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In-depth conversations about engineering management with lessons and tips to make you a better leader and improve your career.
In this video, we dive into the world of AI and how to effectively accelerate AI in your team. Our special guest, Bhavesh Mehta, an EM at Uber, shares his experiences and insights on leveraging AI technologies. From the potential of AI in transforming organizations to the challenges and opportunities it brings, we explore key learnings and strategies for success. Discover how AI can enhance productivity, change the role of engineering managers, and pave the way for a future of innovation. Join us in this enlightening and thought-provoking discussion on how to become an AI-first organization.
Key Points:
– Introduction and Approach to Accelerating AI in Teams (00:00:10)
– Pivotal Moments and Immense Potential of AI (00:02:10)
– Communicating Limitations and Expectations of AI (00:05:20)
– Tools and Platforms for Team Productivity (00:09:20)
– Evolving Dynamics of Working with Product Managers and Engineers (00:12:30)
– Impact and Strategies for Engineering Managers (00:19:40)
– Skills and Adaptability in an AI-Powered Ecosystem (00:25:40)
– The Future of AI in Software Engineering and Management (00:29:20)
– Transforming into an AI-First Organization (00:38:50)
Bhavesh's newsletter and contact info:
* https://10xmanager.substack.com/
* https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhaveshsmehta/
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ABOUT ME: I'm Vidal, an entrepreneur, author, podcaster, and engineering leader working in the SF Bay Area. I am on a mission to help and inspire engineering leaders everywhere!
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