In this episode of Banking on Information, Rutger van Faassen interviews Jasper Geurts, Managing Director Americas at SIG. They discuss the complexities of software development, the importance of quality assurance, and how organizations can prepare for the future of technology. Jasper emphasizes the need for standardization in software development and the role of GenAI in shaping the future of coding. The conversation highlights the challenges and opportunities in modern software systems, particularly in the banking sector.

Benchmark report https://www.softwareimprovementgroup.com/finance-signals-2025-report?utm_source=Infobanker&utm_medium=Rutger&utm_campaign=us

Takeaways

- Jasper Geurts is passionate about simplifying complex software systems.

- Software development has become increasingly complex due to legacy technologies.

- Quality in software is defined by international standards that are hard to operationalize.

- Organizations need to benchmark themselves against industry standards to improve.

- GenAI is changing the landscape of software development and coding.

- It's essential to maintain human oversight in AI-driven coding processes.

- Improving software quality involves understanding and remediating technical debt.

- The future of software may involve more automated coding with AI assistance.

- Organizations should focus on cultural and procedural changes to adapt to new technologies.

- SIG provides tools and methodologies to help organizations improve their software quality.

Keywords software development, technology, SIG, complexity, future-proof, quality assurance, GenAI, banking, standards, innovation

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to SIG and Jasper's Passion

03:01 Understanding Software Complexity and Legacy Systems

06:01 The Importance of Software Quality Standards

08:59 Future of Software Development and AI

11:52 Preparing for the Future: Benchmarking and Standards