# Jutta Eckstein: How Software Impacts Our Planet

EP-086 | February 1, 2021 | 54:14




Robby speaks with Jutta Eckstein; coach, consultant, trainer, speaker, and author. They discuss the importance of being able to deliver continuously, the difference between technical debt and gold plating, and the challenges of synchronous vs asynchronous communication during a global pandemic. Jutta also talks about why teams need to consider the carbon footprint of their cloud infrastructure and doing what we can to reduce e-waste.





## Show Notes

Robby speaks with Jutta Eckstein; coach, consultant, trainer, speaker, and author. They discuss the importance of being able to deliver continuously, the difference between technical debt and gold plating, and the challenges of synchronous vs asynchronous communication during a global pandemic. Jutta also talks about why teams need to consider the carbon footprint of their cloud infrastructure and doing what we can to reduce e-waste.

## Helpful Links

- [Jutta's Website](https://www.jeckstein.com/)
- [Jutta on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/juttaeckstein/)
- [Jutta on Twitter](https://twitter.com/JuttaEckstein)
- [Book Recommendation] [Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men, Caroline Criado Perez](https://www.amazon.com/Invisible-Women-Data-World-Designed/dp/1419729071)

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