Conversations about Software Engineering

Conversations about Software Engineering (CaSE) is a podcast for software engineers about technology, software engineering, software architecture, reliability engineering, and data engineering. The three of us regularly come together to discuss recent events or articles, exchange on our learnings, and reflect on our professional and personal experiences. Additionally our guest episodes feature engaging conversations with interesting people from the world of software engineering.

Mirko Novakovic on Waves of Innovation and Observability Product Management

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In this episode of the CaSE Podcast, Mirko Novakovic, a seasoned entrepreneur and investor, shares his journey through the waves of technological innovation—from the early days of online banking to the rise of AI and open telemetry. We explore with him how the lessons learned in diverse industries, including the food business, can reshape our approach to software development and architecture, emphasizing the importance of curiosity, adaptability, and a solid grasp of the fundamentals.

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In this episode of the CaSE Podcast, Mirko Novakovic, a seasoned entrepreneur and investor, shares his journey through the waves of technological innovation—from the early days of online banking to the rise of AI and open telemetry. We explore with him how the lessons learned in diverse industries, including the food business, can reshape our approach to software development and architecture, emphasizing the importance of curiosity, adaptability, and a solid grasp of the fundamentals.

Chapter Marks

-00:00:11 Introduction -00:01:35 Learning from Olive Oil farming and restaurant businesses -00:09:20 Waves of technological innovations? -00:16:19* Fundamentals vs. Trends in Software Engineering -00:21:08 Minimum knowledge of performance analysis today -00:26:49 Honouring the works of Brendan Gregg -00:30:17 Importance of features like profiling -00:39:45 You only change if you feel the pain -00:47:58 Overestimating the need for speed of change -00:51:25 Explaining benefits of Open Telemetry to customers -01:00:09 The Rift Framework and Data Usability -01:21:37 Product Management and User-Centric Design -01:38:11 Entrepreneurship -01:44:39 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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