{"podcast":{"title":"Asynchronous & Unreliable - Conversations on The Edge of Software","slug":"asynchronous-unreliable-conversations-on-the-edge-of-software-7759997","podcast_index_feed_id":7759997,"rss_url":"https://api.riverside.fm/hosting/Pik9xbHl.rss","website_url":"https://www.asynchronousunreliable.com/","image_url":"https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ecffc8b9-d7a7-4b87-b3b3-977ced306210/logos/2a312ed4-c4eb-41b4-ba00-de08462e2aa9.png","author":"Anne Currie","episode_count":16,"summary":"Welcome to Asynchronous and Unreliable , the new weekly podcast where we discuss the latest and most fascinating ideas in: software engineering, AI, management, leadership and communications, efficiency, operations, clouds, hyperscaling, resilience and sustainability. Our host is Anne Currie, tech veteran, co-author of O'Reilly's Building Green Software (on building cheaper and more flexible systems ready for the energy transition), The Cloud Native Attitude (on industry embrace of fast flow), and the science fiction Panopticon series (on killer robots in space, amongst other topics). Expect animated, friendly, and lighthearted discussions with some of the most renowned & interesting thinkers and practitioners in technology. To find out about just a few of our amazing guests in 2026, visit our website .","last_synced_at":"2026-06-29T16:17:11.788534+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/asynchronous-unreliable-conversations-on-the-edge-of-software-7759997"},"episode":{"title":"Ep 1: What is Green Software? With Building Green Software Author Sara Bergman","slug":"ep-1-what-is-green-software-with-building-green-software-author-sara-bergman","published_at":"2026-04-13T09:29:03+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/asynchronous-unreliable-conversations-on-the-edge-of-software-7759997/ep-1-what-is-green-software-with-building-green-software-author-sara-bergman","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/asynchronous-unreliable-conversations-on-the-edge-of-software-7759997","url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/13a96e7548b56a514a86848b92641a41d349dbd8d88c3bfc87dd799161f5b2b6/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIyM2I2NmVhNS02ZjE1LTRiNGYtOTZkMS1hZjY3MTAzMzcwYWQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJlY2ZmYzhiOS1kN2E3LTRiODctYjNiMy05NzdjZWQzMDYyMTAiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NzYxNWNlNTQyMGE5OTgwNWExOTY2MGMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlkYjk2MGYwNTk5YjEzZTc4OWQyMThjL2FubmUtY3Vycmllcy1zdHVkaW8tY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi00LTEyX18xNC01NC0zOS5tcDMifQ==.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/13a96e7548b56a514a86848b92641a41d349dbd8d88c3bfc87dd799161f5b2b6/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIyM2I2NmVhNS02ZjE1LTRiNGYtOTZkMS1hZjY3MTAzMzcwYWQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJlY2ZmYzhiOS1kN2E3LTRiODctYjNiMy05NzdjZWQzMDYyMTAiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NzYxNWNlNTQyMGE5OTgwNWExOTY2MGMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlkYjk2MGYwNTk5YjEzZTc4OWQyMThjL2FubmUtY3Vycmllcy1zdHVkaW8tY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi00LTEyX18xNC01NC0zOS5tcDMifQ==.mp3","summary":"The Future of Software Efficiency, Distributed Systems, and Connections in Tech. In this first episode of the new Asynchronous and Unreliable podcast , Author Anne Currie is joined by Sara Bergman, Microsoft software engineer and co-author of O'Reilly's Building Green Software . They explore the nuances of code versus operational efficiency, the evolving landscape of hardware and software, and the importance of face-to-face interactions. Key Topics: The balance between code efficiency and operational efficiency in sustainable software development How AI is increasingly capable of optimizing code performance, including rewriting for efficiency The shift from hardware solutions to smarter software and operational practices for sustainability The strategic use of multi-tenancy and hardware flexibility to enhance efficiency and sustainability The significance of face-to-face conferences, hallway track networking, and speaking opportunities for professional growth The impact of transitioning from traditional hardware dependence to chip-agnostic, multi-platform code The industry's response to energy constraints, energy transition, and the potential environmental benefits of energy-aware design The power of community, feedback, and continuous learning through conferences and meetups The evolving role and perception of tech investments in a changing economy This episode emphasizes that success in tech sustainability involves not only technical innovation but also community engagement, face-to-face interactions, and continual learning. 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