State of the Art of DORA Metrics & AI Integration • Nathen Harvey & Charles Humble

Presenters Nathen Harvey Charles Humble Source GOTO podcast Generative AI: The Sixth Great Shift in Software Delivery? 🚀 The world of software development is buzzing with the arrival of Generative AI, and it’s poised to be the sixth major shift in how we build and deliver software, following in the footsteps of higher-level languages, agile, cloud, DevOps, and microservices. But as with any powerful new tool, there are always unintended consequences to consider. ...

January 30, 2026 · 7 min

Building Software That Survives • Michael Nygard & Charles Humble

Presenters Michael Nygard Charles Humble Source GOTO podcast Unscripted Wisdom: Michael Nygard on Taming Tech Chaos, Championing Autonomy, and Redefining Leadership 🚀 Ever wondered what it takes to navigate the dizzying complexities of modern tech organizations? How do you balance the need for speed with the demand for stability? And what really makes a great leader in our ever-evolving industry? Recently, in a captivating episode of GoTo Unscripted, host Charles Humble sat down with Michael Nygard, General Manager of the Architecture Enablement Group at New Bank and the brilliant mind behind “Release It!”. Nygard, a seasoned tech leader, programmer, and architect, unpacked decades of experience, offering profound insights into the intricate dance between technology, organization, and leadership. ...

January 2, 2026 · 8 min

The End of Engineering's Blank Check: Accountability in SW Leadership • Laura Tacho & Charles Humble

Presenters Laura Tacho Charles Humble Source GOTO podcast Navigating the Engineering Frontier: Insights from a Tech Leader 🚀 Welcome, fellow tech enthusiasts! Ever felt the ground shift beneath your feet as you climb the ladder of software engineering leadership? The transition from hands-on coding to strategic decision-making can be a wild ride. Today, we’re diving deep into this journey with insights from Laura Taco, CTO at DX, a company dedicated to developer experience. Laura, with over a decade of experience building developer tools and championing productivity, shares her wisdom on leadership, metrics, and the evolving landscape of tech. 💡 ...

December 5, 2025 · 8 min

From Hardware Hacker to CTO: Building Teams That Scale • Meri Williams & Charles Humble

Presenters Meri Williams Charles Humble Source GOTO podcast From Satellites to Superpowers: Unlocking Team Potential and Navigating the Future of Tech 🚀 The tech landscape is a whirlwind of innovation, but what truly drives success? Is it just elegant code, or something far more profound? At a recent conference, Meri Williams, a CTO with an extraordinary journey from engineering South Africa’s first satellite to a leading tech voice, shared her insights on what it takes to build exceptional teams and navigate the ever-evolving world of technology. Her message is clear: adaptability, people-centricity, and a relentless focus on user success are the keys to unlocking true potential. ...

November 14, 2025 · 7 min

Tech Leadership Challenges: Communication & AI at Financial Times • Alice Bartlett & Charles Humble

Presenters Alice Bartlett Charles Humble Source GOTO podcast 🚀 Level Up Your Tech Leadership: Communication, Collaboration, and the AI Frontier 🤖 Ever felt like your brilliant technical work gets lost in translation? Or worried about how AI will reshape your role as a developer? This isn’t just about writing code – it’s about leading through technical challenges. We’re diving into a fascinating discussion from a recent tech conference, where a leader shared invaluable insights into a major rendering system rewrite and the evolving landscape of AI in software development. Let’s unpack the key takeaways and how you can apply them to your own work. ...

October 14, 2025 · 4 min