Show overview
Software People Stories has been publishing since 2018, and across the 8 years since has built a catalogue of 405 episodes. That works out to roughly 250 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 30 min and 44 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Technology show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 4 days ago, with 32 episodes already out so far this year. Published by PM Power Consulting.
From the publisher
Stories of what worked and sometimes what did not, in the course of discovering, designing, developing and delivering software based solutions – as shared by practitioners who went through these situations.
Latest Episodes
View all 405 episodesAccidental Start to an AI-Era Technology Leader with Vijaya Kadiyala
Systems thinking, Social bonding & new contracts with Jithu Gopal
Business Before Technology with Mario
Making Products Matter with Saraswathi Shant Kumar
Accounting, ERP and Change management with Chander Sankaran
An Idea Today, an Outcome Tomorrow with Mathangi Sri Ramachandran
Enabling Better Decisions Through Data with Sree Krishna Kumaraswamy
AI, Integration, and Innovation with Elangovan Shanmugam
Leading Through Every Technology Wave with Indira vidyaprakash
From Navy to SaaS to AI with Ian Hogg
From H4 to CEO: Building a Life and Software Company with Rajashri Kidambi
Reviving Developer Passion with Paramu Kurumathur
From Gaming to Global Efficiency with Evan J Schwartz
Navigating Career Curves and Breaks with Chaitra Rao
Navigating Tech and Chaos with Tyler Wells
Building a Business Dream with L A Balamurugan
Unleashing Potential with Rajesh Sharma
A real natural with Arundathi Rao
Bits, Banking & Business Analytics with Muthusamy Vetrivel
Beyond Coding: Thriving as a Thinker in the Age of AI with Manisha Deshpande
In this special Women’s Day episode of Software People Stories, Gayatri sits down with Manisha Deshpande, VP, Digital Platform Engineering at Neurealm, for a deeply reflective conversation on career evolution, motherhood, leadership, and thriving in the AI era.Manisha’s journey begins in the early 2000s — renting desktops with friends, coding in C++, and working at startups before “startups” were cool. A pivotal on-site experience early in her career changed how she viewed engineering — from writing code to understanding customer impact.Across 25 years in technology — from digital asset management to identity & access management, from services to product engineering, from engineering leadership to heading UX Centers of Excellence — Manisha shares the inflection points that shaped her:Choosing to intentionally slow down during certain seasons of lifeMoving from domain specialist to product mindset thinkerBridging design and engineeringLeading horizontally across business unitsPreparing teams for AI not just technically — but mentallyShe speaks candidly about:Why “letting go” without regret is powerfulThe importance of showing up every dayBuilding a support system beyond workThe shift from executor to thinker in the AI ageWhy curiosity is the only non-negotiable skillFrom rental 386 desktops to AI agents and workflow automation — this episode is about evolution, resilience, and staying human in a rapidly changing industry.If you’re a software professional navigating change, motherhood, leadership, or the AI disruption — this conversation is both grounding and energizing. Quotable QuotesHere are powerful pull-quotes you can use for LinkedIn, audiograms, or graphics:“Technology is shrinking in shelf life — but curiosity never expires.”“You cannot have it all at the same time. But you can choose your season — without regret.”“If you remain an executor, you will be automated. If you become a thinker, you will thrive.”“Letting go is not failure. It is prioritization.”“Show up every day. Even when you’re slowing down, you’re still moving forward.”“AI can accelerate execution — but intent and context still belong to humans.”“Full stack today is not just technical depth — it is empathy, collaboration, and business awareness.”“Build foundations — health, support systems, hobbies. They are your resilience engine.”“Learning is not optional anymore. But evolution is a choice.”“Be curious, not fearful.”With over 25 years of experience in the IT industry, Manisha Deshpande is a highly skilled and visionary leader in digital platform engineering. She is deeply committed to design-led, human-centric product development, ensuring that engineering teams align with cutting-edge design principles to deliver impactful, scalable products.Manisha’s expertise spans the entire product engineering lifecycle, from UX design to cloud infrastructure. She combines a product mindset with AI-powered development to accelerate delivery and drive smarter engineering decisions, creating innovative solutions that address both current and future challenges.An advocate for diversity and inclusion, she mentors college-bound female students, providing valuable guidance to help them succeed in their careers.Earlier in her career, Manisha held leadership roles at Persistent Systems, where she led teams in identity and access management, API management, business process management, and security solutions. She is known for her ability to build high-performing teams, collaborate for growth, and drive product excellence.Outside of work, Manisha’s passions for painting, traveling, and hiking fuel her creativity and provide inspiration for her leadership approach.Manisha can be reached at https://www.linkedin.com/in/manisha-deshpande-0881b36/