From Spreadsheets to Systems: Building Scalable Developer Tools with AI-Assisted Coding (feat. Jose Duarte)

In this conversation, Krish Palaniappan, a product-focused technologist and podcast host, sits down with Jose Duarte (Founder of DockPops) to explore how AI-assisted development is reshaping software creation. Jose, who leads performance marketing at Pangea Money Transfer, brings a unique perspective as a non-traditional engineer who built internal tools using AI without formal coding expertise. Together, they unpack the technical workflows, architectural decisions, and mindset shifts required to move from manual processes to scalable, API-driven systems in today’s AI-first development landscape.