Best Innovators Journey To DevOps Podcasts (2025)

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Serverless Craic Ep77 Mapping the Emerging Value – Chapter 19 | The Value Flywheel Effect 22:50

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Send us a text In this episode of The Serverless Craic, Dave, Mark, and Michael dive into Chapter 19: Mapping the Emerging Value from The Value Flywheel Effect. This chapter explores how leaders can use Wardley Mapping to uncover long-term strategic opportunities, align product thinking, and identify “land grab” moments that unlock future business …

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Serverless Craic Ep76 Sustainability & Innovation in Modern Cloud: Value Flywheel Chapter 18 22:51

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Send us a text Sustainability & Innovation in Modern Cloud: In this episode of Serverless Craic, Dave, Mark, and Michael dive into Chapter 18 of The Value Flywheel Effect — Sustainability and Space for Innovation. We explore why sustainable architectures, well-designed domains, situational awareness, and the innovate–leverage–commoditise cycle are …

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#132 - Clarity Over Tooling: Velocity & Building Teams Without Drama with Loïc Houssier // CTO @ Superhuman Mail 54:11

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From acquisition carve-outs to 100ms interaction rules: Engineering velocity through team clarity, not tool proliferation PartnerTOPdesk: Discover the future of internal IT in the DACH region with the "Inside ITSM 2026" report – featuring exclusive data on AI, DEX, and collaboration from 6,000 IT professionals. Download the report here OutlineHow d…

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Revolutionizing Infrastructure with Engineering AI Solutions – Ep 096 34:01

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In this episode, I talk with Orly Ben-Eliyahu, COO of Dynamic Infrastructure, about engineering AI solutions that are transforming infrastructure. Discover how this cutting-edge technology is revolutionizing asset management by analyzing existing images to inspect, maintain, and future-proof vital structures. Orly shares insights into deploying AI …

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A Conversation on AI Code Assist with Abigail Haddad 33:34

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In this episode Chief Technologist John Janek has an insightful conversation with Abigail Haddad, a former DHS AI Team member, about the transformative impact of AI on data science and government operations. Abigail shares her transition to contracting from working in the government, and how AI tools like ChatGPT have revolutionized data analysis a…

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#131 - AI Product Strategy: When to Build and When to Wait with Matthias Keller // CPO @ Kayak 51:41

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From Alexa to LLMs: Platform experiments, distribution challenges, and how AI is democratizing feature development in travel tech Tradegate Direct: Europe's most direct online broker – trade for free, efficiently, and directly on the stock exchange. Trade directly here In this episode, Matthias Keller (CPO @ Kayak) shares strategic lessons about ma…

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How Cloud and DevOps Are Fueling Innovation at Formula 1 – Ep 095 40:34

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In this episode, I talk with Ryan Kirk, Head of Cloud and DevOps at Formula One, about cloud and DevOps strategies that drive innovation on and off the track. We explore how Formula One powers their global broadcast with mobile data centers, resilient cloud architecture, and cutting-edge automation. Learn how AI, DevOps culture, and containerized […

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Why Engineers Are Banned From Using AI at Apple & Why Being 'Late' to the AI Testing Trend is a Strategic Win 37:52

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In the race for AI dominance, the Quality Assurance (QA) and Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) communities are lagging behind, with only 16% adopting AI tools compared to 92% of developers. Is this resistance, or calculated strategy? This deep dive exposes the real reason for the delay, starting with the surprising corporate bans at majo…

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How Knowledge Management in AEC Improves Project Outcomes – Ep 094 33:05

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In this episode, I talk with Nora Swanson, PE, Director of Innovation and Knowledge Management at JB&B, about how smarter knowledge management in AEC empowers collaboration across global teams. We dive into how she defines innovation and knowledge management, the transformational tools shaping today’s engineering workflows, proven strategies for ch…

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Serverless Craic Ep75 How to Build a Problem Prevention Culture (AWS Well-Architected Explained) 26:06

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Send us a text How to Build a Problem Prevention Culture (AWS Well-Architected Explained) Stop firefighting — start preventing problems. In this episode of Serverless Craic, Dave Anderson, Mark McCann, and Michael O’Reilly explore how engineering teams can create a problem prevention culture using the AWS Well-Architected Framework. They unpack les…

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#130 - From PhD Research to DuckDB: Building the Next Generation of Analytical DBs with Mark Raasveldt // CTO @ DuckDB 53:12

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How single-node performance and embedded analytics are revolutionizing database architecture for modern applications Tradegate Direct: Europe's most direct online broker – trade for free, efficiently, and directly on the stock exchange. Trade directly here In this episode, we dive deep into the world of analytical databases with Mark Raasveldt, the…

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Strategies for Scalable AI Adoption in AEC Firms – Ep 093 40:42

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In this episode, I talk with David Harwood, P.E., P.Eng., Senior Vice President of Business Transformation at Terracon, about how to lead with confidence through scalable AI adoption in AEC. We dive into the strategic alignment of data, organizational processes, and governance to equip AEC firms for digital transformation with scalable AI. If your …

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Serverless Craic Ep74 AWS Community Summit & Cloud Day 2025 | Serverless, AI & Bedrock AgentCore 22:31

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Send us a text In this episode of Serverless Craic, Dave Anderson, Mark McCann, and Michael O’Reilly share key takeaways from two major events — AWS Community Summit Manchester 2025 and AWS Cloud Day Dublin 2025. From psychological safety in engineering teams to serverless adoption patterns, event-driven architecture, and the rise of AI agents with…

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Future-Focused: Tech Insights with Tiffany Ceasor 41:45

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Join Chief Technologist, John Janek, and Tiffany Ceasor, Technical Director for Partnerships, discuss her new role at the company and tech projects. Tiffany shares her background as a data scientist and AI/ML engineer at Microsoft, and her journey through various roles at Dev Technology, including business development and data architecture. The dis…

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How AI in Structural Engineering Is Driving Digital Transformation – Ep 092 46:57

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In this episode, I talk with Jesse Light, S.E., P.E., president & senior structural engineer at SML – Consulting Structural & Forensic Engineers, about how AI in structural engineering and automation are transforming workflows and creating real client value. We explore practical ways firms can integrate digital tools to streamline design, improve a…

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You're Worried About AI Taking Your Job? Here's How Salesforce Proves Software Testers Aren't Going Extinct. 43:09

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The air is thick with a familiar, anxious question: "Is my job next?" For Software Testers and QA Professionals, the rapid rise of Generative AI has amplified this fear. Stories of AI writing code and automating tasks have many wondering if their days of finding bugs are numbered. But the reality playing out in the world’s leading tech companies, l…

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Serverless Craic Ep73 Liberty Mutual’s Cloud Journey to Serverless 27:45

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Send us a text In this episode Dave Anderson, Mark McCann, and Michael O’Reilly revisit their time at Liberty Mutual, exploring how one of the world’s largest insurers transformed from legacy systems and SOA to cloud-native architectures and serverless-first strategies. Discover how Wardley Mapping, empowered engineering teams, and a strong cultura…

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#129 - $32B Lessons: Building CTO Teams, Rapid Innovation, and Staying Customer-Connected with Solal Raveh 48:12

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What Wiz's $32B acquisition teaches about scaling CTO teams, rapid innovation, and customer-centric leadership Tradegate Direct: Europe's most direct online broker – trade for free, efficiently, and directly on the stock exchange. Trade directly here What does it take to build a company worth Google's $32 billion acquisition? Solal shares the hard-…

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Google Showcases How AI Agents Are Delivering an 88% ROI and Rewriting the Rules of Software Testing 31:00

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The AI hype cycle is over. A recent Google Cloud report, "The ROI of AI 2025," reveals that a new era of sophisticated AI agents is delivering an impressive 88% ROI for early-adopting companies. In this episode, we'll go beyond the headlines to explore the practical, real-world applications of these autonomous AI systems in the software testing ind…

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AI in Structural Engineering: Transforming Workflows, Leadership, and the Future of AEC – Ep 091 1:13:46

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In this episode, Nick Heim is joined by John-Michael Wong, Dave Martin, and Ayush Singhania to discuss how AI in structural engineering is transforming workflows, reshaping engineering leadership, and redefining value across the AEC industry. From automation and data sharing to human judgment and strategic planning, the conversation dives into how …

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The 100-Page KPMG Prompt That's Redefining AI for Business, and Why Prompting is a Must-have Skill in AI 47:09

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A viral LinkedIn post about a 100-page KPMG AI prompt drew widespread laughter, but it fundamentally missed the point. In this episode, we dive into the real story behind the KPMG TaxBot and explore why complex, detailed prompts are not a joke—they're a powerful blueprint for enterprise-grade AI. Join me as I share my personal take on this topic fr…

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Serverless Craic Ep72 Map Your Tech Stack | Evolutionary Architecture & The Value Flywheel Effect 19:03

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Send us a text In this episode of Serverless Craic, Dave Anderson, Mark McCann, and Michael O’Reilly explore Chapter 15 of The Value Flywheel Effect — Map Your Solution. They discuss how Wardley Mapping and tech stack mapping create situational awareness, reduce friction between teams, and guide better architectural decisions. If you’re a software …

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#128 - From Tickets to Problems: Klaus Breyer // Head of Product & Technology @ Edding 55:33

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From assembly lines to problem-solving teams: practical strategies for breaking development silos Here's the thing about agile transformations: they almost never work the way they're supposed to. Teams end up more siloed than before, chasing tickets instead of solving actual problems. Klaus Breyer has seen this pattern everywhere, and he's figured …

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AI and Cybersecurity for Engineering Firms: Building Smarter, Safer Businesses – Ep 090 26:44

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In this episode, I talk with Nathan Whittacre, CEO of Stimulus Technologies, about building technological excellence and cybersecurity strategy in firms. We explore how AEC leadership can integrate AI and cybersecurity for engineering firms without disrupting operations, develop smart digital habits to support digital transformation, and protect th…

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Coinbase's CEO Fired People Over AI. Was He Right? The Surprising Truth About MIT's 95% Failure Rate 55:14

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A viral headline claims 95% of enterprise AI pilots are failing. But is this a sign of an overhyped bubble, or a just misunderstanding of a necessary transition? In this deep-dive episode, we deconstruct the "95% failure" myth, revealing how AI isn't failing, but rather exposing the weak points in our organizations. We explore the "J-Curve" of AI a…

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Serverless Craic Ep71 AI, DevOps & Serverless: Building Frictionless Developer Experience 29:31

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Send us a text In this episode, Dave Anderson, Mark McCann, and Michael O’Reilly dive deep into The Value Flywheel Effect (Chapter 14) — discussing frictionless developer experience, sense checking, feedback culture, AI in software engineering, DevOps, platform engineering, and marginal gain. We explore how AI and LLMs are shaping engineering pract…

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Podcast with Nathan Strum CEO of Abby Connect: "Humanizing Customer Service: Abby Connect's Journey with AI and Empathy" 17:02

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In this podcast of "Where Humanity Meets Technology," host Maurice Hamilton interviews Nathan Strum, CEO and co-founder of Abby Connect, a company focused on providing remote receptionist services. Strum shares the origin story of Abby Connect, which began 20 years ago as an executive suite company renting offices to entrepreneurs and providing ser…

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How Robotic Framing in Residential Construction Is Solving Labor Shortages – Ep 089 30:37

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In this episode, I talk with Dr. Barrett Ames, co-founder of BotBuilt with a Ph.D. in artificial intelligence and robotics, about how robotic framing in residential construction is bringing speed and precision to the job site. We explore how construction robotics work and how builders are embracing this shift as automation in construction meets tra…

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Booking.com for AI Agents: Why Your Next User Is a Robot and The Challenges of Testing Probabilistic AI Systems 49:23

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Is your next website visitor a human or a robot? It's a question that sounds like science fiction but is a live challenge for every software professional today. In this episode, we dive into a groundbreaking concept: the "dual imperative" of designing for both human users and a new, invisible army of AI agents. Inspired by the visionary thinking ar…

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2025 Internship Experiences: Bridging Tech and Teamwork 36:32

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Join Chief Technologist, John Janek, and the summer interns as they discuss technical solutions and their summer project in this second part of their 2025 Internship Experiences conversation. The group shares experiences working on their summer project, which was developing an IT Chatbot to help assist the company’s internal departments. The intern…

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Serverless Craic Ep70 Frictionless Developer Experience in the Age of AI 31:19

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Send us a text In this episode Dave Anderson, Mark McCann, and Michael O’Reilly continue their deep dive tackling Chapter 14: The Frictionless Developer Experience. The crew explore whether the principles of engineering excellence, developer enablement, and team topologies still stand strong in a world increasingly powered by AI and agentic systems…

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2025 Internship Experiences: Where People and Technology Meet 31:01

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Dev Technology’s internship program is an outstanding chance for students to gain practical and real experience working in a modern IT organization delivering solutions for our internal and external clients. Join Chief Technologist, John Janek, as he speaks with our internship leaders and some of our summer interns as they explore the intersection …

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Serverless Craic Ep69 Serverless myths debunked for modern cloud teams 33:28

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Send us a text Serverless myths debunked for modern cloud teams: In this episode, we dive into the second part of Chapter 13 The Serverless First Edge from The Value Flywheel Effect book. We explore common serverless myths, how relevant they still are in 2025, and what’s changed since the early days of serverless adoption. From cold starts and test…

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#127 - Kelsey Hightower's Unfiltered Truths: 25 Years of Infrastructure, DevOps, and Retiring at 42 1:00:30

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Unfiltered lessons on infrastructure, career strategy, and the art of knowing when to stop. What does 25 years in tech teach you? Kelsey Hightower, a self-taught engineer who rose to become a Distinguished Engineer at Google and a key figure in the Kubernetes community, sits down with Tobi to share unfiltered insights from his extensive career and …

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How AI and Building Enclosure Commissioning Are Revolutionizing AEC Projects – Ep 088 31:07

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In this episode, I talk with Ish Keener, SE, PE, director of building enclosures at Sustainable Building Partners, about building enclosure commissioning and its role in turning design into real building performance verification. We delve into how forensic engineering in construction improves future projects, and how AI in engineering workflows is …

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OpenAI Just Declared War on the Big 4: Is Your Consulting Firm Next? 1:06:14

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You might think you've heard it all about OpenAI's move into enterprise consulting. "Just another tech company offering services," right? Think again! In this explosive episode, we peel back the layers of what many consider "old news" to reveal a strategic earthquake that's fundamentally reshaping the entire consulting industry. Join us as we dive …

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#126 - AI Transformation at Scale: Practical Adoption Across 150+ Engineers with Peter Gostev // Head of AI @ Moonpig 1:05:48

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Navigating AI hype versus implementation reality in large engineering organizations The AI transformation challenge isn't just technical—it's organizational. Peter Gostev, Head of AI at Moonpig, discusses building practical AI capabilities in a 600-person company while navigating the gap between AI hype and implementation reality. From managing ado…

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How Blue Ocean Strategies Unlock Strategic Growth and Innovation in the AEC Industry – Ep 087 57:39

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In this episode, I talk with Jigar Desai, PhD, PE, MBA, Principal and Regional Manager at ECS Limited, about how AEC firms can lead with purpose, embrace blue ocean strategies, and drive AEC industry innovation that truly moves the industry forward. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I Asked Jigar: What is the […] The post How Blue …

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Klarna's $40B AI Gamble: Why Even Tech Giants Are Bringing Humans Back + What It Means for YOUR Business! 22:37

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The promise of AI: unprecedented efficiency and massive cost savings. But what happens when the AI dream meets the messy reality of human interaction? Klarna, the fintech powerhouse, offers a compelling, cautionary tale. After a bold move to replace hundreds of human customer service agents with AI, they're now making a strategic U-turn, openly adm…

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Serverless Craic Ep68 The Serverless First Edge 23:02

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Send us a text Serverless First: Focus, Not Functionality In this episode, Dave Anderson, Mark McCann and Michael O’Reilly dive into Chapter 13 of the Value Flywheel Effect—focusing on the concept of “Serverless First” and what it really means for engineering teams and product leaders today. 🔍 Topics include: Why code is a liability and how to iden…

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#125 - Two CTO Dinosaurs vs. Today's Tech Hype with Raz Shuty // CTO @ auxmoney 1:03:15

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Unfiltered insights on microservices myths, cloud cost reality, and pragmatic technical leadership Two veteran CTOs tear down today's tech hype with brutal honesty and hard-won experience. Raz Schweiger-Shuty shares his controversial approach to technical leadership at auxmoney, where he stopped a microservices rewrite and focused on business outco…

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Immersive Digital Twins in AEC: Revolutionizing Infrastructure with GIS and Game Engines – Ep 086 45:46

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In this episode, I talk with Rex Hansen, Principal Product Manager for the ArcGIS Maps SDKs for Native Apps and ArcGIS Maps SDKs for Game Engines at Esri, In this episode, I talk with Rex Hansen, about how immersive digital twins in AEC are revolutionizing the way we plan. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of […] The post Immersive Digital Twins in…

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Game over for NVIDIA? Reddit Says This AI Memory Hack Saves You Millions on AI Infrastructure 45:39

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Are you tired of skyrocketing AI infrastructure costs? What if a viral Reddit idea could change everything? In this episode, we dive into Memvid, a groundbreaking open-source project that's turning AI memory on its head by using video compression. Imagine storing millions of text documents as a single, tiny MP4 file, then searching it in millisecon…

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Serverless Craic Ep67 Workgrid Case Study 20:30

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Send us a text 🎙️ Serverless Craic: Chapter 12 – The Workgrid Case Study In this episode, Dave Anderson, Mark McCann, and Michael O’Reilly dive deep into Chapter 12 of The Value Flywheel Effect — the Workgrid case study. This episode explores the early days of Workgrid, a startup founded in 2017 with Gillian McCann. As one of the first companies to…

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Empowering Future Talent: Internship Insights with Dev Technology and the Virginia Talent and Opportunity Partnership 46:24

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In this episode, Chief Technologist John Janek talks with Christi Porter, Senior Director of Talent Acquisition, and Ashley Crute, Associate for Innovative Work Based Learning Initiatives at the Virginia Talent and Opportunity Partnership (V-TOP) on the latest DevCast episode. The conversation highlights the significance of the internship experienc…

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Serverless Craic Ep66 Map your Org Capability 15:09

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Send us a text Mapping Your Org Capability | Chapter 11 Breakdown of The Value Flywheel Effect In this episode, Dave Anderson, Mark McCann, and Michael O’Reilly dive into Chapter 11 of The Value Flywheel Effect — "Map Your Organisational Capability". We unpack how to use mapping techniques, such as Wardley Mapping, to assess and visualise your orga…

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#124 - The Path to AGI: Inside poolside’s AI Model Factory for Code with Eiso Kant 1:03:56

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Building Human-Level AI for Code: Model Factories, RL at Scale, and Distributed Teams Technical Deep Dives: Poolside’s model factory: end-to-end automation from raw data to production models Scaling RL from code execution: 800,000+ containerized repos, millions of agent tasks Immutable versioning with Apache Iceberg for full traceability Distribute…

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Why AEC Software Support Fuels Innovation and Real Firm Growth – Ep 085 33:39

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In this episode, I talk with Daniel McCormick, chief revenue officer at BQE Software, about how real AEC software support, not just better software, is key to solving today’s AEC challenges and driving future-proof growth through smarter tech, stronger strategy, and hands-on guidance. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I Asked Danie…

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What Amazon Knows About MCP That You Don’t: 3 Game-Changing AI Techniques for DevOps 40:22

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Have you ever encountered the acronym "MCP" in the context of AI for DevOps and felt a little lost? You're not alone! While seemingly ambiguous, MCP actually refers to three distinct, yet equally critical, techniques that are revolutionizing how we develop, test, and deploy software with AI. In this episode, we'll demystify MCP, breaking down its t…

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Serverless Craic Ep65 SocialTechnical System for Change 21:30

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Send us a text 🎙️ Serverless Craic: Exploring Socio-Technical Systems for Change Welcome back to Serverless Craic! In this episode, the team dives into Chapter 10: Challenge – A Socio-Technical System for Change from the book, The Value Flywheel Effect. This thought-provoking conversation unpacks how organisations can effectively bridge the gap bet…