The Rise of the Forward Deployed Engineer

## The Rise of the Forward Deployed Engineer

AI is changing software engineering.

Companies no longer need engineers who only write code.
They need engineers who understand customers, build solutions, and deploy them in real-world environments.

Join Alex Beck, Portfolio Lead for USG at Foxtrot Services, for an inside look at one of the fastest-growing roles in modern engineering.

We'll discuss:
• What Forward Deployed Engineers actually do
• How the role differs from Software Engineers and Solutions Architects
• Why AI is accelerating demand
• Skills that matter
• Real-world stories from mission environments

Whether you're a software engineer, consultant, systems engineer, or simply curious about the future of engineering, this session offers an inside look at where the industry is headed.