sql_squared: Github Universe - The future of Agentic Development w/ Sergio Sisternes

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In this episode of The sql_squared Podcast!!!, we're joined by our special guest, Sergio Sisternes, for a deep dive into the latest announcements from GitHub Universe and the rapidly evolving world of AI-driven development.
As the Director of Technology Solutions for Microsoft Azure at EPAM, Sergio shares his unique insights fresh off the plane from Silicon Valley, giving us a direct debrief on the tech that is rewriting the future. This conversation is centered around moving beyond the hype of AI to understand the practical shifts in the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
Listeners will walk away with a deeper understanding of the difference between standard AI and Agentic AI, practical tips for building effective Model Context Protocols (MCPs), and a fresh perspective on how junior developers and architects must adapt their mindsets from "what" to "how". This is a can't-miss episode for anyone interested in Cloud Native development, Copilot strategies, and surviving the productivity "arms race".
Guest Information
Name: Sergio Sisternes
Bio: Sergio is the Director of Technology Solutions for Microsoft Azure at EPAM, where he leads high-performance teams and architects delivering cloud and AI solutions for the future.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sesispla/
00:00 Intro 01:58 The GitHub Universe Vibe: Agent HQ & Mission Control 05:17 Why Code Quality Matters Before AI Adoption 10:37 Explained: Machine Learning vs. Deep Learning vs. GenAI 15:07 The Mindset Shift: Moving from "What" to "How" 21:00 3 Ways to Optimize Copilot: Instructions, Prompts & Agents 28:33 The Right Tool for the Job: Understanding MCP 38:18 Can Junior Developers Survive the AI Era? 44:15 Becoming a "100x Engineer" 47:53 The Global Productivity "Arms Race" 52:07 Outro
#data #ai #github #softwareengineering #podcast #azure #agents #sdlc #cloud

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