Building Software with AI: Patterns and Anti-Patterns

Vibe coding, context engineering, agentic workflows, software factories... the AI landscape is trending with new terms, some representing real shifts and others just looping through old ideas. How do you separate signal from noise and actually get better at building software with AI?

We'll explore some practical patterns and anti-patterns for working with AI, and learn which practices help turn AI hype into reliable results.

Speaker bio:
Tim Kleier is a technology leader with experience across multiple stacks, platforms, and architectural styles—from traditional monoliths to cloud-native and distributed systems. In his role as Director of Engineering at Perfected Claims, he’s focused on leading teams toward rapid, reliable delivery of mass tort operations, designing modularized systems that balance speed, isolation, and real-world business constraints.

6:00 - 6:20 pm: Mix, mingle, announcements and intro
6:30 - 8:00 pm: Main talk (let's go!)
8:00+ pm: (Optional) Dinner/drinks at Union