Platform Engineering: From Theory to Practice • Liz Fong-Jones & Lesley Cordero

Presenters Liz Fong-Jones Lesley Cordero Source GOTO podcast Navigating the Future of Engineering Leadership: A Deep Dive 🚀💡👨‍💻 The tech landscape is constantly evolving, and so are the roles of those leading the charge. This presentation segment offered a fascinating look at how engineering leaders are adapting, balancing individual contribution and management responsibilities, and the critical role of platform engineering in modern organizations. Let’s break down the key takeaways. 1. Democratizing Knowledge: The “Living Story” Approach 💾📡 One of the most innovative ideas shared was a unique onboarding method designed to combat the dangers of knowledge silos. Instead of relying on a few tenured engineers to hold all the platform knowledge, new recruits are tasked with presenting the platform architecture. This creates a “living story” of the system’s evolution, fostering knowledge sharing and reducing dependency. This proactive approach ensures that institutional knowledge isn’t lost when individuals leave or move on. ...

October 21, 2025 · 4 min

The Good and Bad of Choosing Measurements - Traps and Opportunities of Measuring What Matters

Presenters Jonathan Catrell Source Developer Tea podcast The Trap of Measurement: Why What You Measure Isn’t Always What You Manage 🚀 Have you ever heard the phrase, “What gets measured gets managed?” It’s a common refrain in leadership, echoing through engineering teams and beyond. While seemingly straightforward, this principle holds a hidden complexity. Today, we’re diving deep into why simply measuring something isn’t enough – and why it can even backfire. ...

October 17, 2025 · 3 min

Infrastructure as Code • Kief Morris & Abby Bangser

Presenters Kief Morris Abby Bangser Source GOTO podcast 🚀 AI & IaC: Leveling Up Your Infrastructure Game 🤖 The world of infrastructure is evolving rapidly, and the intersection of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) is creating both exciting opportunities and potential pitfalls. A recent tech conference discussion highlighted the challenges, potential, and future directions of this transformative shift. Let’s break down the key takeaways and explore how you can navigate this exciting landscape. ...

October 17, 2025 · 4 min

Tech Leadership Challenges: Communication & AI at Financial Times • Alice Bartlett & Charles Humble

Presenters Alice Bartlett Charles Humble Source GOTO podcast 🚀 Level Up Your Tech Leadership: Communication, Collaboration, and the AI Frontier 🤖 Ever felt like your brilliant technical work gets lost in translation? Or worried about how AI will reshape your role as a developer? This isn’t just about writing code – it’s about leading through technical challenges. We’re diving into a fascinating discussion from a recent tech conference, where a leader shared invaluable insights into a major rendering system rewrite and the evolving landscape of AI in software development. Let’s unpack the key takeaways and how you can apply them to your own work. ...

October 14, 2025 · 4 min

Behavioral Software Engineering by Mario Fusco

Presenters Mario Fusco Daniel Kahneman Amos Tversky Source Devoxx Belgium 2025 Level Up Your Team: Understanding Cognitive Biases for Smarter Decisions 🚀💡👨‍💻 Ever feel like you’re making decisions that just… don’t quite add up? You’ve probably stumbled upon the influence of cognitive biases. This presentation segment dives deep into these biases and provides actionable strategies to mitigate their impact, ultimately leading to better decisions and more innovative solutions. Let’s explore how understanding human psychology can transform your software development process. ...

October 10, 2025 · 4 min