Best Thoughtworks Podcasts (2024)

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Using generative AI for legacy modernization 33:19

1h ago33:19

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Legacy modernization is an enduring challenge — and as systems become more complex, the difficulty of understanding and modelling a system so it can be modernized only becomes more difficult. However, at Thoughtworks we've seen some recent success bringing generative AI into the legacy modernization process. To discuss what this means in practice a…

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Making Sense of Agentic AI | ThoughtWorks Birgitta Boeckeler 47:40

2d ago47:40

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There’s AI agents. There’s AI tooling. Do either drive business impact or are they just more things your dev team is supposed to stay on top of? Birgitta Boeckeler, Global Lead for AI Assisted Software Delivery at ThoughtWorks, joins the show to discuss the practical applications of AI in software delivery. She shares her research on AI agents, hig…

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Episode 345 - Building a Collaborative Sexual Relationship 17:49

20m ago17:49

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Creating a collaborative sexual relationship is so important to your marriage. Collaboration is different from compromise where it’s not just about teamwork, or giving in, but about a mutual commitment to creating a relationship that meets both partner’s needs. The rewards of a collaborative sexual relationship are profound! When both partners part…

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SPACE framework, PRs per engineer, AI research | Brian Houck (Microsoft) 32:14

3h ago32:14

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In this episode, Brian Houck, Applied Scientist, Developer Productivity at Microsoft, covers SPACE, DORA, and some specific metrics the developer productivity research team is finding useful. The conversation starts by comparing DORA and SPACE. Brian explains why activity metrics were included in the SPACE framework, then dives into one metric in p…

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From Fear to Function: Rethinking Engineering Processes | Stytch’s Julianna Lamb 25:28

3h ago25:28

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Most developers (ourselves included) want to run for the hills when they hear the words “engineering process.” But it turns out, the biggest danger to your team may not be having enough process. You don’t have to take our word for it. This week’s guest made a believer out of us and we’re willing to bet she’ll make a believer out of you too. Juliann…

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Episode 344 - Sexual Caretaking 16:32

1h ago16:32

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Do you find yourself worrying more about your partner during your sexual experience than you do yourself? When we feel overly responsible for other’s emotional or physical experience during sex, we can be affecting our relationship in a negative way. This dynamic is called sexual caretaking. We are taught, directly or indirectly, that we are respon…

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Are Only 20% of Devs Happy? | Stack Overflow’s Erin Yepis 45:49

4h ago45:49

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This week, Dev Interrupted dives into the 2024 Stack Overflow Developer Survey, revealing a surprising statistic: only 1 in 5 developers are happy in their jobs. Stack Overflow's Senior Analyst of Market Research and Insights, Erin Yepis, joins host Ben Lloyd Pearson to discuss the survey's findings and explore the reasons behind this widespread di…

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Episode 343 - Sexual Shame 24:21

7d ago24:21

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In this episode, we are going to address a topic that so many struggle with but often don’t talk about: sexual shame. Many carry the burden of sexual shame and it can impact our view of ourselves and our connection with our spouse. If you’ve ever found yourself feeling like something is wrong with you for having sexual thoughts, or if you’ve hidden…

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Data contracts: What are they and why do they matter? 37:38

1h ago37:38

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Data contracts are a bit like APIs for data — they make it possible to interface with data in a way that ensures the transfer of data from one place to another is stable and reliable. This is particularly important for building more reliable data-driven applications. To discuss data contracts, host Lilly Ryan is joined on the Technology Podcast by …

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CTO buy-in, measuring sentiment, and customer focus 58:04

8d ago58:04

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Click here to view the episode transcript. In this episode, Snowflake’s Gilad Turbahn, Head of Developer Productivity, and Amy Yuan, Director of Engineering, dive into how they elevated developer productivity to a top company priority. They discuss the pivotal role of Snowflake’s CTO, who personally invested over half his time to guide the initiati…

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Episode 342 - Rekindling Love and Attraction 19:46

6d ago19:46

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Do you know the #1 thing that people google to get to my website? “I’m not attracted to my spouse.” Relationships are a complex thing and it’s natural to have an ebb and flow. Even though we don’t talk about it much, losing attraction or falling out of love with your spouse is a common experience. But it can feel very scary if you’re starting to fe…

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Open Source Meets AI | Red Hat's Scott McCarty 45:38

9d ago45:38

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Open 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, includin…

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Episode 341 - Building More Gratitude Into Your Sexual Relationship 20:46

27d ago20:46

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Thanksgiving is a natural time to talk about what we’re grateful for, but we often forget to include our sexual relationship on that list. Gratitude is such a powerful force within relationships, and its influence can transform our sexual relationship into the one we’ve always dreamed of! When we actively choose to be grateful for our partner, it o…

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In conversation with Thomas Squeo, Thoughtworks CTO for the Americas 33:09

28d ago33:09

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What does it mean to be a technology leader today? What kind of challenges must you address? What questions do you need to answer? To explore all that — and dive into what it looks like from a Thoughtworks perspective — host Ken Mugrage spoke to Thomas Squeo, the CTO for Thoughtworks in the Americas. They discuss everything from keeping track of em…

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Back to First Principles | Productiv CTO Ashish Aggarwal 38:45

21d ago38:45

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Everyone 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. A…

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Platform team challenges, realigning on DevEx, and change management 34:21

1M ago34:21

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Click here to view the episode transcript. In this episode, Emanuel Mueller Ramos, Head of Developer Experience at Skyscanner, discusses the evolution of his team as they transitioned from focusing on frameworks and middleware to becoming a customer-centric, impact-driven organization. Emanuel details the strategies he used to gain stakeholder buy-…

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Episode 340 - Four Reasons She's Not In The Mood 17:43

1M ago17:43

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Desire is a topic that comes up a lot in my coaching business. Couples often wonder why she's just not in the mood so in this episode, we're going to talk about 4 possible reasons why. While this isn't a complete list, these are the reasons I hear most often. So listen in to not only find out why she's just not in the mood but also what you can do …

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The Real Measure of Success in Platform Engineering | MassDriver CEO Cory O'Daniel 45:04

23d ago45:04

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It’s time we recognize the idea of a ‘Golden Path’ is unrealistic. In this episode of Dev Interrupted, host Dan Lines is joined by Cory O'Daniel, CEO of MassDriver, to discuss Cory’s provocative article 'DevOps is Bullshit'. They cover the pitfalls of DevOps, the evolution of cloud operations and whether or not platform engineering is the solution …

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Episode 339 - Sexual Leftovers 18:34

1M ago18:34

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Have you ever felt like your sex life is stuck in a predictable, comfortable routine? It’s not unusual to feel this way but how do you get out of it? Let me answer that question and more in this episode. We will talk about a concept called “Sexual Leftovers,” those things that feel safe and not too scary in the bedroom, instead of the intimate conn…

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Themes from Technology Radar Vol.31 39:39

1M ago39:39

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Volume 31 of the Technology Radar will be released on October 23, 2024. As always, it will feature 100+ technologies and techniques that we've been using with clients around the world. Alongside them will be a set of key themes that emerged during the process of putting it together. We think they offer another way into the Radar and give a unique i…

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Leveraging AI for legacy modernization 19:08

1M ago19:08

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Many businesses struggle with outdated systems that impede progress and efficiency. In this episode, Erik shares insights on how AI-assisted software engineering, especially using Large Language Models (LLMs), can revolutionize legacy modernization. If you are a business leader, wanting to understand the benefits, challenges, and future prospects o…

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Transforming Customer Support with AI | DevRev’s Co-founder & CEO Dheeraj Pandey 49:52

1M ago49:52

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This 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 …

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Episode 338 - The Importance of Aftercare 17:24

2M ago17:24

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What is aftercare? Well, to put it simply, it’s what happens after you have sex. Do you jump right up and go on with your day or do you take some time to cuddle? Aftercare plays such a significant role in building and sustaining intimacy in a relationship. That’s why I want to talk about it in this episode. Why is aftercare so important and how to …

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Observability as a Success Catalyst | Momento’s Co-Founder & CTO Daniela Miao 42:05

1M ago42:05

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This 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 cy…

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From crisis to confidence: Building reliable IT systems 46:07

2M ago46:07

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Recent events, like the CrowdStrike incident, highlight the critical need for business leaders to understand and strengthen their IT infrastructure. Sarah Taraporewalla and Max Griffiths explore strategies for balancing rapid software delivery with system resilience. If you are a business leader interested in fortifying your organization’s defenses…

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Episode 337 - Signs That Someone is Bad in Bed 21:08

2M ago21:08

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Are you bad in bed? Is your spouse? Being “bad in bed” isn’t a thing that should cause shame or anger but it is something that needs to be looked at more. And it usually starts outside the bedroom. In this episode, we’re going to talk about what it means to be “bad in bed” and what to do about it if you recognize yourself or your spouse in the list…

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Build Your Own Radar: Using the Technology Radar as a governance tool 37:11

2M ago37:11

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The Thoughtworks Technology Radar is, first and foremost, a publication. It's a document that anyone in the tech industry can read twice a year to learn about our experiences and perspectives on technology. However, it's also more than that: it's built on top of a process of deliberation, discussion and curation. We think that's particularly import…

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Iteration Velocity is the Key to Engineering Success | Vercel’s Malte Ubl 37:51

1M ago37:51

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This week, our host Dan Lines chats with Malte Ubl, CTO of Vercel, about why iteration speed is a game-changer for teams trying to deliver more efficiently. Malte shares how accelerating the development cycle and embracing platform engineering can supercharge productivity, helping teams ship faster and innovate more effectively. We explore what it …

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Ep. 76 - REPLAY - Using ChatGPT for Self-Development - Part 1 18:05

2M ago18:05

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Do you use ChatGPT in your self-development journey? Over the next three episodes, I’ll share screen recordings of my recent explorations with ChatGPT, where I use it to find fresh ways to talk about tools and concepts that can help us move forward in life. I believe many of us need to hear things more than once, and in different ways, before we ha…

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Episode 336 - When Erections Fade - Understanding, Supporting, and Thriving Together 24:47

2M ago24:47

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Even though this topic can feel a little awkward, frustrating, and even scary, I think it’s important to talk about because all couples will probably have this happen from time to time in their sex lives. So, the question is, what happens when men lose their erections during sex? In this episode, we’re breaking down why this happens, what to do whe…

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159. Enhancing User Engagement Through Gamification | Renato Carbone and Thiago Barrionuevo 1:02:21

2M ago1:02:21

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In this exciting episode of the Productized Podcast, host Andre Marquet sits down with gamification experts Renato Carbone and Thiago Barrionuevo to dive deep into the transformative power of gamification in product development. Discover how integrating game elements—such as points, rewards, and challenges—into non-game contexts can significantly e…

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How Specialized Models Drive Developer Productivity | Tabnine’s Brandon Jung 45:50

2M ago45:50

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What 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 mode…

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Episode 335 - The Benefits of Sleeping Nude 17:45

2M ago17:45

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Is it time to ditch your pajamas? This topic may make you blush, but let’s talk about why we might want to think about sleeping nude or partially nude. From the benefits, challenges, and health advantages, to how to introduce it to your partner, we’ll talk about the surprising impact it could have on your relationship. So, sit back, get comfortable…

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Exploring DuckDB: A relational database built for online analytical processing 35:26

2M ago35:26

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There are no shortage of options when it comes to relational databases. While the likes of PostgreSQL have proven enduring, even as the market has evolved, for data scientists and data engineers that need to manage and query particularly complex or large data sets, the most popular databases aren't always right for the job. Thankfully, this is wher…

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