DevOps Paradox

#294: Here we are at the end of 2024. Darin and Viktor look back at the predictions they made back in episode 244. Let's see how they did.   YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/devopsparadox   Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://www.devopsparadox.com/review-podcast/   Slack: https://www.devopsparadox.com/slack/   Connect with us at: https://www.devopsparadox.com/contact/

#293: As we edge closer to the end of 2024, companies grapple with the complexities of workforce retention and attraction. Companies must navigate post-COVID realities and adjust to altered market conditions. The enduring quest for stability in these uncertain times shapes employee priorities as they seek job security amidst market volatility. In this episode, we speak with Michael Zuercher, CEO and co-founder of Prismatic, about the challenges and opportunities businesses must address while trying to attract and retain talent.   Michael's contact information: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-zuercher/   YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/devopsparadox   Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://www.devopsparadox.com/review-podcast/   Slack: https://www.devopsparadox.com/slack/   Connect with us at: https://www.devopsparadox.com/contact/

#292: Open source software has become an integral part of the modern digital landscape. It's often celebrated for its free access and collaborative ethos, contributing to rapid technological advancement. However, the reality of open source is more complex, involving issues of ownership, licensing, corporate influence, and the role of foundations. In this episode, Darin and Viktor discuss the moral and strategic dimensions of licensing and contributions to open source software.   YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/devopsparadox   Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://www.devopsparadox.com/review-podcast/   Slack: https://www.devopsparadox.com/slack/   Connect with us at: https://www.devopsparadox.com/contact/

#291: As we approach the end of 2024, a recurring theme in the tech industry is the impact of AI on software jobs. While some fear mass job displacement, others see an opportunity for unprecedented innovation. In some respects, it appears that the job market is experiencing shifts reminiscent of the Industrial Revolution. However, unlike the fear of robots taking over in sci-fi narratives like The Terminator, current concerns are rooted in AI automating roles traditionally held by humans. In this episode, we talk with Derek Ferguson, Chief Software Officer for the Fitch Group, about how new technologies historically create demand for new skills and roles, suggesting that AI may similarly open doors rather than close them.   Derek's contact information: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derekmferguson/   YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/devopsparadox   Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://www.devopsparadox.com/review-podcast/   Slack: https://www.devopsparadox.com/slack/   Connect with us at: https://www.devopsparadox.com/contact/