FOF 145 | AI As A Field Leveler. From Idea To Prototype In Minutes with Mo Balakrishnan. скачать в хорошем качестве

FOF 145 | AI As A Field Leveler. From Idea To Prototype In Minutes with Mo Balakrishnan.

Today’s guest is Mo Balakrishnan, a software engineering leader working at the intersection of building products, leading teams, and navigating the fast-moving world of AI. In this episode, we’ll talk about how Mo is using AI in his own work, how it’s changing the way teams build software, and what engineers should be excited, or cautious, about as AI becomes part of everyday development. We’ll explore how quickly ideas can now turn into prototypes, whether the AI hype is real or overblown, and how the role of the software engineer is evolving. And of course, we’ll get to know Mo beyond work, what he’s experimenting with and what he enjoys outside of tech. Enjoy! --- 00:00:00 Introduction and guest Mo Balakrishnan 00:01:25 Mo’s career journey: cybersecurity, CTO role, and leadership 00:04:10 How Mo uses AI in daily work and decision-making 00:07:05 Personal AI projects and going from idea to prototype 00:09:40 Encouraging teams to adopt AI responsibly 00:12:25 Automation, coding speed, and productivity gains 00:14:55 Risks of AI: mistakes, loss of agency, and data security 00:18:10 Why good architecture matters more than ever 00:20:55 How the role of the software engineer is changing 00:23:40 Apprenticeship models, creativity, and future careers 00:26:15 Is AI hype or a real paradigm shift? 00:28:10 Life outside work: music, astronomy, and hobbies 00:29:56 Closing and farewell