Transforming Software Testing with AI: A Chat with Itamar Friedman from Codium AI

Transforming Software Testing with AI: A Chat with Itamar Friedman from Codium AI

Author: Tessl August 6, 2024 Duration: 55:38
In this episode of the AI Native Dev Podcast, host Guy Podjarny sits down with Itamar Friedman, the co-founder and CEO of Codium AI, a leading company in the AI test generation space. Itamar brings a wealth of experience from his diverse background, including his work in chip verification at Mellanox. Before founding Codium AI, Itamar held significant roles in various tech companies, showcasing his expertise in AI and software development. The discussion delves into the intricacies of AI tes...

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