Welcome to episode 29 of the Agentic AI Execution podcast! In this episode, Leena sits down with Akshay, a Google Developer Expert (GDE) for Android, Developer Advocate, and founder of the Android Engineers Community in India.

Akshay shares his journey of building with Agentic AI, starting with a unique digital Ganesh Pandal powered by voice AI and GPT Live 1. The conversation dives deep into the realities of developer relations (DevRel), how to effectively use Gemini inside Android Studio, and the critical differences between a flashy AI demo and a resilient model that survives real-world production edge cases.

**Key Topics Covered:**

* **00:00** – Introduction and exploring the real gap between a flashy AI demo and one that survives production.

* **01:01** – Demo: Building a digital Ganesh Pandal with voice AI so anyone can join the festival virtually.

* **03:15** – The path to becoming a GDE and the importance of advocating for developers.

* **08:00** – Leveraging Gemini AI in Android Studio for faster coding and documentation.

* **10:30** – Protecting developer trust and providing quick-start AI templates via Agora

.* **12:50** – Real-world lessons: What to do when your live tech demo breaks.

* **22:14** – Navigating latency, background noise, and creating natural human-like voice agents

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* **24:45** – Demos vs. Production: Why handling edge cases like low lighting and choppy video matters.

* **27:10** – The massive untapped opportunity for Voice AI in children's toys across India.

🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS:

* Connect with Akshay on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anandwana001/

* Connect with Leena on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leenaagarwal/

In Episode 28 of Agentic AI Execution, host Leena Agarwal sits down with James (Senior PM, former Staff TPM, and author of The TPM Craft newsletter) to unpack how agentic workflows are reshaping technical leadership roles across startups, mid-sized companies, and large enterprises.James breaks down why human relationships matter more than ever, where trust still breaks down in agentic code generation (security, compliance, quality), and the exact skills TPMs must double down on to stay indispensable. Plus, he shares real-world projects he built using AI—including a short-form content blocker and a virtual bank app for kids!

⏱️ CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS:

• 0:00 – Intro: Setting the Stage for the Agentic AI Era

• 0:45 – Roles, Trust, & The Secret Sauce for Using AI Well

• 21:13 – Scarce Skills TPMs Need as Execution Gets Cheaper

• 35:41 – Closing Thoughts

🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS:

• Subscribe to James’s Newsletter (The TPM Craft): https://thetpmcraft.substack.com/

• Connect with James on LinkedIn: / jamzdayhuff

• Connect with Leena on LinkedIn: / leenaagarwal

In Episode 27 of the Agentic AI Execution podcast, host Leena sits down with Technical Program Manager and coach Liudmila to uncover how AI is doubling expected workloads in the tech industry. They dive into the reality of "bot-sitting" (spending hours fixing AI-generated mistakes), practical neuroscience-backed tools to stay grounded under pressure, and how to build sustainable execution systems without sacrificing your mental health.

Key Topics Covered:

* 00:00 – The hidden reality of AI expectations and tech worker fears

* 01:36 – Liudmila’s career journey from test engineer to TPM

* 16:45 – Real-time grounding exercises to manage pressure and anxiety

* 24:30 – Is AI boosting productivity or creating 6.4 extra hours of "bot-sitting"?

* 31:10 – Managing up and reframing career value in the era of AI agents

* 35:38– Final advice on prioritizing life outside of work and avoiding burnout Links:

* Connect with Liudmila: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liudmila-gishman/ * Connect with Leena: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leenaagarwal/