Engineering Stable, Secure and Scalable Platforms: A Conversation with Matthew Liste

Presenters Michael Stiefel Matthew Liste Source InfoQ podcast The Art of the Unsung Hero: Navigating the Complex World of Systems Engineering 🛠️✨ In the fast-paced world of technology, we often celebrate the flashy new apps and groundbreaking software. But what about the bedrock upon which all of this is built? The complex, often invisible, systems that keep everything running smoothly? This is the domain of the systems engineer, a role that Matthew Liss, with over 30 years of experience at giants like American Express, JP Morgan Chase, and Goldman Sachs, deeply understands. In a recent conversation on the Architects podcast, Matthew shared his unique perspective on what it means to be a systems engineer, the challenges they face, and the profound satisfaction derived from building resilient and scalable platforms. ...

April 20, 2026 · 7 min

Software Evolution with Microservices and LLMs: A Conversation with Chris Richardson

Presenters Michael Stiefel Chris Richardson Source InfoQ podcast Architects Unpacked: From Trial by Fire to AI Frontiers 🚀 Welcome, fellow tech enthusiasts and architects! Today, we’re diving deep into the fascinating world of software architecture with a truly seasoned expert, Chris Richardson. Chris is not just an architect; he’s a thought leader, author of “Microservices Patterns,” founder of eventuate, and the mind behind microservices.io. He’s here to share his journey, insights on modernizing legacy systems, and his take on the evolving role of AI in our field. ...

February 23, 2026 · 6 min

Startup Software Architecture - You Never Really Throw It Away: A Conversation with David Gudeman

Presenters Michael Stiefel David Gudeman Source InfoQ podcast 🚀 Navigating the Startup Storm: The Architect’s Unsung Battle for Pragmatism, People, and Code Ever wondered what it really takes to be a tech architect, especially in the dizzying, high-stakes world of startups? It’s far more than just writing elegant code or designing perfect systems. It’s a relentless dance between technical mastery, empathetic communication, and strategic foresight, often performed under immense pressure and profound uncertainty. ...

January 26, 2026 · 7 min

Looking for Root Causes is a False Path: A Conversation with David Blank-Edelman

Presenters Michael Stiefel David Blank-Edelman Source InfoQ podcast Beyond “Did it Break?”: Embracing the Nuances of System Reliability 🚀 Have you ever wondered what it truly takes to build and maintain systems that not only function but thrive? We often talk about systems breaking, but what about proactively making them robust? This is where the fascinating world of Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) steps in, offering a perspective that’s both crucial and often overlooked by traditional architectural thinking. ...

December 1, 2025 · 6 min

Architecture Should Model the World as It Really Is: A Conversation with Randy Shoup

Presenters Michael Stiefel Randy Shoup Source InfoQ podcast From Failure to Fortitude: Architecting Resilient Software 🚀 Hey tech enthusiasts! Ever feel like the path to robust software is paved with… well, failures? You’re not alone! In a recent deep dive on “The Architects Podcast,” seasoned architect Randy Shout shared invaluable insights on how we can transform those inevitable missteps into powerful building blocks for truly resilient systems. Forget just patching bugs; we’re talking about architecting for the long haul, and it all starts with understanding why things break. ...

November 10, 2025 · 7 min