Pablo Bouzada
Engineering Manager at ViaPlay Group
Engineering Manager en ViaPlay Group
Barcelona, Spain
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With over 20 years of hands-on experience in programming, Pablo is a well-versed professional who has successfully transitioned into leadership roles, currently serving as an Engineering Manager in Viaplay Group. He is dedicated to fostering collaborative environments and helping individuals discover more effective ways of working together, navigating challenges such as remote team collaboration and conflict resolution. In his talks, Pablo offers a fusion of technical knowledge and leadership insights, based on years of practical experience, exploring the intersection of technology, management, and the human diversity that drives successful teams.
Con más de 20 años de experiencia práctica en programación, Pablo es un profesional experimentado que ha logrado una transición exitosa a roles de liderazgo, actualmente se desempeña como Gerente de Ingeniería en Viaplay Group. Se dedica a fomentar entornos colaborativos y ayudar a las personas a descubrir formas más efectivas de trabajar juntos, abordando desafíos como la colaboración en equipo remoto y la resolución de conflictos. En sus charlas, Pablo ofrece una fusión de conocimientos técnicos y perspectivas de liderazgo, basadas en años de experiencia práctica, explorando la intersección de la tecnología, la gestión y la diversidad de individuos que impulsan a los equipos de alto rendimiento.
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No, AI will not fix your (broken) engineering processes
AI is changing how we develop software and will keep doing so in the future. Many companies see it as a miracle solution that can fix all their problems. However, AI does not solve existing issues, but often makes them worse. Silos within organizations become stronger, and the disconnect between business goals and team outputs widens. This gap becomes clearer as teams release products faster, highlighting the difference between what is delivered and what users need.
AI also reveals hidden technical problems. When codebases are inconsistent, the AI-generated output becomes unreliable. Missing documentation leads to confusion, not clarity. Weak testing practices create ineffective automation and give a false sense of security. Poorly defined system boundaries lead to architectural mismatches. Unreliable data structures cause problems in processing pipelines. And, without good monitoring, fixing AI-related failures becomes a nightmare.
This talk will cover the key organizational and technical foundations needed for AI to work well: alignment, collaboration, clear architecture, strong testing, and reliable monitoring. Attendees will learn how to set up their engineering environment so that AI supports better decision-making rather than causing more chaos.
The power of quick feedback in Software Development
In the world of creating software, getting timely and helpful feedback is like having a secret weapon. It speeds up how we improve our code, makes teams work together better, and stops problems before they become big headaches. In this talk, we will dig into why quick feedback is so crucial in software development. We'll see how it helps us work faster, collaborate effectively, avoid big mistakes, and keep us always learning and getting better. Let's uncover the magic of quick feedback that turns good teams into excellent ones!
Hard skills, soft skills, and human skills
In this era of AI replacing many of our tasks related to communicating with computer systems (writing code, reviewing PRs, improving performance,...), it is crucial to polish up our abilities to connect and empathize with other humans.
Demonstrating empathy during challenging times, active listening, sound judgment, and fostering a culture of responsibility, learning, and growth can truly make a difference.
Let's talk about how to discover and enhance our human skills.
Should we stop discussing about technical debt... with top management?
For years, technical teams have conveyed their concerns about system maintainability to their managers through the metaphor of technical debt. While it's a good way to explain what happens when technical decisions have been made to solve technical problems, non-technical people haven't always understood it well.
The result is that whenever someone talks about technical debt, it sounds like a complaint and an excuse to use new technology that may not add anything to the business.
Let's change how we talk to ensure that technical problems receive the attention they deserve.
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