What Does the Future Developer Look Like? Rachel Laycock Has Some Answers

AI is changing everything—how we build software, modernize legacy systems, and even what it means to be a developer.

In this episode, Rachel Laycock, North American CTO at Thoughtworks, shares why modernization remains one of tech’s hardest challenges, how AI tools are accelerating progress, and what this all means for the next generation of engineers.

We explore why 70% of modernization projects fail, how AI-powered tools like Code Concise are tackling mainframes, and why learning agility—not coding—may define tomorrow’s most valuable tech talent.

Tech Talks Podcast 

Tech Talks is a podcast that probes the minds of tech leaders, hosted by Technology Evangelist David Savage. Each week, the show releases three episodes with new guests, covering the latest tech news, exploring new products and cultural transformations that drive the tech industry.

Founded in 2015 Tech Talks has published over 650 episodes and attracts over 18,500 streams a month from a global audience. The podcast offers insights and ideas from leading technologists on culture, innovation, finance, growth, sustainability, and more, providing a platform for the c-suite, founders, and senior figures to hear from others facing similar challenges and tap into a wider community.

Find out more about Tech Talks here.