How Generative Tools Are Re-Architecting the Software Engineer’s Role
Large-language models now write boilerplate, propose tests, and even suggest architecture but those wins also introduce new failure modes, governance hurdles, and skill gaps. This session maps the concrete ways AI is upending each stage of the software-development life cycle and what it means for individual engineers and team leads. We will:
- Dissect the new workflow—treating prompts, context windows, and synthetic tests as first-class artefacts under version control.
- Show real-world patterns for validating, securing, and observably integrating AI-generated code into CI/CD without slowing delivery.
- Highlight emerging roles and competencies—from model-ops and AI governance to domain-centric “toolsmiths”—and the career paths they enable.
Attendees will leave with a practical toolkit for evolving their own processes—and their skill sets—from human-only coding to AI-augmented engineering while safeguarding quality, security, and ethical standards.
Apurva Misra
Apurva Misra is an AI Consultant at Sentick, focusing on assisting startups with their AI strategy and building solutions Apurva helps startups and mid-size companies start integrating AI and develop tailored solutions that align with their business goals. She is also a speaker, regularly presenting at conferences and online events about AI applications, strategy, and innovation. Passionate about democratizing education, Apurva shares her knowledge widely to make AI more accessible to everyone. Outside of work, she is learning Spanish and loves discovering hidden gem eateries—always open to new recommendations!