Andy Boettcher on Why This is the Age of the Chaotic Brain
this episode, Frank sits down with Andy Boettcher, the Chief Innovation Officer at DoubleTrack, for a candid conversation about embracing the power (and chaos!) of modern AI tools. Together, they dive into how neurodiversity and “chaotic brains” are thriving in this new era, where ideas can be rapidly tested, refined, and built with the aid…
Thanos Diakakis on Surviving the Software Apocalypse – AI, Agile, and Good Engineering
On this episode of Data Driven, we venture into the ever-shifting landscape of software engineering, AI-assisted coding, and the sometimes chaotic future of development teams with special guest Thanos Diacakis—no, not the Marvel villain, but a powerhouse in software leadership whose career spans scrappy startups to tech giants like Uber. Hosts Frank La Vigne, Andy…
Doug Finke on PowerShell, AI, and the future of Small Language Models
In this episode, Doug shares his preference for composition over inheritance in object-oriented programming and his strategic use of design patterns in Visual Basic consulting. He challenges commonly held beliefs about language performance and productivity, arguing that faster languages do not always yield faster results. The conversation also explores the offline benefits of large and…
Danny Maloney on AI’s Leap to Marketing Mastery
In this episode, Danny Maloney is going to lead you on a journey to explore how artificial intelligence is not just a fleeting novelty but a tool of immense utility that’s changing the playing field for individuals and small businesses alike. Danny brings his passion for algorithmic innovation from his experiences as a data-loving youth…