Breaking Changes

From GraphQL to Dagster Labs: How Nick Schrock Is Reinventing Data Infrastructure Sep 25, 2024

In this episode of Breaking Changes, Postman Head of Product-Observability Jean Yang sits down with Nick Schrock, the co-creator of GraphQL, to dive into the fascinating journey behind GraphQL's development. They discuss how GraphQL transitioned from an internal system at Facebook to a widely adopted technology—as well as how Nick’s newest venture, Dagster Labs, is revolutionizing data orchestration with asset-oriented pipelines. This conversation dives deep into the realm of data engineering and its transformative potential for businesses. Nick and Jean also share insights into the intersection of AI and software engineering, and Nick offers his perspective on responsible AI development.

For more on Nick Schrock, check out the following:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/schrockn/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/schrockn

GraphQL Website: https://graphql.org/

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Crafting Business Strategies for Seamless AI Integration with Cliff Chang of Asana | Postman Sep 18, 2024

In this episode of Breaking Changes, Postman Head of Product-Observability Jean Yang sits down with Cliff Chang, an engineering leader at Asana, to delve into the world of AI initiatives. Cliff shares fascinating insights into Asana's AI journey—from the formation of the AI organization to the challenges of integrating AI into their processes. Discover the timeline for AI integration, the company's attitude towards AI, and why homegrown AI talent is prioritized. Cliff also discusses the role of AI in UX prototyping and shares his hot take on the changes AI will introduce.

For more on Cliff Chang, check out the following:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cliffchangsf/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Personamb Asana Website: https://asana.com/

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Most Founders Make the Same Mistakes: Brutally Honest Truths from Sentry’s David Cramer | Postman Sep 11, 2024

In this episode of Breaking Changes, Postman Head of Product-Observability Jean Yang sits down with David Cramer, co-founder and CTO of Sentry. David shares his journey as an engineering leader and discusses the importance of a developer-centric approach in monitoring. Tune in as he reflects on implementing smooth changes, embracing emerging technologies, and navigating challenges in leadership and hiring. David emphasizes the value of consistency in values and principles—and reveals surprising changes he allowed, like embracing sales and AB testing. He also shares his insights on transitioning from CEO to hiring an external CEO.

For more on David Cramer, check out the following:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dmcramer/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/zeeg

Personal Website: https://cra.mr/archive/

Sentry Website: https://sentry.io/welcome/

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Observability Evangelism: Spreading the Gospel from Parse to Honeycomb with Charity Majors | Postman Sep 04, 2024

In this episode of Breaking Changes, Postman Head of Product-Observability Jean Yang sits down with Charity Majors, co-founder and CTO of Honeycomb. Charity dives into her journey as a tech founder, exploring her experiences in startups and operations engineering, as well as the significance of observability and the industry’s evolving landscape. Charity emphasizes the importance of transparency and trust in team building and reflects on Honeycomb's growth and evolving hiring practices.

For more on Charity Majors, check out the following:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charity-majors/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/mipsytipsy

Personal Website: https://charity.wtf/

Honeycomb Website: https://www.honeycomb.io/

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Episode Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction and Background
03:58 - Getting into Startups and Leadership
07:07 - Transition to Leadership
08:47 - Current Role and Challenges
15:01 Observability and Breaking Changes
20:23 - Smooth Changes and Lessons
26:01 - Failed Changes and Lessons
30:40 - What Hasn't Changed
33:09 - Surprising Changes
35:09 - People Growth and Hiring
39:57 - Evolution of Hiring Practices
40:27 - Evolution of Hiring and Decision-Making
42:10 - Leveraging Hype while Staying True to Vision
45:10 - Changing the Industry and Fostering Inclusive Culture
47:06 - Underrated Breaking Changes in the Industry
49:24 - AI and Understanding Systems
50:03 - Exciting Changes in Observability
50:47 - Where to Find Charity

How I Led Engineering Teams Through Hypergrowth at Facebook, Dropbox & Segment with Tido Carriero I Postman Aug 28, 2024

In this episode of Breaking Changes, Postman Head of Product-Observability Jean Yang sits down with Tido Carriero, Co-Founder at Koala and seasoned engineering leader. From his journey into engineering leadership to his experiences at major tech giants like Facebook, Dropbox, and Segment, Tido shares invaluable insights and strategies for building and leading teams.

For more on Tido Carriero, check out the following:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomascarriero/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/tidocarriero

Koala Website: https://getkoala.com/

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Episode Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction and Background

03:51 - Getting into Engineering Leadership

06:45 - Hiring and Building Teams

10:42 - Hiring for Potential

13:03 - Evaluating Junior Hires

16:08 - Red Flags in Hiring

17:49 - Rolling Out Unpopular Changes

18:51 - Navigating Growth Challenges

26:47 - Handling Reductions in Force

29:27 - Dealing with Pain Points in Growth

35:46 - Retaining and Growing Existing Team

41:09 - Balancing Internal Promotions and External Hires

41:45 - Finding the Right People for Challenging Roles

42:44 - Learning and Growing in the First VPE Role

47:03 - Challenges with Scaling and Recruiting

47:56 - Internalizing Hard Feedback and Problem Solving

51:45 - Underrated Breaking Changes in the Industry

53:16 - The Impact of AI on Breaking Changes

54:40 - Excitement about Personal Growth and Family

56:39 - Thought Leadership and Balancing Startup and Family

What It Takes to Become a Distinguished Engineer at Microsoft with David Fowler I Postman Aug 21, 2024

In this episode of Breaking Changes, Postman Head of Product-Observability Jean Yang interviews David Fowler, a distinguished engineer @Microsoft about his incredible journey from Barbados to Microsoft. Get insights into the life of a distinguished engineer, balancing tech and management, and the significance of influence. David shares invaluable lessons on navigating breaking changes and the evolving tech landscape. Don't miss his take on dev tools, industry shifts, and the rise of AI!

For more on David Fowler, check out the following: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidfowl/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/davidfowl Microsoft Website: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/

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Episode Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction and Background
03:27 - Becoming a Distinguished Engineer
05:07 - Role and Responsibilities
06:04 - Transition from Games to Developer Tools
08:11 - Influence and Impact
10:33 - Impact through Influence
12:41 - Balancing Technical and Managerial Roles
16:00 - Introducing Breaking Changes
19:08 - Lessons from Breaking Changes
21:14 - Personal Breaking Changes
26:03 - Longevity at Microsoft
29:03 - The Value of Long Tenure
32:14 - The Craftsmanship of Dev Tools
33:02 - Identifying Changes Worth Paying Attention To
34:31 - Deep Diving into New Technologies
35:37 - Nurturing Technical Minds in Organizations
37:15 - Fostering Technical Leadership
38:29 - The Need for Technical Role Models
39:40 Technical Strategy and Decision Making
43:17 - Underrated Breaking Changes in the Industry
46:28 The Impact of AI on Breaking Changes
47:27 Exciting Personal and Professional Changes
48:52 Where to Find David Fowler

Modernizing Storage for the Internet with AWS’s Becky Weiss I Postman Aug 14, 2024

In this episode of Breaking Changes, Postman Head of Product-Observability Jean Yang interviews Becky Weiss, VP/distinguished engineer from AWS. Weiss joins us to delve into the intricacies of launching new features and gathering customer feedback at scale. Discover how AWS assists clients in embracing new security measures confidently and gain insights into the significance of data perimeters in cloud security. Plus, explore the evolving landscape of AI and its impact on human communication.

For more on Becky Weiss, check out the following:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/becky-weiss/

AWS Website: https://aws.amazon.com/

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Episode Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction and Background
11:03 - The Evolution of S3 and IAM
30:32 - Opting Out of ACLs
32:21 - The Importance of Getting Things Right
32:59 - Launching New Features and Customer Feedback
33:31 - Helping Customers Transition with Confidence
34:00 - Adding Tools for Customer Confidence
34:56 - The Challenges of Legacy Systems
35:24 - Changing Defaults and Customer Communication
36:57 - Data Perimeters and Security Controls
38:08 - Anticipating Customer Needs and Iterative Development
40:56 - The Impact of AI and Language Generation
48:08 - Underrated Breaking Changes in the Industry
51:52 - The Privilege of Helping Customers Secure Data
53:31 - Where to Find Becky Weiss

Surviving the Chaos: Leading Engineering Teams Through Turbulent Times with Albert Strasheim I Postman Aug 07, 2024

In this episode of Breaking Changes, Postman Head of Product-Observability Jean Yang interviews Albert Strasheim, CTO of Rippling, where he shares his journey into engineering leadership and expertise in scaling systems. From building diverse teams to navigating through challenging changes smoothly, Albert provides invaluable insights into recruiting, communication, and leading teams at the growth stage. Also, tune in to learn about Rippling's response to the SVB collapse and the complex logistics and operations involved.

For more on Albert Strasheim, check out the following:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/albertstrasheim/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/fullung

Company Website: https://www.rippling.com/

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#BreakingChanges #postman #rippling #TechLeadership #EntrepreneurialJourney #ProfessionalGrowth #TechInnovation #StartupSuccess #BusinessInsights #EntrepreneurMindset #careersuccess #PersonalGrowthJourney #siliconvalleybank

Episode Timestamps

00:00 Introduction
01:16 - Background and Path to Engineering Leadership
09:04 - Expertise in Scaling and Hardening Systems
11:55 - Developing the Skill Set for Scaling and Hardening Systems
14:57 - Building Teams for Scaling and Hardening Systems
17:02 - Building Teams and Team Structure
22:28 - Introducing Changes Smoothly
24:32 - Introducing Changes That Did Not Go Well
28:37 - Rolling Out Unpleasant but Necessary Changes
29:13 - Positive End to Reduction in Force
30:11 - Transparent Communication
30:56 - Speed of Execution
31:54 - Maintaining Speed in Growth
33:23 - Challenges of Leading Teams at the Growth Stage
34:41 - Embracing Painful Change
36:04 - Hiring for Durability
37:24 - Setting People Up for Success
40:58 - Rippling's Response to the SUV Collapse
46:47 - Underrated Breaking Changes in the Industry
48:08 - Hot Take on AI
49:07 - Excitement about Rippling's Future
50:02 - Finding Albert Strasheim Online

When Windows Hit The Wall: Reinventing a Dominant Product in a Changing Market with Steven Sinofsky I Postman Jul 31, 2024

In this episode of Breaking Changes, Postman Head of Product-Observability Jean Yang interviews Steven Sinofsky, former Microsoft executive, diving into his journey in engineering leadership and the hurdles faced during the Windows 8 rewrite. Gain valuable insights on team dynamics, the essence of shipping software collectively, and Microsoft's adaptability in the ever-evolving tech landscape.

For more on Steven Sinofsky, check out the following:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sinofsky/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/stevesi

Personal Website: https://medium.learningbyshipping.com/

Company Website: https://a16z.com/

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Episode Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction and Background
03:12 - Getting into Engineering Leadership
11:29 - Windows 8 Rewrite and Challenges
24:46 - Team Formation and Building
42:43 - Adaptability of Microsoft
43:43 - Resistance to Software as a Service
44:58 - Product Market Fit and Innovation
46:22 - The Importance of Product Market Fit
47:32 - Underrated Breaking Changes in the Industry
50:02 - Breaking Changes Introduced by AI
52:26 - Exciting Changes in the Next Year
53:39 - Where to Find Steven Sinofsky

How to Lead Your Team to Success When Failure Seems Inevitable—with Gwen Shapira I Postman Jul 24, 2024

In this episode of Breaking Changes, Postman Head of Product-Observability Jean Yang interviews Gwen Shapira, co-founder and CPO of Nile, for an insightful discussion on engineering leadership and navigating transformations. Learn about her strategies for keeping up with trends and balancing long-term visions with user feedback, as well as the rewards of finding the right people for the right challenges. Discover Gwen's advice on offshore teams, cultural bridges, serverless tech, AI's impact on content, and Nile's exciting developments!

For more on Gwen Shapira, check out the following:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gwenshapira/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/gwenshap

Personal Website: https://hackingsaas.thenile.dev/

Nile Website: https://www.thenile.dev/

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Episode Timestamps

00:00 Introduction and Background
04:18 - Getting into Engineering Leadership
08:07 - Gwen's Current Job and the Role of a Founder
10:38 - Smooth Introduction of a Necessary Change
21:27 - Change that Didn't Go Well
23:02 - One Thing that Didn't Change at Confluent
25:25 - One Thing that Did Change at Confluent
29:45 - Keeping Up with Trends in the Industry
37:43 - Balancing Vision and User Feedback
41:03 - Working with Offshore Teams
42:02 - Advice for Introducing Offshore Teams
43:09 - Creating Independent Offshore Teams
44:36 - Ensuring Equality and Opportunities for Offshore Engineers
45:49 - Bridging Cultural Differences
47:57 - Underrated Breaking Changes: Serverless
48:49 - Preparing for Breaking Changes in AI
51:28 - Exciting Changes at Nile
52:29 - Finding More Information about Gwen and Nile

The Engineering Executive’s Playbook with Will Larson I Postman Jul 16, 2024

In this episode of Breaking Changes, Postman Head of Product-Observability Jean Yang dives into the world of engineering leadership with Carta CTO Will Larson. From career progression to team building and navigating challenging transitions, Will's experiences offer a wealth of wisdom. Tune in as they discuss leadership consistency, hiring strategies, and the importance of clear communication. Plus, they delve into underrated advancements in the industry, AI's impact, and the exciting release of Will's third book!

For more on Will Larson, check out the following:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-larson-a44b543/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Lethain

Personal Website: https://lethain.com/

Company Website: https://carta.com/

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#BreakingChanges #postman #Carta #TechLeadership #ExecutiveProfessionals #LeadershipDevelopment #Adaptability #ConsistencyMatters #TechIndustryInsights #CareerGrowth #LeadershipSkills #ProfessionalDevelopment #AdaptiveLeadership

Episode Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction and Background
03:25 - Career Path and Leadership
05:09 - Different Roles as a CTO
07:28 - Leadership in Times of Scarcity
08:16 - Approaches to Hiring and Building Teams
10:19 - The Importance of Consistency in Leadership
13:19 - Reasoning from the Boxes
14:25 - Qualities to Look for in a Hire
16:33 - Red Flags in Hiring
18:02 - Smooth Transitions and Migrations
23:42 - Challenges in Leading Change
27:20 - Lessons from Reductions in Force
32:51 - Absorbing Upsetness and Dealing with Conflict
33:27 - Leading Through the Growth Stage
37:00 - Growth in Leaders Themselves
45:13 - Underrated Breaking Change: Venture Capital
46:37 - Breaking Changes Introduced by AI
49:18 - Exciting Change: Release of Third Book

The Journey of HashiCorp and Why I Stepped Away with Mitchell Hashimoto I Postman Jul 10, 2024

In this episode of Breaking Changes, Postman Head of Product-Observability Jean Yang is joined by Mitchell Hashimoto, founder at HashiCorp, to share insights into their journey and strategic decisions. From navigating remote-work challenges to fostering a chat-literate culture, Mitchell delves into HashiCorp's multi-product approach and changes they've pioneered in the industry. This conversation digs deep into company culture, remote-work dynamics, hiring an external CEO, and why he decided to step away.

For more on Mitchell Hashimoto, check out the following:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchellh/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/mitchellh

Personal Website: https://mitchellh.com/

HashiCorp Website: https://www.hashicorp.com/

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Timestamps

[00:02:18] Naming of HashiCorp.

[00:04:29] Embracing programming beyond DevOps.

[00:07:32] Chat literacy and communication styles.

[00:13:33] Unexpected success with Vault.

[00:17:13] Breaking industry changes.

[00:20:23] Total market failure and pivot.

[00:24:25] Making tough decisions in leadership.

[00:26:29] Hard announcements remotely.

[00:30:54] CEO search process insights.

[00:33:46] Defining company culture.

[00:36:56] Remote work challenges.

[00:40:58] Following your passion over security.

[00:44:36] Changing priorities in career.

[00:47:04] Reversion to speed or performance.

[00:52:37] Accessibility in tech industry.

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Diving Into API Governance at Microsoft, Olga Podolyako, Principal API Architect at Microsoft Apr 26, 2023

Welcome to this episode of Breaking Changes, where Postman's Chief Evangelist Kin Lane sits down with Olga Podolyako, Principal API Architect at Microsoft, to discuss API governance and its importance in driving business success.

In this video, Olga will share Microsoft's advanced vision of API governance and how they are leveraging it to enable teams and streamline API operations. Through a human-centered approach, Microsoft is not only able to ensure compliance with industry standards, but also drive innovation and collaboration across the organization.

Whether you're a developer or an executive, this conversation is a must-watch for anyone interested in learning more about API governance and its impact on modern businesses. So sit back, relax, and join us for this insightful discussion with one of the leading minds in API architecture.

To get more details, make sure to watch the full episode of Breaking Changes on Postman's website, YouTube, or your preferred streaming platform.

Don't forget to comment below and share your thoughts with us. Follow Kin Lane on Mastodon at https://mastodon.kinlane.com/@kin and learn more about Microsoft at https://www.microsoft.com/. Thank you for tuning in!

Embracing GraphQL at Meetup with Annyce Davis, VP of Engineering at Meetup Apr 19, 2023

Welcome to Breaking Changes! In this episode, Kin Lane, Postman's Chief Evangelist, is joined by Annyce Davis, VP of Engineering at Meetup, to discuss the adoption of GraphQL, its benefits and challenges at scale, and the business of APIs. Annyce shares her insights on how Meetup adopted GraphQL and the advantages it brings to their business. She also sheds light on the challenges they faced and how they overcame them. Kin and Annyce delve into the importance of the business side of APIs, beyond just the technology.

To get more details, make sure to watch the full episode of Breaking Changes on Postman's website, YouTube, or your preferred streaming platform.

Don't forget to comment below and share your thoughts with us. Follow Kin Lane on Mastodon at https://mastodon.kinlane.com/@kin and learn more about Meetup at https://www.meetup.com/. Thank you for tuning in!

APIs Supporting Athletes at Special Olympics, Kendra Appleheimer, VP of Games and Technology, Special Olympics Apr 12, 2023

In this Breaking Changes, Postman Chief Evangelist Kin Lane is joined by Kendra Appleheimer, Vice President, Games and Technology at Special Olympics, to learn more about how being API-first is helping the athletes, allowing them to support the physical games around the world using a variety of digital web and mobile applications.

It’s About Time: Meta Verified, TikTok Launches Research API, 4 Day Work Week and Starbucks Unionization Battle Mar 08, 2023

This week on the show we discuss Meta’s new subscription service. Has the time come for TikTok to become more transparent? Finally, we discuss Starbucks waging war against unions and how life would be with a 4-day work week.

The Realities of API Governance at a Large Enterprise Organization Mar 01, 2023

In this episode of Breaking Changes, Postman Chief Evangelist Kin Lane welcomes Subramanian Krishnan, who is working on leading the API journey for the Technology Strategy Organization over at Citrix, to share some sobering realities of what it is like to realize API governance at scale across a large enterprise organization, providing some valuable insights you can apply to your own API journey.

Who Run The World: Beyoncé Tour, Google Launches Bard & China’s Spy Balloon Feb 28, 2023

This week on Breaking Changes Roundtable we discuss Google’s answer to ChatGPT. Has Ticketmaster worked out the kinks to avoid deja vu with Beyoncé concertgoers? Finally, we get into the tech side behind China’s spying balloon.

API-First Game and Television Character Development at Riot Games Feb 22, 2023

In this episode of the Breaking Changes podcast, Kin Lane is joined by Rickey McCoy, Senior Development Manager at Riot Games, to discuss how the video game developer is using their API to develop new characters and their award-winning television show on Netflix, embracing API-first when it comes to developing a deep understanding of their consumers.

Finding the Signal in the Noise Over at Zoom Feb 15, 2023

In this Breaking Changes, Postman Chief Evangelist Kin Lane is joined by Ben Mackley, Solutions Engineering Manager at Zoom. Ben shares another view of how business is leading the API lifecycle to deliver the next generation of API-driven technology solutions that have established a feedback loop with consumers and help business stakeholders find the signal in all of the noise across the increasingly chaotic business landscape.

Netflix, Taylor Swift vs. Ticketmaster and Mental Health In Tech Feb 14, 2023

This week on Breaking Changes Roundtable we discuss Netflix laying down the law. Also, Ticketmaster is telling Congress “Don’t Blame Me” for November’s Taylor Swift online ticket blunder. Finally, we get real with a dialogue on mental health in the world of tech.

In Autopilot: ChatGPT Professional, Tesla’s Self-Driving Cars and Cleaning Up YouTube Feb 02, 2023

This week on the Breaking Changes Roundtable we discuss OpenAI potentially rolling out a paid tier for ChatGPT. Also, Tesla’s self-driving cars still need human guidance. Who knew? Finally, we touch on YouTube and their demonization policies.

Investing in the API Future and Your Legacy with Samsung TV’s Rico Cordova, Head of Content Engineering at Samsung TV Jan 25, 2023

In this Breaking Changes, Postman Chief Evangelist Kin Lane is joined by Rico Cordova, Head of Content Engineering at Samsung TV Plus. Rico shared that the secret to API success involves equipping and educating his team so that they can properly build the muscle memory to respond to anything that is thrown their way, but also how they should be proud of the legacy of what they have built and be working on both new projects and technical debt in the same motion.

Back At One: Southwest Airlines Drama, Sam Bankman-Fried & Returning To Office Jan 20, 2023

This week on Breaking Changes Roundtable we discuss Southwest Airlines' travel nightmare and the perfect storm of weather and outdated technology. We also discuss employees being forced to return to the office and more Sam Bankman-Fried. This week's panelists are Joyce Lin, Ruby Sattar, Kevin Swiber and Tamina Zaheri of Postman.

Game Changers: ChatGPT and the Top Tech Trends of 2022 Dec 29, 2022

This week on Breaking Changes Roundtable Joyce Lin, Ruby Sattar, Kevin Swiber and Tamina Zaheri discuss ChatGPT: the latest innovation causing a frenzy from Silicon Valley and beyond. Also, we get into the security of online holiday shopping and review the best/worst tech trends of 2022.

Sinking Like The Titanic: Elon Musk’s Twitter and FTX Collapses Cryptocurrency Dec 23, 2022

This week we discuss the implosion of Elon Musk’s Twitter reign playing out in real time, the security of APIs, and has the collapse of FTX flatlined the world of cryptocurrency? Postmanauts Tamina Zaheri, Kevin Swiber, and Joyce Lin cover these topics in the Breaking Changes Roundtable pilot episode.

Talking Self-Service API Products with Sri Kandikonda, Principal Product Manager Dec 21, 2022

In this Breaking Changes, Postman Chief Evangelist Kin Lane is joined by Sri Kandikonda, Principal Product Manager, to talk about the role self-service plays across the API economy and just how important it is for enterprises to treat their APIs as a product in a fast-paced business landscape.

Feeding the World With the Next Generation of Product Managers at HelloFresh, Jessica Ulyate, Platform Associate Director of Product at HelloFresh Dec 14, 2022

In this Breaking Changes, Postman Chief Evangelist Kin Lane sits down with Jessica Ulyate, Platform Associate Director of Product at HelloFresh, to talk about the growing role that product managers play when it comes to meeting the global needs at HelloFresh, but also how having a platform team is an important milestone in the digital journey of any enterprise.

Embracing Higher Rates of Change by Being Cloud-Native at Formula 1 Racing, Ryan Kirk, Lead Cloud Architect and Team Manager at Formula One Dec 07, 2022

In this Breaking Changes, Postman Chief Evangelist Kin Lane is joined by Ryan Kirk, Lead Cloud Architect and Team Manager at Formula 1 to discuss the benefits of being cloud-native, and how the Formula 1 team is able to stand up and tear down the technology behind each race, allowing the racing industry to embrace change and keep pace with what their teams, partners, and the fans need.

Feeding The World Through Pragmatic API Design at Domino’s Pizza, James Pozenel, Solution Archiect at Domino’s Pizza Nov 16, 2022

In this Breaking Changes, Postman Chief Evangelist Kin Lane welcomes James Pozenel, a Solution Architect at Dominos Pizza, to discuss how they have employed very pragmatic approaches to delivering APIs, taking advantage of simple low-cost HTTP APIs to meet the demands of feeding the world pizza!

Bridging Business and IT in the Heavily Regulated Energy Industry, Robert Flowers, Senior Product Owner & Enterprise API Oversight at Duke Energy Nov 09, 2022

In this Breaking Changes, Postman Chief Evangelist Kin Lane welcomes Robert Flowers, Senior Product Owner & Enterprise API Oversight at Duke Energy to talk about being a bridge between business and IT, and the importance of data as well as feedback loops when it comes to delivering internal and partner API services in a heavily regulated industry like the energy sector.

Bridging Business and IT So You Can Evolve from Being a Financial Company into a Technology Company, Antwain Daniels, VP and Product Manager at Wells Fargo Nov 02, 2022

In this episode of Breaking Changes, Kin Lane talks with Antwain Daniels, VP and Product Manager at Wells Fargo, about how API product management is bridging the business and IT divide, helping the enterprise navigate compliance while building the next generation of digital experiences necessary to evolve from being a financial company into being a modern technology company.

The Digitization of the Caribbean Experience, Felicia Persaud, Founder, Invest Caribbean and Hard Beat Communications Oct 30, 2022

In this episode of Breaking Changes, Kin Lane is joined by Felicia Persaud, founder of Invest Caribbean and Hard Beat Communications, about how information flows into and out of the Caribbean and the need to continue making business owners and government agencies aware of the role technology is playing, while continuing to empower the next generation of startups and investors about the opportunity that exists in the Caribbean.

Diversity Matters When It Comes To Being API-First at Workday, Mamta Suri, Former Senior Manager Software Development for Time Tracking at Workday Oct 26, 2022

In this episode of the Breaking Changes podcast, Kin Lane is joined by Mamta Suri, Former Senior Manager Software Development for Time Tracking at Workday, talking about the importance of diversity and business alignment across API operations, but halfway through our interview Mamta turned the tables and began interviewing Kin Lane about what he has learned about APIs doing the show.

Digitizing Healthcare Records with APIs and Machine Learning in Africa, Ifedamola Adefisoya, CTO and Co-Founder, Medipal Healthcare Oct 23, 2022

In this episode of Braking Changes, Kin Lane sits down with Ifedamola Adefisoya, CTO and Co-Founder of Medipal Healthcare about digitizing healthcare records in Africa, modernizing healthcare, and using APIs and machine learning to help modernize how patients receive care, helping doctors do more through automation.

Abstracting Away The Complexities of Kubernetes for Developers Using APIs, David Dymko, Principal Software Engineer, Ambassador Labs Oct 16, 2022

In this episode of the Breaking Changes podcast Kin Lane sits down with David Dymko, Principal Software Engineer at Ambassador Labs, exploring his experience in defining and delivering the next-generation cloud infrastructure API that supports a modern Kubernetes-driven enterprise landscape that helps abstract away the complexities and makes developers lives much easier.

Respecting Data Sovereignty with On-Premises API Design Patterns with Rocket Chat, Douglas Gubert, Tech Lead, Rocket.Chat Oct 12, 2022

In this episode of Breaking Changes, Kin Lane is joined by Douglas Gubert, Tech Lead over at Rocket Chat, to share how they respect data sovereignty by providing a plugin-driven, on-premises solution for air-gapped networks, making privacy and security a top priority when producing and consuming APIs within a company.

Defining the Future of Electric Vehicles and the Energy Grid Through Being API-First, Juha Stenberg, CEO, eMabler Oct 09, 2022

In this episode of Breaking Changes, Kin Lane sits down with Juha Stenberg, the CEO of eMabler, to talk about how being API-first is helping to define not only the future of the electric automobile charging industry, but also the wider energy and payment industries, and how relying on APIs will help iteratively define the future of these industries amidst a great deal of volatility and disruption.

The Boy Scouts of America is API-first, Vijay Challa, Former CIO & CTO, Boy Scouts of America Oct 05, 2022

The Reality of API-Early and API-Aware Enterprises with Rosemary Missier, Director, Samvit Software Solutions Oct 02, 2022

In this episode of Breaking Changes, Kin Lane sat down with Rosemary Missier, Director at Samvit Software Solutions. Rosemary shared her pragmatic views of the state of API operations across all of the enterprise operations she has worked on, revealing that most mainstream companies are still API-early, or just becoming API-aware, and have a lot of ground to cover and investment ahead when it comes to their API journey.

Machine Learning Powering the Crisis Contact Simulator at The Trevor Project with Taki Hasegawa, Sr. Machine Learning Engineer, The Trevor Project Sep 28, 2022

In this episode of Breaking Changes, I sit down with Taki Hasegawa of The Trevor Project. I learned about how the organization supports the LGBTQ community through the development of an AI chatbot for their Crisis Contact Simulator. A conversation gave me a much more hopeful view of how artificial intelligence is being applied to improve our world by helping LGBTQ youth through the hardest times.

The Opsification of the Enterprise with Viktor Farcic, Developer Advocate, Upbound Sep 25, 2022

In this episode of Breaking Changes, Viktor Farcic of Upbound joins Kin to talk about the opsification of the enterprise and how we need to provide Heroku-like guardrails for all of the infrastructures that our teams need access to, helping abstract away the increasing complexity of operations and allow developers to focus on what truly matters to the business.

Exploring the Symbiotic Relationship Between APIs and the Cloud with Arun Narayanaswamy, Director of Engineering, Amadeus Labs Sep 21, 2022

In this episode of Breaking Changes, Postman Chief Evangelist Kin Lane talks with Arun Narayanaswamy of Amadeus about DevOps and the realities of being cloud native. We explored the balance enterprise organizations are finding across their own data centers and the cloud, optimizing how we modernize our operations by leveraging the symbiotic relationship between APIs and the cloud.

High Tech Agriculture in the Cannabis Industry with Ellis Smith, Chairman & Founder, American Cannabis Company Sep 18, 2022

In this episode of Breaking Changes, Postman Chief Evangelist Kin Lane welcomes Ellis Smith to discuss the impact of technology on the cannabis industry, exploring how the controversial sector has transformed to be more like high-tech agriculture and manufacturing while challenging the counterculture reputation it has held for decades.

Exploring Possibilities With Web3 with Ryan Boder, DAO Core Team Lead, API3 Sep 14, 2022

In this Breaking Changes episode, Postman Chief Evangelist Kin Lane welcomes Ryan Boder, DAO Core Team Lead at API3. He is an executive leader with a passion for innovation and growth who offers a rare combination of business acumen and tech expertise. He currently heads marketing at API3, connecting Web3 and blockchain to the traditional world. Today he talks about how APIs are beginning to power the web trio universe and the possibilities of this new space.

Bridging the Physical and Digital Fan Experience with Roshan Patel, Content Product Manager of Blockchain, Topps/Fanatics Sep 11, 2022

In this episode of Breaking Changes, Postman Chief Evangelist Kin Lane welcomes Roshan Patel, Content Product Manager of Blockchain at Fanatics. Roshan leads Topps’ global portfolio of soccer NFTs, driving product strategy, content, and partnerships for some of the largest leagues and clubs in the world. Today, he talks about the intersection of blockchain and APIs when it comes to delivering meaningful experiences across sports.

Investing in the Next Generation of Tech-Savvy Lawyers with April Dawson, Associate Dean and Professor of Law, NC Central University Sep 07, 2022

In this episode of Breaking Changes, Postman Chief Evangelist Kin Lane welcomes April Dawson, NCCU Associate Dean of Technology and Innovation and Professor of Law. Dawson shares how her university is investing in the next generation of skills that lawyers are going to need and the role that APIs play in how lawyers practice.

The Application of the OpenJS Foundation in the API Lifecycle with Robin Bender Ginn, Director, OpenJS Foundation Sep 04, 2022

In this episode of Breaking Changes, Postman Chief Evangelist Kin Lane is joined by Robin Bender Ginn, Executive Director of the Open JS Foundation. Robin shares more about the importance of the OpenJS Foundation, open source policy, and how it applies across the API lifecycle, exploring the value delivered by the Linux Foundation and its subgroups.

Investing in the Developer Tool Chain with Tyler Jewell, Managing Director, Dell Technologies Capital Aug 31, 2022

In this episode of Breaking Changes, Postman Chief Evangelist Kin Lane welcomes Tyler Jewell, managing director at Dell Technologies Capital. Tyler shares his unique view of investing across the developer tool chain. Jewell reveals how he has been tracking in the space for over a decade and some of the most compelling areas of investment.

Optimizing the API Lifecycle with Velocity with Dr. Ralf Huuck, CEO, Logilica Aug 28, 2022

In this episode of Breaking Changes, Postman Chief Evangelist Kin Lane is joined by Dr. Ralf Huuck, founder and CEO of Logilica and adjunct professor at UNSW Australia. Ralf shares his sophisticated view of what the API lifecycle velocity actually means. Dr. Huuck also discusses the business and politics of how software is being delivered within the enterprise.

Quality Assurance in the API Lifecycle with Tim Velasquez, Software QA Manager, Werner Enterprises Aug 24, 2022

In this episode of Breaking Changes, Postman Chief Evangelist Kin Lane welcomes Tim Velasquez, Software QA Manager at Werner Enterprises. Tim sheds new light on the role that Quality Assurance plays in the API lifecycle by demonstrating how critical they are to moving enterprise organizations forward

Advocating for Developer Preferences with Valériane Venance, Developer Evangelist, Twilio Aug 21, 2022

In this episode of Breaking Changes, Postman Chief Evangelist Kin Lane is joined by Valériane Venance, Developer Evangelist at Twilio for a conversation about being a developer evangelist. She emphasized the global reach of APIs in our programs and increasing regulation that is shaping the API landscape.

Meeting Customer Demands with API Technologies with Shadi Fallah, Former Director of Digital Technology and Delivery Platform, 7-Eleven Aug 17, 2022

In this episode of Breaking Changes, Postman Chief Evangelist Kin Lane is joined by Shadi Fallah, Former Director of Digital Technology and Delivery Platform at 7-Eleven for a conversation about how the retail chain was able to rapidly adapt to customers’ needs during the pandemic by using their API-first strategy to navigate the complex regulatory landscape that exists across the United States.

Bringing Diverse Voices Into Cybersecurity with Lynn Dohm, Executive Director, Women in Cybersecurity (WiCys) Aug 14, 2022

In this episode of Breaking Changes, Postman Chief Evangelist Kin Lane is joined by Lynn Dohm, Executive Director of Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) for a conversation about bringing more diverse voices into the world of cybersecurity. She highlights some of the ways enterprise organizations can diversify their cybersecurity teams and have a greater impact across their operations.

Progessive Developments in API Management with Patrick Donahue, VP of Product, Cloudflare Aug 10, 2022

In this Breaking Changes episode, Postman Chief Evangelist Kin Lane welcomes Patrick Donahue, Vice President of Product at Cloudflare. The two have a conversation about Cloudflare’s vision of the API management layer. Donahue shares a progressive view of how the API gateway fits into the business landscape and a very interesting approach to treating APIs as a product.

The Role of APIs in Successful Startups with Desiree Vargas Wrigley, CIO & Executive Director, TechRise by P33 Chicago Aug 07, 2022

In this Breaking Changes episode, Postman Chief Evangelist Kin Lane welcomes Desiree Vargas Wrigley, CIO and Executive Director of TechRise by P33 Chicago. Desiree is also the founder of GiveForward and Pearachute and offers insight into the innovation that is occurring with minorities in Chicago. She also explores the role that APIs play in empowering local startups to make a bigger impact.

Mastering the Architecture Mindset with Gregor Hohpe, Enterprise Strategist, Amazon Web Services Aug 03, 2022

In this Breaking Changes episode, Postman Chief Evangelist Kin Lane welcomes Gregor Hohpe, Enterprise Strategist at Amazon Web Services. Gregor’s work with enterprise infrastructure has been a foundation reading for the last 20 years. He shares ideas on removing constraints, handling change, and the power of simplicity in every design. He also offers insights into the software architect elevator and the trade-offs that are required for a successful design.

The Future of the Developer Experience with Helen Tatum, Product Lead for Developer Experience, PayPal Jul 31, 2022

In this Breaking Changes episode, Postman Chief Evangelist Kin Lane is joined by Helen Tatum, Paypal’s Product Lead for Developer Experience to discuss the future of developer experience. Helen shares her progressive view of what the developer experience is all about and how PayPal is investing in DX to help businesses with digital resources operate globally.

API-First in Africa with Fara Jituboh, Co-Founder & CEO/CTO, Okra Jul 27, 2022

In this Breaking Changes episode, Postman Chief Evangelist Kin Lane welcomes Fara Jituboh, Co-Founder and CEO/CTO of Okra. Okra is Africa’s first API fintech super-connector and aims to democratize finance as a service through technology. Fara shares her compelling view of why API-first is how the next generation of applications will be delivered in Africa.

Developer Relations and Quality Data with Maxime Beugnet, Senior Developer Advocate, MongoDB Jul 24, 2022

In this Breaking Changes, Postman Chief Evangelist Kin Lane welcomes Maxime Beugnet, Senior Developer Advocate at MongoDB. Maxime shares what the modern database stack looks like behind the web and mobile apps that we all depend on.

The Future of Open-Source Business Model with Pia Mancini, Co-Founder & CEO, Open Collective Jul 20, 2022

In this Breaking Changes, Postman Chief Evangelist Kin Lane welcomes Pia Mancini, Co-Founder and CEO at Open Collective. Pia talks about the future of the open-source business model and technology at the intersection of open-source and social justice. Mancini defines what is coming next for open-source and lays the foundation for a future that benefits everyone worldwide.

Debugging in a Production Environment with Shai Almog, Developer Advocate, Lightrun Jul 17, 2022

In this Breaking Changes, Postman Chief Evangelist Kin Lane welcomes Shai Almong, Developer Advocate at Lightrun and Co-Founder of Codename One. Shai takes us down the rabbit hole of debugging in a production environment. Almog also shares how essential it is to be able to debug complex systems in a live environment.

Why “API-First” Should Matter To Every Company with Peter Shafton, CTO, ngrok Jul 13, 2022

In this Breaking Changes episode, Postman Chief Evangelist Kin Lane is joined by ngrok CTO Peter Shafton. Peter shares his view of the API economy from his experience leading architecture for Twilio over the last decade.

The Power of Storytelling When It Comes To APIs with Raymond Camden, Sr. Developer Evangelist, Adobe Jul 10, 2022

In this Breaking Changes episode, Postman Chief Evangelist Kin Lane welcomes Raymond Camden, Senior Developer Evangelist at Adobe. Raymond shared his belief in the power of storytelling when it comes to APIs and how important it is to help our API consumers find solutions to the everyday challenges that they face.

The Smart Benefits of API-First with Chander Shivdasani, VP, Goldman Sachs Jul 06, 2022

In this Breaking Changes, Postman Chief Evangelist Kin Lane welcomes Chander Shivdasani, Vice President at Marcus by Goldman Sachs for a conversation about the contracts-first approach to API infrastructure at Goldman Sachs.

API Portals As A Service with Allan Knabe, CEO, apiable.io Jul 03, 2022

In this Breaking Changes, Postman Chief Evangelist Kin Lane welcomes Allan Knabe, CEO and co-founder of apiable.io to discuss his view of why API portals are so important, his work to make publishing portals much easier, and the importance of understanding API operations.

Today’s Investments Deliver A Real-Time Tomorrow with Nnamdi Iregbulem, Lightspeed Venture Partner Jun 29, 2022

In this Breaking Changes, Postman Chief Evangelist Kin Lane welcomes Nnamdi Iregbulem of Lightspeed Venture Partner to talk about the importance of developer tools, streaming API technology, and how data and machine learning is continuing to shape the API landscape.

Fusion Development In Action with April Dunnam, Power Platform Advocacy Lead, Microsoft Jun 26, 2022

In this Breaking Changes, Postman Chief Evangelist Kin Lane welcomes April Dunnam from Microsoft to share her frontline view of the low-code no-code evolution, helping to define how business users are putting APIs to work.

What API Product Managers Need with Deepa Goyal, Group Product Manager, PayPal Jun 22, 2022

In this Breaking Changes, Postman Chief Evangelist Kin Lane welcomes Deepa Goyal of PayPal to discuss what API product managers today are needing to be successful in their work, exploring metrics to maturity, and the most meaningful aspects of the developer experience.

Enhancing The User Experience with Debbie Levitt, CEO, Delta CX Jun 19, 2022

In this Breaking Changes, Postman Chief Evangelist Kin Lane welcomes Delta CX CEO Debbie Levitt for a conversation about improving the user and developer experience.

Becoming API-First in the Payment Industry with Aleksei Akimov, Former Head of API, Adyen Jun 15, 2022

In this Breaking Changes, Postman Chief Evangelist Kin Lane welcomes Aleksei Akimov formerly of Adyen to talk about the road to becoming API-first in the payments industry by applying a well-known API lifecycle across teams.

Tl;dr 6 - “OAuth, OpenID, and FAPI” with Torsten Lodderstedt, CTO at yes® Dec 15, 2021

In this Breaking Changes tl;dr mini-episode, Postman Chief Evangelist Kin Lane welcomes yes® CTO Torsten Lodderstedt to get key insights about the identity layer, including OAuth, OpenID, and FAPI.

tl;dr 5: “Level 3 REST: Helping Make REST Fun Again” with Matthew Bishop, Author of Level 3 REST, API Strategist at AdapTech Group Dec 08, 2021

In this Breaking Changes tl;dr mini-episode, Postman Chief Evangelist Kin Lane welcomes Matt Bishop, author of Level 3 REST and API Strategist at AdapTech Group to discuss the concepts in Level 3 REST.

tl;dr 4: “An Overview of the Idempotency Request Header Field” with Jayadeba Jena and Sanjay Dalal Dec 01, 2021

In this Breaking Changes tl;dr mini-episode, Postman Chief Evangelist Kin Lane welcomes Jayadeba Jena and Sanjay Dalal to discuss their recent submission of a draft to the IETF Network Working Group for an Idempotency-Key HTTP header field.

tl;dr 3: “The ACCESS Act of 2021, Part 2” with Mark Nottingham, Co-chair, IETF HTTP Working Group Nov 24, 2021

In this Breaking Changes tl;dr mini-episode, Postman Chief Evangelist Kin Lane welcomes Mark to discuss the Augmenting Compatibility and Competition by Enabling Service Switching (ACCESS) Act of 2021 moving through the United States Congress.

tl;dr 2: “The ACCESS Act of 2021, Part 1” with Keir Lamont, Policy Counsel at CCIA Nov 17, 2021

In this Breaking Changes tl;dr mini-episode, Postman Chief Evangelist Kin Lane welcomes Keir to discuss the Augmenting Compatibility and Competition by Enabling Service Switching (ACCESS) Act of 2021 moving through the United States Congress.

tl;dr 1: “The COVID Tracking Project API” with Julia Kodysh Nov 10, 2021

In this Breaking Changes tl;dr mini-episode, Postman Chief Evangelist Kin Lane welcomes Julia Kodysh to learn about her journey leading the data infrastructure team of the COVID Tracking Project, focusing on data processing and internal tooling for collecting state and territorial COVID-19 data.

Episode 22: “Payment APIs, Open Source, and Developer Advocacy” with Chris Traganos, Developer Advocacy Engineering Manager at Stripe Nov 03, 2021

In this episode of Breaking Changes, Postman Chief Evangelist Kin Lane welcomes Stripe Developer Advocacy Engineering Manager Chris Traganos to discuss how Stripe approaches API upgrades, global payment methods, developer advocacy, and investing in the open source community.

Episode 21: “API Observability through an API System of Record” with Rob Dickinson, CEO at Resurface Labs Oct 27, 2021

In this episode of Breaking Changes—the weekly API talk show—Rob Dickinson discusses how an API system of record can change the way organizations think about securing, optimizing, and managing their APIs.

Episode 20: “API Reliability and Velocity in the Financial Sector” with Timophey Zaitsev, Technical Architect, Ridgeline Oct 20, 2021

In this episode of Breaking Changes, Postman Chief Evangelist Kin Lane welcomes Timophey Zaitsev of Ridgeline to have an in-depth look at the role of APIs in the financial sector, how organizations can achieve API reliability and observability at scale, and discuss how API reliability and velocity can coexist in the enterprise.

Episode 19: “How APIs Power Privacy, Security, and Compliance” with Anshu Sharma, Co-founder and CEO at Skyflow Oct 13, 2021

Learn how Skyflow is transforming the way businesses handle their users’ financial, healthcare, and other personal data via a simple API.

Episode 18: “The New API Stack for Modern Data Apps” with Sam Ramji, Chief Strategy Officer at DataStax Oct 06, 2021

In this episode of Breaking Changes, Postman Chief Evangelist Kin Lane welcomes Sam Ramji of DataStax to discuss how his team made it easier for developers who are building new applications to work with Cassandra: DataStax created Stargate APIs, a new API stack for modern data apps.

Episode 17: “Identity Management and the API Authentication Layer” with Matt Machuga, Engineering Manager at Auth0 Sep 29, 2021

In this episode of Breaking Changes, Postman Chief Evangelist Kin Lane welcomes Matt Machuga of Auth0 to discuss the API authentication layer and how his team processes hundreds of millions of data logs every day and helps customers gain insights about their Auth0 implementation, traffic patterns, or usage of their subscription, alerting, and analytics.

Episode 16: “The Real-World Business of Doing Global APIs” with Sophie Rutard, API Developer Relations at Euler Hermes Sep 23, 2021

In this episode of Breaking Changes, Postman Chief Evangelist Kin Lane welcomes Sophie Rutard from Euler Hermes to talk about the company’s digital transformation program which resulted in an API- and cloud-centric global IT strategy that is currently being rolled out as a multiyear initiative.

Episode 15: “A Real-World Approach to API Infrastructure” with Dekel Tankel, Founding Member of Cloud Foundry & Global Field CTO at VMware Sep 15, 2021

In this episode of Breaking Changes, Postman Chief Evangelist Kin Lane welcomes Dekel Tankel of VMware. Dekel, who has more than 20 years of engineering and product experience, will cover a wide spectrum of topics including API gateways, brownfield API infrastructure, tenets of API management, and how to convince leadership to invest in APIs.

Episode 14: “Managing Data Sprawl and Interoperability” with Melissa Benua, Director of Engineering at mParticle Sep 08, 2021

In this episode of Breaking Changes, Postman Chief Evangelist Kin Lane welcomes Melissa Benua, Director of Engineering at mParticle, to discuss best practices for integrating data feeds from hundreds of different sources, along with the challenges and opportunities for DevOps in this area.

Episode 13: ”The API Economy in a Remote-First World” with Gleb Polyakov, Co-founder and CEO at Nylas Sep 02, 2021

In this episode of Breaking Changes, Postman Chief Evangelist Kin Lane welcomes Gleb Polyakov, Co-founder and CEO of Nylas, to discuss how the company is focused on making the world more productive as working from home becomes more dominant.

Episode 12: “The Role of APIs in Delivering a Gig Marketplace” with Raghav Chandra, Co-founder at Urban Company Aug 26, 2021

In this episode of Breaking Changes, Postman Chief Evangelist Kin Lane welcomes Raghav Chandra from Urban Company to talk about the role of APIs in delivering a gig marketplace and establishing a scalable, evolvable, and opinionated microservices approach.

Episode 11: “Accelerating Open Finance in Latin America” With Oriol Tintoré, Co-founder at Belvo Aug 19, 2021

In this episode of Breaking Changes, Postman Chief Evangelist Kin Lane welcomes Oriol Tintoré from Belvo to learn from his experience of setting up a developer-first API platform and how to build better, more efficient, and more inclusive financial products in Latin America.

Episode 10: “The Impact of Healthcare API Rules in Colorado” with Kelly Taylor, Director, Colorado Digital Service Aug 12, 2021

Learn about Kelly Taylor’s work on healthcare APIs as part of the Colorado state government’s response to a recent ruling by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Episode 9: “The New Role of APIs in the Automotive Industry” with John Musser, Director of Data & Analytics, Ford Autonomous Vehicles Aug 05, 2021

In this episode of Breaking Changes, Postman Chief Evangelist Kin Lane welcomes John Musser from Ford to learn how his team is innovatively leveraging APIs to deliver the next generation of experiences and connected vehicles in the automotive industry.

Episode 8: “Creating a Flexible and Adaptable API Ecosystem with OpenAPI and AsyncAPI” with Tanya Vlahovic, Head of Developer Ecosystem, Lead API Architect at Ebay Jul 29, 2021

In this episode of Breaking Changes, Postman Chief Evangelist Kin Lane welcomes Tanya Vlahovic from eBay to learn how eBay, long established as an API pioneer, joined the OpenAPI Initiative and adopted AsyncAPI to stay agile and competitive in the digital marketplace.

Episode 7: “Finding Your Inner Source through DevOps” with Karan M V, DevRel Manager at GitHub Jul 28, 2021

In this episode of Breaking Changes, Postman Chief Evangelist Kin Lane welcomes Karan from GitHub to learn about how organizations can implement “inner source” best practices to break down silos, encourage internal collaboration, and foster a better engineering culture.

Episode 6: “Rethinking API Design and Management” with Mike Amundsen Jul 15, 2021

Get insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by API practitioners, and get a sneak-peek into Mike’s globe-trotting journey sharing API stories.

Episode 5: “Digital Transformation in the Public Sector” with Allen Helton, Engineering Manager, Tyler Technologies Jul 07, 2021

Learn how Tyler Technologies ensures that APIs are as reliable as possible through rigorous testing, security, and governance practices, providing the stability that the public sector demands.

Episode 4: “Storytelling from the Developer Perspective” with Adam DuVander, CEO, EveryDeveloper Jul 07, 2021

In this episode of Breaking Changes, Postman Chief Evangelist Kin Lane welcomes Adam DuVander to discuss some of the common content-related pitfalls in the API world—whether it’s confusing documentation or a boring announcement about a developer tool’s new features—and how to create great content and tell API stories that make an authentic impact.

Episode 3: “Creating a SaaS Management Platform” with Lorinda Brandon, VP of Engineering, BetterCloud Jun 29, 2021

Learn how BetterCloud shifted the conversation of API discovery, management, and security of SaaS operations, which resulted in Gartner creating an entirely new category called - SaaS Management Platform (SMP).

Episode 2: “Calibrating Your ‘API Compass’ as Part of Your API Strategy” with James Higginbotham Jun 28, 2021

Learn from the experience of James Higginbotham, about navigating the API industry landscape using what James calls an “API compass.”

Episode 1: ”Transforming Business Through APIs” with Alex Reynolds, VP/GM, Shutterstock Jun 25, 2021

Learn more about Shutterstock’s API journey and its impact on the brand and the business.

Breaking Changes - Teaser Jun 24, 2021

Breaking Changes is a weekly talk show where Postman Chief Evangelist Kin Lane hosts stellar guests from all across the API universe to discuss, debate, and solve the latest topics around APIs and API-first.

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