AI coding assistants are proving their value for some teams, and that success raises a question: where else could AI create similar breakthroughs in software delivery? Microsoft, GitHub, and the DORA Report show that developers spend 20% of their bandwidth writing code and actual time spent coding is only 8% of the overall software development cycle. How can we leverage AI tools to improve the rest of the software lifecycle?

In this talk, I'll share real examples from SEP client projects. These examples reveal a surprising truth about where AI can transform how software gets built and delivered. You'll see ways we’re applying AI in practice when building products. More importantly, I'll show you why only focusing on coding assistants is leaving opportunities on the table.

Bottom line: If you think AI’s value in software delivery is primarily about code generation, prepare to have your assumptions challenged.

This session is for you if:
- You’re a product or tech leader trying to separate AI hype from opportunity
- You’re investing in AI tools and want to optimize ROI
- You manage development teams and want to drive faster delivery with AI tools
- You want to understand what separates the teams that succeed with AI from the ones that don’t