Betatalks the podcast

Welcome to Betatalks the podcast, in which we talk with friends from the development community. We chat not only about technology, but what drives them, inspires them and makes them unique. Rick (Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft) and Oscar (CTO at Virtual Vaults), invite developers, makers, Open Source maintainers and other amazing people from the .NET and Azure development community. Looking for more content? Have a look at our Betatalks video's .

Betatalks the podcast is a technology podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 138 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Betatalks the podcast, a technology show with 138 episodes published.

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  Episode #136

  136. Green Software: Building More Sustainable Systems - with Wilco Burggraaf

  Aug 10, 202643 min

  In this episode, Rick & Oscar talk with Wilco Burggraaf about why greener software is about much more than writing faster code. They explore how reducing digital waste, improving architecture, and making smarter technical decisions can lower energy use while also improving performance and reducing costs. Wilco shares practical examples, discusses the impact of AI, and explains why sustainable software is also maintainable software. This episode shows how small changes in software design can create a big impact. About this episode, and Wilco Burggraaf in particular: you can find Wilco on LinkedIn . About Betatalks: watch our videos and follow us on Instagram , LinkedIn , and Bluesky .

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  Episode #135

  135. Building Successful Copilot Adoption: Turning It On Is Not Enough - with Carina de Vries

  Jul 27, 202638 min

  In this episode, Rick & Oscar talk with Carina de Vries, Microsoft MVP for Teams and Copilot and founder of Workspace Heroes, about why technology adoption is ultimately about people, not tools. Carina shares her inspiring journey into IT and explains why empathy, continuous guidance, and practical habits are essential for helping colleagues embrace technologies like Microsoft Copilot. Together, they explore resistance to change, the importance of making technology simple and accessible, and why IT professionals should work closely with the business. It's an inspiring conversation full of practical insights for anyone navigating AI and digital transformation. About this episode, and Carina de Vries in particular: you can find Carina on LinkedIn . You can also watch her YouTube video about Copilot adoption here . About Betatalks: watch our videos and follow us on Instagram , LinkedIn , and Bluesky .

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  Episode #134

  134. The Future of Software Development with AI Agents - with Burke Holland

  Jul 13, 202651 min

  In this episode, Rick & Oscar talk with Burke Holland about a future that is already changing the way developers work. From GitHub Copilot and AI agents to coding in the terminal, they explore how developers are moving from writing every line themselves to orchestrating intelligent tools that can build, test, and improve software with them. But this shift is not only technical: it also raises big questions about creativity, craftsmanship, identity, and even mental health. If you want to understand what it really means to be a developer in the age of AI agents, this is an episode you do not want to miss. About this episode, and Burke Holland in particular: you can find Burke on LinkedIn . Watch his videos on his YouTube channel , and read his blogs here . About Betatalks: watch our videos and follow us on Instagram , LinkedIn , and Bluesky .

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  Episode #133

  133. Who Tests the AI? The New Reality of Software Testing - with Ronald Veth

  Jun 29, 202654 min

  In this episode, Rick & Oscar talk with Ronald Veth, a principal test automation consultant at Cerios and a test architecture specialist, about how AI is rapidly reshaping software testing and development. They explore the opportunities AI creates for faster test automation, smarter documentation, and more efficient workflows, while also uncovering the hidden risks of trusting generated code without truly understanding it. If you're curious about where AI is taking our industry and what skills will matter most in the years ahead, this episode is for you. About this episode, and Ronald Veth in particular: you can find Ronald on LinkedIn . About Betatalks: watch our videos and follow us on Instagram , LinkedIn , and Bluesky .

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  Episode #132

  132. The Next Era of AI: From Tool to Teammate - with Rick & Oscar

  Jun 15, 202641 min

  In this podcast episode, Rick and Oscar explore why AI is rapidly moving beyond being just another developer tool and starting to behave more like a teammate. They discuss how AI agents are changing the way we learn, build software, and collaborate, while also challenging teams to rethink workflows, responsibilities, and even the structure of companies themselves. About Betatalks: watch our podcast videos and follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn .

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