Why we hate recycling with Elaine Brown and Ross Cockburn

Presenters Elaine Brown Ross Cockburn Gaël Duez Source Green IO podcast ♻️ From Waste to Wonder: Building a Circular Future for IT 🌐 We live in a world obsessed with the latest gadgets. But what happens to all those old laptops, phones, and tablets when they’re replaced? Too often, they end up as e-waste, contributing to environmental damage and social inequality. But there’s a growing movement to change that, and it’s incredibly exciting! Let’s dive into how we can transform the way we think about and manage IT equipment, moving from a linear “take-make-dispose” model to a circular economy where technology serves people and the planet. 🚀 ...

September 18, 2025 · 4 min

The Microservice Myth: What Monzo Learned About Scaling a Bank

Presenters Suhail Patel Source InfoQ podcast Level Up Your Career: From Individual Contributor to Engineering Leader 🚀💡👨‍💻 So, you’re a rockstar engineer. You write clean code, solve complex problems, and consistently deliver results. But you feel the pull towards something more – a desire to influence, mentor, and shape the direction of your team and organization. You’re thinking about the move from being a top-tier individual contributor to a leadership role (think Staff or Principal Engineer). But what does that really mean? ...

September 17, 2025 · 3 min

Scaling Systems, Companies, and Careers with Suhail Patel

Presenters Suhail Patel Thomas Betts Source InfoQ podcast Level Up Your Influence: From Coding Pro to Technical Leader 🚀💡👨‍💻 Are you a seasoned engineer looking to expand your impact beyond just writing code? Do you aspire to shape technical direction, mentor colleagues, and drive innovation? Then this post is for you! We’re diving into a fascinating discussion on transitioning from a brilliant individual contributor to a technical influencer and leader – and it’s not about getting a fancy title. ...

September 15, 2025 · 4 min

AI & Energy Efficiency: just follow the money? with Anne Currie

Presenters Anne Currie Gaël Duez Source Green IO podcast 🤖💡 Can AI Save the Planet? A Deep Dive into Sustainable Tech 🌐 The buzz around Artificial Intelligence is undeniable. But what about its impact? This segment from the Green IO podcast pulls back the curtain on a growing concern: the environmental footprint of AI and what we can do about it. It’s not just about making AI smarter – it’s about making it sustainable. ...

September 9, 2025 · 3 min

Safely Changing Software to Avoid Incidents: A Conversation with Justin Sheehy

Presenters Michael Stiefel Justin Sheehy Source InfoQ podcast The Hidden Cost of Speed: Why Software Documentation is a Professional Imperative 🚀 We’re all driven to ship features fast. It feels good to see progress, to get that immediate feedback loop. But what if that relentless pursuit of speed is costing us more than we realize? This transcript from a recent tech conference dives into a crucial, often overlooked aspect of software development: software documentation. It’s not just a nice-to-have; it’s a professional imperative. ...

September 8, 2025 · 5 min