New Podcast
Signals
Dev Talks with Michael Dowden
Podcast for Software Professionals
Context instead of buzzwords
The Signals Podcast brings together thought leaders who share their insights and show us how to build the software of tomorrow.
Thought Leaders in Conversation
Designed for software developers, architects, and tech leads who are actively shaping this future.
Above and beyond
Each episode focuses on real-world experiences, new technologies, and the challenges of modern software development.
Episode 04
How AI is Redrawing the Battle Lines of Cybersecurity
Andrew Roden
Software and security engineer, threat detection expert, and former CrowdStrike engineer
This episode highlights how sophisticated attacks still rely on human trust, underscoring the importance of strong programming fundamentals and secure system design.
Episode 04
Trust is the New Currency in AI Design
Konrad Piercey
UX/UI expert, product strategist, and founder of KNP Design Collective
In this episode, Michael Dowden sits down with UX designer Konrad Piercey to discuss how AI is reshaping user experience (UX) and product design. Piercey emphasizes that successful AI integration is not merely a technical challenge but a human one rooted in trust and transparency. He also explores key challenges brought by AI, including team alignment and the inevitability of bias in intelligent systems.
Episode 03
The Governance Revolution: Scaling Trust Through Platform Engineering
Mark Boyd
API and Data Expert with experience at the European Commission, World Bank & WHO
In this episode Mark Boyd discusses the transformative role of platform engineering in modern organizations. He frames the discipline not just as a technical shift from DevOps, but as a “governance fabric” that enables digital businesses to scale securely and consistently.
Episode 02
The End of Coding as We Know It
Nir Kaufman
Front-End Tech Lead at Tikal · Google Developer Expert for Angular & Web Technologies
In this episode, Michael Dowden talks with Nir Kaufman about how AI is transforming software development—and why skills like communication, context management, and prompt engineering are becoming increasingly important.
Episode 01
Vibe Coding Beyond the Hype
John Davies
Former Global Chief Architect – JP Morgan, BNP Paribas, VISA
Michael Dowden talks with John Davies about Vibe Coding—the shift from writing code to orchestrating AI agents. What will remain once the hype dies down?
All Episodes
03. June 2026
iJS + JavaScript Days
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Node.js
Rafael Gonzaga & Marco Ippolito
Two Node.js core contributors discuss the future of the runtime, performance improvements, and what developers can expect from the upcoming releases.
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