Session Overview
Experience how Microsoft Copilot is revolutionizing analytical and development roles across the Microsoft ecosystem. Drawing from a unique background in manufacturing, custom design, and business transformation, this session demonstrates how Artificial Intelligence is reshaping analytical capabilities and solution development through strategic prompt engineering and enhanced pair programming.
Session Description
The integration of AI Copilot represents a paradigm shift in how we approach both analysis and development. This session explores two transformative paths: the emergence of power analysts through strategic prompt engineering and the evolution of traditional development through AI pair programming.
Part 1: Analyst Transformation - Becoming a Power Analyst
Explore how combining analytical expertise with prompt engineering creates a new class of power analysts. Learn how strategic prompt crafting can uncover deeper insights, automate routine analysis, and generate more sophisticated solutions. Real-world examples will demonstrate how diverse business experience enhances the ability to frame effective prompts and interpret AI-generated insights. Through practical demonstrations, discover how Copilot elevates traditional analysis to new heights of efficiency and insight.
Part 2: Developer Evolution - Pair Programming with Copilot
Building on the foundation of prompt engineering, discover how Copilot transforms the development experience by serving as an intelligent programming partner. Through practical demonstrations, learn how this AI collaboration enhances code quality, accelerates development cycles, and enables more innovative solution design. The session will show how non-traditional development backgrounds can provide unique advantages in AI-assisted development approaches, particularly when combined with strong analytical skills.
Target Audience
This session serves professionals ready to embrace AI transformation, including business analysts looking to evolve into power analysts, developers seeking to enhance their productivity through AI pair programming, technical professionals interested in prompt engineering, and team leaders guiding their organizations through AI transformation.
Key Takeaways
Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of AI-enhanced professional roles through practical strategies for crafting effective prompts and leveraging AI across both analytical and development workflows. The session provides techniques for unlocking deeper insights, methods for efficient pair programming, and a vision for the future of AI-integrated work processes. Attendees will learn how diverse business experience can enhance AI interactions across analytical and development domains.
Speaker Background
With a journey spanning manufacturing, custom design, and business transformation, this session offers unique perspectives on AI integration in professional workflows. The presentation combines practical experience in both business analysis and development to illustrate how non-traditional backgrounds can enhance AI-driven transformation.