“A Desire to Be Helpful” is a podcast exploring the intersection of human and machine intelligence in business. Join us for in-depth discussions with industry e...
Re-imagining Data Science and Engineering with Greg Michelson
Meet Greg Michelson, whose fascinating journey from Baptist minister to PhD statistician to AI innovator challenges everything you think you know about career paths in tech. After helping accelerate COVID-19 vaccine trials through innovative forecasting models at DataRobot, Greg co-founded Zerve to solve a critical problem in AI development: the inefficiency of traditional tools. In this episode, he shares candid insights about why many data scientists are trapped in "Stockholm syndrome" with outdated tools, how collaborative development environments are revolutionising AI projects, and what software engineers need to focus on in an AI-driven world. Whether you're a technical leader looking to accelerate AI adoption or a practitioner interested in the future of development tools, this episode offers practical insights about building and deploying AI solutions at enterprise scale.
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AI's Role in Modern Software Development
In this episode, we interview our own Brian White Starrs. Brian discusses the evolution of software engineering, the impact of AI on development, and the challenges of implementing AI solutions in enterprises. The conversation delves into testing and design in AI, strategic approaches to AI adoption, and predictions for the future of engineering roles in the context of AI advancements.
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From Code to Narrative: Transforming Software Development with Sam Hatoum
Sam Hatoum explores narrative-driven development, behaviour-driven development, and generative AI’s role in transforming software engineering. He discusses bridging high-level requirements with code, using narratives to streamline the development process, and shifting from instructing computers how to work to defining what needs to be done. Sam also highlights the growing community that is advancing this innovative approach.
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Transforming Legacy Banking: A Conversation with Enda Murtagh
Enda Murtagh, Head of Business Transformation at Permanent TSB, discusses the challenges and opportunities of transforming large, slow-moving companies and implementing AI. He emphasises the importance of understanding the size and scale of change required and getting buy-in from employees. Enda also highlights the need for transparency and explainability in AI models, particularly in the banking sector, where trust and customer protection are paramount.
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The 4 Pillars of Developing LLM Applications with Vellum CEO Akash Sharma
Akash Sharma, the CEO and founder of Vellum, discusses the challenges enterprises face in taking LLM applications to production. He highlights the 4 pillars of successful LLM development: experimentation, evaluation, deployment, and monitoring. Akash also discusses the most common use case of chatbots and the potential of multi-agent architectures.
“A Desire to Be Helpful” is a podcast exploring the intersection of human and machine intelligence in business. Join us for in-depth discussions with industry experts, insightful interviews, and real-world stories as we unravel the cognification of the enterprise.
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