Best Aidan Cunniffe Podcasts (2025)

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API Consistency, Transformation, & Culture at Humana feat. Bryan Thomas & Puneet Kumar 42:29

1+ y ago42:29

42:29

- Just a note, folks- this episode marks our final episode of API Intersection. In late 2023, Stoplight was involved in a merger with SmartBear, and as our teams focus on bringing Stoplight and Swaggerhub together, it requires our full attention. We've decided to place the show on hold indefinitely. We've enjoyed getting to connect to so many of yo…

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Let's Talk Foundations: APIs, IDEs, & SDKs feat. Sid Maestre, VP Developer Relations at APIMatic 40:16

1+ y ago40:16

40:16

This week on API Intersection, we spoke with long-time friend Sid Maestre, the VP of Developer Relations at APIMatic. He's also the host of The Art of Developer Experience podcast, and a source of knowledge and experience when it comes to SDKs. Listen in on our 69th episode (nice) for our insightful conversation on foundational tools and ways of th…

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API Automation and Preventing Breaking Changes feat. Aidan Cunniffe, CEO at Optic 34:34

1+ y ago34:34

34:34

This week on API Intersection, we've got Aidan Cunniffe, Chief Executive Officer at Optic. This episode has a lot of tips regarding API automation, the source of common breaking changes and how to prevent them, and ultimately having better conversations with your customers and clients. Get in touch with Aidan on LinkedIn, and check out Optic and th…

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Fintech, Open Banking, & Security feat. Clyde Cutting at Truist 26:05

1+ y ago26:05

26:05

This week on API Intersection, we talk with our friend Clyde Cutting at Truist, who has years and years of experience working in the open banking world. If you want insights into open banking, security, and fintech, this episode has got you covered. Enjoy, and check out Clyde's LinkedIn if you're looking to learn more or get in touch. _____ To subs…

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Down the API Authentication Rabbit Hole feat. Dan Moore at FusionAuth 38:57

1+ y ago38:57

38:57

This week on API Intersection, we get down and dirty talking about authentication and authorization. It's a topic you can't avoid, whether you like it or not! FusionAuth at AWS: http://fusionauth.io/aws-reinvent23 Visit Dan's LinkedIn and check out his work at fusionauth.io _____ To subscribe to the podcast, visit https://stoplight.io/podcast…

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Simon Alen: API Lead, Evangelist, & Integration Consultant at Solita 34:36

1+ y ago34:36

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Simon Alen, API Lead, Evangelist, & Integration Consultant at Solita joins us for an insightful conversation on this episode of API Intersection. Thanks for listening! Check out Simon on LinkedIn or learn more about Solita and their services here. _____ To subscribe to the podcast, visit https://stoplight.io/podcast…

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Stoplight acquisition & the future of APIs feat. Frank Kilcommins, SmartBear 40:43

1+ y ago40:43

40:43

_____ To subscribe to the podcast, visit https://stoplight.io/podcast --- API Intersection Podcast listeners are invited to sign up for Stoplight and save up to $650! Use code INTERSECTION10 to get 10% off a new subscription to Stoplight Platform Starter or Pro. Offer good for annual or monthly payment option for first-time subscribers. 10% off an …

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Essential Pillars to Ensure API Security feat. Dan Barahona, Founder of APIsec University and Head of Growth at APIsec 39:25

1+ y ago39:25

39:25

As APIs become more ubiquitous, they are increasingly targeted by hackers, so getting your API security right is a necessity. This week on API Intersection, we thought, what better way to celebrate Security September than to bring on the API security expert himself, Dan Barahona? As Founder of APIsec University and Head of Growth at APIsec, Dan Bar…

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2024 Planning Ahead: A Look at Shifting API Trends with APIDays feat. Mehdi Medjaoui Co-Founder of APIDays 41:02

1+ y ago41:02

41:02

In the ever-evolving world of technology, staying ahead of the curve is crucial. The API world is no exception, and understanding the latest trends and transformations is vital for businesses and developers alike. Who better to stay on top of the API industry than Mehdi Medjaoui, Co-Founder and Chairman of APIDays, the global API industry series of…

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Navigating API Ecosystems: Equitable Governance and Development feat. Mark Boyd, Platformable 41:55

1+ y ago41:55

41:55

By this point, you all know governance is one of my favorite topics to dive deep into, and this week, API Intersection, we had the talented Mark Boyd, director of Platformable, join us for a discussion of just that. Mark was one of the early and prolific bloggers on the topic of APIs and the API economy. His journey took him from urban planning and…

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The API Security Hype: Debunking What's Truly Relevant feat. Wib's Chuck Herrin 46:04

1+ y ago46:04

46:04

With Black Hat, the internationally recognized cybersecurity conference series happening this week, security best practices are the talk of the town. So, of course, we had to jump on the trend and invite well-known security expert Chuck Herrin on the podcast. Chuck is the CTO and board member of Wib, and he joined us to discuss his company's approa…

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Simplifying Video Streaming with APIs feat. Varun Singh CPTO at Daily.co 32:12

2y ago32:12

32:12

This week on API Intersection, we welcomed Varun Singh, Chief Product & Technology Officer of the Daily. Daily is a company that powers real-time audio and video for millions of people globally. Their user base consists of many developers who use their APIs and client SDKs to build audio and video features into applications. We delved into the sign…

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Your API Programs: How to Navigate & Transform Them feat. Mike Amundsen from Amundsen.com 43:41

2y ago43:41

43:41

Navigating change and building alignment on your API program can be a challenging feat. We had an old friend and colleague, Mike Amundsen, on API Intersection to discuss it further. Mike is a well-known advisor and speaker in the API space with a lot of knowledge of the API world. He travels the world consulting on network architecture, web develop…

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Tips for Fluency in the Language of API Design feat. David Biesack from Apiture 39:29

2y ago39:29

39:29

As programmers and global travelers, we understand the importance of being well-versed in multiple languages. However, there's one language that holds a special place in our hearts: the language of API Design. It's a skill that requires a delicate balance of consistency, developer experience, and stakeholder involvement. In our quest for knowledge,…

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What Challenges Do We Face When Integrating & Standardizing APIs? feat. Chris Turner from Segovia Technology 36:30

2y ago36:30

36:30

This week on API Intersection podcast, we dive into the challenges of integrating with legacy systems, integrating a variety of third-party systems, building diverse APIs, and how to manage different levels of sophistication between African banks and mobile network providers. We interviewed Chris Turner, Senior Software Engineer and Agile Practitio…

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Successful Developer Relations Programs & Best Practices feat. Ash Ryan Arnwine from Nylas 38:35

2y ago38:35

38:35

Discover the 4 Cs of successful DevRel programs and their best practices with this API Intersection Podcast interview with Ash Arnwine from Stoplight. This week on API Intersection podcast, we interview Ash Arnwine, Director of Developer Relations at Nylas, who helped us discover the 4 C's of successful DevRel programs and their best practices. Ash…

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4 Keys to Success for API-Driven Transformations feat. Shane Hastie, Global Delivery Lead at SoftEd and lead editor at Infoq 29:40

2y ago29:40

29:40

Everyone wants to ‘digitally transform’ these days, and they think APIs are the quick and easy way to do it. But change is never easy, and there are some critical steps to get right if you want your program to succeed. This week on API Intersection podcast, we interviewed Shane Hastie, a Global Delivery Lead at SoftEd and lead editor at Infoq. He h…

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3 Approaches to Apply to Your Business's API Program feat. Discover's George Mitry 31:01

2y ago31:01

31:01

For this week's API Intersection podcast at Stoplight, we interviewed George Mitry at Discover to discuss approaches that can be applied to any business's API program. George is the Expert Application Engineer - API Enablement & Standardization at Discover Financial Services. The Discover team works with over 1,500 external and internal APIs, which…

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Has Your Team Solved These 3 Common API Challenges? feat. Brian Otten from Axway 26:59

2y ago26:59

26:59

This week on the API Intersection podcast, we interviewed Brian Otten, Vice President of Digital Transformation Catalysts for North America at Axway. Axway is an organization devoted to helping customers with their API management and digital transformation journey. Brian’s team provides strategic consulting services to large enterprise customers an…

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API-First & Automation Testing feat. Alex Chernyak of ZAPTEST 27:49

2y ago27:49

27:49

This week on the API Intersection podcast, we interviewed Alex Chernyak, CEO of ZAPTEST, a software organization specializing in software automation testing and merging automation with RPA. ZAPTEST also automates business processes, using APIs and UI steps to overcome specific customer integration challenges. We chatted with Alex to learn more abou…

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API Development Tips from the Queen of APIOps Cycles feat. Marjukka Niinioja of Osango 39:31

2y ago39:31

39:31

This week on the API Intersection podcast, we interviewed Marjukka Niinioja, a co-founder of Osango, an organization that specializes in API business consulting, including architectural work, information architecture auditing, API business models, and ecosystem design. The Osango team works with companies that specialize in designing IoT platforms.…

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Platform thinking: API products, tooling and metrics feat. Daniel Kocot of codecentric AG 32:03

2y ago32:03

32:03

This week on the API Intersection podcast, we interviewed Daniel Kocot, Head of API Experience and Operations at Codecentric AG. Codecentric AG is a leader in agile software development and innovative technologies in Germany. Daniel's job is to get his customers to answer the question, "why are we thinking in APIs?" He aims to get them to shift the…

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API Metrics: The Good, the Bad, & Beyond feat. David O'Neill of APImetrics 31:19

2y ago31:19

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This week on the API Intersection podcast, _____ To subscribe to the podcast, visit https://stoplight.io/podcast --- API Intersection Podcast listeners are invited to sign up for Stoplight and save up to $650! Use code INTERSECTION10 to get 10% off a new subscription to Stoplight Platform Starter or Pro. Offer good for annual or monthly payment opt…

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Usage-Based or Subscription-Based Billing for your APIs? feat. Behailu Tekletsadik of Archetype 23:18

2y ago23:18

23:18

While the subscription-based pricing option has been the popular go-to for many SaaS companies, the usage-based model has recently seen significant traction in SaaS companies. But which solution is right for monetizing your API product? To answer that question, this week on the API Intersection podcast, we spoke with Behailu Tekletsadik, co-founder…

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How to Best Support Your API Ecosystem feat. Andrei Soroker of Fogbender 36:15

2+ y ago36:15

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This week on the API Intersection podcast, we spoke with Andrei Soroker, CEO at Fogbender, a B2b customer support tool for API-first companies. We often discuss how to secure the right development tools and scale your API program from there, but we often don't talk enough about supporting the thing when it's out in the wild. Supporting APIs is inna…

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API Aggregator Challenges in the FinTech & Ecommerce World feat. Eric Yu of Rutter 22:49

2+ y ago22:49

22:49

This week on the API Intersection podcast, we spoke with Eric Yu, a co-founder of Rutter API, a universal API aggregator for various types of business software tasked with standardizing all APIs into a unified format. They focus on two primary buckets: Ecommerce ecosystems apps, and fintech customers. Rutter lets customers connect their accounting,…

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4 Ways to Improve Your Enterprise API Strategy feat. the CarMax API Team 37:06

2+ y ago37:06

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To subscribe to the podcast, visit https://stoplight.io/podcast --- API Intersection Podcast listeners are invited to sign up for Stoplight and save up to $650! Use code INTERSECTION10 to get 10% off a new subscription to Stoplight Platform Starter or Pro. Offer good for annual or monthly payment option for first-time subscribers. 10% off an annual…

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Should You Use a Unified API Approach? feat. Gil Feig, Co-Founder of Merge 28:48

2+ y ago28:48

28:48

This week on the API Intersection podcast, we spoke with Gil Feig, Co-Founder of Merge, a company focused on building unified APIs that users can embed into their products and offer integrations to their customers. Merge offers one API to integrate with all HR, payroll, directory, recruiting, accounting, ticketing, and CRM platforms. During his ent…

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Flavor & Familiarity: the 2 Sides of Style Guides & Company-Wide Process feat. Wesley Beary of Salesforce 43:31

2+ y ago43:31

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This week on the API Intersection podcast, we spoke with Wesley Beary–Architect of Engineering Practices and Culture, previously at Salesforce Technology. We originally reached out to Wesley after writing about the history of API Style Guides, as he played a key role in publishing one of the first open-sourced API standards. However, that was many …

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4 Transformation Tips For Technology Leaders feat. Sachin Castelino, CSTO at In-Solutions Global Ltd 32:27

2+ y ago32:27

32:27

This week on the API Intersection podcast, we spoke with Sachin Castelino, Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer (CSTO) at In-Solutions Global Ltd. This company provides real-time payment services to financial institutions and is now expanding that to merchants, government entities, and education institutions. And–they are also a Stoplight cust…

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Your API Transformational Problems Aren't Technical; They're Cultural feat. Barb MacLean 34:51

2+ y ago34:51

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This week on the API Intersection podcast, we spoke with Barb Maclean, who up until very recently worked her entire career at Celero Solutions as a VP of Integrations and Analytics. She is now a founder of her own company barbmaclean.co. With her over twenty years at Celero, a credit union company, she’s helped grow her team exponentially and make …

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Opening the Door to OpenAPI feat. Mathieu Rasse, Founder & CEO at Meta API 28:41

2+ y ago28:41

28:41

This week on the API Intersection podcast, we spoke with Mathieu Rasse, Founder & CEO of Meta API, a company focused on helping developers to integrate and create automation between the APIs. As a member of the API aggregator space, Mathieu is responsible for spreading the good word about using aggregator platforms like Meta for any OpenAPI integra…

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Implementing “APIs as a Product” Strategy feat. Olivia Califano, Sr. Product Manager at Procore Technologies 25:42

2+ y ago25:42

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This week on the API Intersection podcast, we spoke with Olivia Califano, Senior Product Manager, API & Developer Tools at Procore Technologies, a construction management software company. Procore is focused on connecting all the stakeholders in a construction project, from owners to general contractors. Olivia focuses on API governance and develop…

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Tips on How to Become a Better Product Manager feat. Ikenna Nwaiwu, API Product Owner at 10x 29:59

2+ y ago29:59

29:59

This week on the API Intersection podcast, we chatted with Ikenna Nwaiwu, API Product Owner at 10x Future Technologies. What helped Ikenna Nwaiwu become a better product manager, a more well-rounded developer, and craft a stronger API strategy was focusing on creating APIs with a product mindset and a design-first approach. To subscribe to the podc…

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APIs in the Experience Economy + How to Get Ahead feat. Charles Araujo, Industry Analyst & Author 37:13

2+ y ago37:13

37:13

This week on the API Intersection podcast, we chatted with Charles Araujo, Publisher of The Digital Experience Report, industry analyst, and keynote speaker. Charlie has seen it all, from running large-scale transformation programs to authoring "The Quantum Age of IT: Why Everything You Know About IT is About to Change" to founding the Institute fo…

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DevRel Deep Dive: Measuring impact & where your devs should be feat. Rizel Scarlett, Developer Advocate at GitHub 22:35

2+ y ago22:35

22:35

Developer relations (DevRel) is an increasingly rising industry, growing as a reflection of software's ubiquity in the business world — and the growing power of the developer to influence what products and platforms their employers use. But, what makes a good Developer Advocate and strong DevRel program? This week on the API Intersection podcast, w…

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3 Tips to Kick-Start Your Journey in the API Industry feat. Brenton House, VP of Digital Evangelism at Software AG 22:13

3y ago22:13

22:13

This week on the API Intersection podcast, we chatted Brenton House, Vice President of Digital Evangelism at Software AG. As an API OG who started working with APIs in the 90s, Brenton House is definitely an expert in the API space. His current goal is helping others fully understand the space and get started in the industry. For young developers, …

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Stakeholder Buy-In: Getting people hooked on your API feat. Gleb Polyakov, CEO at Nylas 38:09

3y ago38:09

38:09

This week on the API Intersection podcast, we spoke with Gleb Polyakov, Co-founder & CEO at Nylas, a Communication Platform as a Service (CPaaS) that reimagines business communication via APIs. We talked to Gleb about the pervasiveness of APIs and how you can best involve various stakeholders in your API strategy to ensure success. Check out Nylas'…

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Sync Your Security for Secure and Effective APIs feat. Giora Engel, Co-Founder and CEO at Neosec 20:11

3y ago20:11

20:11

This week on the API Intersection podcast, we spoke with Giora Engel, Co-Founder and CEO at Neosec. While API security is always a hot topic (check out our other episode on this with Curity on the matter), we can never get enough of how to improve and ensure it's a vital consideration of the entire API development lifecycle. Giora sat down with us …

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3 Ways to Create a More Inclusive API Program feat. Shanae Chapman, Founder of Nerdy Diva 25:46

3y ago25:46

25:46

This week on the API Intersection podcast, we spoke with Shanae Chapman, senior UX researcher at HashiCorp and founder of Nerdy Diva, which focuses on inclusive design and empowering the next generation of designers and developers with knowledge and resources to succeed in a technology career and make for a long-lasting, community impact. When it c…

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The API Roadmap: A Year of Insights in Review from API Intersection 22:06

3y ago22:06

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This week’s podcast episode comes with a little bit of a twist. A bonus episode, if you will–with your’s truly and my talented co-host, Anna Daugherty. But let’s first take a step back and reflect. It’s been a little over a year since we launched our podcast, . Time flies when you’re having fun, right? We’ve now interviewed more than 30 of the worl…

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Tips From Microsoft on Creating a Flourishing API Program feat. Balan Subramanian 26:16

3y ago26:16

26:16

This week on the API Intersection podcast, we chatted with Balan Subramanian, Partner Director of Product for Azure App Platform Services at Microsoft. At Microsoft, he leads the product team that works on the Azure app platform. This includes microservices frameworks such as Dapr, cloud services such as Azure API platform, Azure Logic Apps for int…

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Fortifying Your Strategy & Scaling for Large API Teams feat. the Fiserv API team 32:46

3y ago32:46

32:46

This week on the API Intersection podcast, we chatted with Ryan Clifford, API Product Lead, and Matthew Forrest, API Product Manager, at Fiserv. Fiserv is a Fortune 500 fintech company with around 40,000 people across the globe and an API team of 20 that focuses on enabling money movement for thousands of financial institutions and millions of busi…

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Fintech API Programs: Consistency at Scale, ROI & Security Best Practices feat. Daniel David, Wells Fargo's Head of Payment APIs 31:29

3y ago31:29

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Do you have a question you'd like answered, or a topic you want to see in a future episode? Let us know here: stoplight.io/question/By Stoplight

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API Security: Trends & Where to Get Started feat. Travis Spencer, CEO of Curity 23:51

3y ago23:51

23:51

In this episode of API Intersection, we chatted with Travis Spencer. As the CEO of Curity, a leading supplier of API-driven identity management, and Co-Founder of Nordic APIs, he brought a great perspective on what we can expect in the API security space in the coming months. Curity's Identity Server brings identity and API security together to cre…

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APIs as Your Catalyst for Transformational Change feat. Claire Barrett, Director of APIsFirst 39:07

3y ago39:07

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Learn more about Claire here: linkedin.com/in/claire-global/ This week on the API Intersection podcast, we had the pleasure of chatting with Claire Barrett, Director of APIsFirst and a founding member of the API Collective. She is also a leader of the Global Women in APIs Initiative via APIDays. If you’re curious, wewe have a joint collaboration wi…

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The Intersection of Technology, Education, and Impact feat. Sally Eaves, CTO 43:11

3y ago43:11

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In a slightly different format for our API Intersection podcast, we had the opportunity to welcome Sally Eaves, a vibrant emergent Technology CTO and Global Strategy Advisor living at her own intersection of technology, education, and impact. Eaves brings a background as a technology leader and is now an advisor to various technology companies on e…

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Developer Experience and Style Guides from the Ground Up with SPS Commerce feat. Travis Gosselin, Principal Software Engineer at SPS Commerce 38:30

3y ago38:30

38:30

When it comes to defining developer experience, it's not just about the technology; it's about the people who are using it, the processes put in place behind it to ensure a quality experience, and the organization's overall culture. But what does starting that journey actually look like? What are the pain points? What are the important things to ke…

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How the Otherside Lives: A Deep-Dive into GraphQL feat. Jason Bahl, Principal Software Engineer at WP Engine 39:17

3y ago39:17

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We spoke with Jason Bahl, Principal Software Engineer at WP Engine in our latest API Intersection podcast episode. Bahl is the creator and maintainer of WPGraphQL, a free, open-source WordPress plugin that provides an extendable GraphQL schema and API for any WordPress site. Bahl helps reduce friction for developers and site owners who want to use …

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How to Optimize Your API Design Review feat. Aleksei Akimov, Head of API at Adyen 39:27

3+ y ago39:27

39:27

In our latest podcast episode, we spoke with Aleksei Akimov, Head of API at Adyen. He talks about pushing for a design-first, high-collaboration style approach. He also speaks on how API review is not done in a vacuum. Rather, it should include a variety of opinions from people in different positions. Finally, Aleksei suggests using automated style…

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