As a Solutions Architect working with Bundesliga, I've discovered various patterns for effectively collaborating with Amazon Q Developer that go far beyond traditional code generation. Let us explore practical collaboration patterns I've developed while working on enterprise-scale solutions.

In this session you'll learn:
- Why a conversation-first approach increases the chance to achieve better results rather than jumping straight to implementation
- How I leverage Amazon Q Developer's different personas effectively, and when I use which interaction pattern for maximum impact

I'll demonstrate these approaches using concrete examples from my work at Bundesliga, including how I turned what would have been days of API integration work into a 15-minute pair programming session with Amazon Q Developer.

I'll also address the mental shifts required to move from writing code to becoming an effective AI collaborator. We'll explore the capabilities and current limitations of AI-assisted development, helping you develop realistic expectations and strategies for integrating these tools into your development workflow.

When you walk out of this session, you will leave with actionable insights for more effective AI collaboration with you as an engineer in the lead.