Tech Council
Are you a tech leader, architect, or engineer navigating the intricacies of building within the enterprise? Tech Council delivers the strategies and insights you need to succeed. Hosted by Duncan Mapes and Jason Ehmke, experienced leaders from the startup and banking tech arenas, this podcast dives deep into technology strategy and enterprise dynamics. Learn how to drive innovation, understand the bigger picture, and build impactful solutions from the ground up. Subscribe to Tech Council and gain the knowledge to shape the future of your enterprise, no matter your role.
Podcasting since 2025 • 33 episodes
Tech Council
Latest Episodes
How to Use Metrics Without Killing Engineering Culture | Episode 32
Metrics influence outcomes by shaping incentives.When engineering metrics are poorly designed, they encourage short-term optimization, suppress risk-taking, and mask systemic issues like technical debt and security gaps. When designed we...
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Episode 32
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34:47
Why AI Changes How We Build Software, Not Just How Fast | Episode 31
AI has changed the conversation in software development, but not in the way most people expected.While much of the industry focuses on speed, this episode of Tech Council explores the deeper shift: AI is changing how software is built. F...
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Episode 31
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46:17
A Practical Guide to Observability in Enterprise Systems | Episode 30
When engineering teams talk about observability, they often picture dashboards, alerts, and vendor slides. But inside real enterprise systems, observability is a story about people. It’s about how they communicate, how they respond under pressu...
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Episode 30
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45:07
Is AI the Developer’s New Co-Pilot or Competitor? | Episode 29
Viewed through the lens of systems thinking, AI introduces both leverage and fragility into the development lifecycle. In this episode, Duncan Mapes, Jason Ehmke, and returning guest, Chris Boyd break down how AI affects feedback loops, failure...
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Episode 29
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57:57
Engineering Leaders vs Tech Debt: A Realistic Conversation | Episode 28
Tech debt exists at the intersection of engineering, business incentives, and system architecture. In complex organizations, it becomes a multidimensional problem involving operational risk, system reliability, long-term scalability, and develo...
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Episode 28
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