Why Software FAILS: The Product Management Gap | Andrew Park

Описание: Why does defense software development fail so often? Andrew Park (  / andrew-park-edensoft  , founder of Edensoft Labs. https://www.edensoftlabs.com/, and veteran defense engineer turned product leader, reveals the critical talent gap plaguing DoD software projects.

In this deep-dive conversation, discover:
✅ Why requirements discovery is the #1 problem in defense software
✅ The difference between project management vs product management (and why it matters)
✅ How Silicon Valley defense startups like Palantir, Anduril, and Shield AI get it right
✅ Why technical debt explodes without proper product leadership
✅ The future of AI in software development (and its limitations)
✅ What O5/O6 leaders need to know about building mission-ready solutions

Andrew shares lessons from 20+ years bridging engineering and user needs, including painful failures that taught him why even perfect engineering doesn't guarantee impact.

00:00 Introduction to the Importance of Product Management
00:44 Guest Introduction: Andrew Park
01:26 Andrew Park's Career Journey
02:47 The Shift to Product Management
06:28 Defining Roles: Engineers, Project Managers, and Product Managers
07:42 Challenges in Software Development
09:38 The Role of Product Managers in Defense
16:44 Discovery and Requirements in Product Management
27:44 Complex vs. Complicated: Understanding Software Development
30:30 The Role of AI in Modern Workflows
31:08 AI in Coding: Tools and Impact
32:33 The Importance of Being Multi-Capable
34:18 The Future of Education and Employment
36:08 Critical Risks in Product Management
39:23 Challenges in Defense Acquisition
48:05 Engineering Talent and Software Craftsmanship
53:32 The Role of AI in Software Development
59:14 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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AJ Bubb is the founder of MxP Studio - a human first innovation agency, founded on the principles of customer obsession, and helping teams adopt and augment their capabilities with AI, not replace. Bringing more than 15 years of experience across tech, consulting, startups, and enterprise - AJ has led engineer and product teams at places such as Amazon, Accenture, Google, and many more, launching over 100 prototypes, pilots, and products. AJ is also and active mentor for leaders, teams, and innovators.

Connect
MxP Studio: https://mxp.studio
LinkedIn:   / ajbubb  

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