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Dev Interrupted is the go-to podcast for software engineering leadership. Each week, hosts Andrew Zigler, Ben Lloyd Pearson, and Dan Lines sit down with industry experts to explore the strategies, struggles, and stories behind high-performing software teams. Paired with weekly industry news coverage, the conversations dive deep into the real challenges that define excellence in modern tech.

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With massive context windows and new agent frameworks, do vector databases still matter? Ram Sriharsha, CTO at Pinecone, joins the conversation to make the definitive case that they're more critical than ever. He explains that at the core of all AI i... more

Vibe coding is a developer's dream, but in the enterprise, it can be a nightmare of risk and shadow IT. So how do you saddle the 'wild horse' of modern AI development? Dan Fernandez, VP of Product Management, Developer Services at Salesforce, joins t... more

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The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is evolving beyond local developer experiments and into the secure, remote infrastructure that will power the next generation of the internet. Brendan Irvine-Broque, Director of Product at Cloudflare, joins us to shar... more

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What do you learn after spending 15 years at Apple and demoing your work directly to Steve Jobs? Ken Kocienda, Co-founder of Infactory AI and author of Creative Selection, joins us to share the answer. As a former Principal Engineer at Apple who help... more

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Ram Sriharsha
CTO of Pinecone
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Episode: The timelessness of vector databases | Pinecone’s Ram Sriharsha
Dan Fernandez
Vice President of Product for Developer Services at Salesforce
Salesforce
Episode: Is Agentforce the future of enterprise vibe coding? | Salesforce’s Dan Fernandez
Brendan Irvine-Broque
Director of Product at Cloudflare
Cloudflare
Episode: Building the internet’s next infrastructure layer | Cloudflare's Brendan Irvine-Broque
Ken Kocienda
Co-founder and CTO of Infactory, former principal engineer at Apple and creator of AutoCorrect.
Infactory
Episode: Making tech literacy irrelevant | Infactory’s Ken Kocienda
Elizabeth Lingg
Director of Applied Research at Contextual AI
Contextual AI
Episode: Why enterprise AI lives or dies on applied research | Contextual AI’s Elizabeth Lingg
Alex Salazar
CEO of Arcade.dev
Arcade.dev
Episode: Your AI demo is a lie (and how to make it real) | Arcade’s Alex Salazar
Andrew McNamara
Director of Applied Machine Learning at Shopify
Shopify
Episode: Forget vibe coding. Say hello to vibe entrepreneurship. | Shopify’s Andrew McNamara
Martin Woodward
VP of Developer Relations at GitHub and expert on AI in development
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Episode: You can't have AI without DevOps | GitHub’s Martin Woodward
Minh Nguyen
VP of Engineering at Transcend
Transcend
Episode: The art of letting go as a manager | Transcend’s Minh Nguyen

Hosts

Andrew Zigler
Host of Dev Interrupted
Ben Lloyd Pearson
Co-host of Dev Interrupted

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 310 ratings
  • Smart Takes for Modern Engineering Leaders

    Dev Interrupted is one of the most consistently insightful podcasts for engineering leaders and builders. It strikes a great balance between tactical conversations and forward-looking tech trends. The recent episode with Russ d'Sa from LiveKit really stood out—his take on AI gaining real-time sensory capabilities like voice and vision was both fascinating and grounded in real engineering challenges. As an eng-leader who’s worked at the intersection of platforms, AI, and product, I appreciated th... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    YourCTO
    United States5 months ago
  • A must-listen for engineering leaders

    This podcast consistently delivers real, actionable insights from people who are actually in the trenches. It’s not just surface-level tech talk, it dives into how teams really work, how to scale, improve developer experience, and balance delivery with quality. I’ve taken something valuable from almost every episode, whether it’s from a VP of Engineering at a fast-scaling startup or a thoughtful discussion on metrics that actually matter. Highly recommend if you care about leading productive, he... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dmagun
    United States5 months ago
  • Great insights

    I love the DI podcast. So many great insights to stay current in the space.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    123threetwoone
    United States5 months ago
  • Real Insights

    This show is inside baseball for engineering leaders. If you are an engineering leader or are adjacent to one, it’s worth listening to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    One piece fan teach
    United Statesa year ago
  • Practical insights

    The show provides great insights from industry experts for how to improve engineering productivity, career advice and great stories to learn from on the topic. It’s a fun listen and high recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SmichaelS66
    United Statesa year ago

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The show's focus on real-world applications and the practical advice shared by experienced guests is highly valued among the audience.
In-depth discussions on leadership and productivity are frequently highlighted, showcasing the podcast's appeal to professionals in the tech industry.
Listeners appreciate the consistent insights provided for engineering leaders and teams navigating modern challenges in technology.

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Is Agentforce the future of enterprise vibe coding? | Salesforce’s Dan Fernandez
Q: What is the role of governance in developer coding practices?
Governance ensures that sensitive data, like financial and medical records, are handled correctly while allowing for efficient app development.
Is Agentforce the future of enterprise vibe coding? | Salesforce’s Dan Fernandez
Q: How do you define enterprise vibe coding?
Enterprise vibe coding blends agile creativity with enterprise-grade safety, making it ideal for developers to innovate without compromising governance.
The timelessness of vector databases | Pinecone’s Ram Sriharsha
Q: What should engineering leaders focus on in the upcoming months regarding AI?
They should start building their GenAI applications without waiting for perfect systems and learn how to handle the unique challenges that arise.
The timelessness of vector databases | Pinecone’s Ram Sriharsha
Q: How do you balance the need for process with the fluidity of AI-driven projects?
It's crucial to have enough process to keep systems structured while allowing flexibility to adapt as technology and teams evolve.
The timelessness of vector databases | Pinecone’s Ram Sriharsha
Q: What are the ways that engineering leaders can think about these kinds of tools?
Engineering leaders should start simply, measure what works, and implement robust evaluation frameworks as they scale their usage of AI and explore agentic workflows.

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Focused on software engineering leadership, this podcast features engaging conversations with industry experts to uncover the strategies and challenges faced by high-performing technology teams. Key themes revolve around productivity, AI integration in development, communication nuances, and the evolving responsibilities of engineers in the contemporary tech landscape. Unique insights into team dynamics, management styles, and career advancement strategies also set it apart, making it a valuable resource for anyone looking to navigate the fast-paced world of software engineering.

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1. Ram Sriharsha
2. Dan Fernandez
3. Brendan Irvine-Broque
4. Ken Kocienda
5. Elizabeth Lingg
6. Alex Salazar
7. Andrew McNamara
8. Martin Woodward

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