Derek Holt

Derek Holt

CEO, Digital AI

Session Title

The Missing AI Unlock - How Intelligent DevSecOps will usher in the next wave of AI-assisted development

Abstract

The age of AI is upon us and nowhere is this more evident than in the business process of planning, building, testing, securing, releasing and monitoring software. Over the past 9 months copilots have emerged with the promise of superhuman strength for developers, test professionals, release engineers, SREs and more. The opportunity is clear, but the risks and unknowns, especially in the enterprise, are also very real. In this talk we will explore the critical role Intelligent DevSecOps will play in this new world. By leveraging existing DevOps & security best practices, using machine learning concepts to gain a deeper understanding of software delivery information, and enhancing DevSecOps workflows with AI, Intelligent DevSecOps is poised to be the catalyst that delivers on the productivity promise of AI-assisted development, and ensure outcomes like high quality, security, governance and compliance are achieved.

Bio

As CEO of Digital.ai, Derek brings nearly 20 years of experience leading large enterprise and startup technology companies with a consistent focus on the digital transformation. Prior to being promoted to CEO, Derek was General Manager of DevOps business unit. Derek joined Digital.ai after serving as President & COO of K4Connect, a venture backed IoT software company focused on bringing digital solutions to empower older adults and individuals living with disabilities. Prior to K4Connect, Derek was a member of the founding executive team at Startup America Partnership, a public-private partnership with the White House focused on accelerating entrepreneurship and regional startup ecosystems. He began his career at IBM Rational where he served in various technical and business leadership roles across development, strategy, services, and sales with a core focus on helping Global 5000 companies drive business value and agility through agile digital transformation.