A Practical, Business-Friendly Introduction to AI-Assisted Development
AI-assisted development is quickly becoming a competitive advantage—but many teams are still unsure where to start, how to pilot responsibly, or how Copilot fits into real-world development workflows.
Join Atmosera for an interactive, L100-level webinar designed to help IT and engineering leaders understand what GitHub Copilot actually does, where it delivers immediate value, and how organizations can begin adopting it with confidence.
This session focuses on practical fundamentals, not deep technical theory—making it ideal for teams early in their Copilot journey.
What You’ll Learn
In this session, we’ll walk through:
- Why GitHub Copilot matters to the business
How AI-assisted development helps teams ship faster, improve code quality, and reduce onboarding and review cycles—without increasing risk. - Copilot fundamentals (Day-1 experience)
What developers actually see in the IDE, including code suggestions, explanations, refactoring, and test generation. - Copilot across the GitHub platform
A high-level look at how Copilot supports pull requests, issues, and workflows—helping teams work smarter across the full development lifecycle. - Safe and responsible adoption
A practical overview of licensing, administrative controls, and how teams can pilot Copilot responsibly using small squads. - Getting started with confidence
Clear next steps for organizations exploring adoption, from discovery conversations to structured enablement paths.
Who Should Attend
This webinar is designed for:
- Business Decision Makers (BDMs)
- IT leaders and engineering managers
- Development leads and platform owners
- Teams beginning or evaluating GitHub Copilot adoption
- No prior Copilot experience required
What Makes This Session Different
Unlike technical deep dives, this session is intentionally approachable and outcome-focused. You’ll leave with a clear understanding of:
- What GitHub Copilot is (and isn’t)
- Where it delivers fast, tangible value
- How to move from curiosity to confident adoption
Agenda (60 Minutes)
- Welcome & context: Why GitHub Copilot now
- Copilot fundamentals and developer experience
- Platform-level value across GitHub
- Safe adoption overview
- Enablement paths & next steps
- Live Q&A
Atmosera Presenters
Erik Peterson
Solutions Architect
Erik Peterson is a seasoned IT leader and Solutions Architect at Atmosera, with over 20 years of experience driving innovation in DevOps and enabling success with technology. With a strong background in mentoring global teams and transforming organizations, Erik excels at bridging the gap between technical expertise and business strategy.
Passionate about leveraging AI-powered tools to enhance developer productivity, he brings deep insights into GitHub Copilot’s capabilities and real-world applications. Join Erik for this exclusive webinar as he shares best practices, industry use cases, and hands-on strategies to supercharge your development workflow with GitHub Copilot.
Adam Smeets
Principal Consultant
Adam is an enterprise technology and enablement leader with more than 20 years of experience spanning education, product innovation, and digital transformation. He helps organizations adopt emerging technologies in practical, inclusive, and results-driven ways. At Microsoft, he led the 0-to-1 launch of Visual Studio Code for Education, building a global platform serving more than 25,000 learners and educators monthly.
Previously, Adam served as CTO for one of Illinois’ largest school districts, modernizing infrastructure, strengthening cybersecurity, and expanding equitable access for 27,000 students. He holds a doctorate in Curriculum & Instruction and specializes in helping organizations translate AI innovation — including GitHub Copilot — into scalable business impact.