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  Retrieval-Augmented Generation, or RAG, isn’t just another AI buzzword — it’s fast becoming the foundation for building scalable, production-grade generative AI systems. In the latest episode of Discover Dialogues , we sit down with Suman Debnath, Principal Developer Advocate for Machine Learning at Amazon Web Services (AWS), to unpack the future of intelligent agents, the critical role of retrieval, and how multimodal capabilities are revolutionizing enterprise AI deployment. Suman, with over 100 speaking sessions under his belt at global events like PyCon, PyData, ODSC, and AWS re:Invent, brings a rare mix of technical depth and the ability to demystify complex AI concepts for developers and business leaders alike. The Core Insight: Retrieval Before Generation One of the key takeaways from this conversation is simple yet profound — AI hallucinations aren’t fundamentally a model issue; they stem from faulty retrieval. As Suman puts it with a relatable analogy, “If your librarian...

  In this episode of Discover Dialogues , Vikramsinh Ghatge, Sr. Marketing Director and Editor-in-Chief at TechDogs , sits down with Varun Srinivas, Founder & CEO of Therix.ai and Co-Founder at Coditas, to explore what it truly takes to turn AI prototypes into scalable, real-world solutions. Over the past decade, Varun has been at the forefront of transforming solid engineering principles into practical AI deployments. In this candid conversation, he breaks away from buzzwords and highlights how AI must be built with people, not just algorithms, at the center. The discussion kicks off with an eye-opening statement: “AI isn’t coming for your job—but someone using AI might.” Varun quickly dismantles the fear-driven narratives surrounding AI and instead urges leaders to focus on empowering teams, fostering experimentation, and applying disciplined engineering practices. One standout topic is the rise of “vibe coding”—the fast, intuitive, generative AI-driven approach to developme...

  In this no-fluff, all-substance episode of Discover Dialogues , Vikramsinh Ghatge sits down with Stephen Walters, Field CTO at GitLab, to unpack the real-world impact of AI in DevOps. From risky oversights to future-proofing developer roles, this conversation dives deep into what’s actually happening when machines generate code—without truly understanding it. Episode Snapshot: AI and DevOps have become buzzwords in modern enterprise tech—but what’s the reality when they intersect? Stephen pulls back the curtain, revealing surprising stories from the field, including one where an AI-generated system with over 3 million lines of code introduced hundreds of security flaws. The reason? The AI didn’t understand context—it simply generated. Key Takeaways: AI isn’t replacing developers—but it's raising the bar. Machine-written code often overlooks security fundamentals. Leaders must navigate hype vs. real value, focusing on long-term skill-building. Critical thinking still ma...

  In this week’s episode of Discover Dialogues , Vikramsinh Ghatge—Senior Marketing Director and Editor-in-Chief at TechDogs —sits down with Deepak Visweswaraiah, Senior VP and MD at Pegasystems India, for a powerful conversation on the evolving role of leadership in today’s fast-paced, decentralized engineering world. Together, they unpack how the rise of the platform economy has fundamentally changed the game. Expectations around speed, user experience, and delivery are sky-high—but many leaders are still measuring the wrong things. Deepak challenges this mindset, diving into how GenAI and low-code tools are empowering “citizen developers” and reshaping traditional engineering culture from the inside out. Here’s what you’ll walk away with: The key difference between building scalable platforms vs. just exposing APIs Why developer experience is now a serious competitive edge How successful teams thrive on shared rituals—not individual brilliance The common leadership my...

  In this episode of Discover Dialogues , we sit down with Doriel Abrahams , Principal Technologist at Forter , to explore the ever-shifting landscape of fraud prevention . As global card transactions are set to surpass 1 trillion by 2029 , the fight against fraud is escalating—and AI is at the forefront of this battle. No longer a vision of the future, AI-driven fraud prevention is already shaping today’s defenses . Drawing on over ten years of experience in AI-powered fraud detection, Doriel offers a compelling look at how businesses can stay ahead of increasingly sophisticated fraudsters while building digital trust with their customers. In this episode, Doriel dives into: The role of AI in fraud prevention : How machine learning is transforming how fraud is detected and stopped. Real-time detection : Why speed matters—and how automation helps businesses catch fraud before it causes damage. Customer experience vs. security : How AI helps strike the right balance, red...

  AI is reshaping industries at an unprecedented pace—but with this rapid evolution comes a critical question: how can leaders harness AI to scale teams and deliver real value without getting swept up in the hype? That’s the focus of this Discover Dialogues episode featuring Andy Boyd, Chief Product Officer at Appfire. Drawing from his deep experience at IBM Watson and now Appfire, Andy shares how product leadership in the AI era goes far beyond launching features—it’s about solving real problems while staying ahead of technological shifts. From his time building advanced AI systems at IBM to leading product strategy at Appfire, Andy offers a practical and forward-thinking perspective on what it means to be an AI-driven product leader today. In this episode, we explore: How to embed AI into product strategy and existing workflows for innovation and impact Building and scaling AI-first product teams to support rapid growth The shift from sales-led to product-led growth,...

  AI has moved beyond just producing outputs—it’s now about building intelligent, decision-making systems that plan ahead and earn trust across the enterprise. In this episode of Discover Dialogues , Vikramsinh Ghatge, Sr. Marketing Director and Editor in Chief, sits down with Keith McFarlane, Chief Technology Officer at Globality. Drawing from his extensive experience leading engineering teams and launching large-scale systems at Oracle, LiveOps, and now Globality, Keith shares how enterprise platforms are being reshaped in the era of AI-native transformation. He delves into Globality’s approach to platform design—one grounded in agentic AI, where systems make decisions, create plans, and act in context. Keith explains why trust is a harder challenge than intelligence and how his team gained speed, control, and flexibility by building custom internal tools instead of relying on external vendors. Key highlights from the Episode : What agentic AI is—and how to deploy it responsibl...