Patrick Debois

Patrick Debois

Humans and Code
Belgium
Patrick is a true pioneer—credited with coining the term DevOps, co-authoring the DevOps Handbook, and launching the very first DevOpsDays back in 2009. Since then, he’s been shaping the tech industry with his unmatched ability to bring development, operations, and now GenAI together in truly transformative ways.

Here’s why you don’t want to miss him:
🔹 Independent consultant at the cutting edge of GenAI and DevOps
🔹 Fractional CTO, advisor, and workshop leader
🔹 Former VP of Engineering, Distinguished Engineer, CTO
🔹 Guided teams at industry giants like Atlassian and Snyk
🔹 Contributor and advisor at AI Native Dev Community
🔹 Active speaker, community builder, and lifelong learner

Patrick is all about raising the bar—helping companies embed engineering rigour into their GenAI journeys, inspiring teams to embrace AI for automation, and advising GenAI platforms on how to truly deliver value. He bridges the gap between management and engineering with a rare mix of deep tech expertise and people-first thinking.
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Patrick Debois
Patrick Debois
Humans and Code

Test or Regret: Surviving the Rise of AI-Written Code

This session explores the critical role of testing in AI-assisted code generation, emphasizing its necessity as a guide and quality assurance tool. It addresses how AI can aid in testing, the challeng...
Data & AI Data & AI Mini Lab 90 min. INTERMEDIATE