The SDG Podcast

This episode explores the gap between AI’s promise and real-world results: where it speeds up prototyping and research, why human expertise and review still matter, and how to manage security, reliability, and cost risks.

In this episode, the discussion explores the rising complexity of managing costs in modern cloud and AI systems. The conversation centers on how teams are increasingly challenged by unpredictable expenses—from cloud infrastructure and platform licensing to unexpected spikes caused by misconfigured services or overly permissive AI deployments.

Paul Wiedel joins the podcast team to discuss the reality of managing multiple clients simultaneously, ranging from handling two or three accounts to juggling double-digit workloads, and how success depends heavily on planning, scheduling discipline, and constant context switching across responsibilities

AI can be incredibly useful—and occasionally incredibly confident while being completely wrong. In this episode, Eric and Dean join Peter and Kyle to unpack the fear, hype, and reality surrounding AI. from job replacement and energy consumption to hallucinations, bias, and the challenge of knowing when to trust the machine.

Consulting comes with plenty of unwritten rules: own your mistakes, communicate thoughtfully, document your work, and maybe don’t come in hot on day one. In this episode, we unpack the habits that help consultants build trust, navigate client environments, and become the kind of partner people actually want on their team.

This episode is Part 2 of Who Owns The Code. The team explores how “vibe coding” with AI is reshaping who can build software inside organizations, and what happens when prototypes start drifting toward production without traditional engineering guardrails. The group unpacks ideas like “golden paths” and controlled playgrounds for innovation, where non-engineers can safely build and test ideas while still ensuring anything valuable can be reliably transitioned into production-grade systems.

In this episode, the team dives into the reality of onboarding—when starting a new role can mean anything from a perfectly prepared desk and ready-to-go laptop to sitting in a lobby wondering where to even begin. They share stories from both ends of the spectrum: seamless welcomes that make you feel instantly part of the team, and the more chaotic starts where access, equipment, and even basic instructions take days to fall into place.

Camille Westfall joins Allison, Peter, and Kyle to dive into the world of accessibility—from web design to physical spaces. Discover why shifting accessibility left in your process saves time and money, how universal design benefits everyone, and what new legal standards mean for your business. Whether you're a designer, developer, or business leader, this episode will help you make your products and services more inclusive for all.

Passwords have had a good run—but their days may finally be numbered. This episode dives into the rise of passkeys, why they're more secure than traditional passwords, and why adopting them isn't always as simple as clicking "Enable."

This episode explores the intersection of AI-driven "vibe coding" and traditional low code tools, discussing how platforms like Microsoft Power Apps and Copilot are making app development more accessible, the challenges of governance and reliability, and the evolving role of citizen developers in organizations.