About
Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how software is built. Today, AI assistants augment developer productivity by generating code and automating routine tasks. But this is just the beginning. Over the next few years, the collaboration between humans and AI will deepen, fundamentally altering the developer's role. This webinar roundtable will delve into this evolution, examining the transition from primarily writing code to becoming an AI Development Orchestrator – someone who instructs, guides, makes design decisions, and orchestrates the work of AI agents in creating software.

Our panel of industry-leading experts will share their insights on how this shift is already reshaping development workflows, required skill sets, and the future of software development teams. They will discuss the practical implications of this change and provide actionable advice on how developers can prepare for this new era of collaborative coding.
When
Wednesday, June 4, 2025 · 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time (US & Canada) (GMT -4:00)
Presenters
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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.
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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.
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Keith Townsend
Chief Technology Advisor - The Futurum Group
Keith Townsend is a leading voice at the intersection of enterprise IT and AI, serving as Chief Technology Advisor at The Futurum Group. With over 25 years of experience across IT architecture, cloud infrastructure, and AI strategy, Keith helps global organizations bridge the gap between engineering execution and business outcomes.
He is best known for founding The CTO Advisor, an influential platform focused on translating emerging technology into practical enterprise solutions. His recent initiative, Zero to Builder: 100 Days of AI-Assisted Coding, is helping a new generation of professionals—especially non-traditional and returning developers—use AI tools like ChatGPT and GitHub Copilot to accelerate their coding journey.
Keith’s insights are regularly featured at conferences like VMware Explore and Tech Field Day, and he has worked with top enterprise vendors including HPE, Google Cloud, and Adobe to shape go-to-market strategies around cloud and AI infrastructure.
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