When the Stack Lies: Root Cause in Distr. Systems | Daniel Raskin & David McNerney | Conf42 SRE 2026

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. ...

March 19, 2026 · 5 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

AI Autonomy Is Redefining Architecture: Boundaries Now Matter Most

Presenters The content does not explicitly identify any speakers. Source InfoQ podcast Navigating the AI Era: Evolving Architectures for a New Age 🚀 The world of technology is in constant flux, and with the meteoric rise of Artificial Intelligence, particularly Generative AI, the need for evolving architectures has never been more critical. This isn’t just about adopting new tools; it’s about a fundamental shift in how we design, build, and govern our systems. ...

March 4, 2026 · 8 min

CPO at Mastercard | CPOs are the New GMs

Presenters Maria Parpou Source ProductCon London 2026 🚀 From the Kitchen to the Boardroom: Why Product Leaders Must Think Like GMs In a world obsessed with building and shipping AI, we often overlook the most critical component of the tech stack: the human. While we spend our days refining algorithms and improving processes, we must ask ourselves a provocative question: How do we stay relevant in a world that is rapidly changing? ...

February 26, 2026 · 4 min

CEO at Alloy | Vibe Coding for Product Leaders

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. ...

February 26, 2026 · 8 min