Final Meetup of 2025: AI Pair Programmers - Happy Holidays!

For the final meetup of 2025 we'll focus on a group of technologists we love - developers / engineers.

Brandon Mathis of This Dot Labs will deliver a talk looking at AI-powered coding tools and techniques. He delivered the talk at ATO about a month ago and it was standing-room only.

The networking will be world-class, as always, and we'll make food and beverages and really cool swag available.

The venue / location will be a new one - the LexisNexis campus in Raleigh.

Venue: LexisNexis Campus
Office Address: 1801 Varsity Dr, Raleigh, NC 27606

Instructions:

3. Enter Varsity Dr, Take Left turn @ LexisNexis Campus (as shown in the map)
4. Enter the Parking Deck (1st building on the right side)
5. Access Gate will be kept open during the event schedule
6. Exit the parking deck & walk to the front entrance of the building (Sign boards will be available for directions)

Venue Capacity:
*Note, venue capacity is limited to ~ 100, so RSVP's will be limited accordingly. Move quickly if interested.

Talk Title: AI Pair Programmers - Lessons Learned

Abstract:
In this talk, we'll dive into real-world lessons learned from working with AI-powered coding tools. From vibe coding and co-pilot, we'll evaluate a spectrum of AI coding tools and how to best utilize them in your daily workflow. We'll explore tools and techniques you can use to make AI agents produce code that meets your personal quality standards. Finally, we'll address the ultimate question: "Will AI replace software engineers?"

Speaker: Brandon Mathis, Engineering Lead, This Dot Labs

Bio:
Brandon Mathis is an Engineering Leader who has spent 15 years building high-impact software solutions and leading technical teams to success. His experience spans multiple industries and companies, where he’s consistently delivered innovative web and mobile applications that solve complex business challenges. Brandon combines hands-on technical expertise with a passion for mentoring and developing engineering talent. He regularly contributes to the Triangle’s tech community through speaking engagements, local meetups, and initiatives that help bridge technical and business perspectives. His leadership approach focuses on fostering collaboration and empowering teams to achieve technical excellence while delivering meaningful results.

Questions? Contact us at info@allthingsopen.org.

*Please note a first and last name plus email address is required for security purposes.