Amer's Podcast

In this podcast episode with Adrian Hornsby, we explored the critical topic of system resilience and its evolution. Adrian shared his journey into resilience engineering, which began after accidentally deleting a production database 15 years ago. This incident led him to dive deep into understanding both the technical and human aspects of building resilient systems, […]

I had an insightful discussion with Helena Holmström Olsson about product management and the evolution of software engineering practices. She shared her journey from informatics to software engineering, explaining how she currently works as a professor of computer science at Malmö University while conducting research through the Software Center. Helena highlighted the key differences between [&#82...

I had an insightful discussion with Jan Bosch about digital transformation and the impact of AI on software development. Jan, who runs a research center with 15 companies and 5 universities, shared his perspective on how European companies need to adapt faster to compete globally. He highlighted how European businesses face challenges from regulatory pressure […]

In this podcast episode, I spoke with Faris and Resad Zacina from Ministry of Programming (MOP), discussing their 10-year journey building a startup studio that helps entrepreneurs create successful products. They explained how MOP evolved from initially focusing solely on coding MVPs to now providing comprehensive support including product design, discovery, management, and strategy. The […...

In this podcast episode, I had an engaging discussion with Peet Sneekes and Ron Kersic about the evolving landscape of technology, organizations, and software engineering. We explored the concept of “egoless engineering” and how traditional organizational structures are becoming less suitable for today’s complex digital world. We agreed that there’s a need for more holistic...

In this podcast episode, I spoke with Samir Barucija about his role as head of Cloud Center of Excellence (CCOE) at Signify. We discussed the responsibilities of a CCOE, including managing cloud strategy, operations, security, and cost optimization. Samir emphasized the importance of the CCOE as an enabler for R&D teams, helping them achieve rapid […]

In this episode, I spoke with Selçuk Şaşoğlu, a principal software engineer at PostNL. We discussed his career journey, starting in avionics and transitioning to IT and software development. Selçuk shared valuable insights on the importance of both technical skills and soft skills in engineering leadership roles. We explored the differences between being a lead […]

In the first ever episode of Amer’s Podcast, Amer has a conversation with Sohan Maheshwar, a lead developer advocate with over 10 years of experience in developer relations. The discussion focused on the role of developer relations, the skills needed for success in this field, and tips for effective public speaking. Sohan described developer relations […]