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In this episode, Michael Dowden sits down with UX designer Konrad Piercey to discuss how AI is reshaping user experience (UX) and product design. Piercey emphasizes that successful AI integration is not merely a technical challenge but a human one rooted in trust and transparency. He also explores key challenges brought by AI, including team alignment and the inevitability of bias in intelligent systems.

This episode explores the evolving definition of platform engineering, framing it as the essential "governance fabric" required for modern digital businesses. Mark Boyd, Director at Platformable, discusses the shift from traditional DevOps toward a product-centric approach that prioritizes consistency, security, and the removal of development friction.

In this episode, host Michael Dowden sits down with Nir Kaufman to discuss the future of software development and how AI is reshaping the role of developers. They explore why communication, context management, and prompt engineering are becoming essential skills in this new era. Kaufman shares his perspective on a potential "big bang" moment for AI, where the current AI hype bubble will eventually burst and force the industry to refocus on delivering real value.

The conversation also touches on where AI is making a meaningful impact, and where challenges like security and overinvestment continue to loom.

In this episode, host Michael Dowden sits down with John Davies, CTO of Incept 5, to unpack what he calls the “utterly crazy” pace of AI innovation. They explore the rise of vibe coding, where developers shift from writing code to orchestrating AI bots, and where fully functional apps can be built in days instead of months. But with this acceleration comes new responsibility: privacy risks, private vs. public LLMs, and the critical role of human-led QA in high-stakes industries like finance and healthcare.

The conversation also examines how AI is reshaping job roles, democratizing development, and moving the real...