How AI is Revolutionizing Software Engineering | groCTO Originals

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In this episode of the groCTO Originals podcast, host Kovid Batra talks to Venkat Rangasamy, the Director of Engineering at Oracle & an advisory member at HBR, about how AI is reshaping the engineering landscape.

Venkat discusses his journey from a humble background to his current role and his passion for mentorship and generative AI. The main focus is on the revolutionary impact of AI on the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), making product development cheaper, more efficient, and of higher quality. The conversation covers the challenges of using public LLMs versus local LLMs, the evolving role of developers, and actionable advice for engineering leaders in startups navigating this transformative phase.

Venkat on LinkedIn:   / venkatrangasamy  
Kovid on LinkedIn:   / kovid-batra-73b38368  

⏳ Jump directly to -
00:00 - Intro
00:58 - Venkat’s background
01:59 - Venkat's Personal and Professional Journey
05:11 - The Importance of Mentorship and Empathy
09:19 - AI's Role in Modern Engineering
15:01 - Security and IP Concerns with AI
28:56 - Actionable Advice for Engineering Leaders
32:56 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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