Hunter has watched multiple technology waves reshape what it means to be an engineer. He brings that perspective to the current AI moment — separating hype from genuine shift, and how engineering leaders should think about AI adoption as both a technical and career strategy. He also covers the transition from hands-on coding to leadership.
What we covered
- AI in software dev
- coding to leadership
- career strategy
What I took away
- AI is not replacing engineering — it's raising the floor and changing which skills matter
- Technical credibility for leaders comes from depth of understanding, not hours of coding
- Strategic AI integration means choosing where AI creates leverage, not just activity
- Leadership transitions are career reinventions that deserve intentional design