Mik + One: The Official Project to Product Podcast by Dr. Mik Kersten

Episode 61: Patrick Debois, The “Godfather of DevOps,” on AI, Automation, and Innovation

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Joining Mik in this episode of Mik + One is Patrick Dubois. Often referred to as the Godfather of DevOps, Patrick shares his insights on the evolving landscape of DevOps and its intersection with generative AI. He discusses how the principles of DevOps are being applied to the rapidly changing world of AI, emphasizing the importance of testing, automation, and team structures in this new era. Patrick reflects on the lessons learned from past technology transformations and how they can inform current practices in integrating AI into business processes.  

Listen as Mik and Patrick as they outline actionable strategies for organizations to move from experimentation to the successful productization of AI solutions, underscoring the importance of collaboration and feedback in driving innovation. 

  

Key discussions include: 

  • The importance of adaptability in applying DevOps principles to generative AI. 
    • Understanding the integration of generative AI requires a shift in team structures and roles. 
      • Feedback and iterative testing are crucial for successfully deploying generative AI applications. 
        • DevOps practitioners have an innate advantage in managing the unpredictable nature of AI systems. 
          • Organizations must balance between innovative AI solutions and maintaining robust governance frameworks. 
            • The journey of integrating AI technologies can be accelerated by leveraging existing data architectures. 

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              Additional Resources: 

              YouTube Reference: 

              - "Every AI Engineer Deserves an AI Platform" https://youtu.be/p1AITmS6JrA?si=sEo2oArZqp1PRaHo

              - "Generative AI is Changing Our Jobs as Software and DevOps Engineers" https://youtu.be/qMLEI4ZaktE?si=N6aonwLH3bsDHtFp 

              More Resources:

              • Portfolio SAFe 
                • MarTech 
                  • Scrum Studio 
                    • Greenfield project 
                      • Skunkworks 
                        • Bimodal IT 
                          • Agile Release Train 
                            • Mik + One Podcast Episode 20: Justin Watts 

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