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Lost in the Hype: Why Your Best Engineers Are Chasing AI and What to Do About It

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Lost in the Hype: Why Your Best Engineers Are Chasing AI and What to Do About It

Lost in the Hype: Why Your Best Engineers Are Chasing AI and What to Do About It

Lost in the Hype: Why Your Best Engineers Are Chasing AI and What to Do About It

Lost in the Hype: Why Your Best Engineers Are Chasing AI and What to Do About It

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Feb 21, 2025

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20

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80% of AI projects never deliver meaningful business outcomes" (Gartner, 2023). Yet, software engineers and quality experts are flocking to AI roles, driven by fear of missing out (FOMO), leaving traditional enterprise software teams stretched thin. The migration of top talent into AI has left traditional software delivery teams in a precarious state. Engineering velocity slows, quality takes a hit, and enterprise customers are frustrated with delayed features and increasing bugs. Meanwhile, AI teams are often struggling to define clear paths to profitability, compounding the issue: FOMO is driving talent in droves to AI roles, even as the sector struggles to justify its investments. The allure of AI is hard to resist—media hype, career growth prospects, and promises of transformative innovation all play their part. However, enterprise software companies, which still generate the bulk of industry revenue, often fail to invest in making traditional software roles equally engaging. The result? Top talent opts for what appears more exciting, leaving traditional teams to grapple with understaffing and diminishing morale. This session bridges the gap between the hype and reality. Drawing on my experience in engineering management, software delivery, and AI initiatives, I will unpack why the current talent migration hurts both AI and enterprise software. Attendees will walk away with actionable strategies to: Retain top engineering and QE talent in enterprise software teams. Cultivate meaningful AI collaboration without losing focus on revenue-generating projects. Build a future-ready workforce that thrives in both AI and traditional domains.

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Senior Manager, Software Engineering

Deepak is an experienced engineering manager with a longtime passion for psychology and organization design and now AI. Throughout his career, Deepak has been fascinated by the intersection of psychology and organizational design. He believes that a deep understanding of human behavior and motivation is essential to building high-performing teams and organizations. He has applied this knowledge to develop innovative management strategies and leadership practices that have helped to improve productivity and employee engagement.

In his current role as a senior engineering manager at Red Hat, Deepak is focused on building digital experiences for Red Hat Partners. He works closely with his team to identify opportunities for process optimization, automation, and product design improvements.

Senior Manager, Software Engineering

Deepak is an experienced engineering manager with a longtime passion for psychology and organization design and now AI. Throughout his career, Deepak has been fascinated by the intersection of psychology and organizational design. He believes that a deep understanding of human behavior and motivation is essential to building high-performing teams and organizations. He has applied this knowledge to develop innovative management strategies and leadership practices that have helped to improve productivity and employee engagement.

In his current role as a senior engineering manager at Red Hat, Deepak is focused on building digital experiences for Red Hat Partners. He works closely with his team to identify opportunities for process optimization, automation, and product design improvements.

Senior Manager, Software Engineering

Deepak is an experienced engineering manager with a longtime passion for psychology and organization design and now AI. Throughout his career, Deepak has been fascinated by the intersection of psychology and organizational design. He believes that a deep understanding of human behavior and motivation is essential to building high-performing teams and organizations. He has applied this knowledge to develop innovative management strategies and leadership practices that have helped to improve productivity and employee engagement.

In his current role as a senior engineering manager at Red Hat, Deepak is focused on building digital experiences for Red Hat Partners. He works closely with his team to identify opportunities for process optimization, automation, and product design improvements.

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