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Most of the social conversation around AI is aimed at business owners and programmers, but if you're an engineer or quality professional, you might be wondering how to actually use these tools to help with your own work processes or information pools. While many people are waiting for their company to provide an AI strategy, there is a way to start building your own private "AI intern" today without being a coder or a programmer.In this episode, I'm joined by technologist Vincent Deeney to discuss the practical side of running Large Language Models (LLMs) locally on your own hardware. We move past the hype to talk about how "playing" with these models is actually a high-level form of learning that can help you bridge technical gaps and soar in your productivity.Vincent introduces a mental model for your personal development: the "Senior Engineer vs. Intern" workflow. You'll learn how to use elite frontier models to help you architect complex concepts, then hand that plan over to a local model to execute the repetitive, data-heavy tasks. Whether you want to automate your morning research or just understand the "why" behind AI behavior, this episode is your guide to becoming a more capable, AI-literate professional. We don't just talk about AI - we give you a roadmap to start executing on your own.Listen in and visit the podcast blog for extra resources: https://deeneyenterprises.com/qdd/podcast/s3e20Send us a messageIf your team is still catching problems too late — let's talk.→ Schedule a free discovery call: Dianna's calendarWant insights like this?→ Subscribe to my newsletter: qualityduringdesign.substack.comGet the full framework.→ Pierce the Design Fog ABOUT DIANNADianna Deeney is a quality advocate for product development with over 25 years of experience in manufacturing. She is president of Deeney Enterprises, LLC, which helps organizations and people improve engineering design.

Right now, the questions we have about our careers feel existential. We keep coming back to the same theme: how do you prepare for an industry that's changing this fast, and what mindset actually works in this new reality? One skill keeps surfacing as the answer — your ability to update your own mental models. In today's episode, I want to push on that further and put some of software engineering's most beloved thinking models under scrutiny. Some of these models served you well for years. Some of them now deserve to be challenged, replaced, or thrown out entirely — and learning how to tell the difference is itself the skill that will determine whether you hit a ceiling. Move Past "So What" Questions: The typical engineering objection to agentic coding is that it produces quality issues. But the people deciding to adopt these tools already accept that. Our job is to stop arguing the surface-level point and start asking the real one: so what do we actually do about this new economic reality? The Economics of Acceptable Loss: Abstraction always leaves something to be desired. An agent's code may not match what a staff engineer produces by hand over months — but that gap is usually an acceptable trade against shipping something two, three, or four times faster. Understand the cost-benefit picture instead of pretending the cost doesn't exist. Abstraction Has Always Done This: This isn't new. The calculator dissolved the specialization once required for complex math. Spreadsheets commoditized ledgering and accounting. Agentic coding is the same pattern arriving for our work — making something that required deep specialization suddenly far more accessible. Roles Are Blurring: As these generic tools raise everyone's ability to abstract, the boundaries soften. You're already seeing product managers open pull requests and engineers making product decisions. The neat lines around "what an engineer is" are not as fixed as they used to feel. Why Your Hard-Won Wisdom Is the Target: If you've spent years in this industry, your models were bought with blood, sweat, and failed projects. That experience is real wisdom — and it's exactly what I'm asking you to be willing to challenge, because the thing that always worked for you is the thing most likely to become a ceiling. This Skill Survives Either Way: Even if you think AI is mostly hype and I've been infected by it — fine. The ability to challenge your pre-existing models is a critical skill regardless. It's how you keep growing as you get more senior instead of repeating what used to work. Models Are Approximations: The whole point of a model is to approximate the reality around us. That's their value and their limitation. When the underlying reality shifts this dramatically, holding tightly to an old approximation stops being wisdom and starts being a liability.

If you're a software engineer right now, you likely feel like your world is changing overnight. We are writing half or less the amount of code that we wrote even a year ago, which represents a seismic, groundbreaking shift in our industry. For many of us, this career has always been engaging for deeply creative and intellectual reasons—and that excitement is still here. But our mental models of what it means to be a good engineer, and what it means to keep improving, have gone a little stale. In today's episode, I want to talk about a distinction that I believe will become the cornerstone mistake for seasoned engineers: confusing _practice_ with _adaptation_, and leaning on the wrong one at the worst possible moment. Two Surfaces Coming Into Contact: Picture your knowledge, skills, and toolset as one surface, and the actual state of the art as another. We've always known the surface area we could learn far exceeds what we can learn, which forces us to place bets on a learning strategy. What's changing is how fast that second surface is moving underneath us. Improvement by Practice vs. Improvement by Change: Practice is wielding what you've already adopted—smoothing out errors, building muscle memory, refining what you already know. Adaptation is fundamentally folding something new into your repertoire. Both are real forms of improvement, but they are not interchangeable. The Cornerstone Mistake for Senior Engineers: Later in your career, the time you spend adapting naturally goes down as you settle into practice. The biggest error I'm already watching engineers make is moving too quickly toward practice when the industry is loudly calling for adaptation instead. Inspect and Adapt—at the Right Altitude: Sprint retros were never really about getting marginally better at the thing you already do. The intent of "inspect and adapt" is to step up one level and examine the system. The trap is treating adaptation like a minor refinement—getting a little better at prompting—when it should mean asking whether you're thinking about prompting in the wrong way entirely. Question the Ratio, Not Just the Output: Real adaptation looks like asking whether you have the right mix of human and agent on a problem. Are you leaning on the agent for things you shouldn't, or failing to lean on it for the things you should? Have you genuinely thought about how sub-agents or an agent team are working the problem you're producing? A Spectrum, Not a Binary: On one end, you make micro-adjustments to your refinement process. On the other end of experimentation, you ask whether refinement—or even having engineers plan the work—is the right thing at all. The point isn't that practice is dead; it's that the industry is changing fast enough that the adaptive end of that spectrum deserves far more of your attention than it used to. Episode Homework: Take something you currently treat as a practice problem—"how do I refine tickets faster?"—and step up a level. Ask the adaptive version of the question instead: "Is refinement even the right thing anymore?"

Software delivery clarity has become one of the most important competitive advantages for engineering organizations. Teams are shipping faster, AI-assisted development is compressing implementation timelines, and traditional project management systems are struggling to keep pace with modern software delivery realities. During the conversation with Alex Polyakov, one idea surfaced repeatedly: most project management systems promise visibility but fail to provide actual operational clarity. Teams still discover delays too late. Executives still receive bad news at the last possible moment. Developers still spend excessive time updating systems rather than building software. That disconnect is exactly what inspired Alex to rethink how engineering organizations manage software delivery. About Alex Polyakov Alex Polyakov is the founder of Project Simple AI, a platform focused on improving transparency and discipline across software delivery workflows. With more than 25 years of experience spanning software engineering, architecture, product management, entrepreneurship, and startup leadership, Alex brings a deeply practical perspective to modern development operations. He has worked as an Application Developer, Senior Engineer, Tech Lead, Software Architect, Solutions Architect, Product Manager, Entrepreneur, and Startup Founder. Today, his focus is helping engineering teams gain visibility and operational discipline without adding unnecessary complexity. Alex also hosts the "Let's Talk Agile" podcast on YouTube, where he discusses modern software development challenges and Agile transformation realities. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexpolyakov/ Why Software Delivery Clarity Still Doesn't Exist Most organizations believe they have visibility because they use Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar tools. In reality, they have tracking systems, not visibility systems. Alex described modern project management tools as "glorified Excel sheets." That description lands because many engineering teams recognize the pattern immediately. Endless ticket hierarchies, fields, statuses, and sprint rituals often create administrative complexity without improving confidence. The core issue is simple: status updates depend on human behavior. Developers forget to update tickets. Teams delay reporting problems. Managers discover schedule risks only when deadlines are already compromised. The tooling creates an illusion of control while actual delivery risk remains hidden. That creates a dangerous operating environment for leadership. A founder or executive can solve a delivery problem early. They can reduce scope, renegotiate timelines, allocate additional staff, or re-sequence priorities. But once a team waits until the final week to communicate delays, most strategic options disappear. Visibility is not the same thing as documentation. Visibility means understanding delivery risk early enough to respond. Software Delivery Clarity Requires Behavioral Design One of the most interesting concepts from the discussion was the idea that project management is partly behavioral science. Most tools allow teams to skip critical disciplines. Teams can start work before decomposition. They can mark tasks complete without validating outcomes. They can carry partially defined requirements into implementation. Alex's approach flips that model entirely. Instead of giving teams unlimited flexibility, the system enforces operational readiness. Work cannot begin without decomposition. Timelines cannot exist without estimates. Completion cannot happen without verifying a definition of done. This is important because software organizations often assume process problems are communication problems. In reality, many are workflow design problems. If a system permits ambiguity, ambiguity becomes normalized. If a system requires clarity, clarity becomes operational behavior. Why AI Makes Software Delivery Clarity More Important AI-assisted development changes the economics of software delivery. Implementation cycles are shrinking dramatically. Tasks that previously required days may now take hours. Boilerplate code generation, scaffolding, testing support, and architectural suggestions accelerate execution speed. That acceleration creates a new challenge. If implementation becomes faster, bottlenecks move upstream and downstream. Requirements gathering, coordination, prioritization, testing, and validation suddenly become the limiting factors. This means organizations can no longer rely on heavyweight process management structures built for slower delivery cycles. When implementation speeds increase but operational visibility stays static, delivery chaos accelerates instead of improving. The transcript discussion highlighted a critical reality many organizations are only beginning to recognize: AI amplifies existing operational weaknesses. A disorganized engineering team using AI becomes a faster disorganized engineering team. That is why delivery clarity matters more now than it did during earlier Agile transformations. The Simplicity Principle Behind Better Delivery Alex outlined several operational principles that simplify software execution dramatically. Software Delivery Clarity Starts with Prioritization Teams should know exactly what matters most. Priority order should not be vague or political. If only one item can ship, teams must know which item wins. That sounds obvious, but many organizations operate with dozens of simultaneous "critical" initiatives. Clear sequencing eliminates organizational confusion. Software Delivery Clarity Depends on Finishable Work Teams should not start work that they cannot complete. This principle directly attacks excessive work in progress — one of the most common hidden inefficiencies in software organizations. Partially completed work creates coordination overhead, testing delays, context switching, and reporting confusion. Smaller, decomposed work creates measurable progress. Software Delivery Clarity Improves Team Accountability Alex also challenged pre-assigned work structures. When work is individually distributed too early, collaboration weakens. Teams lose shared ownership. Visibility becomes fragmented across individuals instead of remaining centralized around delivery goals. That perspective aligns closely with modern product-oriented engineering cultures where collaboration and flow matter more than rigid task ownership. Before adding new process layers, evaluate whether your current workflow already contains unnecessary coordination overhead. Why Simpler Engineering Systems Scale Better Many organizations assume maturity means adding process. The conversation suggested the opposite. Mature engineering organizations often remove unnecessary friction instead of introducing more operational complexity. Simplicity improves adoption, consistency, and decision-making speed. This becomes especially important in high-growth environments. As teams scale, communication overhead compounds rapidly. Every unnecessary workflow step multiplies across developers, product managers, QA engineers, architects, and leadership stakeholders. Simple systems reduce cognitive load. That reduction creates operational focus. The goal of project management is not to track work forever. The goal is to deliver valuable software predictably. Conclusion Software delivery clarity is not about more dashboards, more ceremonies, or more ticket customization. It is about creating operational confidence. Alex Polyakov's perspective challenges many assumptions that modern engineering organizations accept as normal. Teams do not necessarily need more process. They need better behavioral systems, clearer visibility, stronger prioritization, and simpler operational structures. As AI continues accelerating implementation speed, organizations that simplify coordination and improve transparency will gain a meaningful competitive advantage. The future of software delivery may not belong to the teams with the most process sophistication. It may belong to the teams with the clearest operational discipline. Stay Connected: Join the Developreneur Community

Recorded from the show floor at AXPONA 2026, this episode features Kendall Costello, Sales Operation Analyst at Loewe, and Amir Hejazi, Senior Engineer at Loewe, discussing the company's latest TVs and headphone lineup. The conversation focuses on design priorities, key features, and how Loewe is positioning its products in a competitive premium market, with insight into how engineering and product strategy come together across both categories.Guests:Kendall Costello, Loewe Sales Operation AnalystAmir Hejazi, Loewe Sr. EngineerChris Boylan, eCoustics Editor-at-LargeBrian Mitchell, eCoustics Founder & CEOCredits:Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.comVoice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.comProduction by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com#loewetelevision #luxurytv  #headfi #headphones #wirelessheadphones #ecoustics #hifi #luxuryaudio #axpona2026 #2026tvs

Greetings & welcome back to the podcast. This episode we are joined by Mr. Chris Carlsen - CEO of Birchcliff Energy - a TSX listed energy company with a market cap of ~$2 billion.Mr. Carlsen is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Birchcliff and is responsible for the overall strategic direction and financial and operational performance of the Corporation. He is a Professional Engineer with over 20 years of experience in the oil and natural gas industry, including in the areas of executive leadership, engineering, operations, finance, acquisitions and divestitures, business development, marketing and sustainability. Mr. Carlsen is also a director of the Corporation. Mr. Carlsen joined Birchcliff in 2008 and has been a member of the Corporation's Executive Team since 2013, serving as the President and Chief Operating Officer from January 2022 to December 2023 and as the Vice President, Engineering from July 2013 to December 2021. Prior to joining Birchcliff, Mr. Carlsen was the Senior Engineer at Greenfield Resources Ltd. and held various engineering positions at both Encana Corporation and PanCanadian Petroleum Ltd. Mr. Carlsen holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Saskatchewan and is a member of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta. He is also a member of the board of directors of the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers and the board of governors of the Explorers and Producers Association of Canada and a member of the Business Council of Alberta. Among other things we learned about 20 Years in the Montney – Infrastructure, Growth & Discipline. Enjoy.Thank you to our sponsors.Without their support this episode would not be possible:Connate Water SolutionsATB Capital MarketsBunch ProjectsWarren ValveKinsted WealthSupport the show

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Dr. Eric Pop is an Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering as well as Materials Science & Engineering at Stanford University. Research in Eric's laboratory spans electronics, electrical engineering, physics, nanomaterials, and energy. They are interested in applying materials with nanoscale properties to engineer better electronics such as transistors, circuits, and data storage mechanisms. Eric is also investigating ways to better manage the heat that electronics generate. When he's not working, Eric enjoys snowboarding up in the mountains of California. He also enjoys traveling, playing soccer, and following professional soccer leagues. Eric received his B.S. in electrical engineering, B.S. in physics, and a M.Eng. in electrical engineering from MIT. He was awarded his PhD in electrical engineering from Stanford University. Afterwards, Eric conducted postdoctoral research at Stanford University before accepting a position as a Senior Engineer at Intel. Prior to joining the faculty at Stanford University, he served on the faculty at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign. Eric has received numerous awards and honors throughout his career, including the 2010 Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, Young Investigator Awards from the Navy, Air Force, and DARPA, as well as an NSF CAREER Award. In our interview Eric shares more about his life and research.

Can nuclear power transform global shipping, or does the risk outweigh the reward?In this episode of Sea Views, hosts Julia Gosling and Adam Parnell sit down with Martin King, Nuclear Systems Manager, and Paul Roberts, Senior Engineer at Naval Solutions Ltd, to unpack one of the most complex and debated topics in modern maritime: nuclear propulsion.Drawing on decades of experience in submarine operations and nuclear engineering, this conversation breaks down how nuclear reactors actually work at sea, why they are being reconsidered for commercial shipping, and what still stands in the way.This is not theoretical. It is a real discussion happening across regulators, engineers, and industry leaders today.

Prabagar Sankar, Senior Engineer at Intuitive, a leader in robotic-assisted healthcare innovation, shares a front-line perspective on how healthcare innovation actually makes it from lab to patient. We explore the critical role of concurrent engineering and early stakeholder alignment in bridging the gap between technical breakthroughs and real-world, regulated deployment. With experience spanning wearable health technologies, medical device R&D, and clinical research across organizations like Sonova, Boston Scientific, and Drexel University, Prabagar dives into how clinician–engineer collaboration drives adoption, and why the future of healthcare lies at the intersection of sensors, data, AI, and robotics. He also unpacks the shift from reactive care to proactive and preventative medicine, powered by continuous monitoring and smarter systems. From wearable sensors to scalable medical devices, this conversation highlights what it takes to build technologies that are not only innovative—but safe, effective, and truly impactful for patients.

The Amazon AI coding outage reignited a debate the industry can't ignore: is this an AI failure or a process failure, and does that distinction even matter anymore? Paige, Jack, Paul, and Noel dig into vibe coding culture, the engineer retention crisis, and the rise of harness engineering as a discipline in this month's panel. They also tackle autonomous agents running while you sleep, zero-touch engineering, what a senior engineer even means now, and whether open source can survive the agentic era. Resources Beyond the Hype: Why Vibe Coding Leaders Are Facing a Retention Crisis: https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbestechcouncil/2026/03/09/beyond-the-hype-why-vibe-coding-leaders-are-facing-a-retention-crisis/ Atlassian layoffs as part of AI push: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/mar/12/atlassian-layoffs-software-technology-ai-push-mike-cannon-brookes-asx I'm Building Agents That Run While I Sleep: https://www.claudecodecamp.com/p/i-m-building-agents-that-run-while-i-sleep We want to hear from you! How did you find us? Did you see us on Twitter? In a newsletter? Or maybe we were recommended by a friend? Fill out our listener survey! https://t.co/oKVAEXipxu Let us know by sending an email to our producer, Elizabeth, at elizabeth.becz@logrocket.com, or tweet at us at PodRocketPod. Check out our newsletter! https://blog.logrocket.com/the-replay-newsletter/ Follow us. Get free stickers. Follow us on Apple Podcasts, fill out this form, and we'll send you free PodRocket stickers! What does LogRocket do? LogRocket provides AI-first session replay and analytics that surfaces the UX and technical issues impacting user experiences. Start understanding where your users are struggling by trying it for free at LogRocket.com. Try LogRocket for free today. Chapters 00:00 Introduction & Panel Welcome 01:30 Amazon's AI Outage - Process Failure or AI Failure? 05:00 Harness Engineering and the Real Lesson from Stripe 08:30 The Retention Crisis - Are Good Engineers Leaving Tech? 11:30 The Satisfaction Problem - AI Stole the Mountain Climb 14:00 Code Review Is the New Bottleneck 16:00 Stripe vs Amazon - Two Different Philosophies on AI at Scale 18:00 Would You Restart Your Career in a World of Code Review? 21:00 Domain Experts as the New Engineers 24:00 Is Artisanal Code a Real Future? 28:30 Content in the AI Era - Who's It Even For? 30:30 Agents Running While You Sleep - The Verification Problem 33:00 Zero-Touch Engineering and How Paul's Team Does It 36:00 Auto-Research, LLMs Judging LLMs, and Brain Rot Scripts 40:00 Are We Actually Shipping Faster? 41:00 What Does "Senior Engineer" Mean Now? 47:00 Hot Takes - Open Source, USB-C, Defense Contracts, and Taste 53:00 Wrap-UpSpecial Guest: Jack Herrington.

Sharath Reddy, Senior Vice President of Corporate R&D at Magna, joins Michael Cason, Senior Engineer at Munro, for a deep dive into the evolving world of EV development. As electrification accelerates, the conversation explores the shift from component level design to fully integrated systems level engineering and what that means for the future of vehicle innovation. They also unpack the growing role of software and ADAS in shaping next generation vehicles and how these technologies are redefining performance, safety, and vehicle identity.Munro Live is the media division of Munro & Associates, an engineering consulting firm with a design-first approach. At Munro, we specialize in costing, benchmarking, and product & manufacturing optimization, helping our clients reimagine their products and processes to achieve better business outcomes—driving down costs while increasing efficiency, performance, and quality.At the core of our work is Lean Design®, our proprietary methodology that optimizes design efficiency and consistently delivers exceptional ROI for our clients.Munro - Home of Lean Designhttps://leandesign.com/

This was an incredible podcast with Hadla Bergman who spoke at the very first Node:Holm event back in September! Was great to catch up with Hadla as she maybe making an appearance as a DJ at the next event so keep an on the next announcements!We discussed the fundamental changes in software engineering entering the AI era.  What parts of the role are becoming more important as AI takes over more of the code generation itself? How do you stay relevant as developer?With Hadla's amazing rise with Einride it was insighful to hear her opinion on the next generation of AI-assisted development tools. Also how effective collaboration looks like between humans and AI in the development landscape.Community QuestionsDen Odell, Staff Engineer at CanvaDoes Hadla see a future where engineers spend all their time reviewing, testing, and measuring AI-generated code rather than writing any of it themselves? And if so, what skills become most valuable: deep systems knowledge, performance intuition, or something else entirely?Steve Sutherland, Senior Product Marketing Manager at Brite PaymentsWhat are the top 3 traits and/or habits you'd recommend aspiring or early-stage software engineers to develop?Hanyue Zhou, Senior Engineer at Ubiquiti“Will open-source ecosystems thrive or weaken when much code is created by proprietary AI models?”

In celebration of Women's History Month, this episode of Cisco Champion Radio features a candid conversation with women in technology sharing their unique journeys into the industry. From backgrounds in law, education, and event planning to careers in networking and IT, the panel highlights how diverse experiences bring valuable perspectives to the tech space. The discussion explores the importance of collaboration, allyship, and supportive environments while addressing the challenges women can face in male-dominated fields. The group also reflects on overcoming imposter syndrome, the value of strong communication skills, and why encouraging more young women to pursue careers in tech is critical for the future of the industry. Cisco Champions Micheline Murphy, Senior Consulting Systems Manager Maren Mahoney, Senior Engineer, BlueAlly Nicole Polachak, Senior Network Consultant II, Team Lead, BlueAlly Moderator Danielle Carter, Cisco Insider Program, Cisco

Your system doesn't need heroes — A guide on building and scaling a team "If your system needs heroes, you don't have a system." In this episode of CTO Confessions, TC sits down with engineering leader Swarnim Kumari for a candid conversation on what it actually takes to build and scale high-performing teams. No fluff — just hard-earned lessons and sharp one-liners that'll stick with you long after the episode ends. They cover why hiring fast isn't the same as hiring right, why 2 a.m. firefighting is a red flag (not a badge of honor), and why AI without purpose is just noise. Whether you're managing your first team or leading an entire engineering org, this one's for you. What you'll take away: → 2 a.m. problem-solving isn't hustle culture — it's a broken system → AI needs a clear purpose, or it has no place → Don't scale the system before the business is ready → Ditch the formal meetings. Build a culture of ongoing communication instead About Swarnim Kumari: Swarnim is an engineering leader with experience across Senior Engineer, Engineering Manager, and Director of Engineering roles. She specializes in scaling high-performing teams, improving delivery practices, and building reliable, customer-focused systems — always at the intersection of technology, product, and people.

Kent C. Dodds shares his insights on navigating the transition from a senior engineer to a recognized leader in the community. He emphasizes the importance of having a solid proof of work, creating a tight feedback loop, and using your SaaS products to guide your teaching. Kent also relates to the hesitation of losing hands-on engineering edge and provides a practical solution to maintain credibility as an educator. You can find the caller's YouTube channel and Medium below: https://www.youtube.com/@sebastianquiroga1153 https://medium.com/@sebasqui1995 Bridging the Gap to Community Influence as a Senior Engineer

Russell is a Senior Engineer at General Motors and a commercial real estate investor in metro Detroit, with prior experience at Chrysler and Ford, where he filed three automotive engineering patents. A former Division II college football player at Ferris State University, he brings discipline and drive to investing. Russell and his wife Paula began their real estate journey in 2019 with single family rentals, executed a successful BRRRR strategy, and expanded into multifamily with a five unit acquisition in 2024. He joined Rod's Warrior Group in October 2024 and continues to self manage and grow their portfolio with a focus on long term wealth building.   Here's some of the topics we covered:   Why Detroit became Russell's secret investing weapon The real reason Russell went all in on multifamily How discovering the Warrior Group changed his trajectory Finding deals in markets where everyone else gave up The financing tricks Russell uses to get deals done Why October 2024 was a turning point for Russell The power of joining a team when you want to scale What's next as Russell and his team level up   To find out more about partnering or investing in a multifamily deal: Text Partner to 72345 or email Partner@RodKhleif.com    For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com   Please Review and Subscribe  

Dive into the future of high-stakes computation with this episode of the Qubit Value Podcast, where hosts explore the revolutionary impact of Claude 4.6 Opus on the quantum computing landscape. From the autonomous precision of its adaptive thinking feature to the collaborative power of Agent Teams, this episode breaks down how the latest AI advancements are solving the notoriously counter-intuitive puzzles of quantum mechanics with unprecedented accuracy. Whether you are a researcher navigating a one-million-token context window to synthesize complex literature or a developer seeking to escape the "loop of doom" in algorithm design, this conversation offers an insightful, witty, and essential look at the classical tools pushing the quantum frontier forward.Want to hear more? Send a message to Qubit Value

Michael Flynn, Senior Engineer at Wicklow County Council and Gabriel Hynes, Director of Services at Waterford City and County Council, speak about the Status Orange rain warning for the two counties.

Reporter, Joe Caulfield speaks to Damien McNulty, Senior Engineer in Public Realm, about the precautions being taken ahead of expected rainfall in South Dublin.

Engineering hasn't become easier, writing code has just become faster. Time to stop fighting symptoms and start thinking in systems. In this Q&A, I break down the career advice I'd give to any engineer, from mastering architecture to knowing when to quit a high-paying job.In this episode, we cover:How "Systems Thinking" can be applied in practiceThe "Golden Handcuffs": Why high salaries keep engineers in toxic jobsHow to transition into leadership without waiting for a titleTimestamps00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:58 - How to innovate in stubborn legacy companies 00:04:49 - The "Golden Handcuffs": Money vs. Mental Health 00:07:27 - Stop solving symptoms: Systems Thinking explained 00:13:10 - Transitioning from Senior Engineer to Solutions Architect 00:15:08 - Communicating technical risks to non-technical bosses 00:17:48 - Proving leadership before you have the title 00:22:25 - My strategy for dealing with Imposter Syndrome 00:26:12 - Creating a "Zettelkasten" to retain technical knowledge 00:29:12 - The mindset that makes me stress-proof at work 00:33:10 - Learning to code with a product/design background 00:38:40 - Working with international remote teams 00:40:35 - Career Pivot: Software Engineering to Cyber Security 00:43:20 - Solopreneur opportunities in the "Education Gold Rush" 00:51:50 - Future Predictions: Vibe Coding vs. Vibe Engineering#SoftwareEngineering #CareerAdvice #SystemsThinking

The long-neglected N67 and N68 roads in West Clare are back in the spotlight this week. June Dillon, Aontú's Clare representative, says responsibility for fixing these key routes lies firmly with Clare County Council — and that it's time for action, not excuses. On Friday's Morning Focus, Daragh Dolan spoke with June and Cyril Feeney, Senior Engineer, Transportation, Mobility , Health and Safety. Photo (c) Google Maps

Clare County Council is working to identify viable sites for social housing projects across the county into 2027 and beyond. The local authority is set to exceed it's target for the delivery of social and affordable housing this year, with 232 units set to be brought on stream this year. Optimism has been expressed that the Council will be able to achieve further delivery in 2027, with targets set to be issued by Government later this year. Senior Engineer with the Clare County Council Housing Activation and Delivery team, Adrian Headd, says sites are already being identified to ensure the accelerated delivery of homes.

Are your technical skills actually holding your career back? In this conversation with Anand Sahay, Global CEO of Xebia, we explore the controversial reality that "mediocre" engineers often climb the corporate ladder faster than technical wizards. And what you need to do to change that trajectory.In this episode, we cover:Why simplicity and business value beat complex code every timeThe specific mindset shift required to move from Senior Engineer to ExecutiveHow to maintain technical intuition and manage risk without micromanagingThe hidden arrogance that stops great engineers from becoming great leadersThis discussion is essential for software engineers, architects, and technical managers who want to break through the "tech ceiling" and understand how decisions are really made at the top.Connect with Anand:https://www.linkedin.com/in/ansahayTimestamps:00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:28 - How to Pitch to Executives (And Not Get Rejected) 00:03:42 - The #1 Trait of Elite Engineering Leaders 00:06:15 - Why AI Answers Destroy Your Credibility 00:10:11 - Why Mediocre Engineers Get Promoted Over Great Ones 00:14:15 - The Truth About the "Individual Contributor" Track 00:16:16 - The Arrogance Trap: Why Devs Fail at Business 00:22:08 - Stop Being a "One Man Army" (Unless You Do This) 00:25:32 - From Developer to CEO: The Uncommon Path 00:29:07 - Why Most Engineering Teams Are Structured Wrong 00:32:17 - How to Spot a Toxic Tech Culture 00:34:44 - Will AI Replace Senior Engineers? 00:38:40 - Maintaining Technical Intuition Without Coding Daily 00:41:53 - When to Approve "Bad" Ideas for Team Morale 00:48:41 - The "Hard Part First" Rule for Innovation#SoftwareEngineering #TechLeadership #CareerGrowth

In this episode of Book Overflow, Carter and Nathan discuss the second half of Beyond Vibe Coding: From Coder to AI-Era Developer by Addy Osmani!-- Want to talk with Carter or Nathan? Book a coaching session! ------------------------------------------------------------Carterhttps://www.joinleland.com/coach/carter-m-1Nathanhttps://www.joinleland.com/coach/nathan-t-2-- Books Mentioned in this Episode --Note: As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.----------------------------------------------------------Beyond Vibe Coding: From Coder to AI-Era Developer by Addy Osmanihttps://amzn.to/47RZ5uB----------------Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5kj6DLCEWR5nHShlSYJI5LApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/book-overflow/id1745257325X: https://x.com/bookoverflowpodCarter on X: https://x.com/cartermorganNathan's Functionally Imperative: www.functionallyimperative.com----------------Book Overflow is a podcast for software engineers, by software engineers dedicated to improving our craft by reading the best technical books in the world. Join Carter Morgan and Nathan Toups as they read and discuss a new technical book each week!The full book schedule and links to every major podcast player can be found at https://www.bookoverflow.io

You can build effective, scalable detection pipelines using free and open-source tools like Zeek, Suricata, YARA, and Security Onion. Today on Packet Protector we welcome Matt Gracie, Senior Engineer at Security Onion Solutions — the team behind the open-source platform used for detection engineering, network security monitoring, and log management. Matt has over 15 years... Read more »

You can build effective, scalable detection pipelines using free and open-source tools like Zeek, Suricata, YARA, and Security Onion. Today on Packet Protector we welcome Matt Gracie, Senior Engineer at Security Onion Solutions — the team behind the open-source platform used for detection engineering, network security monitoring, and log management. Matt has over 15 years... Read more »

Does your nonprofit know what to do when a staff person clicks on a suspicious email and instantly regrets it? David Dawson is a Senior Engineer at Community IT on the escalation team for our help desk. Recently he led the response to a cybersecurity incident at a nonprofit client. In this Community IT podcast, he answers Carolyn's questions about the flow of the response, best practices, and gives tips on how your nonprofit can be prepared to respond to phishing or hacking attempts. Knowing who to call and how to respond to a cybersecurity incident at a nonprofit can be the difference that makes a quick and complete recovery.The takeaways: When staff know what to do and who to call it saves valuable time and leads to more confidence in your response. Cybersecurity Awareness Training – particularly anti-phishing training – is a crucial part of your nonprofit cybersecurity defense. Having a single point of contact handling the communication at the nonprofit was important both to provide helpful information back to the IT provider quickly and to communicate effectively with 100+ staff that the incident was being resolved and what they needed to do. Of course, if your single point of contact is on vacation it can complicate your response. Having an Incident Response Plan with multiple backups will help guide your response.If you haven't reviewed your Incident Response Plan recently, you should! Better yet, gather the stakeholders and hold a tabletop exercise to run through some scenarios and see how your team would handle them. This kind of an exercise doesn't cost anything to run except your stakeholders' time, and can help identify single points of failure or areas where the plan is good but your staff need training on what is in it.Many nonprofits initially handle their IT management internally. As your nonprofit grows, consider when it becomes appropriate to call on a trusted partner like Community IT to help with cybersecurity, help desk, and strategic planning. Are your cybersecurity investments up to date? What does your cyberliability policy cover? Could you resolve and recover from a cybersecurity attack? _______________________________Start a conversation :) Register to attend a webinar in real time, and find all past transcripts at https://communityit.com/webinars/ email Carolyn at cwoodard@communityit.com on LinkedIn Thanks for listening.

In the latest episode of the WGI Unleashed Podcast, we get to know Cody Lambert, PE, a Senior Structural Engineer based in WGI's Austin, Texas office. With a laid-back attitude, a passion for mentoring, and a knack for complex design challenges, Cody brings his thoughtful and collaborative spirit to everything he does, whether it's leading structural efforts on a unique residential build or fostering a learning culture among his teammates. Growing Up in Cypress Originally from Cypress, Texas (a large suburb just outside Houston), Cody describes his upbringing as classic suburban - playing basketball in the street, riding his bike around the neighborhood, and earning a reputation for missing curfews despite his mom's best efforts (and watch purchases). While he played traditional sports early on, Cody eventually traded team athletics for something a little more daring: BMX biking. Though he wasn't part of an official team, he spent much of his free time at skateparks and backyard halfpipes. Discovering Austin and the Path to Engineering After visiting his older brother at the University of Texas at Austin, Cody instantly fell in love with the city's energy and set his sights on becoming a Longhorn. Though he entered college undeclared, a transformative architecture course and a growing interest in design led him to architectural engineering. Ultimately, he found his niche in structural engineering, drawn to the challenge of solving tough technical problems. That realization set the course for both his undergraduate and graduate degrees at UT, where he specialized in structural design. Early Career and Joining WGI Cody continued on to earn his master's degree at UT, then launched his career through a series of impactful internships, including one where he worked on a toll kiosk project at Austin's airport, and ultimately, a long-term position at a structural firm. That journey eventually led him to WGI, thanks to former colleague and now-supervisor Forrest Bratton. Since joining the firm, Cody has become an integral part of WGI's Buildings division, known not just for his engineering expertise but for his dedication to mentoring younger team members. In fact, mentorship and knowledge-sharing are Cody's favorite parts of the job. He helped implement a biweekly “Lessons Learned” session in the Austin office, creating space for engineers to reflect on project experiences, share mistakes, and grow together as a team. His philosophy? Teach others so well that you make yourself obsolete. Standout Projects Cody also shared some highlights from his project work, including a complex private residence in Telluride, Colorado, where his team designed a two-story basement structure underneath a suspended historic cottage, an incredibly intricate feat of coordination and engineering. He also contributed to the recently completed Jacksonville Transportation Authority's Autonomous Innovation Center (AIC), helping navigate tricky soils and deep foundation design. Away From His Desk Outside of the office, Cody is an avid rock climber, often hitting the gym several times a week. He's also passionate about cooking, discovering new restaurants, and spending time with his two dogs—Kade and Bonita—who he and his girlfriend brought together to form one very quirky (and lovable) pet family. From his early days in Cypress to tackling world-class projects and championing team growth, Cody brings a humble, people-first approach to structural engineering—and it's clear his impact at WGI stretches far beyond the drawings and calculations. Tune In  This episode is full of thoughtful insights, surprising stories, and inspiring moments - from BMX and rock climbing to navigating complex structural challenges and mentoring the next generation of engineers. So, tune in, and as always, stay curious, stay driven, and keep unleashing your full potential!  Visit your favorite podcast app now and subscribe to WGI Unleashed to receive alerts every time a new episode drops.  You can find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, or wherever you find your favorite podcasts. 

Tuesday's Morning Focus broadcasted live from the De Valera Public Library in Ennis as part of Clare FM's Summer Tour. Alan Morrissey spoke with local representatives, community leaders, and residents about ongoing projects, upcoming events, and issues affecting the town. To discuss business, tourism, and local development, Alan was joined by Senior Engineer & Ennis MD Co-ordinator, Seán Lenihan, Mayor of Ennis, Cllr Mary Howard, Ennis Chamber President, Diarmuid McMahon, Paddy Tiernan A/Senior Executive Engineer, Ennis MD and Pat Slattery, Acting Town Foreman. Inagh's resident, Colleen Shanks highlighted the call for a dedicated dog park and Alan Shoosmith discussed the Lesser Horseshoe Bat project for Heritage Week. We also heard from County Librarian, Helen Walsh, Curator at Clare Museum, John Rattigan the Clare Museum, Crime Prevention Officer, Sgt. Catríona Holohan and Dr Jane O'Brien from Ennis walking tours. Other segments featured a live harp performance from Geraldine Carrigg, updates from Ennis Tidy Towns with Don Cullinane, a local history piece from Colm Liddy on an Ennis-born actress who found fame in Paris, details of community grants from Fionn Kidney, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Common Knowledge. To finish out the show, Frankie Coote joined us for “Ask the Dog Warden”.

As electric vehicle adoption accelerates, the demand for reliable high-performance charging solutions is greater than ever. Businesses, commercial properties, and fleet operators need solutions that can handle high-traffic, multi-vehicle fast charging without compromising efficiency or reliability.Join us as we unveil the DVL end-to-end Commercial EV Charging solution, integrating the equipment you'll need, including switchgear, power distribution, energy storage, and, most importantly, the commercial-grade EV chargers from Generac Industrial Energy. Tim Pulliam, Senior Engineer at Generac, will be our guest as we discuss:How our EVSE solution provides a complete and seamless answer for your charging projects.How the reliability and future-proof design of our chargers ensures long-term value.The business case for commercial EV charging – including potential new revenue streams.Smart features for efficiency – remote management, reduced noise, and seamless operation.Real-world applications for retail, commercial, and fleet charging needs.

Despite decades of progress, the number of women in engineering remains stubbornly low — especially in aerospace and mechanical engineering. But that isn't stopping the winner of the Aerospace/Defense category in the inaugural Women in Engineering: Rising Star Awards.   Heather Cummings is Senior Engineer, Flight Controls & Autonomy for Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company. She leads the development of hybrid electric propulsion controls and vehicle management systems for Sikorsky's next-gen HEX and RBW, including groundbreaking work on fully autonomous cargo aircraft. A licensed pilot, Heather is passionate about improving flight safety through automation and mentoring the next generation of aspiring engineers.   In this special episode, Heather and Chitra Sethi, Director of Editorial & Digital Content, SAE Media Group, discuss the mission behind the Rising Star Awards, the importance of visibility for women in STEM, and why inspiring the next generation is just as critical as technological innovation.   If you'd like to nominate a trailblazing female engineer (or yourself), visit www.techbriefs.com/rsa. Nominations close on July 22, 2025. Winners will be spotlighted across SAE Media Group's publications, websites, e-newsletters, and social media channels.   To learn more about Sikorsky, check out our previous episode with Heather's co-worker, Igor Cherepinsky, on the future of vertical lift.   We'd love to hear from you. Share your comments, questions and ideas for future topics and guests to podcast@sae.org. Don't forget to take a moment to follow SAE Tomorrow Today—a podcast where we discuss emerging technology and trends in mobility with the leaders, innovators and strategists making it all happen—and give us a review on your preferred podcasting platform.   Follow SAE on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Follow host Grayson Brulte on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.

In this episode, Cherise is joined by Robin Urquhart, Senior Consultant and Building Enclosure Engineer and Cameron Chorney, Senior Engineer at RDH Building Science. Due to recent events, they discuss a very real and critical subject - Wildfire Resistant Construction and Design. You can see the project here as you listen along.Wildfires pose a growing risk to buildings throughout North America, but wildfire resilience remains an overlooked aspect of building design. RDH is committed to strengthening wildfire-resistant construction through extensive testing, research, and partnerships with governments, industry leaders, and communities.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:ARCATemy

Staff and students of an Ennis secondary school are expressing disappointment as plans for a bus shelter appear to have hit a dead end. After engagements with Clare County Council, the National Transport Authority and the Department of Education, there remains no clear funding stream for the much requested piece of infrastructure. Roughly two years ago, the Student Council of St Flannan's College made it known to school management that a bus shelter had been identified as a priority project by the student body which currently numbers 1,280. Those who avail of a school bus service at St Flannan's currently have to wait on the footpath beside the school gates on Cusack Road which although sheltered by trees has no protection from the elements. Leaving Cert student Brendan O'Halloran, who sits on the Student Council, says it deters people from wanting to get the bus. After becoming aware of the problem, the school's principal, Father Ignatius McCormack, wrote to the National Transport Authority to request the installation of a bus shelter. Having been told the matter wasn't within the authority's remit, he then contacted the Department of Education but this effort also proved fruitless as he was informed there's no designated funding stream for such a project. Clare County Council was the next port of call in the school's bid to secure funding and a meeting was held between a school official, an Ennis Municipal District engineer and a Department of Education representative to this end in November 2024. This meeting heard however that the local authority has no responsibility for the provision of a bus shelter at the location as the bus stop isn't publicly used. Father McCormack is remaining hopeful Clare County Council will fund the project. Exploring another avenue, the Student Council recently contacted Clarecastle Fine Gael Councillor Paul Murphy who subsequently raised the matter at a recent meeting of Ennis Municipal District. A response from a Senior Engineer reiterated the view that such a development is the responsibility of either the school itself or the Department of Education. Councillor Murphy believes engaging with the Department to be the most viable way of progressing the project. A recent survey conducted by the Student Council has found that over 300 students at St Flannan's get the bus which accounts for over a quarter of its enrolment. Student Council member Aoibheann O'Dwyer insists if schools want to make travelling bus more appealing, the right infrastructure must be in place.

Send us a textIn this episode of Embedded Insiders, we're joined by Carnegie Mellon professor and founder of Efficient Computer, Brandon Lucia. Brandon dives into his company's general-purpose processor, designed to deliver 100x more energy efficiency than any chip on the market today. He also shares insights from his academic work and the challenges impacting the next generation of engineers navigating today's fast-evolving technological landscape.Later, Rich and Vin are back with another Dev Talk, featuring Jonathan Pallant, Senior Engineer at Ferrous Systems. Together, they discuss the growing popularity of Rust and why it could be a game-changer for your next embedded design.But first, Rich and Ken kick off the episode with a rundown of what's in store and a sneak peek at upcoming podcasts.For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

Peter talks us through the twists, turns, walls, kerbs, braking points and contact patches of the Saudi Arabian GP, a race characterised by Lando Norris's huge mistake under qualifying pressure; Max Verstappen's pole-lap brilliance and Oscar Piastri's race-long resilience.  This podcast also includes a bonus post-qualifying analysis of Max Verstappen's approach to Turn 27 - the last corner - and interviews with Steve Hallam, Race Engineer to Ayrton Senna at John Player Team Lotus in 1985-86-87.  Now a Senior Engineer at Toyota North America, running the GT3 and GT4 programmes, Steve later switched to McLaren, where he won championships with both Mika Hakkinen and Kimi Raikkonen.With thanks to Jetcraft, the world's largest buyer and seller of executive jets:https://jetcraft.comTo OEM Exclusive, the passionate suppliers of OEM upgrades for exotic and high-performance vehiclesTo TrackNinja, a lap-timer and data app designed to help users improve their on-track car and driver performance through analysis and an innovative Data Garage. A lite version is free; the loaded edition is US$9.99 pcm or $99.99 yearlyhttps://trackninja.appAnd to REC Watches, whose timepieces are infused with DNA and actual material from famous racing cars like the Lotus 98T-Renault - driven by Ayrton Senna - that is featured in this video.When ordering your REC watch, mention "Peter" and claim a special 10 per cent discount.https://recwatches.comMusic by ZoopledaniaAlternative race stats courtesy of Aleš Norskŷ:www.GPfactsandnumbers.com Alpinestars:https://alpinestars.comOscar Razor: Australia's highly-rated, 5-blade razors for men and women https://oscarrazor.com.au.  Watch out for the first edition of Grand Épreuve - your quarterly, F1, super-slick mag!Follow our Motor Racing with Peter Windsor WhatsApp Channel:https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VakyBQT0gcfSyQvrwc0mCheck out the language options on all our YouTube videos: just go to settings and select your preferred audio trackFollow Peter on Bluesky, Twitter (X), WhatsApp Updates and YouTube Community:@peterdwindsorWe support the Race Against Dementia:https://raceagainstdementia.comAnd the Alora dog rescue shelter in Malaga, Spainhttps://aloradogrescue.com#standwithukraine - now, more than everAnd #Canada!Nick: you're with us alwaysVisit: https://youtube.com/peterwindsor for F1 videos past, present and future

In our latest episode of Girls with Grafts, Rachel sits down with Brian O'Connor, a Senior Engineer in the Technical Services department at the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), to discuss lithium-ion batteries.

Roy Derks, Developer Experience at IBM, talks about the integration of Large Language Models (LLMs) in web development. We explore practical applications such as building agents, automating QA testing, and the evolving role of AI frameworks in software development. Links https://www.linkedin.com/in/gethackteam https://www.youtube.com/@gethackteam https://x.com/gethackteam https://hackteam.io We want to hear from you! How did you find us? Did you see us on Twitter? In a newsletter? Or maybe we were recommended by a friend? Let us know by sending an email to our producer, Emily, at emily.kochanekketner@logrocket.com (mailto:emily.kochanekketner@logrocket.com), or tweet at us at PodRocketPod (https://twitter.com/PodRocketpod). Follow us. Get free stickers. Follow us on Apple Podcasts, fill out this form (https://podrocket.logrocket.com/get-podrocket-stickers), and we'll send you free PodRocket stickers! What does LogRocket do? LogRocket provides AI-first session replay and analytics that surfaces the UX and technical issues impacting user experiences. Start understand where your users are struggling by trying it for free at [LogRocket.com]. Try LogRocket for free today.(https://logrocket.com/signup/?pdr) Special Guest: Roy Derks.

In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: A listener named Steven says, Long-time listener of the podcast here—it always brings me so much joy! Should I prioritize title over salary? I'm currently based in Europe, working as a Senior Engineer at a big company that pays really well. The problem is, there's almost no chance for promotion due to the economy and budget constraints. Plus, because of the organizational structure, I'm stuck solving small problems that don't have a big impact. It's frustrating—but again, the pay is great. Recently, I got an offer for a Staff Engineer position at another company. The catch is, the pay isn't as good (30%+ cut), and I'm not sure about their culture or structure yet. However, the title could potentially open more doors for me in the future. Should I take the offer, accept the pay cut, and hope it's a step forward for my career? Hello! Long time listener, first-time caller :-) I'm on the final stretch of classes to finish my BS in computer science at WGU, most of which I've done while working. I'm now 40, and I have had 3 previous occupations and employers: aircraft mechanic for 5 years at a small shop, figure skater with Disney on Ice for 6 years, and most recently a partner at an environmental remediation/heavy construction firm for 10 years where my primary responsibilities were field crew management and technical writing for ecology reports. I would love your advice on how I could use these experiences to stand out on a resume or in a job interview. How can I indicate that I'm a hard worker and that I know just enough to know that I know nothing and am ready to learn? Thank you for your time, keep up the good work!

In this episode of PPM Simplifies, host Todd Perry and Mike Luckett, a Senior Engineer from PPM's Baton Rouge Office, explore effective strategies for managing multiple projects simultaneously. The discussion covers essential skills for multitasking consultants, comparing traditional and modern organizational methods, and techniques for prioritizing tasks while coordinating across departments. Luckett shares practical advice…

In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: What advice would you give for working with an ineffective leader whose input is crucial to your work? I'm a senior developer for a mid-sized non-tech company with probably 60-80 devs, and in the past year I've been working more with a VP of software who seems to still be involved in code details, getting pulled in to production issues, in-person code reviews, etc. He's a nice guy, but he seems like he's being pulled in too many directions at once. When he schedules a meeting, there's a 50% chance it happens on that day and time, and when we do have meetings, if we bring up questions and high level issues we need feedback on he's quick to “take ownership” and say he'll do X and Y. Inevitably, X and Y slip down the priority list because production issues and who knows what else, and we're stuck waiting weeks on end for something that if he'd just delegated the work to someone else, we'd have long since moved on. But we still need his input to shape our work. How can we as lower-level developers (with a manager who isn't involved in this project at all) help mitigate these delays? I've recently accepted a new position after spending more than three years at my first job out of college. Currently, I'm a Senior Engineer at a large, corporate-like company (300+ people), but my new role will be at a much smaller startup (20-30 people). I'm excited about the change but also a bit nervous, as I know startups can be fast-paced, and I'll need to get up to speed quickly. What advice do you have for setting myself up for success in this new role—both before I start and after I begin? I have a couple of weeks before my start date and want to use that time to prepare effectively.

Send us a textIn this episode, Ryan shares his inspiring journey into engineering, overcoming challenges through relentless persistence, and developing daily habits to drive personal and professional growth. He discusses the importance of finding your purpose, the power of rapid prototyping, and strategies for accelerating engineering progress.Main Topics Covered:Ryan's background and how he discovered his passion for engineeringThe role of hard work, persistence, and a growth mindset in achieving successDeveloping daily routines and habits to support personal and professional developmentNavigating complex engineering projects and building confidence through problem-solvingAdvice for young engineers on finding their niche and accelerating their careersBooks discussed during the episode:Think and Grow RichRich Dad, Poor DadHow to Win Friends and Influence PeopleCrucial ConversationsFailing ForwardAbout the guest: Ryian Williams is an energetic and ambitious engineer who has built an impressive career in product design and development, particularly in the medical device space. With over six years of experience at Alcon, a global leader in eye care, Ryian currently serves as a Senior Engineer in Technology Transfer. His role involves bridging the gap between design and manufacturing, ensuring that innovative medical products are successfully brought to market. Ryian's passion for engineering is matched by his dedication to continuous learning and self-improvement, which has also led him to become a TEDx speaker, author, and content creator. He holds a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington and has been involved in a wide range of engineering roles, from CAD draftsman to product design and R&D engineering.Links:Ryian Williams - LinkedInAbout Being An Engineer The Being An Engineer podcast is a repository for industry knowledge and a tool through which engineers learn about and connect with relevant companies, technologies, people resources, and opportunities. We feature successful mechanical engineers and interview engineers who are passionate about their work and who made a great impact on the engineering community. The Being An Engineer podcast is brought to you by Pipeline Design & Engineering. Pipeline partners with medical & other device engineering teams who need turnkey equipment such as cycle test machines, custom test fixtures, automation equipment, assembly jigs, inspection stations and more. You can find us on the web at www.teampipeline.us

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*Sal Cordova: Join Fred Williams and co-host Doug McBurney as they welcome Sal Cordova, who recently published a paper on Structural Bioinformatics through Oxford University Press which relates to today's topic.  Sal also published a peer-reviewed reference chapter critical of evolutionary theory through Springer-Nature. That book can be found on secular University Library shelves. He is also presently a PhD student in Bio-molecular engineering, he holds 5 science degrees including Masters in Biology and Applied Physics from Johns Hopkins University, with Undergrads in Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, and Computer Science.  Previously He was a Senior Engineer and Scientist in the Aerospace and Defense Industry working for MITRE (Massachusetts Institute of Technology Research and Engineering) and Fort Belvoir Army Night Vision Labs.  He is a graduate of Dulles Aviation Flight school and is a licensed pilot.  Prior to all this he studied concert level classical piano. *Somebody Call Me a Doctor: Here Dr. Daniel Stern Cardinale confirm "atheist" Aron Ra's confession that evolutionary biologists are well aware of the fact that proteins share no common evolutionary ancestor. *The Nature of Things: Hear how Sal Got to give his testimony in an issue of Nature magazine, and how the design evident in God's creation helped rescue his faith! *An Apostasy of Cowardice: Sal and your hosts discuss the battle creationists, home-schoolers, (and their kids) are in! against not just the principalities and powers in the world, but the "Christian" leaders who are ashamed of the creationist truth that undergirds the Gospel! *Darwin & The Problem of Evil: Hear how genetic decay, information science, Shannon's noisy channel coding theorem, music and  literature, and the observed optimization of biological performance destroy Darwinian evolutionary theory, and are all evidence for the truth of the fall and reveal the problem of evil as it is being solved by the creator God, and his Son Jesus Christ the Savior of the World. *For the Birds: The Arctic Tern can fly from the North to the South Pole because they appear to sense quantum fluctuations in Earth's magnetic field. When compared to radar and GPS, hear how the bird's eye view proves that man can do engineering good. But God can do it better, (even very good)!

*Sal Cordova: Join Fred Williams and co-host Doug McBurney as they welcome Sal Cordova, who recently published a paper on Structural Bioinformatics through Oxford University Press which relates to today's topic.  Sal also published a peer-reviewed reference chapter critical of evolutionary theory through Springer-Nature. That book can be found on secular University Library shelves. He is also presently a PhD student in Bio-molecular engineering, he holds 5 science degrees including Masters in Biology and Applied Physics from Johns Hopkins University, with Undergrads in Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, and Computer Science.  Previously He was a Senior Engineer and Scientist in the Aerospace and Defense Industry working for MITRE (Massachusetts Institute of Technology Research and Engineering) and Fort Belvoir Army Night Vision Labs.  He is a graduate of Dulles Aviation Flight school and is a licensed pilot.  Prior to all this he studied concert level classical piano. *Somebody Call Me a Doctor: Here Dr. Daniel Stern Cardinale confirm "atheist" Aron Ra's confession that evolutionary biologists are well aware of the fact that proteins share no common evolutionary ancestor. *The Nature of Things: Hear how Sal Got to give his testimony in an issue of Nature magazine, and how the design evident in God's creation helped rescue his faith! *An Apostasy of Cowardice: Sal and your hosts discuss the battle creationists, home-schoolers, (and their kids) are in! against not just the principalities and powers in the world, but the "Christian" leaders who are ashamed of the creationist truth that undergirds the Gospel! *Darwin & The Problem of Evil: Hear how genetic decay, information science, Shannon's noisy channel coding theorem, music and  literature, and the observed optimization of biological performance destroy Darwinian evolutionary theory, and are all evidence for the truth of the fall and reveal the problem of evil as it is being solved by the creator God, and his Son Jesus Christ the Savior of the World. *For the Birds: The Arctic Tern can fly from the North to the South Pole because they appear to sense quantum fluctuations in Earth's magnetic field. When compared to radar and GPS, hear how the bird's eye view proves that man can do engineering good. But God can do it better, (even very good)!

*Sal Cordova: Join Fred Williams and co-host Doug McBurney as they welcome Sal Cordova, who recently published a paper on Structural Bioinformatics through Oxford University Press which relates to today's topic.  Sal also published a peer-reviewed reference chapter critical of evolutionary theory through Springer-Nature. That book can be found on secular University Library shelves. He is also presently a PhD student in Bio-molecular engineering, he holds 5 science degrees including Masters in Biology and Applied Physics from Johns Hopkins University, with Undergrads in Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, and Computer Science.  Previously He was a Senior Engineer and Scientist in the Aerospace and Defense Industry working for MITRE (Massachusetts Institute of Technology Research and Engineering) and Fort Belvoir Army Night Vision Labs.  He is a graduate of Dulles Aviation Flight school and is a licensed pilot.  Prior to all this he studied concert level classical piano. *Peak Darwin? Listen in as Sal recounts the Richard Sternberg scandal, and quotes darwinist after darwinist acquitting Sternberg and departing from Darwin. *Evolutionary Evangelism: Sal compares the theoretical foundations of electromagnetism with evolutionary theory, and reveals that no legitimate scientific application requires evolutionary theory to advance, (not biology, not embryology, not even underwater basket-weaving), meaning Darwinism barely qualifies as a false religion. *Dissent from Darwin? It's not just RSR and Sal who are over the hump on "Peak Darwin" - Check out the list of Scientists Doubting Darwin! *Have a Heart:  Hear about the research and products of Dr. Robert Metheny (and others) who practice regenerative medicine from a Chriatian Creationist worldview.

*Sal Cordova: Join Fred Williams and co-host Doug McBurney as they welcome Sal Cordova, who recently published a paper on Structural Bioinformatics through Oxford University Press which relates to today's topic.  Sal also published a peer-reviewed reference chapter critical of evolutionary theory through Springer-Nature. That book can be found on secular University Library shelves. He is also presently a PhD student in Bio-molecular engineering, he holds 5 science degrees including Masters in Biology and Applied Physics from Johns Hopkins University, with Undergrads in Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, and Computer Science.  Previously He was a Senior Engineer and Scientist in the Aerospace and Defense Industry working for MITRE (Massachusetts Institute of Technology Research and Engineering) and Fort Belvoir Army Night Vision Labs.  He is a graduate of Dulles Aviation Flight school and is a licensed pilot.  Prior to all this he studied concert level classical piano. *Peak Darwin? Listen in as Sal recounts the Richard Sternberg scandal, and quotes darwinist after darwinist acquitting Sternberg and departing from Darwin. *Evolutionary Evangelism: Sal compares the theoretical foundations of electromagnetism with evolutionary theory, and reveals that no legitimate scientific application requires evolutionary theory to advance, (not biology, not embryology, not even underwater basket-weaving), meaning Darwinism barely qualifies as a false religion. *Dissent from Darwin? It's not just RSR and Sal who are over the hump on "Peak Darwin" - Check out the list of Scientists Doubting Darwin! *Have a Heart:  Hear about the research and products of Dr. Robert Metheny (and others) who practice regenerative medicine from a Chriatian Creationist worldview.

Today's unmissable episode of Electronically Yours features the exceptionally multi-talented engineer and acclaimed musician, Cyril Lance. He joined Moog Music as Senior Engineer after company founder, Bob Moog, who passed away in August, had personally selected Cyril to carry out his vision of creating timeless electronic musical instruments. Cyril has over 20 years of experience in both music and engineering. His hybrid career path straddles high level musical creativity and performance and genius-level electrical engineering and design. He has co-designed Moog instruments Little Phatty, Taurus 3, Minotaur, Sub 37, Animoog, the excellent Theremini and currently the amazing brand new Rhodes version Mk 8 stage piano. This episode is a synth geek's fever dream, so much so that I decided to split into 2 parts (next episode next week). Ladies and gentlemen, the man with the brain the size of a planet - Cyril Lance...   If you can, please support the Electronically Yours podcast via my Patron: patron.com/ellectronicallyours

Luminousmen writes about Senior Engineer Fatigue, Microsoft rethinks its AI-based Recall feature, Mike Hoye gives a big shout out to the “diff” program, Thom Holwerda covers ChromeOS' quiet switch to Android Linux subsystems & Mihail Eric tells the inside story on how Alexa dropped the ball on being the top conversational system on Earth.

In court, mom Nancy Iskander breaks down as photos taken by a witness to the brutal hit and run of her sons are shown in court.  Iskander breaks into tears after calling out her son's name, then runs out of the courtroom. Just after 7pm, on a September evening, Jacob and Mark Iskander, their siblings and parents go for an evening stroll to a nearby lake.   The 6 member family is -crossing in a cross walk at a three way intersection when mother Nancy hears a speeding car barreling their way.  The mom says her husband and daughter were father away from the street. She tries to signal to the two SUVs  to slow down.  She tries to pull the children back, only managing  to grab 1 of them and dive out of the way.  Jacob and Mark are hit.   Mark Iskander dies at the scene. Mark dies later at the hospital. According to police, Mark was  thrown 254 feet.   Nancy Iskander tells police that two SUV's  were quote “ zigzagging with each other as if they were playing or racing.”  She says the drivers didn't stop, at the intersection, not even when the 11 year old was on the hood of the car.  “  Deputies reportedly catch up with a white Mercedes with significant front-end damage a third of a mile from the scene.  Behind the wheel is Rebecca Grossman.  Los Angeles County Sheriff department say they believe that vehicle was traveling over 80 miles an hour. Grossman's breathalyzer test after the crash showed a blood-alcohol content of 0.076% accord to local news reports. The legal limit in California is 0.08%.  A blood sample taken three hours after the crash, registered at the 0.08% mark. Rebecca Grossman is charged with two felony counts each of second degree murder and vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence, and one felony count of hit-and-run driving resulting in death.  Grossman has pleaded not guilty.   Joining Nancy Grace Today: Matthew Mangino - Attorney, Former District Attorney (Lawrence County, PA), Author: "The Executioner's Toll: The Crimes, Arrests, Trials, Appeals, Last Meals, Final Words and Executions of 46 Persons in the United States", Twitter: @MatthewTMangino, MattMangino.com  Caryn L. Stark - Psychologist, renowned TV and Radio trauma expert and consultant, www.carynstark.com, Instagram: carynpsych, FB: Caryn Stark Private Practice Robert Crispin - Private Investigator, Former Federal Task Force Officer for United States Department of Justice, DEA and Miami Field Division, Former Homicide and Crimes Against Children Investigator, “Crispin Special Investigations” CrispinInvestigations.com, Facebook: Crispin Special Investigations, Inc.    Joe Scott Morgan - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan", Twitter: @JoScottForensic  Joseph Tremblay - accident reconstructionist, Senior Engineer and Co-Owner of Veritech Consulting Engineering,www.veritecheng.com Stacey D. Stewart - CEO of Mother Against Drunk Driving (MADD), Twitter: @maddnational, madd.org   Eamon Murphy -Staff writer for The Acorn Newspapers, www.theacorn.com, X: @EamonPMurphy  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.