interviews and moments from Season 4 and beyond, including discussions on chaos engineering, technical debt, and the human side of managing software engineers. He shares memorable stories from guests like Charity Majors, Rob Zuber, Kelly Vaughn, and many more, while reflecting on the evolution of Dev Interrupted and its impact on the engineering leadership community.But it’s no...2024-12-1740 minChain of ThoughtLessons from Deploying AI at Enterprise Scale | ServiceTitan, Indeed & TwilioThis week, a panel of experts (Mehmet Murat Ezbiderli, ServiceTitan; Grant Ledford, Indeed; and Vinnie Giarrusso, Twilio) join Atin Sanyal (CTO, Galileo) and Conor Bronsdon (Developer Awareness, Galileo) to explore the challenges and opportunities of deploying GenAI at enterprise scale in a conversation that's a wake-up call for any business leader looking to harness the power of AI.
Together, Atin & Conor break down key considerations like performance, cost, and model selection, emphasizing the need for robust evaluation frameworks and a shift in developer mindset.
Atin then sits down with our panel of AI engineering experts...2024-12-1150 minChain of ThoughtPractical Lessons for GenAI Evals | Chip Huyen & Vivienne ZhangAs AI agents and multimodal models become more prevalent, understanding how to evaluate GenAI is no longer optional – it's essential.
Generative AI introduces new complexities in assessment compared to traditional software, and this week on Chain of Thought we’re joined by Chip Huyen (Storyteller, Tép Studio), Vivienne Zhang (Senior Product Manager, Generative AI Software, Nvidia) for a discussion on AI evaluation best practices.
Before we hear from our guests, Vikram Chatterji (CEO, Galileo) and Conor Bronsdon (Developer Awareness, Galileo) give their takes on the complexities of AI evals and how to overcome them through...2024-12-0448 minChain of ThoughtThe Real ROI of Enterprise AI | HP, ServiceNow & AccentureThe “ROI of AI” has been marketed as a panacea, a near-magical solution to all business problems.
Following that promise, many companies have invested heavily in AI over the past year and are now asking themselves, “What is the return on my AI investment?”
This week on Chain of Thought, Galileo’s CEO, Vikram Chatterji joins Conor Bronsdon to discuss AI's value proposition, from the initial hype to the current search for tangible returns, offering insights into how businesses can identify the right AI use cases to maximize their investment.
Next, we’re joined by a...2024-11-2741 minChain of ThoughtGenAI Predictions for 2025 | Databricks & CohereWill 2025 be the year open-source LLMs catch up with their closed-source rivals? Will an established set of best practices for evaluating AI emerge?
This week on Chain of Thought, we break out the crystal ball and give our biggest AI predictions for 2025. Listen as Sara Hooker, VP of Research at Cohere and Head of Cohere for AI predicts a trend towards smaller, more optimized AI models; Craig Wiley, Senior Director of Product, Mosaic AI at Databricks, dives into the future of multimodal AI; and Galileo’s CEO, Vikram Chatterji, shares his predictions, including the rise of open-source LL...2024-11-2040 minChain of ThoughtTrust, Regulation & the Road Ahead | Writer's May HabibFrom ChatGPT's search engine to Google's AI-powered code generation, artificial intelligence is transforming how we build and deploy technology.
In this inaugural episode of Chain of Thought, the co-founders of Galileo explore the state of AI, from open-source models to establishing trust in enterprise applications. Plus, tune in for a segment on the impact of the Presidential election on AI regulation. The episode culminates with an interview of May Habib, CEO of Writer, who shares practical insights on implementing generative AI at scale.
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00:00 Introduction to Chain of Thought Podcast2024-11-0648 minDev InterruptedOpen Source Meets AI | Red Hat's Scott McCartyOpen source has transformed software development, but can it do the same for AI?In this episode of Dev Interrupted, Conor Bronsdon talks with Scott McCarty, Senior Principal Product Manager at Red Hat, about the potential of open source AI to revolutionize enterprise DevOps. They discuss the challenges and opportunities of open source AI, including licensing, security, and the need for community-driven development. McCarty argues that open source AI is crucial for building trust and ensuring that AI benefits everyone, not just a select few.Show Notes:2025 Engineering Benchmarks I...2024-11-0545 minDev InterruptedBack to First Principles | Productiv CTO Ashish AggarwalEveryone knows the era of growth at all costs is over, but where does that leave us? And specifically, where does that leave founders? The answer is straightforward: founders have to start thinking like business people. This week, Conor Bronsdon interviews Ashish Aggarwal, founder and CTO of Productive and an active investor in over 30 companies.Ashish shares his insights on how startups are adapting to the new “efficient growth” environment, why this paradigm shift is an opportunity for founders, and how the pressures of efficiency have created incentives for companies to move towards geo-distributed teams inste...2024-10-2938 minDev InterruptedTransforming Customer Support with AI | DevRev’s Co-founder & CEO Dheeraj PandeyThis week, host Conor Bronsdon chats with Dheeraj Pandey, CEO and co-founder of DevRev. Dheeraj shares his incredible journey from leading Nutanix to a valuation of $16 billion, to now striving to build another unicorn with DevRev.Dheeraj opens up about the lessons learned from his entrepreneurial journey, emphasizing the significance of having a holistic approach to building products and companies. He explores how his experiences at Nutanix have shaped his vision at DevRev, especially in terms of integrating AI as a core component rather than a mere add-on.The discussion also covers a range of...2024-10-1549 minDev InterruptedObservability as a Success Catalyst | Momento’s Co-Founder & CTO Daniela MiaoThis week, co-host Conor Bronsdon sits down with Daniela Miao, co-founder and CTO of Momento, to discuss her journey from DynamoDB at AWS to founding the real-time data infrastructure platform Momento. Daniela covers the importance of observability, the decision to rebuild Momento's stack with Rust, and how observability can speed up development cycles. They also explore strategies for aligning technical projects with business objectives, building team trust, and the critical role of communication in achieving success. Tune in for valuable insights on leadership, technical decision-making, and startup growth.Topics:02:01 Why is observability of...2024-10-0842 minDev InterruptedHow Specialized Models Drive Developer Productivity | Tabnine’s Brandon JungWhat are the limitations of general large language models, and when should you evaluate more specialized models for your team’s most important use case?This week, Conor Bronsdon sits down with Brandon Jung, Vice President of Ecosystem at Tabnine, to explore the difference between specialized models and LLMs. Brandon highlights how specialized models outperform LLMs when it comes to specific coding tasks, and how developers can leverage tailored solutions to improve developer productivity and code quality. The conversation covers the importance of data transparency, data origination, cost implications, and regulatory considerations such as the EU's AI Ac...2024-09-2445 minDev InterruptedFrom Mentor to Manager: How to Get Into Engineering Management | Asana’s Amanda SopkinThis week, co-host Conor Bronsdon sits down with Amanda Sopkin, Engineering Manager at Asana. Amanda shares her journey from software engineer to manager, discussing the pivotal moment she chose to pursue management over an individual contributor path. We cover the indicators of a successful manager, the red flags to watch for, and the importance of mentorship.Amanda emphasizes the value of finding the right fit for team members, tailoring leadership styles, and developing a balanced team. Tune in for insights on managing senior versus junior engineers, promoting team members, and striking a balance between professional growth and...2024-07-2325 minDev InterruptedRealistic Product Roadmaps and Other Lies | Best Egg’s Johnny Ray AustinWhen we first saw the talk titled “Space Aliens Are Among Us, Your Product Roadmap is Realistic and Other Lies you Believe,” we knew we had to sit down with Best Egg’s Johnny Ray Austin at LeadingEng SF last year.Johnny joined our host Conor Bronsdon to discuss how engineering leaders can navigate unrealistic expectations and pressures, drawing from his experiences and relating product roadmaps to the less-than-tangible UFO disclosure we’ve seen in recent years. The conversation explores the pressures engineering leaders face, how to align product roadmaps realistically, and how to manage ambiguity within teams.2024-07-0243 minDev InterruptedLabs: Everything You Need to Know About Software Engineering Intelligence (SEI)Engineering leaders have long used value stream management and CI/CD tools to improve software delivery practices. However, an increasing demand for cost and efficiency is leading to the adoption of new technologies. Enterprises are quickly adopting tools that combine deeper levels of visibility into the SDLC with net-new workflow automations, leading to a better developer experience and increased output. This week's labs episode takes an in-depth look at Software Engineering Intelligence (SEI) Platforms and how engineering teams are using this new technology to gain a competitive advantage. LinearB’s COO and Co-founder Dan Lines along with co...2024-06-2538 minDev InterruptedData Science & AI: Getting Buy-In and Demonstrating ROI | PagerDuty’s Sanghamitra GoswamiIn this episode of Dev Interrupted, Conor Bronsdon is joined by Sanghamitra Goswami, Senior Director of Data Science and Machine Learning at PagerDuty. Sanghamitra shares her expertise in AI and data science, including how engineering teams can effectively leverage both within their organizations. She also explores the history and significance of LLMs, strategies for measuring success and ROI, and the importance of foundational data work. The conversation ends with a discussion about practical applications of AI at PagerDuty, including features designed to reduce noise and improve incident resolution. Episode Highlights:00:56 Why are LLMs important for engineering t...2024-06-1823 min
Science of SaaS StartupsScience of SaaS Startups Podcast with Conor Bronsdon - LinearB2024-04-1228 minDev InterruptedHow to Leverage a Non-Technical Background in Engineering Leadership | Melissa DePuydtIn this episode, host Conor Bronsdon talks with Melissa DePuydt, Sr. Director of Engineering at Upstatement. Melissa discusses how her background in journalism has uniquely positioned her to excel in engineering leadership roles. She highlights how thinking like a journalist has enhanced her ability to lead engineering teams effectively, particularly in planning, risk management, and decision-making.The conversation covers the importance of preparing for disruptions, conducting pre-mortems to anticipate challenges, and incorporating broad perspectives for effective problem solving. Melissa also shares insights on continuously learning and adapting by embracing one's unique background and experiences....2024-03-2633 minDev InterruptedPreparing for Your First VP of Engineering Role | Honeycomb VPE, Emily NakashimaOn this week’s episode, host Conor Bronsdon sits down with Emily Nakashima, VP of Engineering at Honeycomb.io, to discuss how you can prepare to be a VP of Engineering, and how the role differs among companies. Being a VPE varies based on company size, culture, and the existing team's makeup, and Emily provides valuable advice for engineers aspiring to leadership positions.Emily also discusses using personality tests for better team dynamics and the need for regular self-evaluation as an integral part of career advancement. The conversation closes by talking about the impact of AI on th...2024-03-1935 minDev InterruptedHow to Build Influence as an Engineering Leader | Kelly VaughnThis week, host Conor Bronsdon welcomes back Kelly Vaughn, Director of Engineering at Spot AI, to talk about building influence as an engineering leader. Kelly shares insights on the importance of leadership skills for both individual contributor and managerial roles and outlines her three pillars of trust, communication, and empowerment. Conor and Kelly discuss strategies for staying technically fresh despite moving up in management, exploring the balance between staying close to product development and avoiding micromanagement. Lastly, they touch on the potential of AR/VR technology, with a focus on the business implications of Apple's Vision Pro...2024-03-1233 minDev InterruptedHow to Achieve Predictable Software Delivery at Scale | Syngenta’s Jason KrohnOn this week’s episode, host Conor Bronsdon is joined by Jason Krohn, Global Head of Delivery at Syngenta. Jason delves into how his teams at Syngenta leverage software engineering intelligence to achieve predictable delivery at scale. Jason also explores how aligning work with employees' passions contributes to success and retention at Syngenta. He discusses the challenges and solutions in implementing efficient DevOps processes and ensuring organizational buy-in for the vision. Additionally, Jason highlights the importance of empowering teams with autonomy and providing the necessary tools for proactive decision-making.Whether you're leading a small team or...2024-02-2736 minDev InterruptedHow to Build a Technical Strategy That Solves Business Problems | CircleCI CTO, Rob ZuberIt doesn’t matter if you have an innovative technical strategy if you’re not solving problems the business cares about… This week, host Conor Bronsdon sits down with Rob Zuber, CTO at CircleCI. They delve into the evolving role of engineering leaders, and the importance of building a technical strategy that aligns with overarching business goals.Throughout the conversation, Rob emphasizes the importance of focusing on customer needs, gathering direct feedback and maintaining strategic flexibility. If you’re interested in understanding the balance between technical strategy and business leadership, this episode provides a wealth of knowle...2024-02-1358 minDev InterruptedThe 12 Scenarios of Failure: Applying Chaos Engineering to SAP at AWSOn this week’s episode, host Conor Bronsdon sit down with Guilherme Sesterheim, SAP DevOps SRE Engineer at AWS. Guilherme delves into applying Chaos Engineering and DevOps principles to SAP, a domain traditionally seen as risk-averse and resistant to rapid innovation.With expertise in both open-source technologies and SAP, Guilherme shares how he’s bringing modern practices to SAP environments at AWS. He explores how Chaos Engineering can be used to test and improve the resilience of SAP systems, focusing on HANA, SAP’s in-memory database. The discussion also touches on the challenges of integrating these...2024-02-0630 min
JavaScript JabberExploring AI Impact on Code Generation and Quality Metrics - JSJ 618Conor Bronsdon is the host of the Dev Interrupted Podcast and currently works at LinearB. They dive into the world of generative AI tools in software development, exploring the impact, challenges, and potential benefits they present. They engage in a lively discussion about the use of AI tools like Copilot and the implications for code generation, team efficiency, and happiness. The conversation also touches on the concerns and considerations surrounding AI integration in coding, including compliance, quality, and intellectual property. Join them as they delve into the evolving landscape of AI in software development, the quest for improved developer experiences, a...2024-01-301h 06Dev InterruptedThe Build vs. Buy Debate, GenAI and Section 174 | Kelly VaughnOn this week’s episode, our hosts Dan Lines and Conor Bronsdon are joined by long-time friend of the show, industry expert, and Director of Engineering at Spot AI, Kelly Vaughn. Together they tackle a range of topics, including how tax laws are impacting engineering teams, the evolving role of AI in software development, and the great build vs. buy debate.The conversation starts with Kelly and Dan’s takes on Section 174, which poses a looming threat to US tech companies. From there, they pivot to GenAI to discuss how you can measure its impact, lead...2024-01-3044 minDev InterruptedNetflix's Blueprint for Building Inspired Engineering Teams | Carol BarrettOn this week's episode, we're joined by Carol Barrett, the Engineering Leader in Consumer Identity and Access at Netflix. Host Conor Bronsdon interviews Carol to learn about Netflix’s blueprint for success when building engineering teams, and how they foster a culture where inspiration and purpose are at the forefront.Carol shares her valuable insights on empowering engineers to make their own decisions, ensuring product management and engineering are perfectly synced, and the importance of flexible structures that cater to team dynamics. She also discusses the unique challenges and opportunities Netflix faces, including their approach to innovative pr...2024-01-2333 minDev InterruptedUnveiling the Hidden Side of Org Charts at the NYTimesIn this week's episode of Dev Interrupted, co-host Conor Bronsdon is joined by David Yee, VP of Engineering at the New York Times. They dive into the often unseen aspects of organizational structures, discussing how every organization regardless of their defined values and principles, operates with a 'shadow'. David discusses the role of senior leaders in addressing systemic problems and navigating the tensions between innovation and consistency. He highlights the importance of recognizing and integrating these organizational shadows to foster better decision-making and operational efficiency.Drawing from his rich experience leading engineering teams in media, t...2024-01-1635 min