Harness engineering beyond skills: Using sensors to keep your coding agent in check Thoughtworks 2026-09-20 | Harness engineering beyond skills: Using sensors to keep your coding agent in check
Panel Discussion: Ways to unlock engineering effectiveness — XConf Singapore 2023 Thoughtworks 2023-08-15 | Panelists: May Xu, Sowmya Ganapathi Krishnan, Aditi Agarwal and Nouman MemonJoin us for an exciting panel discussion on engineering effectiveness, as we explore the various approaches being adopted by the industry. Our discussion will focus on engineering platforms, low-code platforms that enable faster value realization and generative AI that assists in daily work and queries, which are the key trends we have observed among our clients.http://www.thoughtworks.com/xconf
Keynote: Vertical(ai) is the new horizontal — XConf Singapore 2023 Thoughtworks 2023-08-15 | Speaker: Zhihao (Z) LinWatch the second keynote from XConf Singapore 2023 - our annual technology event created for technologists by technologists.http://www.thoughtworks.com/xconf
The ethics of data: Privacy vs. personalization — Xconf Singapore 2023 Thoughtworks 2023-08-15 | Speaker: Esther ThamDo we really trust the companies to protect the data we willingly hand over? Personal data is one of the most valuable assets we own in this day and age. But the allure of personalization is so great, that we don't pause and fully consider the implications of trading in our personal data for value-added customer experience.So how can businesses do better to balance privacy and personalization offerings? In this talk, we will look at the “Privacy by Design” approach and discover how it can empower you to create more immersive experiences that truly prioritizes your users’ needs.http://www.thoughtworks.com/xconf
Successful digital transformation: Outcome-driven teams, reward and metrics — XConf Singapore 2023 Thoughtworks 2023-08-15 | Speakers: Vijay Iyer and Shyaamkumaar KrishnamoorthyMost digital transformation conversations devote a lot of time and attention to changes that need to be made in an organization's technology platform, delivery practices and prioritization practices. We pay very little attention, if any, to the people aspects of this transformation, limiting benefits to the organization.To achieve new digital heights, we will delve into building an outcome-driven team by optimizing organizational structure, implementing a reward system that recognizes and rewards business outcomes over individual contributions, securing buy-in from teams and using operational metrics to measure change holistically.http://www.thoughtworks.com/xconf
Platform engineering: Build your own PaaS — XConf Singapore 2023 Thoughtworks 2023-08-15 | Speaker: Ankit WalLeveraging and managing engineering platforms at enterprises can both be equally troublesome. Application teams are always struggling against 'the platform' to get what they need, and platform teams are always swamped with a heap of service requests to actually do any platform building.This talk hopes to share ideas behind platform engineering and help break down what it takes to create engineering 'platforms as products'. A platform product that application teams actually want to use, that improves developer productivity and experience. A platform product that platform teams can take joy in building and be more strategic in working on capabilities that are relevant to the application teams and to the business. http://www.thoughtworks.com/xconf
Path to a more equitable testing process: Addressing unconscious bias and ethics — XConf 2023 Thoughtworks 2023-08-15 | Speakers: Srinivasan Sekar and Sai KrishnaSoftware testing is essential to ensure that software applications satisfy user expectations. However, the test process may be influenced by unconscious biases and ethical considerations that can compromise the reliability and impartiality of testing.This talk will delve into responsible tech in quality assurance and software testing. We will examine how the use of cutting-edge technologies such as machine learning and artificial intelligence impact biases and ethical concerns in product testing. Additionally, we will review the best practices for accomplishing this and discuss how to integrate ethical tech principles into current testing frameworks deployment and application development to benefit the planet and the business.http://www.thoughtworks.com/xconf
Improving engineering effectiveness: A journey for the entire organization — Xconf Singapore 2023 Thoughtworks 2023-08-15 | Speaker: Gabriel SadakaImproving engineering effectiveness is a journey that is not the sole responsibility of the software delivery teams. Taking a systems thinking approach to understanding the constraints affecting the effectiveness of the engineering teams can guide the organization, team and the individuals within it to drive continuous improvement. In this session, we will look at the different roles within an organization and provide examples of how each person and team can take action in ways that are relevant to their role to implement long lasting improvement in engineering effectiveness.http://www.thoughtworks.com/xconf
Keynote: Engineering a Digital Government With AI — XConf Singapore 2023 Thoughtworks 2023-08-15 | Speaker: Chang Sau SheongWatch the first keynote from XConf Singapore 2023 - our annual technology event created for technologists by technologists.http://www.thoughtworks.com/xconf
Leadership styles in technology teams — Thoughtworks Technology Podcast Thoughtworks 2023-08-15 | Leadership is an important if often-overlooked quality in the technology industry. However, it is also a complex and multi-faceted thing: it isn't a discrete set of skills, but rather an ability to respond and adapt to the needs of a situation, team or individual.In this episode of the Technology Podcast, Ricardo Cavalcanti (Caval) and Arturo Santos from Thoughtworks Brazil join hosts Alexey Boas and Scott Shaw to discuss their experiences and leadership and offer their perspective on the value of building a repertoire of leadership styles.Read the full transcript here:thoughtworks.com/insights/podcasts/technology-podcasts/leadership-styles-technology-teams
Data Mesh symphony: Orchestrating a synchronized data and business strategy ensemble — XConf 2023 Thoughtworks 2023-08-15 | Speakers: Manisha Sethi and Nikhil BaranwalIn the ever-evolving digital landscape, businesses recognize the importance of data accessibility and its seamless integration into their operational framework to maintain a competitive edge. However, they often find themselves grappling with two fundamental questions: Where to begin this journey and how to align their data architecture and strategy with their overarching business strategy?In this session, we will unravel the intricacies of these questions and discuss the transformative potential of the Data Mesh approach and to effectively shape data architecture and business-centric data strategy.http://www.thoughtworks.com/xconf
My extra perspective overcomes ordinary — James Grate Thoughtworks 2023-08-03 | Meet James. Removing barriers for both himself and others has been a theme for James as he’s navigated his career in tech and DEI, using his perspective to open doors to authenticity, understanding and opportunity. Learn more about life, work and opportunities at Thoughtworks. http://www.thoughtworks.com/careers
Making design matter in technology organizations — Thoughtworks Technology Podcast Thoughtworks 2023-07-27 | Design leader and Thoughtworks alumnus Emma Carter recently published her second book, DesignedUp. In it, she explains how designers can win a seat at the leadership table inside technolology organizations and become effective evangelists and advocates for good design principles and practices.In this episode of the Technology Podcast, Emma joins hosts Rebecca Parsons and Scott Shaw to discuss her new book and talks through some of the challenges designers face in even the most forward-thinking technology companies. She highlights that design is, today, far more than just UI design — it can, and should, touch many parts of an organization, ensuring that products and services are properly aligned with the aims, goals and needs of users.You can find Emma's book on Amazon: amazon.com/DesignedUp-Emma-Carter/dp/1032202017/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=Read the full transcript here:thoughtworks.com/insights/podcasts/technology-podcasts/making-design-matter-technology-organizations
What is it like working on a team at Thoughtworks? Thoughtworks 2023-07-19 | Fast-paced. Rewarding. Exciting. These are just a few of the words our people use to describe what it is like to be part of our multicultural, multidisciplinary teams. Here we support one another and care about what we do. Find out more about life and work at Thoughtworks. Together we make extraordinary impact. http://www.thoughtworks.com/careers
What do you like best about Thoughtworks? Thoughtworks 2023-07-19 | What do our people like best about Thoughtworks? For some, it is the openness to different opinions or being able to solve new problems all the time. For others, it is the continuous learning and growth. Our diverse backgrounds, commitments to technology excellence and culture are just a few of the best things about us. Get to know more about life and work at Thoughtworks. Together we make extraordinary impact.http://www.thoughtworks.com/careers
Describe Thoughtworks in one or two words Thoughtworks 2023-07-19 | Inclusive, collaborative, impactful, people, technology and culture. These are just some of the words that our people use to describe Thoughtworks. Get to know more about life and work at Thoughtworks. Together we make extraordinary impact. http://www.thoughtworks.com/careers
Generative AI and the future of knowledge work — Thoughtworks Technology Podcast Thoughtworks 2023-07-13 | Thoughtworks recently established a new role — Chief AI Officer. Taking up the position is the former Global Head of Technology (and occasional Technology Podcast host) Mike Mason, where he will help guide Thoughtworks' AI strategy and ensure that we're equipped to support clients trying to leverage AI. In this episode of the Technology Podcast, Mike talks with hosts Neal Ford and Prem Chandrasekaran about his new role and explains why it's important that the company has someone leading on AI. He also discusses the hype, opportunities and risks of generative AI that are high on everyone's agenda at the moment, and explores how it might change knowledge work in general and software engineering more specifically. Listen as Mike talks through some of his own experiments with ChatGPT and offers his perspective on its likely impact on jobs in the months and years to come.Read the full transcript here:http://www.thoughtworks.com
How to do AI responsibly- Rebecca Parsons at Collision Conf 2023 Thoughtworks 2023-07-06 | AI has taken over the tech world in 2023. That raises an important question: how should AI be done right?In this session, Thoughtworks CTO Rebecca Parsons explores how to advance responsible tech initiatives through means that have been backed by recent survey findings.http://www.thoughtworks.com
Scaling mobile delivery — Thoughtworks Technology Podcast Thoughtworks 2023-06-29 | It seems obvious to say that mobile usage has grown dramatically over the last decade, but for businesses that have to move to accomodate this type of user behavior, it presents many challenges. While some have successfully gone all-in on mobile experiences, for others, trying to build effectively for multiple channels is as much an organizational challenge as it is a product one.In this episode of the Technology Podcast, hosts Scott Shaw and Birgitta Böckeler are joined by Head of Technology and Alexandra Lovin and Principal Mobile Consultant Andres Kievsky to discuss the current state of play in mobile development. They discuss the challenges of scaling mobile delivery, taking in everything from addressing privacy issues to application architecture.Read the full transcript here:thoughtworks.com/insights/podcasts/technology-podcasts
Making privacy a first-class citizen in data science — Thoughtworks Technology Podcast Thoughtworks 2023-06-16 | A changing regulatory environment has made it more important than ever for organizations to embed privacy in their data infrastructure. Doing so, however, can be complicated — that means data scientists have an vital role to play in ensuring privacy is a key concern from both a technical and commercial perspective. Thoughtworker and data scientist Katharine Jarmul is eager to help fellow data scientists master privacy principles and techniques. Her new book, Practical Data Privacy, covers everything from the fundamentals of governance and anonymization through to advanced approaches to data privacy like federated learning and encrypted computation.In this episode of the Technology Podcast, Katharine joins hosts Rebecca Parsons and Birgitta Böckeler to discuss the book and explain why data scientists need to be on the frontline in the fight for privacy.Read the full transcript here:thoughtworks.com/insights/podcasts/technology-podcasts/making-privacy-first-class-citizen-data-science
Platform Symphony - Weaving Channels Together for a Cohesive Experience Thoughtworks 2023-06-07 | How will implementation of your digital banking platforms make an impact with your customer base? Will it result in deeper customer relationships, expanded market share, stronger financial performance? Watch this talk given by Bharani Subramaniam, Head of Technology, Thoughtworks India at the Middle East Banking Innovation Summit 2023 in Dubai to know how to move beyond digital transformation to build digital banking multichannel solution platforms.http://www.thoughtworks.com
Multi-cloud: Exploring the challenges and opportunities — Thoughtworks Technology Podcast Thoughtworks 2023-06-07 | When cloud first hit the mainstream more than a decade ago, its attraction was rooted, in part, in its apparent elegance and simplicity. As it has become an established norm in the industry, such simplicity has given way to more fragmentation and complexity. The growth of "multi-cloud" and adjacent terms such as "hybrid cloud" and "poly cloud" mean that cloud is a field that needs to be sensitively navigated by technology leaders and their organizations.In this episode of the Technology Podcast, hosts Neal Ford and Prem Chandrasekaran discuss multi-cloud with Thoughtworks colleagues Rashmi Tambe and Sunit Parekh, who co-lead the Enterprise Modernization, Platforms and Cloud service line. In the episode they discuss terminology, the challenges of migrating to multiple cloud platforms, governance issues and some common antipatterns. They also offer advice for teams considering exploring the potential of multi-cloud.Read the full transcript here:http://www.thoughtworks.com
Tech Radar: How is AI, cloud and accessibility shaping the industry today? – By Thoughtworks Thoughtworks 2023-05-25 | The Thoughtworks Technology Radar identifies some of the core tools and techniques shaping the software industry. With the launch of our latest volume in April, we'll be talking through some of the key issues that arise in it in this special By Thoughtworks tech-talk event. Covering everything from the importance of bringing engineering rigor in analytics pipelines, through to mitigating the risks of Lambda complexity and leveraging the rapidly growing ecosystem of accessibility tools, it's an opportunity to gain a clearer picture of the biggest challenges and opportunities in the industry today.
Scaling up at Etsy — Thoughtworks Technology Podcast Thoughtworks 2023-05-25 | Global craft marketplace Etsy has grown at an impressive rate in recent years. From 2019 to 2021 sales and revenue tripled. This growth has been enabled by a significant technology modernization project which, amazingly, was completed just weeks before the Coronavirus pandemic erupted in March 2020, the start of a period in which millions of people took to Etsy to purchase cloth face masks. Without the modernized systems and infrastructure, Etsy would have struggled to cope with consumer demand.In this episode of the Technology Podcast, Mike Mason is joined by Etsy's Chief Architect Keyur Govande, the company's former CTO Mike Fisher and Thoughtworks North America Technical Director Tim Cochran to discuss how Etsy tackled the challenge of scaling to meet the needs of its expanding market. They talk through the technical challenges and the organizational focus required to scale in a way that was sustainable for the business yet impactful for Etsy's users.Read the full transcript here:thoughtworks.com/insights/podcasts/technology-podcasts/scaling-up-at-Etsy
Towards Vehicle DevOps – Michael Fait at Automotive Europe 2023 Thoughtworks 2023-05-19 | The software-defined vehicle brings a new dimension of complexity to in-vehicle software development. Today we observe in the industry that software is written, integrated, and tested in long cycles. However, receiving feedback and experiencing the functionality of the software early and often is crucial to avoid issues. Vehicle DevOps is a way of creating a constant development flow with short feedback cycles. In this talk Michael Fait highlights current challenges for in-vehicle software development, introduces the concept of Vehicle Devops, and discusses its approaches to increase engineering effectiveness.Michael Fait, Head of Autonomous Vehicle Tech, Thoughtworks
How we put together the Technology Radar — Thoughtworks Technology Podcast Thoughtworks 2023-05-10 | The Thoughtworks Technology Radar is a snapshot of technologies and practices that the company believes the industry should be interested in, based on the actual experiences of Thoughtworkers working with clients. With its first edition launched in January 2010, it is now a fixture of the Thoughtworks calendar, released twice a year in the spring and fall.Although it has been around for more than a decade, we're well aware that people have lots of questions about it. One comes up more than others: how do you actually put it together? Giving a good, short answer is difficult — for those involved, it's a long process involving various stages of writing, debate and deliberation. However, with the next edition of the Radar — volume 28 — just weeks away, we wanted to give the world an insight into how we put Technology Radar together.In this episode of the Technology Podcast, Marisa Hoenig, Perla Villareal and Camilla Crispim join host Neal Ford to discuss the work that goes into producing it and what the experience is like.Read the full transcript here:thoughtworks.com/insights/podcasts/technology-podcasts/how-we-put-together-technology-radar
30 years of extraordinary impact Thoughtworks 2023-05-10 | Founded in 1993, with a vision to revolutionize the software development industry, we’ve grown from a small team in Chicago to a leading global technology consultancy of over 11,500 Thoughtworkers in 18 countries. Today, our cross-functional teams of strategists, developers, data engineers and designers enable our clients to rapidly navigate their digital transformation journeys.Every day, the decisions we make and the behaviors we demonstrate are driven by our purpose — to create an extraordinary impact on the world through our culture and technology excellence.thoughtworks.com/en-us/about-us/history/30-years-of-extraordinary-impact
TinyML: Bringing machine learning to the edge — Thoughtworks Technology Podcast Thoughtworks 2023-05-10 | When we think about machine learning today we often think in terms of immense scale — large language models that require huge amounts of computational power, for example. But one of the most interesting innovations in machine learning right now is actually happening on a really small scale.Thanks to TinyML, models can now be run on small devices at the edge of a network. This has significant implications for the future of many different fields, from automated vehicles to security and privacy.In this episode of the Technology Podcast, hosts Scott Shaw and Rebecca Parsons are joined by Andy Nolan, Director of Emerging Technology at Thoughtworks Australia, and Matt Kelcey of Edge Impulse, to discuss what TinyML means for our understanding of machine learning as a discipline and how it could help drive innovation in the years to come.Read the full transcript here:thoughtworks.com/insights/podcasts/technology-podcasts/tinyml-bringing-machine-learning-to-the-edge
Responsible tech in an era of hostile tech — Web Summit Rio 2023 Thoughtworks 2023-05-05 | With the growing understanding of addictive technology, certain synthetic media and bias in AI, you may be starting to feel as though tech is doing more harm than good. Want to make sure you're not part of the problem? Thoughtworks CTO Rebecca Parsons shares ways in which you can advance responsible tech initiatives – all backed by recent survey findings.http://www.thoughtworks.com
Responsible and sustainable tech: A rising – and collective – obligation — Web Summit Rio 2023 Thoughtworks 2023-05-05 | When it comes to its impact on the planet, technology creates both challenges and opportunities. But a number of encouraging trends are coming to the fore. Consumers are increasingly factoring in the climate emergency when choosing a brand and, more importantly, organizations are adopting best practices and standards, and taking solid steps towards improving their sustainability performance. Join this session to find out why more must follow in their footsteps.In addition to Rebecca, your moderator is Elisa Campos from Editoria Globo and Thoughtworks Social Impact client Thiago Avila from Movimento Bem Viver.http://www.thoughtworks.com
Phil Balagtas on futures thinking, shaping his career into meaningful work and the fear of laziness Thoughtworks 2023-05-05 | In this edition of Thoughtworks' Life Lessons our hosts Johanna Vollrath and Amelia Rath interviewed Phil Balagtas. Topics covered during the interview: - The art of being a DJ - Futures Thinking - Speculative Design- Interdisciplinary thinking- Alternative futures in Japan- Forming a career into meaningful work- The fear of lazinessAbout the speaker: Phil Balagtas is founder and president of The Design Futures Initiative, a nonprofit organisation which organizes International Speculative Futures meetups and created the PRIMER conferences in the US and EU. As design lead, educator and futurist he brings together designers and futurists from all over the world to teach and speak about strategies for designing for the future and the ethical challenges around emerging technologies.Follow Phil Balagtas: Website: philbalagtas.com/contactLinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/neshacomAn interview series by Amelia Rath. http://www.thoughtworks.com
The weaponization of complexity — Thoughtworks Technology Podcast Thoughtworks 2023-05-02 | We often describe our high-tech and digitally mediated world as "complex" but we rarely spend much time considering how that complexity can be cleverly deployed as a means of duping or manipulating us. However, trends like NFTs have brought this into clearer view. This is not to say it's a novel phenomenon — from dark patterns in UX design to pages and pages of end-user license agreements (EULAs), leveraging complexity for nefarious ends has long been an unsavory aspect of the technology industry.In this episode of the Technology Podcast, Mike Mason and Neal Ford are joined by Thoughtworks designer Kate Linton and Thoughtworks North America Head of Legal Jeremy Gordon to discuss what they describe as "the weaponization of complexity." Together, they grapple with the cynicism at the center of such activities and discuss some of the ways we can tackle it.Read the full transcript here:thoughtworks.com/insights/podcasts/technology-podcasts/the-weaponization-of-complexity
Gabriela Cadenas - SVP Digital and Technology Americas, The Heineken Company – HITEC Transform.ed Thoughtworks 2023-04-26 | In this episode of the HITEC Transform.ed Series, Marcelo De Santis, Chief Digital Officer at Thoughtworks North America, speaks with Gabriela Cadenas, Senior Vice President, Digital and Technology for Heineken Americas, about their journey to become the "best-connected brewer," digital transformation as one of the company's five strategic pillars and more. thoughtworks.com/en-us/what-we-do/digital-transformation-operations/dto-transformed-series/a-conversation-with-gabriela-cadenas--svp-digital-and-technology
Get ready for XConf Europe 2023 in Amsterdam! Thoughtworks 2023-04-26 | This time we head to Amsterdam on September 21. Join our in-person tech conference by technologists for technologists! Save the date and sign-up now.thoughtworks.com/about-us/events/xconf
Tech Radar Volume 28 — Eastern Preview Thoughtworks 2023-04-26 | The Thoughtworks Technology Radar is a snapshot of technologies and practices that the company believes the industry should be interested in, based on the actual experiences of Thoughtworkers working with clients. With its first edition launched in January 2010, it is now a fixture of the Thoughtworks calendar, released twice a year in the spring and fall.http://www.thoughtworks.com
Tech Radar Vol 28 — Western Preview Thoughtworks 2023-04-26 | The Thoughtworks Technology Radar is a snapshot of technologies and practices that the company believes the industry should be interested in, based on the actual experiences of Thoughtworkers working with clients. With its first edition launched in January 2010, it is now a fixture of the Thoughtworks calendar, released twice a year in the spring and fall.http://www.thoughtworks.com
The real cost of tech debt for your business - and how to fix it — Pragmatism in Practice Thoughtworks 2023-04-12 | Technical debt has bounced into the spotlight after major system failures hit US aviation hard, forcing executive leaders to consider their own risk. Mike Mason and Rachel Laycock, Thoughtworks’ Global Heads of Technology and Enterprise Modernization, explore why addressing tech debt matters and how doing so can benefit your bottom line. If you are a business leader seeking practical ways to strategically manage your tech debt risk, this is the podcast for you.Read the full transcript here:thoughtworks.com/insights/podcasts/pragmatism-in-practice/The-real-cost-of-tech-debt-for-your-business-and-how-to-fix-it
Safety and liability in a software-defined future — Architecture of Future Tech Thoughtworks 2023-04-03 | A fully connected and software-defined future can offer many benefits for humans, but there are nevertheless some serious considerations about what it all means for our transport infrastructure and safety. In episode 3 of the Architecture of Future Tech series on autonomous vehicles, Prasanna Pendse talks with Rajeev Ranjan, Global Connectivity Leader at Stellantis, discuss how a future of high-connectivity will shape the way humans imagine transportation — and what the industry will have to do to enable such a future. Read the full transcript here:thoughtworks.com/insights/podcasts/architecture-of-future-technology/safety-liability-software-defined-future
Inside Indias Drug Discovery Hackathon — Thoughtworks Technology Podcast Thoughtworks 2023-03-31 | Covid-19 unleashed a wave of medical and pharmaceutical research and innovation across the world. In India, the government launched the Drug Discovery Hackathon, an initiative designed to bring together expertise in fields ranging from biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, machine learning and virology to discover new drugs that could help thwart the pandemic. One team that took part was from Thoughtworks India. In this episode of the Technology Podcast, two of the members — Pooja Arora and Justin Jose — talk to Rebecca Parsons and Ashok Subramanian about a number of projects they worked on during the hackathon. Among other things, they explain how they used reinforcement learning to improve the efficacy of potential drugs in tackling what was, at the time, a virus that was only partially understood.Read the full transcript here:thoughtworks.com/insights/podcasts/technology-podcasts/inside-indias-drug-discovery-hackathon
Engineering Effectiveness: What makes high performing, happy engineering teams – Heiko Gerin Thoughtworks 2023-03-29 | Fact: high-performing teams are twice as likely to kick business goals than your average team. Investing in building high-performing teams not only improves team culture and morale, but it can have a direct impact on your organization’s bottom line. In this talk, we’ll look at the building blocks of high-performing teams and how you can turn your team from good to great.Walk away with knowledge on how to:Measure engineering effectiveness for individuals, teams and organizationsOptimize both team happiness and productivity; andUse tools like Developer Portals to empower teamsthoughtworks.com/en-au/about-us/events/by-thoughtworks
Jungle or Zoo? Managing the landscape of highly scaled work in the 2020s – By Thoughtworks Thoughtworks 2023-03-29 | In the 20th century, work was a metaphorical zoo - a predictable outing where you were guaranteed to see all the animals in an orderly and predictable fashion. Fast forward to the 2020s, organisations find themselves in a digital business jungle, signed on to an expensive safari where chances are, they’ll not spot a single dangerous creature or exotic opportunity from the safety of their vehicle - while knowing for sure the hazards are still out there.In the 100 years since F.W. Taylor, Henry Gantt and James McKinsey first conjured up scientific management, program control, 7 kinds of PMO boss, charts to weed out wastrels and the dark arts of budgeting, a great deal has changed. So, why are we still using their outdated, steam-driven management tools in today’s business landscape?Learn how to manage 21st century work at scale with our speakers Prachi Tiwari and Nigel Dalton at our next By Thoughtworks tech talk coming to you live and in-person across all our Thoughtworks offices in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney. Please arrive by 5.30pm for a 6pm start.This talk is great for:Managers and executive - decision-making amidst complexityTeam leaders, understanding dependencies and blockers Team members, aligning your work to purpose and a sense of progressthoughtworks.com/en-au/about-us/events/by-thoughtworks
Mobile mindset: 7 shifts in thinking for successful mobile development teams – Sarah Smith Thoughtworks 2023-03-28 | When it comes to mobile development, there are a million ways to get it wrong, and only a few ways to get it right. However, the good news is that the mistakes engineering teams make are completely avoidable. So what does it take to deliver successful mobile apps? Through our experience, we’ve identified 7 fundamental shifts in thinking teams should adopt to embody a mobile-first culture. Join us for our By Thoughtworks webinar and discover how to deliver products that delight your customers every time and empower teams.thoughtworks.com/en-us/about-us/events/by-thoughtworks
Accelerating towards net zero: How technology enables sustainability transformations – Andy Nolan Thoughtworks 2023-03-28 | For many companies, “going green” is no longer an option - it’s a business imperative. While organizations have adopted ambitious carbon neutral goals and the like, many are still wrestling with how to transform their operations to improve sustainability performance - especially when there’s no standard playbook to follow.While the term itself implies an end point, sustainability transformation is better viewed as an evolutionary process and it requires investing in people, processes and technology to embed sustainability in every function of your business. Technology enables sustainability transformations to help businesses find new opportunities and avenues for growth, but it also presents challenges. So how can you leverage it to drive smarter action that captures value from your sustainability efforts and create competitive advantage?In this talk we will discuss:The role of technology in sustainability transformationChallenges of measuring emissions in the physical and digital supply chainTools and methodologies for optimizing operations and reducing emissionsGetting started with a sustainability transformation self-assessmentthoughtworks.com/en-au/about-us/events/by-thoughtworks
Cat or guacamole? Why AI makes mistakes and how we can fix it – Dane Sherburn – By Thoughtworks Thoughtworks 2023-03-27 | It turns out that it’s pretty easy to fool an AI system into thinking that an image of a cat is a delicious plate of guac. So why does AI sometimes make such silly mistakes? In this talk, we'll look at how AI works and discuss why getting them to operate as intended is surprisingly difficult. You'll learn: (1) how neural networks learn to solve tasks(2) that neural networks often learn to solve tasks very differently to how we learn to solve them (3) the implications of the fact that we learn to solve tasks differently; and(4) techniques to make these models more interpretable and robustthoughtworks.com/en-au/about-us/events/by-thoughtworks
From sensors to simulation — Architecture of Future Tech Thoughtworks 2023-03-27 | One of the biggest challenges in developing automated vehicles is ensuring that the vehicle can successfully and safely interact with the environment and other humans. Fortunately, researchers around the world are looking closely at this problem. One of them, Josh Siegel — Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at Michigan State University — joins Prasanna Pendse in the second episode of the Architecture of Future Tech to examine how trust can be ensured, discussing everything from sensors through to computation, simulation and regulation.Read the full transcript here:thoughtworks.com/insights/podcasts/architecture-of-future-technology/from-sensors-simulation-managing-how-autonomous-vehicles-interact-environment
Lost in translation: Bridging the Business and IT divide – By Thoughtworks Thoughtworks 2023-03-16 | Many technology leaders know that being able to communicate the business value of their engineering achievement can elevate their strategic contribution to the organisation and influence future investments. An impactful business value story is what ultimately sets apart the trusted business partner from the tech expert. However, when the word “value” means different things to Business and IT, things get lost in translation. The lack of a common language and siloed strategic development often results in suboptimal value creation.So let’s discover how to bridge the Business and IT divide. In this session, we’ll show you a framework that will help:- Technology leaders measure and articulate the value delivered for the business- Influence future investments that advances the organisationWe look forward to seeing you there! To read more about our By Thoughtworks series and check out previous events, take a look here:thoughtworks.com/en-au/about-us/events/by-thoughtworks
Limitless - Dr. Suzy Walton Thoughtworks 2023-03-16 | At an early age Suzy started making her way in the world, taking a zigzag path of self-sufficiency, challenge and fulfillment with careers that spanned stage, radio and television, academia, civil service and the boardroom. She is a multi-sector Board Director with international Chair experience and expertise in governance, regulation, health, science, education and human behavior. She is qualified as a Chartered Occupational Psychologist, Chartered Scientist and Chartered Director. She is also a proud mother of seven.thoughtworks.com/en-gb/about-us/events/limitless
Serverless in 2023 — Thoughtworks Technology Podcast Thoughtworks 2023-03-14 | Serverless received significant attention when it first emerged in the middle of the 2010s. And although it has now entered the mainstream and is today used in a diverse range of scenarios and architectures, it nevertheless remains a topic that causes considerable confusion and debate: where should we use it? How should we use it? Sometimes, what even is it, exactly?In this episode of the Technology Podcast, Mike Mason and Prem Chandrasekaran are joined by former Thoughtworker Mike Roberts — author of "the canonical book on serverless," Programming AWS Lambda — to discuss the current state of serverless. They examine the ways that serverless is understood today and explore the impacts and challenges it has for both businesses and software developers.Read the transcript here:thoughtworks.com/insights/podcasts/technology-podcasts/serverless-in-2023
Autonomous vehicles: a broad view on the state of the industry today — Architecture of Future Tech Thoughtworks 2023-03-13 | The world of autonomous vehicles is full of hype and promise, but it's easy to overlook the work that’s happening in the space. In this, the very first episode of the Architecture of Future Tech podcast, Prasanna Pendse talks to Joerg Seitter, Head of Advanced Engineering at embedded systems design and manufacturing company ETAS. They discuss the state of the autonomous vehicle industry today and delve into technology and production challenges, establishing a broad view on the field from which the rest of the series can dive even deeper.Read the full transcript here:thoughtworks.com/insights/podcasts/architecture-of-future-technology/autonomous-vehicles-broad-view-state-industry-today
How to win the innovation challenge — Pragmatism in Practice Thoughtworks 2023-03-07 | To thrive in today's fast-changing world, organizations need a systematic and sustainable approach to surfacing and prioritizing new ideas to take to market. Andy Nolan, Director of Emerging Technology at Thoughtworks Australia, shares practical advice for navigating common innovation challenges in your organization. If you are a leader, trying to balance innovative growth with managing operational costs, this is the podcast for you.Read the full transcript here:thoughtworks.com/insights/podcasts/pragmatism-in-practice/how-to-win-the-innovation-challenge
My Thoughtworks journey: Rebecca Parsons — Thoughtworks Technology Podcast Thoughtworks 2023-02-24 | Thoughtworks CTO Rebecca Parsons has had a long and varied career in technology. Even before joining Thoughtworks in 1999, she completed a PhD, worked as a postdoc researcher at Los Alamos National Laboratory and taught at the University of Central Florida. Becoming CTO in 2007, she has seen Thoughtworks — and the wider tech industry — evolve through a period in which the business mainstream has become increasingly comfortable with cutting-edge innovation.In this episode of the Technology Podcast, Neal Ford and Birgitta Böckeler talk to Rebecca about her career, starting from Caterpillar warehouses in Peoria, Illinois, to being awarded the Technical Leadership Abie Award by AnitaB.org. It's the latest episode in our ongoing mini-series of Thoughtworker Journeys, offering an insight into the diverse and sometimes surprising experiences of technologists at Thoughtworks.Read the full transcript here: thoughtworks.com/insights/podcasts/technology-podcasts/my-thoughtworks-journey-rebecca-parsons
