Siddharth Jain

Engineering managers: budget constraints, economic and political uncertainty, and the persistent burden of tech debt are all impacting how you lead your teams - not to mention the perception and usage of AI coding tools. The 2025 State of Engineering Management report uncovers research into all these areas. Tricia Gregg summarizes 3 takeaways from the SEMR: 🧭 Navigating Engineering Well-being and Productivity 🌊 Adapting to Evolving Workforce Dynamics 🤖 Embracing the Transformative Power of AI And she has also included considerations for each to tackle each head on here: https://lnkd.in/gS-QMYRF

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💡 AI doesn’t just change how code is written – it changes expectations and outcomes. In the final section of Jellyfish’s AI Adoption Guide, we explore how expectations for engineering leaders are evolving as AI becomes embedded across the SDLC. Because the organizations pulling ahead are treating AI as a transformation, not a tooling upgrade. Inside, you’ll explore: - Why AI adoption is quickly becoming a leadership mandate, not an option - How to balance ambitious goals with realistic expectations - What cultural investments are required to sustain long-term gains - How data can be used to align executives and engineering teams The teams that win in the AI era won’t just have better tools – they’ll have leaders who know how to guide change. Download today: https://lnkd.in/dut_6WpQ

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"Shoppers are strategically shifting toward more gift card purchases to maintain holiday gifting traditions amid economic pressures, according to new research from Blackhawk Network (BHN), a leading global provider of branded payment solutions. BHN's annual holiday forecast, which surveyed over 2,100 U.S. consumers, reveals that while 13% are purchasing gifts for fewer people due to financial constraints, overall holiday gift spending continues to rise and gift cards will represent 39% of total holiday budgets—a 12% increase over last year." https://lnkd.in/gQxrpy35

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Part 2 - explores agent communication architectures and the trade-offs between peer-to-peer, shared state, and brokered systems. https://lnkd.in/eBH5bBnb #AgentCommunication #DistributedSystems #AIEngineering #LLM

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https://lnkd.in/e5DY9iX2 ITS RUDA, the world’s first‑of‑its‑kind, complete, non‑SaaS AI‑ITS‑Pro V2X‑ready platform. Developed in partnership with the New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT). Powered by AI agents and built for every class of roadway, RUDA is positioned as a game‑changer for global transportation challenges. It promises a qualitative leap toward a safer, more efficient, and greener future—enhancing traffic safety, boosting operational efficiency, reducing congestion, and cutting emissions for a more sustainable and livable environment. Who pulled the plug 🔌 on RUDA? Madison Square Garden Intersection, New York, NY, USA 🇺🇸

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Commerce & Revenue Optimization ​ Today, recommendations are the default in commerce—guests expect relevant options, not generic offers. Onboard is no different. ​ ​ Ascendion helps cruise lines use AI-driven personalization to make it easy for guests to discover, explore, and buy—whether it’s dining, retail, or excursions. With predictive offers and tailored recommendations, every interaction has the potential to increase spend and satisfaction. ​ ​ When commerce feels natural and helpful, it becomes part of the experience, rather than a distraction. ​ ​ Learn more: https://lnkd.in/guDUnmNc ​ ​ #CruiseLine #Ascendion #FutureOfWork #EngineeringAI #DigitalCommerce ​

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I spend hours a week speaking with retail leaders. Too many are submerged in a sea of managing integrations versus actual innovation. This isn’t a new problem–I’ve seen it throughout my career. But there’s a new urgency to solve it. We’re calling it the hidden "fragmentation tax". While some brands remain tangled in integration webs, others like Mejuri have transformed by unifying their commerce operations. Their Chief Digital Officer (Rohit Nathany) now spends time "thinking about customers and growth, rather than worrying about technical debt." What's your experience? Is your tech stack enabling innovation or stifling it? Read my latest blog with Eduardo Frias and Peyman A. N. where we outline the true cost of fragmented commerce systems. https://lnkd.in/ebP4VuX8

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Scaling your startup on AWS without burning through your budget? Sounds like a dream, but AWS actually hands out credits and runs programs that can save you serious cash - if you know how to grab them. This guide breaks down how startups can tap into the AWS accelerator, snag free credits, and turbocharge growth without sweating over the cloud bill. Spoiler: it’s less complicated than you think, and skipping this means leaving money on the table. #AWS #Startups #CloudComputing #TechGrowth #Entrepreneurship

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SEO is not just about metadata, content, distance or prominence. Accessibility, load speed, and structured data play a vital role in modern search engine performance. Marqii Host is the lattice between all these components essential for hospitality operators to get discovered, first.

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