James Gress
Emerging Technology Director, North America Advanced Technology Centers, Accenture
Tampa, Florida, United States
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James leads Generative AI initiatives at Accenture’s Advanced Technology Centers in North America. As a certified Senior Technology Architect and 30 years in software delivery, he directs global teams that develops, prototypes, and implement cutting-edge solutions in Generative AI. His expertise extends through DevOps, architecture, modern engineering, and developer experience practices, collaborating with a variety of projects across multiple industries and platforms.
James leads the development of Generative AI capabilities at Accenture, driving efforts to expand expertise in emerging technologies working with top global companies. His strategic initiatives help these companies to the forefront of the technological landscape. By integrating traditional software engineering principles with groundbreaking Generative AI techniques, he crafts innovative approaches that significantly enhance and improve the way these organizations operate.
James champions a collaborative and agile culture that fosters innovation and continuous improvement. His forward-thinking approach ensures that both Accenture and its clients remain at the cutting edge of the technology landscape.
An active leader in the tech community, James organizes and leads meetups in Generative AI, DevOps, and Platform Engineering. He shares his insights through speaking engagements and industry forums, inspiring technological innovation, and strategic solutions. His passion for Generative AI not only drives technological advances but also energizes and motivates a new generation of tech enthusiasts.
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AI-Assisted Coding: Beyond Code Generation to Full Potential
In the rapidly evolving landscape of software development, AI-assisted coding is not just a futuristic concept but a present reality. Our session, "AI-Assisted Coding: Beyond Code Generation to Full Potential," aims to delve deep into how Generative AI is revolutionizing the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) far beyond the realms of traditional code generation.
Our session includes live demonstrations of one of the latest AI-assisted coding tools in action, offering a glimpse into how these tools can be leveraged to their full potential in each SDLC phase. Participants will witness firsthand the power of Generative AI in transforming mundane tasks, predicting and solving complex problems, and ultimately enhancing the overall efficiency and effectiveness of software development processes.
Join us to explore how AI-assisted coding is not just about automating coding tasks but about elevating the entire software development process to new heights of efficiency, innovation, and excellence.
DevOps: A Beacon in the Storm of Generative AI Development
This presentation delves into the fascinating journey of integrating DevOps principles into a complex Generative AI system. We offer a deep-dive into the challenges faced and the innovative solutions deployed when dealing with data ingestion automation, creating effective AI prompts, and constructing a robust evaluation framework. We spotlight our quality gates that ensure efficient code delivery, mitigated risks, and enhanced the reliability of the system. Participants will gain insights into strategies to automate processes and deployment of quality checks that led to seamless orchestration between development and operations teams. Real-world anecdotes illuminate the terrain, equipping attendees with valuable, actionable knowledge to employ DevOps strategies within the rapidly evolving field of Generative AI. Be prepared for a firsthand account of the hurdles, triumphs, and unexpected lessons that defined our path to a successful DevOps implementation.
Beyond Buzzwords: Real-World Perspectives on SRE, DevOps, and Platform Engineering
A panel of leaders from the SRE, DevOps, and Platform Engineering space.
DevOps to Platform Engineering: Improving the Developer Experience
Join us for a fascinating journey of maturing DevOps within a global organization with over 700,000 people and a diverse technology landscape including open source, COTS, microservices, legacy systems and more. Discover how our experiences can be applied to organizations of any size, big or small, to achieve higher velocity, quality, and cost savings through the implementation of DevOps principles and platform engineering to improve the developer experience. Learn about our advanced service offerings including a Self-Service Portal, Analytics, Security, and Training that helped us advance our DevOps capability as an enterprise and understand how these can be adapted for any organization. Explore real-world experiences and practical insights into maturing DevOps at scale in a heterogeneous environment and the role of platform engineering in facilitating the transition.
Delivering Generative AI Solutions in the Enterprise
Embark on an insightful journey with James as he unfolds the roadmap to successfully planning and delivering Generative AI solutions within the enterprise landscape. This session is tailored to provide an understanding of key elements of what you need to know about Generative AI and the strategic foresight required to navigate the complex terrain of developing and deploying Generative AI solutions at scale.
James will delve into the pivotal steps of selecting, envisioning, planning, and executing Generative AI projects, accentuating the importance of a well-structured delivery framework. Learn how leading enterprises are maneuvering through the key challenges associated with Generative AI initiatives and the pragmatic strategies to overcome them.
We will explore the core components of a successful Generative AI delivery, including stakeholder engagement, aligning business and technical objectives, risk mitigation, and establishing a Center of Excellence (CoE) to foster a conducive environment for continuous learning and innovation.
Moreover, attendees will gain a firsthand look at real-world case studies illustrating how a Generative AI is changing every aspect of the IT industry. This session aims to equip attendees with the knowledge and strategies essential for paving a smooth path toward the successful delivery of Generative AI solutions in the enterprise. Embrace this chance to leap forward in technological innovation and ensure a successful transition into the era of Generative AI.
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James Gress
Emerging Technology Director, North America Advanced Technology Centers, Accenture
Tampa, Florida, United States
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