DevOps, AI & the Future of Software Engineering

In this episode of the Hello 50:50 World Podcast, we speak with Romano Roth, Group Chief AI Officer at Zühlke, long-time software engineering leader, and co-organizer of DevOpsDays Zurich. Together, we explore what happens when AI accelerates software development: - Why the biggest bottlenecks in software delivery are often not in engineering, but before development even begins - How DevOps helps organizations improve value flow, quality, and time to market - Why teams with strong engineering practices are benefiting most from AI - How software engineering roles are evolving as AI becomes part of everyday work - And why systems thinking and critical thinking may become the most important skills for the next generation of technologists From value stream mapping and quality culture to AI agents and smaller product teams, Romano shares practical insights from more than two decades of experience helping organizations build better software. If you work in product development, engineering, leadership, or are simply curious about how AI is changing the way we build technology, this episode is for you.