Behind the Scenes of AI Coding Assistants with Nicholas Arcolano
Sat Jan 31 2026
Nicholas Arcolano, Head of Research at Jellyfish joins Paradigm Shock to discuss the intersection of AI and software engineering, highlighting findings from recent research on AI-enabled coding assistants. The episode provides a unique look at how he leverages comprehensive data analysis to derive meaningful insights about AI’s impact on software engineering. Arcolano's reflections illuminate the necessity of simplifying complex models to understand multifaceted human and technological interactions. The insights shared extend beyond software engineering, offering a broader perspective on AI governance, adoption, and transformation within organizations, setting a path for future advancements in managing AI systems.
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Nicholas LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arcolano/
Articles and Papers Mentioned:
Paper - AI In The Firm: https://jellyfish.co/blog/harvard-jellyfish-ai-is-making-developers-faster/
Bloomberg Odd Lots podcast on Claude Code: https://podcasts.apple.com/bw/podcast/why-the-tech-world-is-going-crazy-for-claude-code/id1056200096?i=1000745716909
The Atlantic: Move Over Chat GPT: https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/2026/01/claude-code-ai-hype/685617/
Mckinsey Paper: https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/technology-media-and-telecommunications/our-insights/unlocking-the-value-of-ai-in-software-development
METR Paper: https://metr.org/blog/2025-07-10-early-2025-ai-experienced-os-dev-study/
Contact Paradigm Shock:
Parshock2025@gmail.com
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Nicholas Arcolano, Head of Research at Jellyfish joins Paradigm Shock to discuss the intersection of AI and software engineering, highlighting findings from recent research on AI-enabled coding assistants. The episode provides a unique look at how he leverages comprehensive data analysis to derive meaningful insights about AI’s impact on software engineering. Arcolano's reflections illuminate the necessity of simplifying complex models to understand multifaceted human and technological interactions. The insights shared extend beyond software engineering, offering a broader perspective on AI governance, adoption, and transformation within organizations, setting a path for future advancements in managing AI systems. Show links Nicholas LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arcolano/ Articles and Papers Mentioned: Paper - AI In The Firm: https://jellyfish.co/blog/harvard-jellyfish-ai-is-making-developers-faster/ Bloomberg Odd Lots podcast on Claude Code: https://podcasts.apple.com/bw/podcast/why-the-tech-world-is-going-crazy-for-claude-code/id1056200096?i=1000745716909 The Atlantic: Move Over Chat GPT: https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/2026/01/claude-code-ai-hype/685617/ Mckinsey Paper: https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/technology-media-and-telecommunications/our-insights/unlocking-the-value-of-ai-in-software-development METR Paper: https://metr.org/blog/2025-07-10-early-2025-ai-experienced-os-dev-study/ Contact Paradigm Shock: Parshock2025@gmail.com