The Guest – Peter Orlovacz, CTO at Lemune
Peter Orlovacz is the CTO at Lemune, the largest grocery delivery company in Iraq. Peter is here today to talk about his unconventional path to becoming a tech leader, how the software profession has evolved, and the differences working in large organisations vs startups.
From Coders to Innovator: The New Era of Software Development
In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, the role of the software developer is undergoing a significant transformation. Gone are the days when developers were primarily tasked with writing lines of code in isolation. Today, they are expected to be versatile, adaptive, and well-versed in an array of tools and technologies. With the advent of Generative AI, this shift is becoming even more pronounced, introducing new paradigms that blend creativity with automation.
Generative AI is not just another buzzword; it’s a game-changer reshaping how software is built and maintained. By automating repetitive tasks, suggesting code, and even generating entire frameworks, AI is expanding the boundaries of what developers can achieve. As a result, developers are moving away from traditional coding roles to become problem solvers, strategic thinkers, and innovators within their organisations.
In this episode, we’ll explore how the role of software developers is changing in tech companies, the skills they now need to succeed, and the impact of emerging technologies like Generative AI on their day-to-day responsibilities. Whether you’re a seasoned engineer or just starting your career in tech, understanding these shifts is crucial to staying ahead in this dynamic field.
Some highlights in this episode include:
- Navigating Acquisitions in the Tech World
- Startups vs. Giants: The Real Role of a Software Developer
- The impact of Generative AI in Business
- Cultural Clashes in Tech: What Working in the Middle East Taught our Guest
- How the Role of Software Developers is Changing
Q: Do you think every business, especially tech companies, will need to integrate AI into their core operations?
“I think, at least as it stands now, AI is not really new. We’ve had machine learning for quite a while, and you’ve been using it when you use Google Maps, when you search online, and in many other applications, often without realizing it’s AI. Now, generative AI is the new and fashionable development, and it happens to be something useful in its raw form. People are excited about it and are saying it’s completely new and will change everything. However, I think we’re currently in a phase where we’ve found something that seems magical at first. People are claiming this is revolutionary, that it will change everything, and either Skynet is here, or some utopia is, depending on your perspective. But I don’t really think that, in its current form, AI will be integrated everywhere because it doesn’t need to be. It would be quite annoying for this technology to be in my washing machine—I don’t need it to generate anything there. So, it depends. Of course, there will be many use cases where AI makes a real difference; we’ve already found a few. But I don’t think there’s a single technology that needs to be everywhere. For instance, the wheel isn’t everywhere, and electricity isn’t everywhere.”
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