RBTC's AI Decoded
Get ready to dive headfirst into the world of artificial intelligence at RBTC’s AI Decoded—where innovation meets inspiration. This isn't your average tech talk—we’re breaking down AI in a way that’s exciting, approachable, and packed with practical insights.
Discover how to harness the full potential of AI, explore powerful tools, and learn how to level up your work, ideas, and creativity. Whether you're AI-curious or already in the game, you'll be in great company with a community of forward-thinkers who are just as fired up as you are.
Let’s decode the hype—and the opportunity—together.
Details:
In this talk, Sean Hoar will explore how AI assistants can accelerate different stages of software development. From idea generation and prototyping, to coding, testing, and debugging, AI tools are transforming how developers work. He'll provide practical examples of where AI can save time, reduce errors, and help teams focus on higher-level problem solving.
Sean will demonstrate the difference between pure "vibe-coding" (letting AI build from loose ideas) versus requirements-driven vibe-coding (providing structured specifications to guide AI development), showing how each approach has its place in modern workflows.
Attendees will leave with actionable strategies and insights to integrate AI into their workflow and stay ahead in the evolving tech landscape.
Speaker BIO:
Sean Hoar is a software engineer with a passion for continuous learning and community building. He began his tech journey in 2008 getting his foundation IT certifications, entered the industry in 2012 with PBS (Public Broadcasting Service), and has been building software since 2018. He also co-organized the Centerville Coding Coffee in Northern VA/Centreville, VA, which ran from 2017 to 2019. Moving down to the Southwest in 2022, Sean recently became one of the officers of Roanoke Valley .Net Users Group, bringing back the social event "Code and Coffee" which helped ready him for his software development career. He is dedicated to fostering community for developers and staying ahead of and navigating the ever-changing tech landscape while justifying his love of Mac with his career.