Podcasts

Sam Partee on Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG)

In this podcast, Sam Partee shares his insights on Redis' vector database offering, different approaches to embeddings, how to enhance large language models by adding a search component for retrieval augmented generation, and the use of hybrid search in Redis.

Generally AI Episode 1: Large Language Models

In this podcast episode of Generally AI, Roland Meertens and Anthony Alford explore the world of large language models, focusing on their vulnerabilities and security measures. Additionally, they delve into the history of the transformer architecture and Google's role in its development, along with the basics of LLM inference.

Developer Upskilling and Generative AI with Hywel Carver and Suhail Patel

In this episode, Nsikan Essien talks with Hywel Carver and Suhail Patel about developer upskilling and generative AI. Together they try to describe: the software engineer’s learning journey, the ways current generative AI technologies could help or hinder it, and what the role of the software engineer becomes with powerful AI technologies

2023 Year in Review: AI/LLMs, Tech Leadership, Platform Engineering, and Architecture + Data

In this special year-end wrap-up podcast Thomas Betts, Wes Reisz, Shane Hastie, Srini Penchikala, and Daniel Bryant reflect on technology trends in 2023 and discuss what they hope to see in 2024. Topics explored included: the use of AI and LLMs within software delivery, the changing role of technical leadership, and the increasing integration of software architecture and data engineering.

Shreya Rajpal on Guardrails for Large Language Models

We are talking with Shreya Rajpal, CEO and Cofounder of Guardrails AI. Shreya shares her insights on building guardrails for large language model (LLM) applications. Rajpal discusses how Guardrails AI assesses the reliability and safety of LLM applications, ensuring any input sent to the model is functionally correct and providing a framework for developers to create their own custom validators.

Advice for Remote and Hybrid Leaders

In this podcast Shane Hastie, Lead Editor for Culture & Methods spoke to Julien Danjou of Mergify about creating good remote and hybrid working environments.

Techno-solutionism, Ethical Technologists and Practical Data Privacy

In this podcast Shane Hastie, spoke to Katherine Jarmul of Thoughtworks about the dangers of techno-solutionism, challenges in ethical application of technology and her book Practical Data Privacy.

Jim Highsmith Looking Back and Looking Forward

In this podcast Shane Hastie, Lead Editor for Culture & Methods spoke to Jim Highsmith, looking back on six decades in software engineering and his new book Wild West to Agile.

Charity Majors on Intentional Culture, Dual Track Careers and AIOPS

In this podcast Shane Hastie spoke to Charity Majors about enabling culture, the pendulum swing between engineering and management, rethinking career paths and opportunities challenges with AIOPS.

Exploring Staff-Plus Engineering Roles with Fabiane Nardon

In this podcast Shane Hastie, Lead Editor for Culture & Methods spoke to Fabiane Nardon about the Staff Plus career pathway and what it takes to become a data engineer.