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Wed, April 22TechLead
Artificial Intelligence is rapidly changing how software is built, raising an important question: what does the future hold for developers? This keynote explores how the role of developers is evolving in the age of AI. Rather than replacing developers, AI is shifting their focus from writing code to designing systems, orchestrating intelligent tools, and ensuring security, reliability, and governance at scale.
The talk examines how AI-assisted development, platforms, and automation are transforming software engineering. It also highlights why developers are increasingly becoming architects, validators, and custodians of complex, trustworthy digital systems.
What You Will Learn
How AI is reshaping the role and responsibilities of software developers
How AI-assisted development and automation are transforming software engineering practices
Why developers are evolving toward system design, validation, and governance roles
Who Should Attend
Software developers
Software architects
Engineering managers and team leads
Platform engineers
Technology professionals preparing for AI-driven development workflows
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Charles is the Director of Product Management for Zoho’s developer suite of products, where he leads strategy and execution across tools that empower builders. He works closely with engineering, marketing, and partner teams to shape product direction, drive adoption, and enable advanced customization capabilities for customers and developers alike. With a strong focus on automation and extensibility, Charles is passionate about creating platforms that scale with business complexity. Outside of work, he enjoys exploring emerging tech trends and mentoring aspiring product leaders.