In this episode of "How Many CTOs Does It Take?" podcast, hosts Scott Porad and Brad Hefta-Gaub" are joined by Paul Brown to delve into the misplaced fears of AI supplanting engineers, highlighting instead its potential to enhance productivity. Paul shares his journey from skepticism about AI's capabilities to recognizing its strengths, drawing parallels to the historic shift from mainframes to personal computers. They discuss the importance of writing and critiquing implementation plans, effectively utilizing AI tools, and managing resistance to AI integration in engineering teams. The dialogue is rich with insights on evolving AI models and the future of AI in coding.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:50 Paul Brown's Journey at Salesforce 02:28 Exploring AI and Vibe Coding 04:44 AI as a New Computing Paradigm 06:55 Challenges and Learnings with AI 11:15 The Role of Engineering Managers with AI 16:10 Choosing the Right AI Tools 24:41 Embracing AI as a Tool for Amplification 25:54 Addressing Resistance to AI Adoption 26:07 Mandating AI in Teams: A Balanced Approach 27:54 AI's Role in Solving Complex Problems 31:50 Understanding Agentic-Friendly Models 36:34 Fun with AI: The Hacker News Game 41:10 Final Thoughts and Farewell

Resources:

• How Many CTOs Pod: https://howmanyctospod.com
• Paul Brown: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulrbrown/
• Scott Porad: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottporad/
• Brad Hefta-Gaub: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradheftagaub/

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