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Presenters Daniel Raskin David McNerney Source Conf42 SRE 2026 🕵️‍♂️ When the Stack Lies: Unmasking Root Cause in Distributed Systems In the high-stakes world of modern enterprise technology, the “stack” often tells half-truths. As we migrate from classic three-tiered architectures to hyper-distributed environments, the complexity of our systems is outstripping our ability to monitor them. Daniel Raskin (CMO at Vertana) and David McNerney (Director of Product Management at Vertana) recently sat down to dissect why traditional observability is failing and how a system-aware approach can save the day. ...

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. ...

Presenters Carlos Gonzalez de Villaumbrosia Chris Geoghegan Source Product School podcast Zapier’s AI Revolution: Orchestrating the Future of Work 🤖✨ Welcome back to the blog, tech enthusiasts! Today, we’re diving deep into the fascinating world of AI-powered automation with Chris Geoghegan, VP of Product at Zapier. Zapier, a company that needs no introduction in the automation space, has become the backbone for over 3.4 million businesses, connecting over 7,000 applications to streamline workflows without a single line of code. With a $5 billion valuation and impressive profitability since 2014, Zapier is not just keeping pace with the AI revolution; they’re actively shaping it. ...

Presenters Simon Kubica Source ProductCon London 2026 The Vibe Coding Revolution: How AI is Reshaping Product Management in 2026 and Beyond 🚀 Remember the days of sticky notes, massive spreadsheets, and endless planning hell? If you’re a Product Manager who’s been around since 2024 (or earlier!), you likely do. Simon Kubica, co-founder and CEO of Alloy, takes us on a journey through the dramatic evolution of product development, culminating in the vibe coding revolution that’s transforming how we build products today. ...

Presenters Ashley Nutter Source ProductCon London 2026 Designing Smarter AI Workflows: The Strategic Power of Human-in-the-Loop 🚀 Hey tech enthusiasts! Ever feel like AI is moving at lightning speed, but sometimes leaves us scratching our heads about how it makes its decisions? Ashley Nutter, a seasoned product leader at CNN, recently shed some light on this fascinating challenge, especially when it comes to designing “agentic workflows” – AI systems where an agent makes decisions or takes actions. ...