Why Is Resilience Testing Non-Negotiable in an Enterprise SDLC? | Uma Mukkara | Conf42 SRE 2026

Presenters Uma Mukkara Source Conf42 SRE 2026 Hello everyone, and welcome to a crucial discussion from the Con42 Site Reliability Engineering conference 2026! I’m your host, diving deep into insights shared by Uma Mukkara, Product Lead for Resilience Testing at Harness and co-creator of the CNCF-hosted chaos engineering tool, LitmusChaos. Today, we’re unpacking a truth that’s becoming increasingly evident in our fast-paced tech world: resilience testing isn’t just important; it’s absolutely non-negotiable in the software development lifecycle (SDLC). ...

March 19, 2026 · 6 min

Andres Almiray on How to Release Any Software to Any OS with JReleaser

Presenters Andres Almiray Source InfoQ podcast From Chaos to Consistency: Mastering Release Automation with Andres Almiray 🚀 In the fast-paced world of software development, the gap between a successful proof-of-concept and a reliable production deployment is where most engineering teams stumble. I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Andres Almiray, a legendary figure in the open-source and Java ecosystem with 20 years of experience. We dove deep into the art of release engineering, the evolution of the JReleaser tool, and the philosophy behind the Commonhaus Foundation. ...

March 16, 2026 · 4 min

Google VP of Product on The Future of Search and AI Mode

Presenters Carlos Gonzalez de Villaumbrosia Robby Stein Source Product School podcast The AI Revolution in Search: How Google is Building the Future, One Iteration at a Time 🚀 Get ready to dive deep into the fascinating world of AI-powered search! We recently caught up with Robby Stein, VP of Product at Google Search, a true veteran who has navigated the product landscapes of both Google and Instagram. With Google Search serving billions of users and holding over 90% of the global market share, Robby is currently steering its most significant transformation: the shift to AI. ...

March 11, 2026 · 6 min

What the Research Says About Green IT Solutions | Gauthier Roussilhe

Presenters Gaël Gauthier Roussilhe Source Green IO podcast Is “IT for Green” Truly Green? Unpacking Tech’s Ecological Impact with Gauthier Roussilhe 💡🌍 How many times have you heard the bold claim: “Every time we emit one ton of CO2 in tech, we save 10 tons elsewhere?” This statement, often repeated across the tech industry, sounds fantastic. But is it true? And how do we really assess the net positive impact of digital technologies on our environment? ...

March 9, 2026 · 9 min

Mindful Leadership in the Age of AI

Presenters Thomas Betts Sam McAfee Source InfoQ podcast Navigating the AI Revolution: From Proof-of-Concept to Production Reliability ✨ Are you wrestling with getting your AI proof-of-concept to run reliably in production? You’re definitely not alone! This crucial hurdle is where many engineering teams find themselves today. It’s a challenge that demands a fresh perspective on leadership, organizational culture, and the very fabric of how we build and scale technology. We recently had the pleasure of diving deep into these exact topics with Sam McAfee, a Silicon Valley veteran boasting over 25 years of experience leading technology organizations. Sam, the author of Startup Patterns and co-founder of the AI-powered leadership platform Humanize, brings a unique blend of modern product development, mindful leadership, and organizational transformation to the table. Let’s explore his insights into thriving in this era of rapid change. ...

March 9, 2026 · 6 min