Behind the Scenes of AI Coding Assistants with Nicholas Arcolano

Nicholas Arcolano, Head of Research at Jellyfish joins Paradigm Shock to discuss the intersection of AI and software engineering, highlighting findings from recent research on AI-enabled coding assistants. The episode provides a unique look at how he leverages comprehensive data analysis to derive meaningful insights about AI’s impact on software engineering. Arcolano's reflections illuminate the necessity of simplifying complex models to understand multifaceted human and technological interactions. The insights shared extend beyond software engineering, offering a broader perspective on AI governance, adoption, and transformation within organizations, setting a path for future advancements in managing AI systems.Show linksNicholas LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arcolano/Articles and Papers Mentioned:Paper - AI In The Firm: https://jellyfish.co/blog/harvard-jellyfish-ai-is-making-developers-faster/Bloomberg Odd Lots podcast on Claude Code: https://podcasts.apple.com/bw/podcast/why-the-tech-world-is-going-crazy-for-claude-code/id1056200096?i=1000745716909The Atlantic: Move Over Chat GPT: https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/2026/01/claude-code-ai-hype/685617/Mckinsey Paper: https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/technology-media-and-telecommunications/our-insights/unlocking-the-value-of-ai-in-software-developmentMETR Paper: https://metr.org/blog/2025-07-10-early-2025-ai-experienced-os-dev-study/Contact Paradigm Shock: [email protected]