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The Dark Arts of Software Engineering Team Optimization

The Dark Arts of Software Engineering Team Optimization

著者： Kyle Johnson Franz Aliquo
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 Join hosts Kyle Johnson, the expert in scaling engineering teams with precision, and Franz Aliquo, the cultural architect behind viral campaigns and Fortune 50 strategy, as they reveal the "dark arts" of elite software engineering team optimization. From Holonic, this podcast invites top minds and successful leaders to dissect the science of creating Product-Oriented Development (POD) teams. We dive into the proprietary curriculum - informed by cutting-edge team science - that builds self-contained, high-velocity units designed for resilience. Learn the secrets to achieving unparalleled agility, lowering churn, and integrating cross-functional collaborators who drive business value immediately. Don't just hire talent. Architect success.Copyright 2026 Kyle Johnson, Franz Aliquo マネジメント マネジメント・リーダーシップ 経済学
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  • How Agentic Engineering Is Replacing Entire Dev Teams and Exposing System Failures with Paul Seibert

    How Agentic Engineering Is Replacing Entire Dev Teams and Exposing System Failures with Paul Seibert
    2026/04/17
    In this episode of The Dark Arts of Team Optimization Podcast, hosts Kyle Johnson and Franz Aliquo along with Guest Paul Seibert, eCommerce Director of Oracle | NetSuite ERP, SuiteCommerce Advanced, Shopify Plus at Seibert Consulting Group and Founding Member of San Diego Tech Hub talks about the hidden failure modes of software projects through the lens of forensic analysis, legal accountability, and emerging AI-driven development models. The conversation explores how multimillion-dollar software collapses happen, what warning signs teams miss, and how agentic engineering is reshaping the future of software teams.Paul Seibert is a seasoned software expert witness, forensic analyst, and consultant specializing in high-stakes litigation and enterprise systems. With experience testifying in federal bankruptcy cases and exposing systemic data vulnerabilities in major tech platforms, Paul brings a rare combination of technical, legal, and ethical insight into how software systems fail and what organizations must do to prevent it.Expect to Learn- How to identify early forensic “fingerprints” of failing software projects- The role of contracts, statements of work, and financial data in uncovering fraud- Why AI is transforming legal discovery and reducing law firm headcount- When engineers have a moral obligation to become whistleblowers- How agentic engineering is redefining team structure and developer productivityEpisode Breakdown with Timestamps[00:00:00] - Teaser[00:00:47] - Introduction & Guest Background[00:01:48] - Spotting Failing Projects Early[00:03:24] - Forensic Accounting & Fraud Indicators[00:05:03] - AI’s Impact on Legal Discovery (ESI)[00:09:10] - Fraud: Intent vs Systemic Failure[00:11:10] - The Critical Role of Statements of Work[00:14:40] - Whistleblowing & Ethical Responsibility[00:17:51] - Who Owns Responsibility: Customer vs Corporation?[00:23:26] - Agentic Engineering vs Traditional Teams[00:26:56] - Avoiding the “Technical Debt Grave” with AI[00:28:44] - Human + AI: The New Engineering Partnership[00:33:33] - The Future of Engineering Careers[00:40:18] - Closing Thoughts & Where to Find Paul📱 Follow the Guest Paul Seibert:👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulseibert1/👉Company Profile on LinkedIn:Seibert Consulting Group: https://www.linkedin.com/company/seibertconsulting/San Diego Tech Hub: https://www.linkedin.com/company/san-diego-tech-hub/👉Company Profile on Instagram:Seibert Consulting Group: https://www.instagram.com/seibertconsultinggroup/San Diego Tech Hub: https://www.instagram.com/sandiegotechhub/👉Company Profile on Facebook:San Diego Tech Hub: https://www.facebook.com/SanDiegoTechHub/👉Company Website:Seibert Consulting Group: https://www.seibertconsulting.com/📱 Follow the Hosts Kyle Johnson and Franz Aliquo:👉 Kyle’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyleclaytonjohnson/👉 Franz’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/franz-aliquo/📱 Follow Holonic:👉 Website: https://www.becomeholonic.com/👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/becomeholonic/
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    41 分
  • How to Translate Business Strategy into Code That Actually Ships with Craig Klein

    How to Translate Business Strategy into Code That Actually Ships with Craig Klein
    2026/04/10
    In this episode of The Dark Arts of Team Optimization, hosts Kyle Johnson and Franz Aliquo talk with Craig Klein, President & CEO of SalesNexus and Official Member of Forbes Agency Council. The conversation explores why traditional empathy-driven approaches often fail with developers and how aligning teams through logic, economics, and human understanding can unlock high-performance collaboration. They unpack the psychology behind developers, the evolution of product-minded engineers, and how AI is reshaping the future of software development.With over two decades of experience at the intersection of sales strategy and engineering execution, Craig specializes in translating business needs into technical outcomes. His unique perspective blends sales psychology, product thinking, and real-world leadership experience, making him a powerful voice on aligning teams across disciplines.Expect to Learn - Why developers respond better to logic and economics than user personas - How to bridge the gap between sales, product, and engineering teams - The real role of product managers: translator, bridge, or something else - How AI is changing the role of developers and what won’t change - Practical strategies for building trust, communication, and high-performing teams Episode Breakdown with Timestamps[00:00:00] – Teaser[00:00:49] – Introduction[00:05:39] – Why Engineers Prefer Economics Over Empathy[00:10:03] – Does Business Context Change Code Quality?[00:11:43] – Misconceptions Between Developers & Customers[00:14:20] – The True Role of Product Managers[00:19:07] – Building Trust & Understanding Motivation[00:22:08] – Why Team-Building Events are Important?[00:25:13] – Lessons Learned: Hiring & Product Leadership[00:35:58] – The Future of Developers in an AI-Driven[00:41:05] – Human vs AI in Hiring[00:44:29] – Evolution of the Product-Minded Engineers[00:47:46] – Building AI-Powered Sales Tools[00:52:19] – Managing Distributed Engineering[01:00:52] – Final Thoughts on Alignment & Team[01:02:59] – Where to Find Craig & Closing Remarks📱 Follow the Guest Craig Klein:👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kleincraig/👉Company Facebook:Sales Nexus: https://www.facebook.com/SalesNexusCRMForbes Agency Council: https://www.facebook.com/ForbesCouncils/👉Company Instagram:Forbes Agency Council:https://www.instagram.com/Forbes_Councils/👉Company LinkedIn:Sales Nexus: https://www.linkedin.com/company/salesnexus/Forbes Agency Council: https://www.linkedin.com/company/forbesagencycouncil/👉Company Website:Sales Nexus: https://salesnexus.com/Forbes Agency Council: https://councils.forbes.com/forbesagencycouncil📱 Follow the Hosts Kyle Johnson and Franz Aliquo:👉 Kyle’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyleclaytonjohnson/👉 Franz’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/franz-aliquo/📱 Follow Holonic:👉 Website: https://www.becomeholonic.com/👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/becomeholonic/
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    1 時間 5 分
  • The Remote Team Blueprint for Startup Founders to Build Engineering Culture that Scales - Ariel Ades

    The Remote Team Blueprint for Startup Founders to Build Engineering Culture that Scales - Ariel Ades
    2026/03/27
    In this episode of The Dark Arts of Team Optimization, hosts Kyle Johnson and Franz Aliquo talk with Ariel Ades, former Co-founder and CTO of TBM Labs and previously Senior Engineering Manager at iConnections and Holonic. The conversation explores how culture, hiring philosophy, and resilience shape successful teams from the ground up. Ariel Ades shares lessons from scaling engineering teams across fintech and healthcare, with a focus on nearshore talent, remote leadership, and navigating failure as a core part of innovation.Ariel Ades is an experienced engineering leader with over 25 years in the tech industry. He has played a pivotal role in building and scaling teams in fintech and healthcare, including serving as the first engineer at a startup where he shaped both the technical architecture and company culture. Ariel specializes in nearshore team building, distributed systems, and leadership strategies that blend technical excellence with human-centered thinking.Expect to Learn-How to build strong engineering culture from day one-Why understanding the “why” behind a product drives team performance- The real advantages of nearshore teams beyond cost savings-How to use failure as a strategic learning tool in startups- Why hiring for mindset and passion beats hiring for resumeEpisode Breakdown with Timestamps[00:00:00] – Teaser[00:01:20] – Introduction [00:02:57] – Building Culture as the First Engineer[00:06:02] – Early Hiring Mistakes & Team Growth[00:07:48] – Learning Through Failure[00:10:53] – The Problem with “Routine” Post-Mortems[00:13:57] – The First User Failure Story[00:18:38] – Nearshore Teams: Myth vs Reality[00:24:44] – Trust vs Control in Remote Leadership[00:37:40] – Common Mistakes in Remote Engineering Management[00:41:46] – AI vs Human Engineers[01:00:00] – Closing Thoughts & Where to Find Ariel📱 Follow the Guest Ariel Ades:👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ariel-ades/👉 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ariel.ades/👉Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ariel.ades/👉Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tbm-labs/👉Company Website: https://tbmlabs.com/📱 Follow the Hosts Kyle Johnson and Franz Aliquo:👉 Kyle’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyleclaytonjohnson/👉 Franz’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/franz-aliquo/ 📱 Follow Holonic:👉 Website: https://www.becomeholonic.com/👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/becomeholonic/
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    1 時間 1 分
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