Preparing Software Engineers for the AI Era: Skills, Mindset, and Continuous Learning

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๐Ÿ’ก Why attend?
Whether you’re a software engineer, researcher, educator, or technology professional, this session will offer practical insights, future-ready perspectives, and a clearer understanding of how software engineering is evolving in the age of AI.

๐ŸŒ This is more than software development — it’s about staying relevant, building the right skills, and preparing to create intelligent systems that deliver real-world impact.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Everyone is welcome. Come learn, discuss, and explore how engineers can adapt, grow, and lead in the AI era.

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๐Ÿ’ก Why attend?
Whether you’re a student, engineer, researcher, educator, or industry professional, this session will provide practical insights into how the role of software engineers is changing and what it takes to remain effective in an AI-driven world.

๐ŸŒ This is more than keeping up with technology — it’s about building the mindset, skills, and continuous learning habits needed to shape the future of software engineering.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Everyone is welcome. Join us to learn, reflect, and prepare for the next era of intelligent engineering.



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  • Starts 14 April 2026 10:47 PM UTC
  • Ends 18 April 2026 04:01 PM UTC
  • No Admission Charge


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Sairohith

Topic:

Preparing Software Engineers for the AI Era: Skills, Mindset, and Continuous Learning

Biography:

Sairohith Thummarakoti is a Lead Architect, researcher, speaker, and editor whose work focuses on Pega Systems, AI-powered cloud infrastructure, engineering excellence, and healthcare technology. He specializes in building scalable, intelligent solutions that improve automation, workflow design, real-time analytics, and enterprise decision support across complex healthcare and business environments. He has served as an editor for Taylor & Francis books and is an Industry Advisory Board Member for public universities, contributing to academic and professional development in emerging technologies. He is also frequently invited to serve as a keynote speaker, guest lecturer, and session chair at international academic and industry forums.

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Address:Indian Land, South Carolina, United States





Agenda

  • How AI is changing software engineering
    The shift from traditional development to AI-assisted engineering
  • Core skills engineers still need
    Architecture, problem-solving, system design, and engineering fundamentals
  • New skills for the AI era
    Working with AI tools, prompt-driven development, data awareness, and continuous adaptation
  • Mindset and continuous learning
    How engineers can stay current, relevant, and ready for long-term growth