Best Saron Podcasts (2024)

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87. From Letters to Physical Blobs: Visualising and Studying RNA, the Ultimate Mediator of Life (with Saron Tekie) 42:27

2d ago42:27

42:27

Carolina and Clara discuss with Saron RNA, how to study it, visualise it and how it is the ultimate mediator of life. Saron Tekie carried out her a Bsc in biomedical sciences at the University of Birmingham followed by a Msc in Cancer and Molecular Biology. Saron is now carrying out a PhD in evolutionary genetics in UCL in Gemma Murry lab. Saron al…

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Gulcin Yildirim Jelinek: Maintaining Postgres for Modern Workloads 38:18

18m ago38:18

38:18

In this episode of Maintainable, Robby speaks with Gulcin Yildirim Jelinek, a Staff Database Engineer at Xata. Joining from Prague, Czech Republic, Gulcin discusses her experiences working with legacy databases, the evolution of Postgres, and her passion for building accessible tech communities. Gulcin shares practical insights into modern database…

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Justine Gehring: Refactoring Software at Scale with AI 48:07

2d ago48:07

48:07

Robby sits down with Justine Gehring, an AI Research Engineer at Moderne, to explore how AI tools are transforming code maintenance and scalability. They dive into the unique ways AI can support refactoring for massive and legacy codebases, from retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) to lossless semantic trees, and discuss how developers can benefit …

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Katerina Skroumpelou: Bridging Engineering and Advocacy for Scalable Software 36:48

10d ago36:48

36:48

As a product advocate at Nx, Katerina Skroumpelou combines her engineering skills with a knack for connecting with clients. In this episode, she shares how clear documentation, scalable architectures, and a collaborative culture can transform software development for the better. Key Takeaways [00:01:25] Katerina’s Background: Robby and Katerina dis…

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86. Laugh and the World Laughs With You: The Science of Laughter in Humans and Other Animals (with Professor Sophie Scott) 40:16

15d ago40:16

40:16

In today's episode, we are joined by Sophie Scott, a professor in cognitive neuroscience and head of the speech communications group at University College London. Her research focuses on the neural basis of vocal communication- how our brains process information in speech and control the production of our voice- as well as the expression of emotion…

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Moriel Schottlender: The Challenges of Modernizing MediaWiki's Monolith 46:10

24d ago46:10

46:10

Welcome to another engaging episode of the Maintainable Software Podcast! In this episode, Robby sits down with Moriel Schottlender, Principal Software Engineer at the Wikimedia Foundation, to explore the complex journey of modernizing MediaWiki, the software behind Wikipedia. Moriel shares her insights on what it takes to keep an enormous monolith…

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85. Mice Playing Poker: Probing the Neural Circuit Mechanism of Economic Decision Making in Mice (With Dr Ann Duan) 1:13:27

29d ago1:13:27

1:13:27

Join Carolina and Clara in today’s episode where we discuss economic decision-making in mice with Dr Ann Duan, a group leader in the Sainsbury Wellcome Centre. The goal of Ann’s lab is to understand how animals make flexible decisions under risk, social influence, and the neural circuit mechanisms underlying these choices. Today’s episode was made …

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Kate Holterhoff: From Front-End Engineering to Developer Advocacy 51:55

1M ago51:55

51:55

Welcome to another engaging episode of Maintainable! Robby sits down with Kate Holterhoff, Ph.D., a Senior Analyst at RedMonk and former front-end engineer, to explore the intricate world of software maintenance, documentation, and the future of developer roles. Kate brings her unique perspective from her time as a practitioner at a digital marketi…

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Alan Ridlehoover: Building Robust Systems Through Behavior-Centric Testing 48:27

1M ago48:27

48:27

Alan Ridlehoover: Building Robust Systems Through Behavior-Centric Testing In this episode of Maintainable, Robby speaks with Alan Ridlehoover, Senior Engineering Manager at Cisco Meraki. Alan shares his perspective on building well-maintained software by focusing on behavior-centric testing, clear code ownership, and thoughtful technical decisions…

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84. Deep Mutational Scanning and How to Investigate Protein Behaviour (with Isabelle Zane) 46:04

1M ago46:04

46:04

In this week's episode we are joined by Isabelle Zane, a PhD student at the Wellcome Sanger Institute in Cambridge who is investigating the link between genetic mutations and protein function in the Lehner & Parts labs. We discuss a novel technology- deep mutational scanning- which is used to screen how single gene mutations influence the structure…

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April Wensel: Navigating Legacy Code with Compassion 52:05

2M ago52:05

52:05

In this episode of Maintainable, Robby speaks with April Wensel, Founder and Owner of Compassionate Coding. April shares her journey in the software industry and how she came to embrace compassion as a core value in coding and team dynamics. She explains why empathy is critical when working with legacy code, mentoring junior developers, and address…

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Saron Yitbarek: The Balance Between Maintainable Code and Multiple Streams of Income 41:20

2M ago41:20

41:20

In this episode of the Maintainable Software Podcast, Robby sits down with Saron Yitbarek, founder and CEO of DiscoLink, to explore the challenges of maintaining early-stage software while balancing multiple streams of income. Saron shares her journey from being a solo developer to hiring her first teammate and the lessons learned along the way abo…

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83. Transcriptomics to Translation (with Inga Van den Bossche) 43:07

2M ago43:07

43:07

Join Carolina and Clara in today's episode on transcriptomics to translation with Inga Van den Bossche. Inga carried out her undergrad and masters degree in materials science and engineering at Imperial college London and is now a doctoral student since 2022 in Professor Molly Stevens lab at Oxford, researching cellular interfaces and innovative bi…

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Lutz Hühnken: Crafting Resilient Systems with Event-Driven Design 44:45

2M ago44:45

44:45

Introduction In this episode of Maintainable, Robby speaks with Lutz Hühnken, Head of Engineering Excellence at Upvest, about the transformative power of event-driven architecture in software development. Lutz brings his extensive experience to the table, discussing how breaking down complex systems into manageable modules and leveraging event-driv…

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[Summer Rerelease] Biomimetics and Bioinspired Materials 29:40

2M ago29:40

29:40

Welcome to our special summer rerelease series! Carolina and Clara take a trip down memory lane with a special series dedicated to their older episodes, including ones you may have missed! In today’s episode Carolina and Clara discuss biomimetic and bioinspired materials, and the challenges of understanding the biological structure of natural mater…

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Noel Rappin: Reviving the Pickaxe— A Journey through Ruby's Legacy 43:58

2M ago43:58

43:58

In this episode of the Maintainable Software Podcast, Robby is joined by Noel Rappin, Staff Engineer at Chime Financial, and the mind behind the latest edition of the classic Programming Ruby book, affectionately known as the "Pickaxe." Noel delves into the intricate process of modernizing a legacy technical book and the lessons learned along the w…

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Cassidy Williams: Navigating the Career Jungle Gym in Tech 43:18

3M ago43:18

43:18

In this episode of the Maintainable Software Podcast, Robby sits down with Cassidy Williams, Developer Advocate at GitHub, to explore the dynamic nature of a tech career, the delicate balance between clever code and maintainability, and the evolving trends in software development. Cassidy begins by discussing what makes software truly maintainable—…

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82. Using Protein Engineering to Tackle Non-Biodegradable Materials (with Ryen O’Meara) 34:45

3M ago34:45

34:45

In today's episode we are joined by Ryen O’Meara, a Chemical Engineer graduate student in Caltech. Ryen joined Nobel Laureate Francis Arnold's lab with the aim to engineer enzymes that degrade emerging environmental contaminants, and merge sustainability and protein engineering. We discuss with Ryen the environmentally concerning Silicon-Carbon bon…

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Obie Fernandez: Pioneering AI in Ruby on Rails Development 44:11

3M ago44:11

44:11

In this episode of the Maintainable Software Podcast, Robby speaks with Obie Fernandez, Chief Scientist at Olympia, about the integration of AI into modern software development. Obie shares his unique perspective on leveraging AI to enhance the maintainability and functionality of software applications, particularly in the Ruby on Rails ecosystem. …

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Tekin Süleyman: Balancing Complexity and Team Size 42:31

3M ago42:31

42:31

Topics Discussed Characteristics of Well-Maintained Software: Tekin emphasizes the importance of software that is easy to change and tailored to the team's needs. Balancing Complexity and Team Size: Tekin discusses how his small team manages complexity and features to maintain sustainable work practices without overburdening the developers. GovUK P…

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Ryosuke Iwanaga: The Benefits of Cell-Based Architecture 42:26

3M ago42:26

42:26

Ryosuke shares his insights on: Ownership in Software Maintenance: The role of single-threaded ownership and dedicated teams in maintaining software and shared libraries. Technical Debt: How his definition of technical debt has evolved over the years and strategies to manage it effectively. Monitoring and Alarming: The importance of comprehensive m…

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[Summer Rerelease] Mycelium 20:47

3M ago20:47

20:47

Welcome to our special summer rerelease series! Carolina and Clara take a trip down memory lane with a special series dedicated to their older episodes, including ones you may have missed! In this episode, we discussed the fascinating world of fungi, and in particular, mycelium or mycorrhizal networks- a form of fungi that have an incredible capaci…

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Julia Ferraioli - Capturing Untold Open Source Stories 47:32

4M ago47:32

47:32

Welcome to the Maintainable Software Podcast! In this episode, Robby speaks with Julia Ferraioli, an Open Source AI/ML Strategist at AWS and co-founder of Open Source Stories. Julia joins us from Seattle, Washington, and shares her insights into the world of open source, AI, and software maintainability. Key Topics: Well-Maintained Software: Julia …

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81. Tools for Looking Into the Brain: Squiggly Lines, An Insight into Learning & Memory (with Dr. Sam Cooke) 1:13:51

4M ago1:13:51

1:13:51

In today's episode, we are joined by Dr. Sam Cooke, a group leader and senior lecturer at King's College London who researches the mechanisms that underlie learning and memory in the brain. We discuss his research journey that led him to become fascinated in the processes of learning and memory, as well as the tools he uses to record neural activit…

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Tanmai Gopal: Unlocking the Potential of Unified APIs 44:39

4M ago44:39

44:39

In this episode of Maintainable, Robby Russell sits down with Tanmai Gopal, the CEO and co-founder of Hasura. Tanmai shares his insights into the characteristics of well-maintained software and the importance of a codebase that no team member fears. He emphasizes the need for accessibility and understandability in code, making it easier for develop…

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James Socol: Building Social Capital in Engineering Teams 44:18

4M ago44:18

44:18

In this episode of the Maintainable Software Podcast, Robby Russell sits down with James Socol, a Staff Engineer at Fastly, to discuss the art of maintaining legacy code and the nuances of technical debt versus technical depreciation. Key Topics Discussed: Characteristics of Well-Maintained Code: James shares his insights on what defines well-maint…

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[Summer Rerelease] Oxygen - Friend or Foe: a Debate 23:50

4M ago23:50

23:50

Welcome to our special summer rerelease series! Carolina and Clara take a trip down memory lane with a special series dedicated to their older episodes, including ones you may have missed! Today we are reviving the oxygen debate - is oxygen a friend or foe? Was it truly evolutionarily advantageous for us to learn to respire using oxygen or should a…

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Paola Ducolin: Building Trust and Communication in Engineering Teams 45:30

4M ago45:30

45:30

In this episode of Maintainable, Robby chats with Paola Ducolin, Staff Engineer at Datadog. Paola shares her insights on the characteristics of well-maintained software, the common struggles teams face, and effective strategies for working with stakeholders to prioritize refactoring. Key Topics Discussed: Characteristics of Maintainable Software: P…

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80. BCI Breakthroughs: The Therapeutic Progress of Brain Computer Interfaces (BCI) 34:57

5M ago34:57

34:57

In today's episode Carolina and Clara discuss the latest research on brain computer interfaces (BCI), and how they aid patients with motor related deficits such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), paralysis, and locked-in syndrome. Different types of BCI vary in how invasive they are and the different sorts of motor functions they can aid, from…

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Robin Heinze - React Native and the Art of Flexibility 40:35

5M ago40:35

40:35

In this episode, Robby welcomes Robin Heinze, Director of Engineering at Infinite Red, to discuss the intricacies of building and maintaining robust software systems. Key topics covered include: Characteristics of Maintainable Software: Robin shares insights from her team on what makes software maintainable, emphasizing the need for clear documenta…

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79. The Evolution of Self-Medication, and What Chimpanzees Know (with Dr. Elodie Freymann) 1:10:52

5M ago1:10:52

1:10:52

This week we are joined by Elodie Freymann, an evolutionary anthropologist, primatologist, artist and storyteller to discuss the evolution of self-medication. Elodie recently completed a PhD in evolutionary anthropology at the University of Oxford, and shares with us her work studying self-medication in chimpanzees of the Budongo Forest in Uganda. …

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