The Impacts of AI on DevOps and SRE

This month we're hosting a panel discussion with local community members on how last year's explosion of AI tooling and process changes have really affected DevOps and SRE work and what might come soon.

Guest speakers:
- Craig Tracey, CTO at Arctir
- Julia Neagu, CEO and Co-founder of Quotient AI
- Sumita Palanisamy, Director of Engineering at CarGurus
- Pete Cheslock, Technical Leader in the Boston DevOps community

Facilitator: Paul Bruce, Organizer

Host/Venue: Microsoft NERD Center near Kendall Square/MIT stop

Food and Refreshments provided by the Boston DevOps Network!

Due to a limited number of RSVP spots, please RSVP only if you truly intend on being present in-person. By RSVP-ing and attending, you agree to comply with our Code of Conduct.

Entry: All guests are required to bring a government issued, photo I.D. with them and present it to building security, and sign the Microsoft liability waiver with our reception team on the M floor. There is also a parking garage around the back of the building.

Agenda:
6:00pm - Dinner bites and soft drinks
6:15pm - Welcome and Intros, Community Updates
6:30pm - Panel Discussion on AI in DevOps and SRE work
7:15pm - Group Discussion and Roundtable
Out by 8pm (ish)!

Food: first come, first serve, 30 people covered, veg option. Soft drinks available for all, and afterwards all are welcome to continue over drinks somewhere close (to be announced at the meetup).

Safety policy: please consider others if you are feeling sick or have recently tested negative for COVID-19. Otherwise Boston Area policies do not require masks or proof of vaccination to enter this venue.