The Ball of Mud - Tackling Software Monoliths and Decomposing Tech Debt: Strategies and Challenges
In this episode of "How Many CTOs Does It Take?" podcast, hosts Scott Porad and Brad Hefta-Gaub discuss the intricate challenges of engineering leadership, focusing on the decomposition of monolithic ...
20 Maj 202543min
Embracing Failure and Innovation: Lessons from Punk Rock with Kevin Goldsmith
In this episode of "How Many CTOs Does It Take?" podcast, hosts Scott Porad and Brad Hefta-Gaub are joined by Kevin Goldsmith, a seasoned tech leader with a background in both music and technology. Ke...
13 Maj 202552min
Navigating Technical Debt and Code Quality in Agile Teams
In this episode of "How Many CTOs Does It Take?" podcast, hosts Scott Porad and Brad Hefta-Gaub discuss a recent incident in a small engineering team that highlights challenges of managing technical d...
6 Maj 202516min
The Reality of AI in Software Engineering and the Future of Work
In this episode of "How Many CTOs Does It Take?" podcast, hosts Scott Porad and Brad Hefta-Gaub discuss a recent OpenAI study on AI's effectiveness in completing real-world freelance software engineer...
29 Apr 202521min
Tackling Tech Culture and Interviewing: Insights from Ted Neward
In this episode of "How Many CTOs Does It Take?" podcast, hosts Scott Porad and Brad Hefta-Gaub welcome special guest Ted Neward, a senior distinguished engineer at Capital One, joins the hosts to dis...
22 Apr 202550min
The Power of Drafting Implementation Plans: Insights and Strategies
In this episode of "How Many CTOs Does It Take?" podcast, hosts Scott Porad and Brad Hefta-Gaub discuss the importance of having an implementation plan in software development. They emphasize the role...
15 Apr 202524min
Learning Styles and Team Dynamics: A Journey from Personal Trips to Strategic Decisions
In this episode of "How Many CTOs Does It Take?" podcast, hosts Scott Porad and Brad Hefta-Gaub dive into the fascinating world of learning styles and their impact on teamwork in both remote and in-pe...
8 Apr 202528min
Bonus Episode: Challenges and Insights From Using Cursor to Add a Feature to Our Website
In this bonus episode of "How Many CTOs Does It Take?" podcast, hosts Scott Porad and Brad Hefta-Gaub discuss their hands-on experience with an AI agent for updating their podcast website. They share ...
3 Apr 202512min
