East TN Tech Architecture: Building Software with AI in the Loop

Join us for an engaging evening exploring how AI is changing the way companies are managing their DevOps. We’re bringing together enterprise architecture and tech infrastructure professionals from across the Knoxville region to connect and share insights on how AI is transforming the software development process. We’ll take a closer look at what happens when AI accelerates dev output while introducing new challenges around code quality, testing, and security. The evening will start with networking, drinks and appetizers, followed by a presentation and discussion. PRESENTATION: Building Software with AI in the Loop Matthew Park will lead a conversational session on how AI is changing the way teams approach software development. Find out what happened when his team at Cirrus Aircraft leveraged AI to 5x their productivity, while also introducing new complexities. Matthew will share lessons learned, including new approaches to code verification and quality control. The discussion will also explore the evolving balance between AI-generated code and human expertise, with plenty of room to cover the questions and challenges you bring to the table. About the Speaker Matthew Park is Director of IT and Customer Experience at Cirrus Aircraft, where he leads the Customer Experience digital product teams. Cirrus Aircraft is the third largest aircraft manufacturer in the world, focused on creating an aviation experience that is the pinnacle of innovation, quality, safety and service. After the presentation, we'll have time for you to ask questions and discuss the topic. As always, we’ll wrap up the evening with more time to mingle. These events are designed to help you connect with other Enterprise Architects and technical experts, compare notes, spark new ideas, and walk away energized with fresh insight for your projects. Thank you to our sponsor: Palo Alto Networks ABOUT THIS GROUP The East TN Tech Architecture User Group is dedicated to fostering a vibrant community of technology leaders and practitioners. Our mission is to promote knowledge sharing, collaborative problem-solving, and professional growth while driving innovation and excellence in enterprise architecture across industries. This event is open to Enterprise Architects, IT Infrastructure professionals and technology team leaders. Vendors are welcome to participate when offering thought leadership, but we ask that this not be used for sales discussions.