Recompiled

Abi Lovelace and Ariel Magyar
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Welcome to Recompiled - A podcast where we break down complex topics impacting software engineering and recompile them with diverse perspectives and a touch of humor.

  1. MAY 5

    What happens to engineers when AI automates coding?

    If coding can be automated, where do software engineers provide value in the workforce? Does software engineering require writing code? In this episode, Abi and Ariel talk about the future of software engineering and the “expectation vs. reality” of the demand to integrate AI. We also have a tangent about the value of Fruit Love Island. Transitions are hard. Though the day to day of the software engineer will surely change, we share hopes that the innate scarcity of human effort will provide value in the face of automation.  References: What is “Slop” (and why it gives me hope) https://youtu.be/dT5IJExTUR4?si=LCxpvmH1D0n47pws

    38 min

  2. APR 28

    OMSCS - Online Masters of Science in Computer Science at Georgia Tech

    Is a masters degree in engineering worth it for everyone? We talk about our experience in the Online Masters of Science in Computer Science (OMSCS) program at Georgia Tech and the flexibility that this online education provides to full-time professionals. Motivation matters when pursuing any degree and we share our "why" for sticking with the program despite the work it tacks on to our busy schedules. We also talk about our upcoming classes and our different reasons for specializing in AI.

    50 min

  3. 07/20/2025

    Ada Lovelace: The First Computer Programmer

    Ada Lovelace is well known as the first computer programmer, but is that really true? Learn about Ada from Abi and Ariel in this episode on Ada's life and controversy. Stick around to the end to hear about how Abi got to actually see Ada's letters! Resources: https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=qsY-AAAAYAAJ&pg=PA666&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q&f=falsehttps://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Diagram_for_the_computation_of_Bernoulli_numbers.jpghttps://www.amazon.com/Ada-Life-Legacy-History-Computing/dp/0262691167

    36 min

  4. 07/13/2025

    Abi got Fired :(

    Abi was affected by lay-offs and needs to process. Join Abi and Ariel as they discuss what it was like to go through a lay off and what next steps to take if you are ever impacted. Resources: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/i-got-firedhttps://builtin.com/articles/survive-being-fired

    37 min

  5. 07/05/2025

    Hackathons and the Benefits of Side Projects

    Ariel won a hackathon! In this episode we chat about how work outside of work like hackathons and side projects can support growth and development as an engineer. We also recap our girls' trip to Chicago where we're convinced the city can fix any problem. Abi shares the side projects she's abandoned and the future ones she promises to finish. References: https://portfolio.abigailhendrick.com/https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/discussions/azure/announcing-the-winners-of-the-march-innovation-challenge-hackathon/4398522

    36 min

  6. 05/20/2025

    Being a good mentee

    Abi and Ariel are back! Listen to this episode to learn all about being a great mentee including how to get a mentor, what to talk about with a mentor, and Abi and Ariel's experiences as mentees and mentors. References: https://www.womentech.net/women-in-tech-mentorship-statisticshttps://medium.com/@polinakarasova/online-platforms-to-find-a-mentor-in-the-tech-industry-6fee1dd4ae49

    1 hr

  7. 03/30/2025

    The Role of Engineers in Responsible AI

    When it's hard (and sometimes impossible) to detect AI-generated content, what role to engineers have in using LLMs ethically? Abi and Ariel discuss current laws surrounding AI and legal actions taken against individuals and businesses whose AI systems produce bias or defamation. They also cover IBM's and Microsoft’s stances on what constitutes responsible AI, as Ariel prepares for her hackathon where responsible AI is a judging criterion. References: https://www.judiciary.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/2023-05-16%20-%20Testimony%20-%20Montgomery.pdf  https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/dec/14/saferent-ai-tenant-screening-lawsuit https://time.com/7012843/anil-kapoor/ https://www.bclplaw.com/en-US/events-insights-news/us-state-by-state-artificial-intelligence-legislation-snapshot.html https://www.whitecase.com/insight-our-thinking/ai-watch-global-regulatory-tracker-united-states AI Resources for Developers: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/haxtoolkit/playbook/  https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/ai/responsible-ai  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xN06FGW8vvE

    38 min

  8. 03/23/2025

    Operating Systems for SWEs

    We have all heard about the Linux kernel but what does it actually do? In this episode, Abi and Ariel dive into the basics of OSs and poke around some interesting new developments. Resources: https://www.ibm.com/think/topics/operating-systemshttps://github.com/torvalds/linux/tree/master/kernelhttps://documentation.ubuntu.com/real-time/en/latest/explanation/schedulers/https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/memory-management-in-operating-system/https://www.techtarget.com/whatis/definition/memoryhttps://homepage.cs.uri.edu/faculty/wolfe/book/Readings/Reading04.htm

    25 min
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Welcome to Recompiled - A podcast where we break down complex topics impacting software engineering and recompile them with diverse perspectives and a touch of humor.

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  • Creator
    Abi Lovelace and Ariel Magyar
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Abi Lovelace and Ariel Magyar
  • Show Website
    Recompiled