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Are you a tech leader or tech executive struggling with the pressures of digital transformation? We’re talking specifically about things like IT modernization, efficient team scaling with limited resources, and developing a practical AI strategy. These are very real issues we’re all facing in the tech industry right now, and it’s proving difficult to find the advice you actually need. Host Stephen... more

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Robert Gonzalez, VP of Engineering at SugarAI shares how he's transforming a 115-person engineering org into an AI-native operation, from building Scrum Master agents to rethinking how engineering value is measured. He also makes the case that in the... more

Discover how engineering leaders in gaming navigate the constant tension between keeping the lights on and building what's next. Meir Wasserman shares hard-earned lessons from EA Sports, Amazon Games, and 2K Games on driving change, creating urgency,... more

Explore how top tech leaders, like Chris Robertson, leverage unconventional career journeys, self-education, and cutting-edge AI strategies to achieve remarkable success in tech industries. Gain insights into building resilient teams, optimizing clou... more

Discover how organizational structure impacts performance, innovation, and growth. Join us as Dr. Janet Sherlock shares insights from her 30-year career, research, and practical experience transforming organizations for the digital age.

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In this episode, Francisco Trindade, VP of Product Engineering at Braze, shares his insights on how AI is transforming software development, leadership, and education. We explore the evolving roles of engineers, the importance of understanding the sy... more

Discover how seasoned tech leader Mark Sass navigates the challenges of leadership, cost efficiency, and scaling platform engineering.

This episode delves into practical strategies, leadership evolution, and the importance of understanding business ... more

Are you a tech leader or tech executive struggling with the pressures of digital transformation? We’re talking specifically about things like IT modernization, efficient team scaling with limited resources, and developing a practical AI strategy. The... more

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Robert Gonzalez
VP of Engineering at SugarAI
SugarAI
Episode: AI-Native Engineering: From Coding to Orchestration with Robert Gonzalez
Meir Wasserman
Head of Engineering at 2K Games; former engineering leader at EA Sports and Amazon Games
2K Games
Episode: Balancing Operational Excellence and Innovation in Engineering with Meir Wasserman
Chris Robertson
Vice President of Cloud Operations and IT at Arlo Technologies
Arlo Technologies
Episode: FinOps, AI, and the Non-Traditional Path to Tech Leadership with Chris Robertson
Janet Sherlock
Doctorate in organizational change and leadership; former CIO/CTO leadership in multiple global enterprises
Ortworks (advisor/leader)
Episode: Building Organizational Clarity to Unlock Growth with Dr. Janet Sherlock
Francisco Trindade
VP of Product Engineering at Braze
Braze
Episode: Software, Leadership, and the AI Era with Francisco Trindade
Mark Sass
Senior Director of Platform Engineering, SolarWinds
SolarWinds
Episode: Unlocking Leadership and Cost Optimization in Tech with Mark Sass

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Balancing Operational Excellence and Innovation in Engineering with Meir Wasserman
Q: How do you decide what to fix when balancing KTLO with delivering new value, and how has AI impacted that approach?
He explains a heuristic: fix issues that cause production outages or demonstrably slow down customer value delivery; for other annoyances, prioritize long-term value over short-term pain. AI is changing the math by enabling autonomous problem solving, potentially reducing toil and accelerating value delivery.
Balancing Operational Excellence and Innovation in Engineering with Meir Wasserman
Q: Can you walk us through your through line and how your experiences at EA, Amazon Games, and 2K connect?
Meir describes a career focused on operational excellence in gaming, moving from hands-on software engineering to leadership roles across large studios, where aligning teams and socializing problems to non-technical audiences became essential for driving change.
FinOps, AI, and the Non-Traditional Path to Tech Leadership with Chris Robertson
Q: What is your advice for a VP of platform engineering starting an AI strategy?
Begin with an action first approach; don't wait for the perfect solution. Find where your team is excited, target a few high-potential areas, ship small wins, and expect toolchains to evolve within 6–18 months. Establish clear intent and guidelines, then iterate with a mix of internal effort and selective outside help.
Building Organizational Clarity to Unlock Growth with Dr. Janet Sherlock
Q: Can you describe how the CFD model works in practice for AI adoption?
It combines a center of enablement that owns platforms and governance, federated data science for domain-specific work, and democratized data/tools so teams can use AI in a controlled, outcome-focused way.
Building Organizational Clarity to Unlock Growth with Dr. Janet Sherlock
Q: What is the most important factor when deciding whether to bring in external expertise for a technology initiative?
Evaluate four conditions: true capability gaps, need for objectivity/independence, speed or urgency, and the overall value and mix of internal versus external resources.

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A practical, no-fluff show focused on the real-world challenges of digital transformation in tech organizations. Episodes center on IT modernization, scaling engineering teams with limited resources, and crafting actionable AI strategies that move beyond buzzwords. Guests share hands-on experiences managing platform engineering, cost governance, and adaptive leadership in fast-moving environments, with concrete tactics for funding features through cost efficiency, organizing for rapid decision-making, and balancing internal capability with external expertise. The conversations tend to emphasize pragmatic frameworks, measurable outcomes, and leadership approaches that translate to faster, clearer progress in engineering and operations across... more

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