Ryan Harvey, Head of AI Engineering at Compare the Market:
About this episode
Ryan Harvey discusses his journey in AI engineering and the evolving landscape of software engineering.
Episode Guest Ryan Harvey is Head of AI Engineering at Compare the Market, where he builds teams and capabilities to apply AI in ways that accelerate delivery and increase the impact engineers can have. He’s passionate about mentoring, practical problem-solving, and helping the next generation thrive as the world of work rapidly changes. Episode Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 0:27 From a Chip Shop in Cyprus to Tech Support 3:07 Automating the Job: Learning to Work Smarter 5:16 Where Ryan’s Love for Tech Began 8:27 What Makes a Great Software Engineer? 11:45 Learning the Hard Way: Early Career Mistakes 14:06 Cheers and Chores in Engineering 16:54 Startup Life vs Corporate Engineering 19:05 The Pressure of Mission-Critical Software 20:20 Why Compare the Market? 22:09 How to Stand Out in an Engineering Interview 24:04 The Power of Mentors (Inside and Outside Tech) 30:12 The Best Career Advice: Seek Forgiveness, Not Permission 32:23 The Future of Engineering in the AI Era 34:52 AI Won’t Replace Engineers – It Will Elevate Them 37:48 Are We Underestimating Junior Engineers? 41:46 How to Break into Software Engineering Today 43:43 What Gets Ryan Out of Bed in the Morning Episode…
People in this episode
Host: Jack Parsons
Guest: Ryan Harvey
Topics covered
- AI Engineering
- Career Development
- Software Engineering
- Mentorship
- Tech Industry
Keywords
- AI
- software engineering
- mentorship
- career advice
- tech support
- engineering interviews
- junior engineers
Sponsors
Compare the Market
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Compare the Market
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