Fellow .NET Users,
This is your reminder that the next .NET User's Group meeting will take
place on on April 2nd, starting at 6:00 PM. Chipotle will be served by our
sponsor starting 15-20 minutes before the start of the meeting. After the
presentation, Buildertrend will be giving away a pair of Skullcandy
wireless headphones. Please join us for some time to learn and chat with
like minded software developers.
Park in the lot and come in the front (east) doors.
Topic:
Moving to AI‑First Development in Engineering: Wins, Challenges, and
Lessons Learned
As AI tools mature, engineering teams are shifting from experimentation to
adoption, and that shift comes with tradeoffs. This session walks through
Buildertrend's journey towards AI‑first development, highlighting concrete
wins, real challenges, and the lessons learned integrating AI into everyday
engineering workflows. Attendees will leave with practical insights on
using AI to accelerate delivery while keeping engineers accountable for the
value and quality delivered.
Speaker:
Kirit Chandran
Kirit is a Senior Director of Software Engineering at Buildertrend, leading
the core platform teams and championing AI‑first development. Drawing on
years of experience as a software engineer and architect, he focuses on
applying AI in practical, repeatable ways that accelerate delivery while
maintaining high standards of quality and customer focus.,Alexander Ryan
Alexander is a Software Engineer II at Buildertrend on the Hugh Jackman
team, where he builds and enhances the Plans experience for customers. A
computer engineering graduate from Iowa State University who joined through
the 2024 internship program, he is passionate about promoting AI adoption
and championing best practices and workflows that help teams deliver better
software.,Maanas Varma Datla
Maanas Varma Datla is a software engineer turned data engineer with a focus
on driving practical AI adoption within his organization. He's interested
in applying AI in ways that are repeatable, grounded, and deliver real value
Sponsor:
Buildertrend
Buildertrend is cutting-edge, cloud-based project management software. With
nearly 1 million users across the globe, we empower the construction
industry with a better way to build. Our software helps construction
professionals build more projects while reducing delays, eliminating
communication errors, and increasing customer satisfaction. From
Estimating, Scheduling, and Change Order features to Client Communication
and Document Management tools, our feature set is here to streamline every
aspect of the construction process. As a partner in our customers’
successes, our team provides unmatched support, every step of the way. At
Buildertrend, we believe in providing an all-in-one solution to solve real
problems, deliver real results, and change the way the world builds.
Thanks,
Matt Ruwe
mruwe@omahamtg.com
.NET User's Group Co-Leader
Brian Olson
bolson@omahamtg.com
.NET User's Group Co-Leader
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