Securing Vibe Coding – How to Innovate Without Losing Control

10/11/25 06:00 Filed in: Technology | Business

Vibe Coding is where AI generates code from natural language and it’s revolutionising how we innovate and build software at speed. But with this power comes significant risk. Are your organisation's security, compliance, and engineering standards ready for the AI-driven shift?

In this episode of the Inspiring Tech Leaders, I discuss how we need to balance innovation and control. I break down the major risks of Vibe Coding, from subtle security vulnerabilities and data leakage to the challenge of maintaining auditability and engineering excellence.

What you will learn:

💡 The fundamental difference between Vibe Coding and traditional development
💡 Why AI-generated code requires a "human-in-the-loop" approach
💡 Practical mitigations from sandboxed environments and secure prompt engineering to implementing robust governance frameworks
💡 How to ensure speed and efficiency don't come at the expense of security

This is a must-listen for all Tech Leaders, CISOs, and Developers navigating the AI landscape. Don't just innovate, innovate securely.

Available on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | All major podcast platforms

Mastering Software Engineering Interviews - Expert Interview Preparation with Mike Mroczka, Author of Beyond Cracking the Coding Interview

22/05/25 05:00 Filed in: Technology | Business

I'm thrilled to share the latest Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast episode featuring Mike Mroczka, a former software engineer at both Google and Salesforce. Mike is the best-selling author of "Cracking the Coding Interview" and the newly released follow-up, "Beyond Cracking the Coding Interview", both essential reads for anyone preparing for software engineering interviews.

In this value-packed conversation, Mike reveals his journey from software engineering to becoming an interview specialist, he provides strategic advice for software engineers targeting Big Tech positions, and we discuss why the technical interview process is fundamentally broken for both companies and candidates.

As someone who works with both sides of the hiring table, Mike offers a unique perspective on what makes technical interviews effective and fair. His insights on designing cheat-resistant interviews in the age of AI tools are particularly relevant for today's tech hiring landscape.

One fascinating discussion point is Mike's specialised work helping companies identify and prevent interview cheating, as this is a growing concern with preparation resources becoming more sophisticated all the time.

Listen to the full episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts to hear Mike's #1 piece of advice for software engineers at any career stage.