Spec-Driven Development with AI: From Requirements to Verified Code - Patrick L.

Spec-Driven Development with AI: From Requirements to Verified Code
AI is reshaping the software development lifecycle, but most solutions concentrate on accelerating coding rather than addressing the real bottleneck: unclear or slow requirements gathering. What if we could change that?

In this session, we’ll explore how AI-powered Spec-Driven Development can transform your SDLC by generating precise, validated specifications early in the process. By reducing ambiguity and accelerating requirement definition, teams gain more time to focus on building exceptional software.

And it doesn’t stop there. These specifications can drive TDD and BDD practices, enabling automated validation that requirements are truly implemented in your code. This creates a seamless pipeline from business intent to tested functionality—improving quality, compliance, and collaboration across the organization.

Join us to learn practical strategies, real-world examples, and how this methodology goes beyond coding to revolutionize the entire development lifecycle.

Patrick Liekhus
Patrick Liekhus is an engineering leader with deep experience in AI-driven development, Agile SDLC practices, and DevOps automation. He has led high-performing teams to deliver innovative solutions that integrate artificial intelligence into real-world applications, including award-winning projects like SMARTIES—a mobile AI platform for allergen risk tracking. Patrick’s career spans building scalable architectures, implementing continuous delivery pipelines, and driving adoption of emerging technologies such as Amazon Q and AI-assisted development. His work reflects a passion for transforming complex challenges into impactful, user-centered solutions.

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