On this episode of 99 Dev Problems, Tessa Kriesel is joined by the incredible Tejas Kumar, a seasoned technologist and AI DevRel engineer at DataStax, with over 20 years of experience at companies like Vercel, Spotify, and Zeta. Broadcasting from Berlin, Tejas dives into the art of democratizing AI, showcasing tools like Langflow, a drag-and-drop, low-code solution empowering developers and non-developers alike to build AI agents with ease.

The conversation spans diverse topics, including the empowering role of teaching others, dismantling imposter syndrome in tech, and creating accessible AI sandboxes. Tejas shares insights on productivity techniques like "offensive and defensive work" and leveraging focus windows to tackle complex projects like Langflow. They also discuss the transformative potential of AI agents and the importance of preserving foundational tech knowledge in the evolving AI landscape.

Tessa and Tejas brainstorm an exciting new project: a developer experience scoring agent that evaluates and improves developer tooling, exemplifying their shared passion for enhancing the developer ecosystem. They conclude with advice on overcoming challenges, staying motivated, and living life to the fullest.

Where to Find Tejas Online:

• Website: tejas.as
• Twitter/X: @tejasKumar_
• Check out Langflow