Software Life Cycle Development and AI

AI is no longer a sidekick in the software delivery process, it’s becoming an integral partner that reshapes how we ideate, build, and operate digital products. This talk explores how AI’s infusion across the software value chain—from AI-assisted requirements analysis and design to AI-augmented coding, testing, and AIOps—is ushering in a new era of software 3.0. Drawing from Thoughtworks’ global experiences, we’ll examine how organizations can move beyond “copilot thinking” to architect for AI-First Software Delivery.

Story points and cycle time alone are anemic in measuring the impact of infusing AI into the software value chain, while vanity metrics such as “lines of code produced by AI” can be misleading. We’ll reframe how to measure what truly matters—across productivity and flow, quality and resilience, and value and innovation—as teams adapt to AI-driven delivery. We shall also explore where we are heading in terms of software 3.0.

Key takeaways:

1. Understand the shift from AI-assisted to AI-first software delivery.
2. Discover the superpowers of Generative AI and how they transform every stage of the software value chain.
3. Explore meaningful metrics that reflect value, quality, and team flow in AI-augmented delivery.
4. Apply pragmatic strategies for embedding AI safely and effectively in real-world environments.

Bio
Vanya is an experienced technologist with a demonstrated history of working in the IT services industry. She is a strategic consultant specializing in data mesh, platforms, delivery infrastructure, cloud native evolutionary architecture, and AI first software delivery.

In her current role as Head of Technology for Thoughtworks in India, Vanya shapes new pursuits, strategically advises on client projects, and formulates meaningful and resilient technology strategies. She is also part of the Thoughtworks’ Technology Advisory Board that puts together thoughts on emerging technology trends in the industry, resulting in the much sought after Technology Radar.

Vanya is a passionate technologist with a knack for solving complex problems at scale. She is also deeply involved with open-source communities.