Episode 14 : Software Ate the World, Will AI Eat Software?

Does AI change the essence of software development? Fasten your seatbelts as our latest episode flies you to a future where “…the role of a software developer will continue to change” with Sebastian Baltes.

Join us as our host Lukas Egger converses with Sebastian Baltes, dissecting the future of software engineering in an AI-driven world. The episode explores the profound implications of AI tools, the potential changes in code ownership, and the critical design decisions for the LLM revolution. Stay tuned to gain a holistic perspective on the evolution of software engineering and business process transformation.

Guest:

Sebastian Baltes

Professor of Software Engineering

Sebastian Baltes is a Professor of Software Engineering at the University of Bayreuth, Germany, and an Adjunct Professor at the University of Adelaide, Australia. With a background in both academia and industry, Sebastian brings a unique perspective to his research in the field of software engineering. His work revolves around the triangle of empirical software engineering, where he studies real-world software engineering practices to derive actionable insights and requirements for better tool support. Sebastian’s interdisciplinary approach has led him to collaborate with fields such as psychology, law, social science, and management, allowing him to tackle software engineering problems from various angles. He believes that thoroughly analyzing and understanding the state-of-practice is crucial for improving software development processes and decision-making. Sebastian is also actively involved in the meta-scientific discourse within the software engineering research community, addressing ethical issues and promoting empirical standards.

As a methods pluralist, he combines qualitative research methods with data-mining techniques and information visualization to gain a comprehensive understanding of software engineering phenomena. Sebastian is committed to open science and open data practices, regularly sharing his datasets, software, and analysis scripts. He is a member of the editorial board for the Empirical Software Engineering journal and actively contributes to the advancement of the field.

Host:

Lukas N. P. Egger

Head of the Innovation Office & Strategic Projects team at SAP Signavio

Lukas leads a team of experts, steering innovation projects. His approach blends a strong technical understanding with a keen eye for product discovery and digital transformation. Lukas regularly contributes to discussions and panels, sharing his perspectives on AI, the digital zeitgeist, and philosophy. Lukas funded multiple startups, published a humorous philosophy book, and received silver screen quotation for special effects work for an animated movie.

If you want to learn more about:

• Our guest, Sebastian Baltes: LinkedIn | Website | Twitter
• SAP Signavio: https://www.signavio.com

If you have questions or comments, email: [email protected]

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