Building in the AI-First World: Scale Brilliance, Not Bottlenecks

In an AI-first world, everyone can be a builder. But building is just the beginning. Shipping and running reliable applications that users love is what matters. This session will reveal a critical truth: AI's primary role is that of an amplifier. It magnifies the strengths of high-performing organizations and the dysfunctions of struggling ones. Let's look at how your team can scale brilliance and eliminate bottlenecks, enabling builders everywhere.

Main Takeaways:

  • Diagnose your organization's AI maturity beyond simple adoption metrics
  • Identify the specific 'dysfunctions' in your org that AI is likely to worsen.
  • Apply the 7-part DORA AI Capabilities Model to build a balanced investment strategy.

Speaker

Nathen Harvey

Nathen Harvey

Lead of DORA and Product Manager @Google Cloud

Nathen Harvey leads DORA. He leverages industry-shaping research to drive product strategy and help organizations improve software delivery speed, stability, and the developer experience. A frequent speaker on DevOps and AI, Nathen is dedicated to building solutions that empower technical communities. He co-authored multiple DORA reports and insights.

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