Uplevel CEO Joe Levy sits down with Steve Morin, a veteran engineering leader from Asana with over 25 years of experience.

Steve shares his journey from startups to large tech companies, highlighting the unique challenges at both scales. He dives into the integration of AI tools in engineering teams, sharing practical insights on how to best adopt these technologies to improve productivity and job satisfaction. Steve also discusses the importance of leadership in guiding AI tool adoption, setting the right metrics, and avoiding common pitfalls.

Tune in to hear Steve’s thoughts on the future of AI in software development and how engineering teams can stay ahead of the curve.

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00:00 Introduction and Overview
00:45 Steve Morin's Background and Career Journey
02:12 AI Tools in Engineering: Adoption and Use Cases
05:32 Onboarding and Training Strategies for AI Tools
07:32 AI Tools for Different Developer Levels
11:02 AI Tools in Mobile Development
15:23 AI Integration into IDEs
18:12 Balancing Metrics and Human Factors
21:00 Case Study: Misinterpreted Metrics
27:10 DataDriven vs. DataInformed Leadership
32:33 AI Literacy for Engineering Leaders
37:00 AI Tools Enhancing, Not Replacing Engineers
38:30 Closing Thoughts and Future of AI