Webinar: Building The Next Generation of Software: Leading The AI Armies by Techstrong Learning

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Building The Next Generation of Software: Leading The AI Armies

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Are we on the cusp of an AI software development singularity? Will our keyboards gather dust as we command legions of AI coding minions?

The introduction of ChatGPT wasn't just a chatbot flexing its linguistic muscles; it was a shot heard 'round the software world, igniting an AI revolution that's already rewriting the development playbook. We've seen the appetizers – AI suggesting code, whipping up tests, and even attempting to write documentation (bless its heart). But what happens when AI moves from helpful assistant to, dare we say, *autonomous agent*? The impending evolution of the developer from code artisan to **AI Development Orchestrator**. Forget slinging semicolons all day; the future belongs to those who can define the grand strategy, set the rules of engagement, and conduct their AI armies to build, test, deploy, and optimize code at ludicrous speed.

But how will leaders adapt and evolve to how software teams work in this age of agentic AI-enabled software development? How will we help our teams navigate this evolution? Will current software codebases and applications move into this new way of creating software, or be left behind to develop software "the old way". One industry analyst jokingly (we think?) dubbed these future leaders the "Dark Overlords of Software" – not because they'll be evil, but because they'll wield immense capabilities from orchestrating vast AI forces.

Our roundtable of industry experts dives deep into the concepts of "vibe coding" to understand where software development, testing, DevOps, and platform engineering are headed while operating under the watchful eye of AI and automation.

Tune in to learn:
• How the AI revolution, ignited by tools like ChatGPT, is fundamentally reshaping the software development lifecycle and the strategic implications for team structures and talent management.
• The crucial leadership skills required to guide their teams in evolving from traditional coding roles to orchestrating AI-powered development workflows and fostering a culture of AI collaboration.
• Practical insights into establishing the architectural vision, defining governance policies, and setting business logic to effectively guide and align AI agents within their software development initiatives.
• How to strategically invest in and build robust platform engineering foundations to empower their teams to leverage AI at scale while maintaining quality, security, and operational efficiency across the organization.

Join our panel of thought leaders as we bravely peer into the crystal ball to discuss what's next for AI in development.

When

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 · 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time (US & Canada) (GMT -4:00)

Presenters

Alan Shimel

Founder & CEO - Techstrong Group

Alan is founder, CEO & editor-in-chief of Techstrong Group, the company behind DevOps.com, Container Journal, Security Boulevard and Digital Anarchist, as well as co-founder of the DevOps Institute. As such, he is attuned to the world of technology, particularly cloud, DevOps, security and open source. With almost 30 years of entrepreneurial experience, Alan has been instrumental in the success of several organizations. He is an often-cited personality in the security and technology community and is a sought-after speaker at industry and government conferences and events. In addition to his writing, his DevOps Chats podcast, DevOps TV and Digital Anarchist audio and videos are widely followed. Alan attributes his success to a combination of a strong business background and a deep knowledge of technology. His legal background, long experience in the field and New York street smarts combine to form a unique personality. He is a graduate of St. John's University with a Bachelor of Arts in Government and Politics, and holds a JD degree from NY Law School.

Mitch Ashley

VP and Practice Lead, DevOps and AppDev - The Futurum Group

Mitch Ashley is VP and Practice Lead of DevOps and Application Development for The Futurum Group. Mitch has over 30+ years of experience as an entrepreneur, industry analyst, product development, and IT leader, with deep expertise in software engineering, cybersecurity, DevOps, DevSecOps, cloud, and AI. An in-demand CTO, CIO, engineering, and DevOps leader, Mitch has the pulse on the latest in software engineering, including the AI's impact in development, testing and security, cloud-native architecture, application and software supply chain security, platform engineering, ITOps, SecOps, AIOps, and DataOps. In his career, Mitch has brought to market multiple industry-impacting software-based products, including cybersecurity products, SaaS applications, Internet services, large telecommunications and financial applications, mobile applications, managed PKI services, and broadband networks. At Futurum, Mitch advises and guides leaders in delivering contemporary and next-generation software and security strategies critical to their business strategies.

Sujay Saha

President - Cortico-X

Sujay Saha is president of Cortico-X (cortico-x.com), an experience strategy and transformation business, focused on transforming customer and employee experiences in today’s digital age. He also leads Acquis Consulting Group, a management consulting firm. Previously, Saha served as a leader within PwC's Digital & Customer Strategy practice, where he worked with executive leaders in banking, insurance, and other industries, helping them turn the increasing customer focus and digital change into profitable growth for their companies. Saha has a bachelor’s degree in electrical and electronics engineering from the Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, and an MBA from the Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management.