Lunch with Tech Leaders – Details, episodes & analysis

In this engaging episode of Lunch with Tech Leaders, host Travis Walker introduces a new interview format with guest Stephen Ritchie, a seasoned tech professional and principal engineering software delivery coach. Stephen takes us through his extensive background in software engineering and project management, sharing valuable insights and personal anecdotes. Throughout the episode, listeners will learn about effective strategies for software delivery, coaching, and enhancing team productivity. This episode is a must-listen for tech enthusiasts looking to refine their skills in leadership and project execution.

In this continuation of his Serverless series, Jason Brown teams up with experts Preston Frazier and Tom Kowalski to unravel the deeper layers of analysis and visualization in AWS serverless logging. Dive in as they cover CloudWatch logs, shed light on potential pitfalls tied to CloudFormation stacks, and discuss how they approach Personal Identifiable Information (PII) in healthcare. Plus, tune in for insights on the latest AWS policy shifts around Lambda invocations and tools like Glue and Athena in shaping structured log analysis.

In this episode, Lance Carlson leads the dive into the transformative role of AI in programming joined by experts Henrik Kniberg and Adam Oberhausen. They discuss how tools like GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT can shape code readability, the importance of context, and the emergence of "prompt engineering.” Listen in as they cover the potential of AI to contribute to open-source, the need for understanding the "why" behind functions, the dangers of blindly following AI advice, and the exciting prospect of making programming more inclusive for non-programmers.

In this episode host Adam Oberhausen continues his series on Estimates & Productivity with tech experts Tom Kowalski & Nicole Anderson. What is "developer viscosity" - and is it really just about coding speed? How do distractions, in any setting, impact our work? And with paired programming showing potential, what hurdles still stand in the way? Join in as we explore these questions and more, emphasizing the need for continuous learning in the rapidly evolving tech space.

On Episode 58 of "Lunch with Tech Leaders," host Derek DeJonghe dives deep into the world of senior engineering with tech experts Tom Kowalski and Vagish Vela. Together, they unravel what it truly means to be a "senior" engineer, examining the blurred lines between job titles, skills, and capabilities. What is the impact of company culture on career progression and should titles be based on tenure or true qualifications? Tune in to hear their thoughts!

In this week’s episode host Adam Oberhausen challenges us to rethink our approach to estimating engineering projects. Joined by experts Tom Kowalski and Nicole Anderson, they unpack burning questions like why do backward engineering estimates often fail? And how do we set realistic expectations when it comes to creating estimates for yourself and your team? Nicole offers insights from her experience in product management, emphasizing transparency and constant stakeholder communication. Dive into this discussion and learn about the art, science, and guesswork behind project estimation.

In this episode, Jason Brown dives into the topic of event-driven serverless architecture with a panel of technology experts including Tom Kowalski, Preston Frazier, & David Meiser. The conversation kicks off with a brief overview of what event-driven architecture is and how it contrasts with traditional systems. They emphasize the asynchronous nature of event-driven models and highlight the efficiency of handling data and actions based on specific events. The discussion also touches on how Amazon's services like s3 integrate seamlessly into this architectural style. The conversation then delves deep into the healthcare sector, explaining how it naturally aligns with event-driven architecture. By the end, listeners gain insights into how this architecture optimizes data handling in healthcare and the potential for other industries.

In this episode, we delve into the innovative "Shape Up" methodology, a brainchild of Ryan Singer from the renowned software firm 37 signals, now known as Basecamp. We explore the genesis of Shape Up, its departure from traditional Agile and Scrum practices, and how it addresses many of Agile's pitfalls.