(03:43) Brought to you by Swimm.io. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Start modernizing your mainframe faster with Swimm. Understand the what, why, and how of your mainframe code. Use AI to uncover critical code insights for seamless migration, refactoring, or system replacement. Are you feeling overwhelmed by the rapid pace of technological change? How do you not just survive, but thrive through decades of major changes in the tech industry? With 42 years experiencing the tech industry’s biggest transformations, Paula Paul (Distinguished Engineer, Technical Advisor, OpenJS Foundation Board Member) has seen it all. H ..read more

(05:29) Brought to you by Swimm.io ⁠⁠⁠⁠Start modernizing your mainframe faster with Swimm. Understand the what, why, and how of your mainframe code. Use AI to uncover critical code insights for seamless migration, refactoring, or system replacement. Tired of API dependencies slowing down your development and testing? Dive into my conversation with Tom Akehurst, creator of WireMock, and discover the art of using API mocking to build successful software in complex distributed environments. Key topics discussed: The origin story of WireMock, born from integration challenges at Disney How W ..read more

Discover the secrets to early retirement and financial independence from a tech industry veteran! In this episode, we dive deep into the inspiring journey of Kristine Howard, who transitioned from a dynamic career in tech to a life of early retirement, reaching financial independence and personal fulfillment along the way. Key topics discussed: Learn why tracking your expenses is the key to financial freedom Master the balanced money formula for budgeting success Uncover smart investing strategies, including the power of index funds and diversification Understand how aligning your career with ..read more

(07:37) Brought to you by Lemon.io ⁠⁠⁠Lemon.io⁠⁠⁠ is your go-to platform for hiring top-tier, pre-vetted software engineers from Europe and Latin America. You'll get matched with your developer in just 48 hours. Tech Lead Journal listeners get 15% off your first 4 weeks of work at ⁠⁠⁠lemon.io⁠⁠⁠. Ever wondered what it takes to climb the tech leadership ladder from engineer to executive? In this episode, we follow the journey of Norman Noble, CTO of Mindvalley, as he shares his insights and experiences navigating these challenging transitions. Here’s what you’ll discover: How to suc ..read more

(04:44) Brought to you by Lemon.io ⁠⁠Lemon.io⁠⁠ is your go-to platform for hiring top-tier, pre-vetted software engineers from Europe and Latin America. You'll get matched with your developer in just 48 hours. Tech Lead Journal listeners get 15% off your first 4 weeks of work at ⁠⁠lemon.io⁠⁠. Want to communicate more effectively and get your work the attention it deserves? Learn how to harness the power of storytelling in a business setting with Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic, the bestselling author of "Storytelling with Data" and "Storytelling with You"! In this episode, Cole joins me to ..read more

(06:49) Brought to you by Lemon.io ⁠Lemon.io⁠ is your go-to platform for hiring top-tier, pre-vetted software engineers from Europe and Latin America. You'll get matched with your developer in just 48 hours. Tech Lead Journal listeners get 15% off your first 4 weeks of work at ⁠lemon.io⁠. Want to learn the key principles and future of DevOps that can help you ship code faster and more reliably? In this episode, I sit down with Yevgeniy Brikman, co-founder of Gruntwork and author of “Terraform: Up & Running,” to discuss his upcoming book, “The Fundamentals of DevOps and Software ..read more

(03:55) Brought to you by Lemon.io Lemon.io is your go-to platform for hiring top-tier, pre-vetted software engineers from Europe and Latin America. You'll get matched with your developer in just 48 hours. Tech Lead Journal listeners get 15% off your first 4 weeks of work at lemon.io. Ever wonder what a credit score for your codebase would look like? In this episode, Matt Van Itallie, founder of Sema, discusses how his company is revolutionizing the way we assess and understand code quality, including the portion of GenAI usage. Learn about Sema’s innovative approach to technical du ..read more

Are you tired of cargo cult engineering leadership? In this episode, David Guttman, author of “The Superstruct Manifesto”, shares his intriguing manifesto on building and leading high-performing engineering teams. We explore: - Why daily standups are overrated and what to do instead - How to avoid the trap of the "10x engineer" myth - Why computer science riddles don't belong in your interviews - The importance of estimates (hint: it's not about the accuracy!) - How to treat your developers like adults If you are an engineering leader or founder looking to build a high-performing engineering t ..read more

Is your ML project stuck in POC hell and failing to deliver real value? In this episode, I sit down with David Tan and Dave Colls, co-authors of the book “Effective Machine Learning Teams” to discuss the complexities of building and deploying ML models, building and managing effective ML teams, and ensuring successful ML projects. Key topics discussed: - Learn the key differences between ML engineering and traditional software engineering. - Why so many ML projects fail to reach production or deliver real business value and how to overcome common challenges. - Discover the ideal ML team comp ..read more

“Looking at the development pace of this area, it’s just a question of when generative AI will take over larger parts of software engineering. It’s a leadership responsibility to ensure your organization is ready for AI and you are taking the right path.” AI is changing EVERYTHING – including the way we build software. Are you READY for it? In this episode, we dive deep into the impact of AI on the future of work, particularly in the software development space. Join me and André Neubauer as we explore: * The evolution of AI: From early code generation to today’s advanced Generative AI and La ..read more