Prefrontal by Cortex

In this episode, we dive into the intersection of neuroscience and developer experience with Dr. Shannon Burns, an Assistant Professor at Pomona College in social neuroscience with a focus on how social interactions shape neural processes. With a Ph. D. from UCLA and expertise in empathy, influence, and neural dynamics, Dr. Burns brings a unique perspective to understanding how developers can opti...

In this episode, we sit down with Max Kanat-Alexander, Principal Staff Software Engineer at LinkedIn, to discuss his pioneering work in platform engineering aimed at improving developer experiences. Max, an esteemed author and leader in software engineering, has significantly influenced LinkedIn's approach to developer productivity. Perfect for platform engineers, software developers, and technolo...

Today we’re having an engaging conversation with John Willis, an influential author, entrepreneur, and thought leader in the realm of Generative AI and its integration with DevOps practices. Known for his profound understanding of Dr. Edwards Deming’s transformative principles and his pioneering work in the field of DevOps, John will share how these principles have revolutionized software developm...

In this episode, we delve deep into the world of Internal Developer Portals (IDPs) and their transformative impact on enterprise development ecosystems. Our guest, Luke Shannon, shares invaluable insights from their extensive experience, from founding a groundbreaking portal company to its strategic acquisition by RedHat. Luke’s currently at the helm of developing a new kind of IDP, poised to rede...

In this episode, we sit down with Luca Galante, a visionary in the platform engineering space and a leading figure at Humanitec, where he helps orchestrate the development of internal developer platforms that redefine how enterprises deploy and manage cloud-native applications. Luca's work focuses on empowering developers through automation, standardization, and reduced cognitive load, facilitatin...

This episode features Abi Noda, a prominent figure in the software engineering world, known for his in-depth research and solutions geared towards elevating the importance of developer experience. As the CEO of DX, a developer insights platform, and the host of the Engineering Enablement newsletter and podcast, Abi is at the forefront of understanding and influencing how developers work and thrive...

In this episode, we’re meeting with John Burns, Sr Staff Software Engineer at Grubhub and Co-organizer of the Chicago Kotlin User Group. With extensive experience in building scaled enterprise and eCommerce platforms, John specializes in microservice platform engineering and is a passionate advocate for superior developer experiences. In this episode, we'll explore John's journey from constructing...

Our pilot episode of Prefrontal by Cortex! Lauren Craigie (Head of PMM at Cortex) is joined by Justin Reock, Head of Developer Relations at Cortex for a conversation about meausuring developer productivity. You'll hear: -How DORA and SPACE relate to one another -Why the SPACE framework has faced headwinds despite increasing support -What the developer tooling ecosystem has been missing to make met...