Episodes
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July 8, 2025
Is SaaS Dying?
Is SaaS going to die? Or be replaced by agentic AI? Inspired by Satya Nadella’s (Microsoft) speculation on the topic, Kyle and Peter are joined by Molly Doyle and Nick Bruecken to dive into this intriguing topic. Providing a recap from a panel discussion at MNTech in May, they explore the potential disruption agentic AI could cause in the SaaS market. Tune in to hear the panel’s consensus on the future of SaaS and the exciting possibilities of agentic AI.
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June 30, 2025
When it just has to work
Eric Schneider joins the podcasters as they dive into the importance of technology that just works. They cover the challenges of coding and debugging applications, the role of AI as an assistant in that process and the significance of the user experience in determining the success of tech products.
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May 28, 2025
Architectural Katas for AI
The SDG podcast team is joined by SDG Consultant and AI Community leader Sarah Rochford to talk about a recent Architectural Kata exercise and the importance of utilizing activities, like Katas, to promote innovation and sharing ideas and expertise.
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April 18, 2025
Finding the why
As waves of tech professionals leave the industry, we risk passing down only the how—the tools, the processes—while losing sight of the why. But reconnecting with the “why” can align teams, spark better solutions, and bring deeper meaning to the work we do.
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April 11, 2025
The evolution of Low-Code
The SDG podcasters are joined by our Low-Code team lead, Ben Stori, as they discuss the evolution of Low-Code. How did it start, and where is it now?
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April 4, 2025
Return to office trend
After years of remote work becoming the norm, many organizations are now mandating a return to the office. The SDG Podcasters unpack the return-to-office trend: the motivations behind it, the impact on team dynamics, and how leaders can navigate the transition with empathy and clarity.
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March 31, 2025
Learning to set boundaries
The SDG podcasters explore the art of setting and enforcing boundaries in professional and personal settings. They share practical strategies to help you protect your time, energy, and focus.
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March 17, 2025
Experiences with estimating
Estimating projects is never an exact science, but what can we learn from past experiences? In this episode, the SDG podcasters discuss the challenges, surprises, and best practices for making more accurate project estimates.
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March 7, 2025
Dealing with overwhelming schedules
The SDG Podcasters explore practical strategies for managing packed calendars, prioritizing tasks, and avoiding burnout.
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Feb. 28, 2025
The Big Event 2025
SDG's The Big Event has come and gone! In this episode, the SDG Podcasters take you behind the scenes — from the early planning stages to the final presentations.
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Feb. 25, 2025
SaaS Dependence
The podcasters explore the benefits and potential pitfalls of SaaS dependence, offering insights into how organizations can effectively manage and optimize their SaaS integrations.
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Feb. 12, 2025
What is DeepSeek and why is it causing a stir?
The podcasters are joined by SDG data scientist, John Brindel. They dive into DeepSeek—what it is, why it’s making waves, and what it means for the future of AI.
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Feb. 7, 2025
Creating & maintaining micro-cultures
Podcast Creating & maintaining micro-cultures Subscribe to SDG podcasts The fun is in the learning! Join SDG podcasters as they delve into tech, life and personal passions. From scrum masters and cloud platforms to beer brewing and superhero movies, they cover it all. Our hosts are joined by various guests as they lead conversations on compelling topics that are guaranteed to provoke thought, challenge ideas, and maybe even make you chuckle a few times. Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spoti...
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Jan. 27, 2025
Why SDG?
In this episode, we hear from SDG'ers with tenures ranging from 17 years to just 3 weeks as they share why they chose to join SDG. From the company’s values to its supportive culture, discover what keeps employees inspired and excited to be part of the SDG team.
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Jan. 17, 2025
The winter blues
The winter months can be long and draining. How does that affect our work? The podcasters are joined by SDG consultants Alison Lorenzo and Brian Ganas as they discuss different techniques to keep the team spirit and productivity up during the winter.
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Jan. 10, 2025
2025: the year in preview
The podcasters discuss emerging trends, upcoming challenges, and the opportunities shaping the year ahead.
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Dec. 20, 2024
2024 Year in review
The podcasters bid farewell to 2024 and reflect on what the year brought them.
42
Dec. 13, 2024
Project planning around the holidays
Holiday season chaos? Brian Ganas joins the podcasters to discuss how to manage project planning during the busiest time of the year.
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Dec. 3, 2024
AWS re:Invent pre-event 2024
Missing out on re:Invent this year? We've got you covered! Join the podcasters as they discuss what's happening at re:Invent this year and tips for the conference.
40
Nov. 27, 2024
Being happier at work
The podcasters discuss practical strategies for fostering happiness and fulfillment in the workplace. They highlight tips on building a positive work culture, boosting morale, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
39
Nov. 20, 2024
What we do: Custom Development
SDG podcasters discuss their process for creating tailored solutions that meet unique client needs, leveraging innovation, collaboration, and technical expertise.
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Nov. 6, 2024
Dark Patterns
The podcasters are joined by SDG consultant Camille Westfall as they dive into hidden tactics behind ‘dark patterns’ - design choices that subtly manipulate users into unintended actions and how these design elements affect ethics in digital design.
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Oct. 25, 2024
When something goes terribly wrong
The podcasters are joined by SDG consultant, Steve Bunda, as they explore different ways to recover when a presentation or demo goes south.
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Oct. 18, 2024
What we do: Data Science & Engineering
The podcasters sit down with SDG Data Consultants, Cam Marcott and Bennett Ver Hey as they delve into their approach to data science and engineering, explaining how they help businesses harness the power of data.