Tech Council
Tech Council
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Are you a tech leader, architect, or engineer navigating the intricacies of building within the enterprise? Tech Council delivers the strategies and insights you need to succeed. Hosted by Duncan Mapes and Jason Ehmke, experienced leaders from the startup and banking tech arenas, this podcast dives deep into technology strategy and enterprise dynamics. Learn how to drive innovation, understand the bigger picture, and build impactful solutions from the ground up. Subscribe to Tech Council and gain the knowledge to shape the future of your enterprise, no matter your role.
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The podcast tackles a variety of topics relevant to enterprise technology, including software project management, the impact of AI on software engineering, understanding organizational cycles, and value creation in tech contexts. For example, Episode 06 discusses why software projects fail and practical steps to correct their course, while Episode 05 delves into the ethical implications of AI in development.
Are you a tech leader, architect, or engineer navigating the intricacies of building within the enterprise? Tech Council delivers the strategies and insights you need to succeed. Hosted by Duncan Mapes and Jason Ehmke, experienced leaders from the startup and banking tech arenas, this podcast dives deep into technology strategy and enterprise dynamics. Learn how to drive innovation, understand the bigger picture, and build impactful solutions from the ground up. Subscribe to Tech Council and gain the knowledge to shape the future of your enterprise, no matter your role.
APIs are everywhere, but maturity in API practices is rare.
Buying a gateway doesn’t mean you have an API strategy. What matters is governance, security, and making life easier for developers who build and consume those APIs.
In this episode, Duncan and Jason unpack the real challenges behind building a sustainable API practice: how to avoid sprawl, how to strike the balance between control and flexibility, and how to embed security into every layer.
They also share lessons on centralizing API governance without killing innovation, and why the best APIs put developer experience at the core.
Top Takeaways:
- API gateways have become essential in modern architecture.
- The interpretation of API gateways varies among teams.
- A mature API practice requires standards and governance.
- Security is a primary benefit of using API gateways.
- Developer experience is crucial for API adoption.
- Centralized governance helps manage API inventory effectively.
- API Gateway solutions vary in capabilities and deployment models.
- Automation can streamline API deployment processes.
- Collaboration between teams is necessary for API success.
- Documentation and onboarding processes impact developer engagement.
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