Jimmy Bogard: MediatR & AutoMapper - Episode 356
Azure & DevOps Podcast
Today’s guest is a true heavyweight in the .NET open-source world — someone whose work has quietly but profoundly shaped the way countless developers build software. Jimmy Bogard is the creator and maintainer of two of the most widely used OSS libraries in the .NET ecosystem: AutoMapper and MediatR. If you've ever tried to simplify object mapping or decouple application logic, chances are you've used his tools. Based in Austin, Texas, Jimmy is an independent software consultant and a perennial recipient of the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional award every single year since 2009....
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Steve Smith: Software Architecture - Episode 355
Azure & DevOps Podcast
Steven Smith, also known in the developer community as Ardalis, is an entrepreneur, author, and software architect with a deep passion for building effective, maintainable software. Through his company, NimblePros, Steve helps organizations — ranging from household names like Microsoft and Quicken Loans to growing teams across industries — maximize their development potential. His clients frequently describe him as a “force multiplier,” amplifying the productivity and impact of the teams he supports. Steve has been recognized as a Microsoft MVP for over two decades and continues...
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Bob Ward: SQL Server 2025 - Episode 354
Azure & DevOps Podcast
Bob Ward is a Principal Architect for the Microsoft Azure Data team, which owns the development for Microsoft SQL Edge to Cloud. Bob has worked for Microsoft for 31-plus years on every version of SQL Server shipped, from OS/2 1.1 to SQL Server 2025, including Azure SQL. Bob is a well-known speaker on SQL Server, Azure SQL, AI, and Microsoft Fabric, often presenting talks on new releases, internals, and specialized topics at events such as SQLBits, Microsoft Build, Microsoft Ignite, PASS Summit, DevIntersection, and VS Live. You can also learn Azure SQL from him on the popular series...
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Michael Washington: The Nature Of Data - Episode 353
Azure & DevOps Podcast
Michael is an ASP.NET and C# programmer who has extensive knowledge in process improvement, AI and Large Language Models, and student information systems. He is also the founder of the following websites, BlazorData.net, AIStoryBuilders.com, and BlazorHelpWebsite.com — fantastic resources that help empower developers. Michael resides in Los Angeles, California, with his son Zachary and wife, Valerie. Topics of Discussion: [2:09] Michael shares his background, starting with his first applications created for his uncle’s company using Access 2.0. [3:08] Michael mentions his new...
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Rockford Lhotka: Software Architecture & Strategy - Episode 352
Azure & DevOps Podcast
As the Vice President of Strategy at Xebia Microsoft Services, Rocky leads the vision and direction of the company’s software development solutions and services. He brings extensive expertise in framework design and implementation, distributed systems architecture, and cloud and container technologies, helping clients achieve their business goals and deliver value to their customers. He is also the creator of CSLA .NET, an open-source development framework that enables developers to build scalable, maintainable, and secure object-oriented applications. As an accomplished author, he...
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Scott Hunter: AI-driven development - Episode 351
Azure & DevOps Podcast
Scott is the Vice President of Product for Azure Developer Experience. He builds all the .NET tools for Azure. Topics of Discussion: [1:49] Scott’s Microsoft journey and .NET evolution. [3:39] AI's transformative impact on software development. [6:08] Using ChatGPT and Deep Research. [8:41] Software Engineering Agent (Padawan). [11:20] Model Context Protocol (MCP). [11:51] GitHub workflow for agent-driven development. [15:53] Handling repetitive or non-fun development tasks. [19:41] How AI will bring back the tech for us. [21:15] Azure Spring Apps and modernization tools. [23:39] The...
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Scott Forsyth: How Kitchen Copilot uses AI - Episode 350
Azure & DevOps Podcast
Scott has spent over 25 years in the IT field, working in disciplines such as systems architecture, software development, team growth, and entrepreneurship. He was a Microsoft MVP for 12 years in ASP.NET and IIS. He’s co-authored two books (IIS 7 and IIS 8 Professional), is a Pluralsight author, and has spoken at various conferences, code camps, and user groups. He's now shifted into the AI space, building AI solutions and supporting others in their AI journey. Scott co-founded a new startup, Kitchen Copilot, using all the new GenAI tech to help people cook more at home and eat healthier....
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David Lykken: AI in Executive Strategy - Episode 349
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David Lykken, a 51-year veteran of the mortgage industry, is the Founder, President & Chief Transformational Officer of Transformational Mortgage Solutions (TMS). With decades of expertise, Lykken and his team of industry veterans are revolutionizing the way mortgage professionals conduct business through consulting, executive coaching, and strategic communications. Recognized as a leading voice in the mortgage sector, he has been a frequent guest on FOX Business News, as well as making appearances on CNBC & CBS Evening News, where he shares invaluable insights on...
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Jeff Sutherland: The History of Agile - Episode 348
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Jeff is the co-creator of Scrum and a leading expert on how the Scrum framework has evolved to meet the needs of today’s business. The framework he developed in 1993 and formalized in 1995 with Ken Schwaber has since been adopted by the vast majority of software development companies around the world. However, Jeff realized that the benefits of Scrum are not limited to software and product development. He has adapted this successful strategy for several other industries, including finance, healthcare, higher education, and telecom. As the CEO of Scrum Inc. Jeff sets the vision for...
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Adrienne Braganza Tacke: Code Review Patterns & Principles - Episode 347
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Adrienne Braganza Tacke is an accomplished author and software engineer with a passion for educating others about software development. Choosing a path distinct from the expected trajectory of nursing, she pursued a degree in management information systems at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Over the course of nearly eight years in the field, she has contributed her expertise across multiple industries, including healthcare and higher education. Currently, she serves as a software development engineer at DebtTrader, where she embraces the challenge of modernizing fintech workflows...
info_outlineJeff is the co-creator of Scrum and a leading expert on how the Scrum framework has evolved to meet the needs of today’s business. The framework he developed in 1993 and formalized in 1995 with Ken Schwaber has since been adopted by the vast majority of software development companies around the world. However, Jeff realized that the benefits of Scrum are not limited to software and product development. He has adapted this successful strategy for several other industries, including finance, healthcare, higher education, and telecom.
As the CEO of Scrum Inc. Jeff sets the vision for success with Scrum. He continues to share best practices with organizations around the globe and has written extensively on Scrum rules and methods. With a deep understanding of business process — gleaned from years as CTO/CEO of eleven different software companies — Jeff is able to describe the high-level organizational benefits of Scrum and what it takes to create hyperproductive teams.
Topics of Discussion:
[:35] Introduction of Jeff Sutherland, co-creator of Scrum.
[3:47] Jeff Sutherland’s background: His experience at West Point and lessons in making work visible.
[5:19] Fighter pilot experiences that influenced the operational side of Scrum.
[6:02] Transition to the Air Force Academy and work in AI at Stanford.
[7:38] Learning complex adaptive systems and the origin of Agile from complex systems theory.
[8:30] How complex systems theory impacts Scrum and Agile teams today.
[9:25] Jeff’s first experiences applying Scrum in the banking industry.
[11:25] The development of Scrum and the 2001 Agile Manifesto.
[12:57] Making work visible and organizing teams, from West Point to Toyota to the Agile Manifesto.
[13:23] Fast forward to 2024: Issues in Scrum and Agile practices, including sprint lengths and backlog grooming.
[14:34] Jeff’s new book: First Principles in Scrum and its relation to Scrum technology stacks.
[16:23] Building autonomous systems: Lessons from radiation physics, AI, and complex adaptive systems.
[19:16] The influence of autonomous robots on the creation of Scrum.
[21:14] Discussion of Scrum and AI, leading to “Extreme Agile.”
[22:47] Predictions for the future of Scrum and Agile: Teams becoming 30 to 100 times faster by 2030.
[23:37] Example of AI in action: Developing a system to handle expense reports using Scrum principles.
[29:37] Challenges with AI-generated code and the need for strong software architecture knowledge.
[33:24] The importance of following Scrum “by the book” to achieve hyperproductivity.
[35:30] Jeff’s closing advice on adapting to extreme agile to stay competitive by 2030.
Mentioned in this Episode:
Programming with Palermo — New Video Podcast! Email us at [email protected].
Clear Measure, Inc. (Sponsor)
.NET DevOps for Azure: A Developer’s Guide to DevOps Architecture the Right Way, by Jeffrey Palermo
“How the Agile Manifesto Came To Be”
Become a beta tester for Jeff Sutherland's AI software project for expense reports: [email protected]
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