In this episode, we dive into the intersection of neuroscience and developer experience with Dr. Shannon Burns, an Assistant Professor at Pomona College in social neuroscience with a focus on how social interactions shape neural processes. With a Ph.D. from UCLA and expertise in empathy, influence, and neural dynamics, Dr. Burns brings a unique perspective to understanding how developers can optimize their performance through flow states, collaboration, and cognitive balance. We explore how social and emotional factors influence productivity in technical environments, and how principles of social psychology can be applied to improve developer dynamics. Whether you’re a developer, team leader, or cognitive science enthusiast, this episode offers practical insights for boosting productivity and well-being through neuroscience. Referenced Links: Hyperscanning shows friends explore and strangers converge in conversation - https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-024-51990-7

In this episode, we sit down with Max Kanat-Alexander, Principal Staff Software Engineer at LinkedIn, to discuss his pioneering work in platform engineering aimed at improving developer experiences. Max, an esteemed author and leader in software engineering, has significantly influenced LinkedIn's approach to developer productivity. Perfect for platform engineers, software developers, and technology leaders, this episode will provide an inside look at cutting-edge strategies for building systems that not only support but enhance the day-to-day experiences of developers. Join us to gain insights from one of the leading minds in platform engineering and discover actionable tips for implementing these practices in your own organization. Links and Related Materials: ** Max’s Books! Code Simplicity https://www.codesimplicity.com/ Understanding Software: https://www.packtpub.com/en-us/product/understanding-software-9781788628815?type=print&gad_source=1 Other Resources: Peopleware Book: (not Peoplesoft, sorry!) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peopleware:_Productive_Projects_and_Teams Google Engineering Practices: https://google.github.io/eng-practices/ LinkedIn Developer Productivity and Happiness Framework: https://linkedin.github.io/dph-framework/ DORA Capabilities: https://dora.dev/capabilities/

Today we’re having an engaging conversation with John Willis, an influential author, entrepreneur, and thought leader in the realm of Generative AI and its integration with DevOps practices. Known for his profound understanding of Dr. Edwards Deming’s transformative principles and his pioneering work in the field of DevOps, John will share how these principles have revolutionized software development and operational efficiency. This episode is perfect for DevOps and Platform Engineering professionals, software engineers, and anyone interested in how Generative AI can enhance traditional software practices. We'll explore John's contributions and career, his insights into blending innovative technologies with established DevOps/Platform principles, and the impact of these advancements on the software industry. Links and Related Materials: Deming's Journey to Profound Knowledge, author John Willis: https://itrevolution.com/product/demings-journey-to-profound-knowledge/ The High Velocity Edge, Dr. Steve Spear: https://www.thehighvelocityedge.com/ Dr. Jabe Bloom: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jabebloom/ Mentioned as most downloaded paper from the Harvard Business Review, 'Decoding the DNA of the Toyota Production Ecosystem: https://hbr.org/1999/09/decoding-the-dna-of-the-toyota-production-system 'The Attention Is All You Need': https://proceedings.neurips.cc/paper_files/paper/2017/file/3f5ee243547dee91fbd053c1c4a845aa-Paper.pdf Brian Scott, Lessons from Adobe on Gen AI Governance: https://itrevolution.com/articles/generative-ai-governance-at-scale-lessons-from-adobe/