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Big Ideas in App Architecture

Episode 30

From FedEx to Five Guys: Designing digital experiences with Yext’s VP of Software Engineering

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Matt Bowman

VP of Software Engineering at Yext

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If you have ever tried to find a local branch of a major retailer, left a review on a product page, or talked to an on-page chatbot, you have likely interacted with the frontend of Yext’s Digital Experience Platform. But what goes into the backend for a modular and composable platform that can deliver for enterprises of all sizes? To answer this question, we sat down with Matt Bowman, VP of Software Engineering at Yext.

Join as we discuss:

  • The biggest changes in the technical landscape over the last 20 years from cloud adoption to application development.

  • Leadership principles, hiring strategies, and advice for fostering innovation.

  • The challenges and opportunities that come with AI.

Big Ideas in App Architecture

A podcast for architects and engineers who are building modern, data-intensive applications and systems. In each weekly episode, an innovator joins host David Joy to share useful insights from their experiences building reliable, scalable, maintainable systems.

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