From Vibe Coding to Production with the AI Driven Software Life Cycle

Hello everyone,

We're excited to invite you to the May Auckland AWS Tools and Programming meetup!

This month, we are focusing heavily on the intersection of AI and software engineering. We are thrilled to host two fantastic speakers: Iain Phillips (VP of Engineering @ Pushpay) and Cecilia Yin (Solutions Architect @ AWS).

We are gathering once again at the Pushpay office in the CBD looking forward to seeing you all back there!

🎤 The Lineup

Part 1: Iain Phillips | VP of Engineering @ Pushpay

• Title: Look mom, no guardrails! So you "vibe coded" a thing? Great. Now, how do we get it to production?
• Description: Everyone's suddenly "vibe coding" prototypes in an afternoon, but how do you actually get them to production safely? Join Iain for a frank talk on what it takes to transform an AI-generated demo into a reliable, scalable, and secure enterprise product. Learn how to embrace product contributions from non-engineering roles without compromising on quality, compliance, or security. Get ahead of the curve and discover whose job it really is to harden AI code before your guardrails completely disappear.

Part 2: Cecilia Yin | Solutions Architect @ AWS

• Title: AI Driven Development Life Cycle Reimagining Software Engineering
• Description: The traditional way we build software is changing fast. Join Cecilia for a deep dive into how AI tools are completely reshaping the development lifecycle from the ground up. Whether you are an engineer, an architect, or just curious about the future of tech, come find out how AWS is helping teams navigate this massive shift. Get ahead of the curve and learn how to reinvent your engineering workflow before the old methods leave you behind.

Important Information
- 📍 Venue Reminder: We are back at the Pushpay office in the Auckland CBD again this month! You can find the address details below.

Event Details:
When: 5 pm on 28th May 2026
Where: Pushpay Office, Level 19, 48 Shortland Street, Auckland

Agenda
5:00 pm - Welcome & Networking
5:30 pm - Food & beverages
6:00 pm - Talks
7:00 pm - Q&A, Announcements, Networking

This event is proudly supported by Pushpay, Mantel Group, and AWS.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Auckland AWS Tools and Programming team

Code of Conduct
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