The Story of Software

• S04E20 The Economics of Software

  Denis Canty, Senior Director of Software Development at VelocityEHS, talks about his career history, scaling teams and the future economics of software development. The Guest and Topic:Denis Canty is an accomplished technology leader with vast experience in multinational and startup environments. He is now Senior Director of Software Development at VelocityEHS, a leading provider of environmental, health, and safety software solutions. Denis joins us to talk about his career history, scaling teams and the future economics of software development. Some highlights of this episode include:Global Team Scaling and Cultural NuancesOutsourcing and the Evolution of Strategic PartnershipsThe Economics of Software & Metric-Driven DevelopmentLow Code / No Code Tools & AI as a Software EqualizerShifting Developer Roles and the Future of Software CompositionListen to the Story of Software on any other podcast platform of your choice. The Story of Software Podcast is produced by Zartis, a software services company. We hope you enjoy listening to this tech podcast and feel free to share any feedback with us: [email protected]

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• S04E19 Personal Development As a Leader

  Omar Halabieh, Director of Software Development at Amazon, talks about personal development as a leader. The Guest:Omar Halabieh is a global technology executive with over 20 years of experience in tech leadership. As Director of Software Development at Amazon, he leads the Technology function for payments across the Middle East and Africa. Throughout his career, Omar has delivered award-winning transformational initiatives that have created competitive advantage, enabled business growth, and exceeded customer expectations.In this episode, he shares a compelling journey through two decades of tech leadership - from early days in the energy sector to scaling Amazon Payments Services in the Middle East. With a focus on personal and professional growth, Omar unpacks his servant leadership style, the value of mentorship, and how to adapt leadership strategies across cultures and team dynamics. He also explores the necessity of continuous learning—highlighting communication and generative AI as current development priorities—and the importance of redefining success to include well-being, intentional reflection, and sustainable impact as a leader​.Some highlights of this episode include:Leadership style and evolutionThe importance of mentorshipSituational leadership and wearing “multiple hats”Personal development through reflectionWhat success means as a leaderGenAI and leadership relevanceListen to the Story of Software on any podcast platform of your choice. The Story of Software Podcast is produced by Zartis, a software services company. We hope you enjoy listening to this tech podcast and feel free to share any feedback with us: [email protected]

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• S04E18 Portfolio Value Creation

  Amin Manzouri, Founder & Managing Partner of Axis Growth Advisory, talks to us about Value Creation in the M&A processes.The Guest:Amin Manzouri is Founder & Managing Partner of Axis Growth Advisory, a strategic advisory firm with a focus on value creation through strategy, enterprise-wide transformation and strategic M&A. He is a senior level transformation leader and operating partner with over 17 years of experience gained from working for some of the world's leading organisations such as Bank of America, JPMorgan, PwC, Accenture and KPMG. He also holds an MBA from London Business School and joins our podcast to talk about portfolio value creation in the investor market. Some highlights of this episode include:The 60-30-10 value creation frameworkLow-hanging fruit in SaaS value creationImportance of culture in value creationThe role of technology and AI in efficiency & scaleExit planning from day oneListen to the Story of Software on any podcast platform of your choice. The Story of Software Podcast is produced by Zartis, a software services company. We hope you enjoy listening to this tech podcast and feel free to share any feedback with us: [email protected]

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• S04E17 Cleantech Creators: Tarvo Õng

  Tarvo Õng, Founder and CEO of Fusebox, talks about his career history, founding Fusebox, and navigating rapid growth in the energy sector. The Guest:In this episode of The Story of Software, we dive into the world of virtual power plants, energy flexibility, and clean tech innovation with Tarvo Õng — Founder and CEO of Fusebox. Based in Estonia, Fusebox has grown from a local disruptor to a pan-European leader in helping businesses optimise energy consumption and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.Tarvo shares his personal journey into clean tech, the challenges of expanding across diverse energy markets, and his mission to build a cleaner, more resilient energy future. Whether you’re curious about demand response, AI in energy, or the geopolitical shifts reshaping the grid — this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.Some highlights of this episode include:The Concept and Impact of Virtual Power Plants (VPPs)Behind-the-Meter Energy Flexibility and Commercial/Industrial Use CasesNavigating Diverse Energy Markets and Regulatory EnvironmentsThe Role (and Hype) of AI in Energy Management Founding Motivation and Long-Term Vision for Clean TechListen to the Story of Software on any podcast platform of your choice. The Story of Software Podcast is produced by Zartis, a software services company. We hope you enjoy listening to this tech podcast and feel free to share any feedback with us: [email protected]

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• S04E16 Scaling EdgeTier: Growth, AI, and Strategy

  Shane Lynn, CEO and Founder of EdgeTier, talks about his career history, founding EdgeTier, and navigating rapid growth. The Guest:Shane Lynn is the CEO and Founder of EdgeTier, a company providing advanced AI-driven solutions for businesses to automate and optimise customer service operations. Today he joins us to talk about his career history, founding EdgeTier, and navigating the rapid growth his company went through. Growth, AI, and Strategy: In today’s fast-paced tech landscape, growth doesn’t just happen — it’s engineered. As artificial intelligence continues to reshape industries, the most successful companies are those that can balance innovation with intentional strategy. Growth powered by AI isn’t just about adopting the latest tools — it’s about knowing when to scale, how to structure your teams, and where to apply intelligence for the greatest impact.Whether you're leading a startup, building a product team, or rethinking your company’s direction, understanding the interplay between growth, AI, and strategy is essential. In this episode, we explore how forward-thinking companies are leveraging AI to drive smarter decisions, streamline operations, and stay ahead in an increasingly competitive market.--Listen to the Story of Software on any podcast platform of your choice. The Story of Software Podcast is produced by Zartis, a software services company. We hope you enjoy listening to this tech podcast and feel free to share any feedback with us: [email protected]

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