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Engineer In the Looop

by Alec Harrison

Engineer in the Loop is the weekly show for software engineers who ship with models in the mix. Host Alec Harrison chats with practitioners about architecture decisions, failure modes, and the workflows that keep humans firmly “in the loop.” Expect repo round-ups, post-mortems, and listener Q&A—with actionable code examples and zero buzzword fluff!

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  1. Inside Microsoft’s Secret to Scaling New Ideas W/ Taylor Black

    What does it really take to turn bold ideas into real impact inside one of the world’s largest technology companies? In this episode of Engineering in the Loop, Alec Harrison sits down with Taylor Black, Director of AI & Venture Ecosystems in the Office of the CTO at Microsoft, to unpack how...

  2. AI, Turkey, and Catching Up

    In this episode Alec and Brian talk about AI, turkey, and AI turkey?

  3. From 11 Nested For-Loops to AI-Driven Engineering — A Conversation with Zure CEO Sakari Nahi

    Alec welcomes Sakari Nahi, CEO of Zure, for a fun and thoughtful discussion that spans 25 years of tech evolution. Sakari shares how a single C# book jump-started his career, why he left a job he didn’t love to found a cloud-native consultancy, and what it’s like building a people-first…

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  4. Be Useful — And Pivot: Cory House on Specialization, AI, and Staying Valuable

    Cory House (Pluralsight/DomeTrain author and principal at ReactJS Consulting) shares the story of going “all-in” on JavaScript/React and how that focus grew into a successful independent consulting and training career. We dig into the tradeoffs of deep specialization vs breadth, how to spot real...

  5. Certs, Copilot, and Code: From Microsoft Learn to Speech-to-Infrastructure

    Alec Harrison and Brian Gorman return from a short break to talk all things certifications, Copilot, and the curious evolution of learning with AI. Alec shares his experience taking Microsoft’s new Applied Skills exams for Copilot Studio, while Brian gives some veteran insight into two decades of...

  6. Force Multipliers, Not Magic: Javier Lozano on AI & .NET

    Founder of .NET Conf and 20-year Microsoft MVP Javier Lozano joins Engineer in the Loop to talk about what’s changed—and what hasn’t—in web development. We riff on MVP categories, why demos are easy and production is hard, and how AI is a force multiplier that still demands human judgment. Javier...

  7. News Oct 3, 2025

    Tech news for Oct 3rd, 2025https://github.com/github/copilot-clihttps://devblogs.microsoft.com/azure-sdk/azure-sdk-release-september-2025/https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/securitycopilotblog/from-idea-to-security-copilot-agent-create-customize-and-deploy/4458516

  8. Platform > Servers: Elliott Leighton-Woodruff on Landing Zones, FinOps, and Real-World Cloud Tradeoffs

    From Exchange 2003 to Azure landing zones, Elliott shares 15 years of lessons on moving beyond VMs, building platform ops that devs actually love, and keeping cloud costs sane. Key Takeaways Platform engineering > “just cloud”: Guardrails, vending, and templates win hearts (and roadmaps). FinOps...

  9. Oct. 2nd 2025

    AI News For October 2nd Sora 2 is out! Perplexity Acquires AI Video Company Microsoft Agent Framework

  10. October 1st, 2025 We're Back

    Here's a little life update and AI/Tech news for October 1st 2025 [Anthropic Joins Microsoft 365 Copilot](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2025/09/24/expanding-model-choice-in-microsoft-365-copilot/) [Claude Sonnet 4.5 Is...

  11. GPT-5 Won’t Kill OpenAI: Why the Hot Takes Miss the Mark

    “GPT-5 is going to kill OpenAI.” That’s the headline making the rounds—but it’s wrong. In this episode, Alec Harrison breaks down why the panic is overblown, why those infamous GPT-5 launch graphs don’t tell the real story, and how OpenAI is shifting from hype to stability. We’ll zoom out on the...

  12. Full Episode: Hot Takes & Hard Truths: Growing Your Tech Career (Without Losing Your Mind)

    Ready for a master-class in mentoring, managing, and staying sane in the age of AI? In this no-filter chat, Alec Harrison and Brian Gorman welcome returning guest Cameron Presley—engineer, functional-programming fan, and self-proclaimed “hot-take factory.” Together we cover: From Junior to Jedi:...

  13. Hot Takes & Hard Truths: Growing Your Tech Career (Without Losing Your Mind)

    Ready for a master-class in mentoring, managing, and staying sane in the age of AI? In this no-filter chat, Alec Harrison and Brian Gorman welcome returning guest Cameron Presley—engineer, functional-programming fan, and self-proclaimed “hot-take factory.” Together we cover: From Junior to Jedi:...

  14. Growing Developers, Not Just Code – with Cameron Presley

    📄 Episode Description: In this episode, we welcome back Cameron Presley, now the owner of Small Batch Solutions, to dive deep into the real work of building better engineers—not just better apps. We talk about how to create environments where interns and junior developers can thrive, why...

  15. People Over Prompts: Building AI That Works for Humans

    In this thought-provoking episode, Alec Harrison sits down with Peter Swimm—founder of Toyleville and a veteran in conversational AI—to unpack the real value of AI in today’s business world. From the early days of teaching internet literacy in Chicago libraries to advising enterprises on AI...

  16. AI Model Security and Practical Application in Enterprises

    Nebraska.Code 2025 is right around the corner, but before you pack for Lincoln, join Alec and Brian as they tackle the hottest developer question of 2025: How do I harness AI agents without handing the keys to my codebase—or my laptop—over to Big Tech? In this candid...

  17. Why AI Layoffs Aren't Just About AI: A Deep Dive into Tax Code Section 174

    For a while now, AI and tech headlines have been dominated by layoffs and market shifts. But what if a crucial, yet often overlooked, factor was at play? I'm experimenting with a new narrative style in this video to break down Section 174 of the US tax code. Discover how changes to this R&D...

  18. Build 2025 Unpacked: Copilots Everywhere and the Rise of the Agentic Web

    🚀 Description: In this packed episode of Engineering the Loop, we break down everything you need to know from Microsoft Build 2025—and trust us, it’s not just incremental upgrades. From the rise of AI agents and the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to the total transformation of search, software...

  19. Becoming a Microsoft Certified Trainer: Mentorship, Certification, and the Realities of Teaching Tech

    In this episode of Engineer in the Loop, Alec and Brian sit down with Dwayne Natwick—renowned Microsoft Certified Trainer, security expert, and mentor to countless professionals navigating the certification landscape. Dwayne demystifies the path to becoming an MCT, from the instructional skills...

  20. Code, Community & Conference Chaos — Inside Nebraska.Code() with Ken Versaw & Arthur Doler

    Heads-up, hallway-track fans! In this episode of Engineer in the Loop, Alec and Brian sit down with Nebraska.Code() co-founder Ken Versaw and “community & culture steward” Arthur Doler for an unfiltered look at: The 10-year rise of Nebraska.Code() and why the Cornhusker Marriott becomes the...

  21. Rant Mode: WWDC Let-Down, Siri Snoozes & .NET’s Identity Crisis

    This week Alec Harrison and Brian Gorman skip the rose-tinted dev chat and head straight for some therapeutic tech-venting. Fresh off an under-whelming WWDC, Alec wonders why Apple is flexing 3-D lock-screen clocks instead of, you know, actual Apple Intelligence—while a $3 k Vision Pro still…

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  22. Building AI Workflows with CEO Peter Vasilion

    In this wide-ranging Engineering the Loop chat, Alec Harrison and Brian Gorman welcome Peter Vasillion—CEO & AI Partner at Facet Interactive—to dissect how “models in the loop” are changing the way businesses ship software and automate everyday work. Peter traces his journey from rebuilding...

  23. Autonomous vehicles everywhere?!

    What happens when the driverless revolution leaves the road?In our latest Engineer in the Loop episode, I sat down with Renard Henry, Head of IT at Toyota Connected, to talk about the future of autonomous systems—not just in cars, but in planes, ships, combines, and beyond.🚜 Imagine your farm...

  24. AI Under the Hood with Head of IT Renard Henry of Toyota Connected

    From jiu-jitsu to jumpstarting innovation at Toyota Connected, Renard Henry brings the heat in this episode of Engineer in the Loop. We talk AI in vehicles, life-saving tech, and the growing need for AI governance. Renard shares how Toyota stays lean while experimenting fast, why autonomous cars...

  25. Clark's New Gig and How AI Fits In It

    Show sponsor: https://www.fromcodetoclarity.com/ Join Alec Harrison as he’s joined by special guest Clark Sell—veteran conference organizer turned AI coach behind Code to Clarity—in a Brian-less edition of Azure Cloud Talk. Clark walks us through his pivot from running THAT Conference and…

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  26. Clark's New Gig and How AI Fits In It

    Show sponsor: https://www.fromcodetoclarity.com/ Join Alec Harrison as he’s joined by special guest Clark Sell—veteran conference organizer turned AI coach behind Code to Clarity—in a Brian-less edition of Azure Cloud Talk. Clark walks us through his pivot from running THAT Conference and…

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  27. First Episode Of Engineer in the Loop 25/3/19

    Show sponsor: https://www.fromcodetoclarity.com/ In this episode of Engineer in the Loop, Alec Harrison and Brian discuss the rebranding of the podcast, the challenges in the current job market, the importance of upskilling, and the role of AI in development. They emphasize the need for engineers...

  28. Engineer In The Loop: Podcast Rebrand

    Engineer in the Loop is the weekly show for software engineers who ship with models in the mix. Host Alec Harrison chats with practitioners about architecture decisions, failure modes, and the workflows that keep humans firmly “in the loop.” Expect repo round-ups, post-mortems, and listener...

  29. Cursor AI Support Bot Sparks Wave Of Cancellations 25/04/28

    🚨 When an AI support bot single-handedly sparks a wave of cancellations. Last week, Cursor’s help-desk agent “Sam” hallucinated a brand-new “one-device-only” policy, told paying devs it was non-negotiable, and Reddit/Hacker News exploded. The post was yanked, but the damage—and the churn—were...

  30. Certifications Keep Changing 25/04/14

    Takeaways Staying updated with Azure certification changes is crucial. Practice exams are essential for identifying knowledge gaps. Rescheduling exams is easy if done within 24 hours. Participating in skills challenges can lead to exam vouchers. Understanding the weight of exam topics helps...

  31. The Serial Anarchist | Turning Paper cuts into a Thriving Startup Cory ODaniel

    Massdriver: https://www.massdriver.cloud/ Cory's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coryodaniel/ Platform Engineering Podcast: https://www.platformengineeringpod.com/

  32. 25/3/31 MVP Summit Brain Dump

    Alec also talks through some changing recommendations in the AI space. While RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation) has been the go-to approach, there’s a shift happening—more MVPs are starting to recommend fine-tuning models again. Alec breaks down the differences between the two methods, when…

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  33. 25/3/24 Navigating the AI Landscape: Conferences, Costs, and Cognitive Shifts

    In this episode of Azure Cloud Talk, Alec and Brian go deep on the evolving world of AI—how it's reshaping our thinking, workflows, and even our ability to problem-solve. They share fresh takeaways from recent Microsoft conferences, reflect on the value of in-person vs. virtual experiences, and...

  34. 25/3/17 From Small-Town Beginnings to Microsoft: A Deep Dive with Troy Hite

    Troy's Workshop: https://msit.events.teams.microsoft.com/event/731fe836-ac72-4685-bf3d-8bed153f281b@72f988bf-86f1-41af-91ab-2d7cd011db47 Troy's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/digitalbydesign/

  35. 25/3/10 🚀 From Farm Boy to Tech Powerhouse: Chris Thompson’s Journey on Azure Cloud Talk! 🎙️

    Follow along with Chris' journey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-thompson-06b89831/ Follow his company: https://www.optquality.com/

  36. 25/3/3 🚀 Accidental CTO & The Love for Brownfield 🏗️ Kevin Griffin

    In this episode of Azure Cloud Talk, Kevin Griffin joins Alec Harrison and Brian Gorman to share his journey to becoming an accidental CTO, why he prefers brownfield projects over greenfield, and a sneak peek into his potential talk at Sci-Fi Dev Con! 🎤✨ Don't miss this deep dive into the world…

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  37. 25/2/24 Conference Season Is Coming Up Quick!

    Gear up for conference season! In this episode, Brian and I dive into the buzz surrounding the upcoming conference circuit. We unpack the latest trends, share strategies for effective networking, and explore what you can expect from this year’s most anticipated events. Whether you’re a seasoned...

  38. 25/2/17 Brian's Back, Back Again

    In this episode, Brian is back and better than ever! We catch up on his recent adventures, including a hilarious recount of his train trip to Ohio.. But that's not all—we also dive into the buzz around Azure's latest announcement on AI Agents and explore what it means for the future of tech....

  39. 25/2/9 The Evolution of TV Production with AI

    Follow Erich on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericharcher/ or on his website https://www.cgacreative.com/

  40. 25/2/3 Clark V Kevin Battle Royale

    Follow Clark: https://www.fromcodetoclarity.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/theclarksell/ Follow Kevin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/1kevgriff/

  41. 25/1/27 Jack Davies Cloud Engineering Heating Up?

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/thecloudcertifiedrecruiter/

  42. 25/1/20 Microsoft AI Solution Architect Naveen Krishnan

    Naveen's website: https://naveenkrishnan.net/ Medium: https://medium.com/@AIWithNaveenKrishnan

  43. 25/1/13 Battling Burnout with Arlene Cohen Miller

    Keep up with Arlene Cohen Miller! https://www.jewelconsultancy.com/ She also offered our listeners a free soul reading shoot her a text at 720-936-2634 to take her up on that or leadership coaching! We also discussed the Pomodoro Technique https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pomodoro_Technique We also...

  44. 25/1/6 Woah New Year? Re-introducing Azure Cloud Talk!

    Brian's Udemy: https://www.udemy.com/user/briangorman/?srsltid=AfmBOopaLrZo1sOW2i7-GFZrG2laW50r_SgsPUsUDdfiSYWFafU8hAGD Brian's Courses: https://training.majorguidancesolutions.com/ Azure Cloud workshops: https://github.com/AzureCloudWorkshops Follow us a reach out!

  45. 24/12/31 Talking Transformations & C-Suite Thinking With Victoria Pelletier

    If you want to learn more, read her books, or see her TED talk follow along with her website! You can also follow along here on LInkedin

  46. 24/12/24 🎶 The 12 Days of Azure Cloud Talk Founder of Pulumi 🎶

    Follow Joe on Linkedin, learn more about Pulumi!

  47. 24/12/16 DotNetConf Creator Javier Lozano

    Follow Javier on https://bsky.app/profile/jglozano.bsky.social https://www.dotnetconf.net/ or on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/jglozano/ Other links mentioned https://ronjeffries.com/xprog/articles/jatbaseball/ https://agilemanifesto.org/

  48. 24/12/10 2,500 Person Product Team To Small AI Startup Tim Huckaby

    Check out Tim's Linkedin If you are working on video production check out Lucihub

  49. 24/12/3 Deploying Private Open Source LLMs on Azure

    Join Feynman Liang, CTO of Blueteam AI, for a practical demonstration of running open source AI models privately in Azure. This session will walk through a production-grade reference implementation that deploys Ollama and Open WebUI on AKS using infrastructure-as-code patterns. You'll learn how…

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  50. 24/11/25 The Startup Savior David Hirschfeld

    Note to video Brian mentioned: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AR4dRtzFvxM

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Engineer in the Loop is the weekly show for software engineers who ship with models in the mix. Host Alec Harrison chats with practitioners about architecture decisions, failure modes, and the workflows that keep humans firmly “in the loop.” Expect repo round-ups, post-mortems, and listener Q&A—with actionable code examples and zero buzzword fluff!

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