In this episode Ahmed Bashir, head of engineering at DevRev shares his journey from Apple to DevRev, discussing the excitement of reimagining work through AI and the importance of writing in the age of technology. He explains how DevRev integrates AI from day one, the significance of knowledge graphs and vector databases, and shares customer success stories. Ahmed also delves into managing a global engineering team, his leadership philosophy, and the impact of AI tools on software development. The conversation concludes with insights on the future of AI and its influence on the younger generation.

Chapters

00:00 Going from Apple to DevRev

08:13 Built-In AI: How DevRev Differs from Other Platforms

15:44 Writing as a Superpower in the Age of AI

22:10 Knowledge Graphs vs. Vector Databases

25:22 Using AI to enhance Work Observability

35:43 Leading Remote Engineering Teams at Scale

41:57 How an AI company uses AI tools in Software Development

46:48 The Future of AI

About Ahmed

Ahmed Bashir is Head of Engineering at DevRev, where he leads global engineering and promotes a culture of clarity, writing, and outcome-driven work. Previously, he was Director of Engineering at Apple, building large-scale cloud infrastructure. He began his career at IBM Research, working on DB2 optimization. He holds B.S. and M.S. degrees in Computer Science from UT Dallas, pursued a Ph.D. at UIUC, and attended Stanford. His immigrant background and early work experiences shaped his values of humility, curiosity, and inclusive leadership.

Where to find Ahmed

• DevRev: https://devrev.ai/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmedmbashir/