AI has shifted the architect’s job from writing every script to orchestrating agents that deliver outcomes. In this session, we define the Agentic Architect role—aligned with Microsoft’s forward-deployed / hyper-velocity engineering mindset—and explain why it matters now. We walk through the operating model: mindset and workflow, the Copilot-centered tool stack (Git, GitHub, VS Code, agent mode, GitHub agents), how to configure agents and skills with guardrails, and how tokenomics affects speed and cost. Short demos simply
prove each pattern, so you leave with a clear blueprint for adopting agentic architecture in your own practice.

Delivery: This session aligned with Microsoft's forward-deployed and hyper-velocity engineering mindset.
Core Tooling Covered: GitHub Copilot, Copilot Cloud Agent, Custom Agents/Skills, VS Code Agent Mode, Git, and helper automation CLIs.
Key Takeaway: Attendees will leave with an actionable blueprint for configuring AI agent guardrails, orchestrating multi-file workflows, and optimizing Copilot tokenomics/costs.