Like many software people, I started out as a developer before moving into product and executive leadership, but I never lost my love for the game. After years of barely coding, AI has given me the ability to build again, and it's also introduced a new concept -- agentic workflows -- which opens the door to truly intelligent software.

I've been building AI workflows and writing AI code for almost 2 years now, and I can say two things with extreme confidence: 1) AI tools are going to completely change how we build software, both in terms of code and architecture, and 2) you can't learn how to do it from a book -- you need to get your hands dirty.

This one-day, immersive workshop is designed for developers who want to quickly build competence with agentic coding and workflow tools. Former developers, engineering managers, technical PMs or designers, etc. are all welcome -- if you sorta know how to code or spend a lot of time close to code, you'll get a ton out of this course.

I will show you how I use AI tools to code and build flows in the real world, we'll work through examples together in your own local environment, and you'll end the day having built real software with AI. No sales pitches, no bullshit -- just real stuff you can use that will get your creative juices flowing.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

Hands-On Examples

We'll start with a few basic concepts around autonomy and then look at a variety of tools -- from Copilot to Claude Code to Cline, and everything in between -- and I'll share real client stories of using agentic AI to build and deploy software and agent workflows with LangGraph and LangSmith. We'll also look briefly at low-code builders like Lovable, Bolt and Tempo. Then we'll learn by doing, applying those tools and techniques to real codebases (we'll cover frontend React, backend Java, and LangGraph Python workflows) in your local dev env.

Curated Tools and Techniques

I'll demonstrate and help you get set up, answer any and all questions in real time, and share tips and techniques that have worked for me and help you adapt them to your process. You won't write a single line of code yourself, but you'll have several working software examples by the end of the day. I've done this with large teams (see Testimonials below) and it's amazing how much you can get done when AI is in play!

Rapid Progress + Community and Support

You may wonder why this isn't a multi-day (or multi-week) course -- but the goal of this workshop is to kickstart your ability to use AI in a software context. What you do with that ability is up to you -- you can build awesome prototypes, or become a model behavior architect designing and tuning workflows (much like I'm doing today), or be a superfast full stack app builder for hire.

You'll be connected with the Not Safe for LinkedIn community (this is a side project of mine -- a place to discuss the changing landscape of life and work away from prying corporate eyes!) where you can reach me and other workshop folks as your journey unfolds. I'm always available for questions and advice -- and for coaching and private workshops if needed!

Enhance Your Expertise

Vibe coders aside, most people who are winning with AI are leveraging existing expertise to move faster and make better choices. Lean into what you're already good at, use AI to make it even better, and you'll have a leg up on the competition. This applies to all software roles -- product, dev, design, project mgmt, etc.

Immediate, Tangible ROI

Using AI can make you faster and better - which either frees up time to do more of what you love, or increases the value you deliver per unit of time, so you can deliver more value (and hopefully get paid for it!). At worst, you'll look awesome to your boss.

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Agentic coding and workflows are going to completely change how software is built. Don't miss out -- get in the game, get good at this stuff, and build a better future for you and your teams!

Please note: Private cohorts are available for teams of 50+!

Please reach out to me at d@jpsj.me if you're interested in a customized version of this workshop for your engineering and/or product delivery team. We can focus on technologies native to your stack and/or agentic tools that are available in your environment (Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code, Codex, etc.)