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Asynchronous & Unreliable - Conversations on The Edge of Software

Welcome to Asynchronous and Unreliable, the new weekly podcast where we discuss the latest and most fascinating ideas in: software engineering, AI, management, leadership and communications, efficiency, operations, clouds, hyperscaling, resilience and sustainability.Our host is Anne Currie, tech veteran, co-author of O"Reilly"s Building Green Software (on building cheaper and more flexible systems ready for the energy transition), The Cloud Native Attitude (on industry embrace of fast flow), and the

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Ep 20: How to Make AI Data Centers Sustainable with...

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2026/08/03

When we make AI data centres expensive and unsustainable that's a choice because they don't have to be.In this episode of Asynchronous and Unreliable, host Anne Currie speaks with Chad Gibson, ex Microsoft co-founder and CEO of AI host and infrastructure company Neuralwatt, to discuss innovative approaches to reducing the energy footprint of AI.Discover how layered technologies, transparency, and customer-driven model choices can help to shape greener, cheaper, and more efficient AI.Key

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Ep 19: Latest News in AI Code Generation From Mission...

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2026/07/27

ShownotesExploring AI, Software Development, and Future Possibilities with Martin Davidson for a discussion on #Rustlang, the AI SDLC,Join us for a deep conversation on the latest in AI experimentation, software engineering, and reimagining hardware and UI design. Martin Davidson returns to share insights from his ongoing projects, exploring how AI models like Claude and Codex are transforming the way we build and understand software. #rustlangMain Topics Covered:Martin’s current AI experimentation

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Ep 18: What Happens When You Are Not In The Room? Jon...

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2026/07/20

What Happens When You're Not in the Room? - Leadership, Media, and Writing Insights #leadership #management #softwareBook reveal - Jon Berger's new book on leadership and management, What Happens When You Are Not In The Room? comes out on the 1st September 2026.In this episode, Anne Currie and mission critical software and leadership veteran Jon Berger explore the nuances of leadership, the art of writing books, humour in professional communication, and media representations of leadership. They

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Ep 17: How Could AI Write Software Much Better Than...

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2026/07/13

The Future of Software: Insights from ExperienceDiscover how seasoned experts (aka old people in computer years) predict the evolution of software development over the next decade, focusing on #AI's transformative role, hardware implications, and the potential for machine-only software.In this episode:Reflection on recent episodes discussing AI and code generation and what they imply for the futureThe challenge of maintaining softwareThe shift from human to AI-centric code creation and the

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Ep 16: Could YOU Recreate Amazon S3 At Home With...

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2026/07/06

A wild ride through Justin Cormack's attempts to build really hard stuff using AI. Did he recreate Amazon s3 in his back bedroom in a couple of weeks?A fun dive into the fascinating world of AI-assisted software development, Unikernels, and the future of programming languages, with Justin Cormack. Justin was the CTO of Docker for a decade, is one of the founders of Unikernels and is a leading figure in cloud-native and systems programming. In this episode, Anne hears all about his current

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Ep 15: How Are Systems Changing To Improve...

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2026/06/29

In another friendly conversation, Anne and Holly Cummins of IBM discuss IBM's cloud native platform Quarkus and why it is so, so important right now. You've got to be able to turn it off and on again for operatioal efficiency, to take any advantage of the cloud and - vitally - for security because in the new world, patches have to be applied rapidly.Anne and Holly, Java champion, explore the evolution of Java from its initial flexible, runtime-centric design to a modern cloud-native, operationally

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Ep 14: How Is Software Security Changing to Handle AI...

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2026/06/22

In this episode, Anne and industry expert Adrian Mouat of security firm Chainguard and author of O'Reilly's Using Docker discuss the "crazy" rapid evolution of AI, its implications for cybersecurity, the future of software development, and the urgent need for adaptive security practices. They also discuss the brand new Athena coalition for accelerating patches against vulnerabilities in the face of AI-driven attacksMain Topics:The accelerating pace of vulnerabilities and exploitations in

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Ep 13: What Does Quality Mean for AI Generated...

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2026/06/15

How Do We Make AI-Generated Code Good?Anne and Yanqing Cheng, founder of AI startup Tollens.ai, explore the future of software quality, AI management, and organizational trust. Discover how holistic engineering management, trust, and organizational dynamics influence AI and software quality.Key TopicsThe evolving definition of quality in AI-generated softwareTollens.ai's approach as an engineering management consultantThe importance of holistic management and decision-makingHow AI tools can aid

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00:41:17

Ep 12: How Can We Trust AI To Build Software? With...

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2026/06/08

ShownotesTitle: Navigating AI's Impact on Software Development and TrustO'Reilly author Anne Currie and Mission Critical software expert Jon Berger discuss the question of the moment: how can we entrust AI with the software that underpins everything?Join Anne and Jon as they explore real experiments, strategic implications, and practical steps for leaders in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.Main Topics:The future of AI in software engineering: rapid development and risk managementLeadership

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Ep 11: How Did We Write an O'Reilly Tech Book? With...

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2026/06/01

Building Green Software: Insights from the Authors or How To Write an O'Reilly BookThis episode features Anne Currie and Sara Bergman discussing the journey of writing Building Green Software, the lessons learned, and the ongoing impact of eco-conscious software development in industry and academia. They share behind-the-scenes insights, the importance of collaboration, and practical advice for authors.Key Topics:The origin story and motivation behind Building Green SoftwareThe collaborative process

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Ep 10: What Is Platform Engineering and how will it...

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2026/05/25

ShownotesWhat Is Platform Engineering and how will it work in an AI world? An In-Depth Conversation with Paula KennedyIn this episode, Anne Currie chats with old friend and colleague Paula Kennedy, COO of platform engineering startup Syntasso about the fundamentals of platform engineering, its evolution, and its impact on organizations of all sizes. They explore how platform engineering helps manage the growing cognitive load in modern software development and operational practices.This episode is a

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Ep 9: Anne and Jamie Dobson - Can Tech Learn Lessons...

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2026/05/17

Jamie Dobson and Anne CurrieJoin us in this enlightening episode as Anne Currie chats with Jamie Dobson, co-founder of Container Solutions and author of Rebels, Visionaries, and Machines. They dive into the history of technology, the evolution of the tech industry, and the challenges and opportunities in communicating complex ideas in tech today. This conversation offers valuable insights for tech enthusiasts, educators, and communicators alike.Key Topics Covered:The history of cloud computing and

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Ep 8: Anne & Jon Berger - When Will AI Write All The...

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2026/05/14

Most companies are underestimating how quickly AI will transform software development. When AI can seemingly write mission-critical code, what does that mean for the future of engineering, quality, and human expertise? Anne Currie and Jon Berger discuss Martin Davidson’s groundbreaking insights in episode 7 on creating mission critical software using AIWill AI-driven software eliminate the need for traditional coding teams alogether? Is all the system software going to get re-written in Rust? What

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Ep 7: Anne & Martin Davidson - Can AI Ever Create...

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2026/05/10

Join host Anne Currie in this episode of "Asynchronous and Unreliable," where she talks with veteran technologist Martin Davidson about his journey from telecommunications to AI-driven software development. Discover how AI looks set to reshape the software industry, including by building high-quality, production-ready code and redefining testing, design, and organizational structures.- Martin Davidson’s career evolution from high-resilience telco software to AI and machine learning - The concept of

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Ep 6: Anne Currie & Sara Bergman Chat About The...

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2026/05/07

ShownotesDiscover how the rapid shift from fossil fuels to renewables, especially solar and wind, is shaping the tech industry and global economy. Hosted by Anne Currie and Sara Bergman, this episode explores the exponential growth of renewable energy, the role of software in optimizing energy use, and the geopolitical and environmental implications of this transition. Main insights:The exponential rise of solar energy generation and its implicationsThe importance of grid management and energy

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00:38:39

Why do people have no real clue about the nines...

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2026/04/30

Anne & networking expert Jon Berger discuss the difficulties of understanding exponentials and how that leads to challenges when it comes to setting targets for both resilience and efficiency.If you wonder why people have no real clue about the nines resilience scale, this is why.

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Ep 4: Anne Currie & Charles Humble - Communicating Tech

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2026/04/26

Guest: Charles HumbleIn the fourth episode of Asynchronous and Unreliable, amongst many other subjects, Anne & writer, author, and editor Charles Humble discuss the past and future of tech communication.Discover how communication methods in tech have evolved over decades, from early magazines and conferences to the challenges and opportunities presented by AI and large language models. This episode explores the importance of clear, honest, and varied communication for tech progress and societal

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Anne Currie and Niki Manoledaki talk extreme...

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2026/04/24

In the third episode of Asynchronous and Unreliable, Anne Currie and Niki Manoledaki of Grafana Labs discuss the highest end of operational efficiency, GreenOps, and Finops using purely open source solutions including Kubernetes, Kepler and the Vertical Pod Autoscaler. What can you do with them and what is the vital technology you need in place before you attempt it? Real life stories!Shownotes and transcript#cloud #kubernetes #karpenter #kepler #VPA #CNCF #opensource #earthday #sustainability

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00:31:56

Anne interviews Jon Berger on The Future of Extreme...

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2026/04/19

The High Stakes of Code Efficiency in Networking and BeyondIn this episode of Asynchronous and Unreliable, host Anne Currie is joined by long-time tech veteran Jon Berger to explore the critical importance of code efficiency, especially in the networking software that underpins the internet’s performance and resilience. They delve into practical comparisons between operational and code efficiency, the impact of AI on high-performance software, and how scale influences software optimization

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00:00:31

AI & Rust - The Perfect Marriage?

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2026/04/16

When it comes to AI, it turns out being chatty and opinionated is a good thing - in a compiler

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