GDG Cloud Southlake #45:Patrick Debois:The Impact of GenAI on Development & SDLC

GDG Cloud Southlake

Development is experiencing a new phase of automation, similar to what we saw with DevOps. Numerous new tools are emerging, and it can be challenging to keep up with them. These tools, many empowered by agentic AI, are leading to new practices, and understanding the patterns of these practices will help you navigate the space of AI Native Development.

Aug 27, 9:30 – 11:30 PM (UTC)

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About this event

Title: 

The impact of genAI on development and the SDLC

Abstract:

Development is experiencing a new phase of automation, similar to what we saw with DevOps. Numerous new tools are emerging, and it can be challenging to keep up with them. These tools, many empowered by agentic AI, are leading to new practices, and understanding the patterns of these practices will help you navigate the space of AI Native Development.

Bio:

Patrick is a true pioneer—credited with coining the term DevOps, co-authoring the DevOps Handbook, and launching the very first DevOpsDays back in 2009. Since then, he’s been shaping the tech industry with his unmatched ability to bring development, operations, and now GenAI together in truly transformative ways.

Here’s why you don’t want to miss this:

🔹 Independent consultant at the cutting edge of GenAI and DevOps

🔹 Fractional CTO, advisor, and workshop leader

🔹 Former VP of Engineering, Distinguished Engineer, CTO

🔹 Guided teams at industry giants like Atlassian and Snyk

🔹 Active speaker, community builder, and lifelong learner

Patrick is all about raising the bar—helping companies embed engineering rigour into their GenAI journeys, inspiring teams to embrace AI for automation, and advising GenAI platforms on how to truly deliver value. He bridges the gap between management and engineering with a rare mix of deep tech expertise and people-first thinking.

💬 Ready to hear where the future of DevOps, GenAI, and software delivery is headed? This is your chance.

When

When

Wednesday, August 27, 2025
9:30 PM – 11:30 PM (UTC)

Agenda

Welcome to GDG Cloud Southlake
Speaker + Q&A
(Optional) Break
(Optional) Virtual Networking

Speaker

  • Patrick Benoit

    Self Employed

    DevOps and GenAI Independent Consultant

Host

  • James Anderson

    Sabre

    Sr. Director, Enterprise Architecture

Organizers

  • Jim Anderson

    Sabre

    GDG Cloud Southlake Chief Organizer

  • Kenny Kon

    Lowe's

    Director Reliability Engineering

  • Ramji Balasubramanian

    American Airlines

    Sr Director - Data Analytics & Engineering

  • Diwakar Pandrangi

    Sabre Holdings

    Director SRE

  • Yujun Liang

    Barefoot Coders

    Cloud Architect

  • Mike Shirk

    GDG Organizer Relationship Advocate @ Veza

  • Mallikarjun Dontula

    TriNet

    Organizer

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