Breakeven Brothers: Episode 3:

Calculating success: Merging engineering and accounting methodologies

The conversation between Bradley and Bennett covers various topics related to engineering and accounting. They discuss the availability of resources and learning materials in the engineering field, with open-source tools and free online courses being widely accessible. They also touch on the continuous improvement culture in engineering and the constant influx of new frameworks and tools. In contrast, accounting is seen as more stable and focused on providing consistency and transparency. The conversation also briefly mentions the hype around the Rust programming language and the unique syntax of the R language. The conversation in this part focuses on data visualization and documentation in the accounting and engineering fields. The guests discuss their experiences with data visualization and express differing opinions on its usefulness in accounting. They also talk about the importance of documentation in both fields and the challenges of keeping it up to date. The conversation touches on the need for automation and the balance between costs and time. They also mention the importance of root cause analysis in engineering. In this conversation, the hosts discuss the importance of root cause analysis and accountability in the tech industry. They share their experiences with conducting post-incident reviews and how it helps identify the underlying causes of issues and prevent them from happening again. They also touch on the topic of credentialing in engineering and how it differs from other professions like accounting. The hosts emphasize the need for software to be easy to use and intuitive, and how it should solve specific problems rather than offering a multitude of features. They conclude by sharing their favorite tweets and podcast clips of the week.