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Ben Linders
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Editor, InfoQ
Tilburg
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Biography
Ben Linders is an Independent Consultant in Agile, Lean, Quality and Continuous Improvement, based in The Netherlands. Author of Getting Value out of Agile Retrospectives, Waardevolle Agile Retrospectives, What Drives Quality and Continuous Improvement. As an adviser, coach and trainer he helps organizations by deploying effective software development and management practices. He focuses on continuous improvement, collaboration and communication, and professional development, to deliver business value to customers. Ben is an active member of networks on Agile, Lean and Quality, and a frequent speaker and writer. He shares his experience in a bilingual blog (Dutch and English), as an editor for Culture and Methods at InfoQ and as an expert in communities like Computable, Quora, DZone, and TechTarget. Follow him on twitter: @BenLinders.
Software development and management
I'm not the guy to be measuring trunk size or gas mileage
Content
By Ben Linders Verified|InfoQVerifiedA rigid hierarchical dynamic between senior and junior software engineers can stifle innovation, discourage fresh perspectives, and create barriers to collaboration. According to Beth Anderson, senior engineers can actively learn from their junior counterparts. She suggests creating an environment of mutual growth, psychological safety, and continuous learning. Beth Anderson spoke about how senior software engineers can learn from juniors at QCon London.
By Ben Linders Verified|InfoQVerifiedQuality Assurance Engineers can evolve into artificial intelligence (AI) strategists, guiding AI-driven test execution while focusing on strategic decisions. According to Victor Ionascu, rather than replacing testing roles, AI can enhance them by predicting defects, automating test maintenance, and refining risk-based testing. This human-AI collaboration is crucial for maintaining quality in increasingly complex software systems.
By Ben Linders Verified|InfoQVerifiedAs their organization grew, Thiago Ghisi’s work as director of engineering shifted from being hands-on in emergencies to designing frameworks and delegating decisions. He suggested treating changes as experiments, documenting reorganizations, and using a wave-based communication approach to gather feedback, ensuring people feel heard and invested. This iterative process helps create sustainable growth and fosters buy-in from the team.
Company Info
InfoQ
InfoQ is a global community and news platform for enterprise software development, founded in 2006. It serves technical architects, team leads, and project managers across various programming communities, including Java, .NET, Ruby, SOA, and Agile. InfoQ aims to accelerate the adoption of new technologies and practices through high-quality technical content. The platform publishes in-depth articles, news, and interviews written by software engineers, focusing on emerging trends in software development. InfoQ also organizes QCon conferences in multiple cities worldwide, attracting over 7,000 attendees annually. It offers localized content in languages such as Chinese and Brazilian Portuguese, with plans for further internationalization. The community engages through discussions and collaborations with industry contributors, fostering a rich dialogue among technical professionals and enterprise organizations.
Founded: 2005