AI Transformation Series - AI in the SDLC

AI is rapidly reshaping the software development lifecycle, changing how teams analyse requirements, write code, validate quality, and continuously optimise their systems. In this session, Mark and Warren, GW’s Head of Product Development, explore the emerging frontier of AI-augmented delivery and the step-change in outcomes it could unlock for organisations ready to embrace it. The discussion goes beyond individual tools to examine how AI can be embedded across the entire SDLC, from early analysis through to production and optimisation, transforming both delivery performance and engineering culture. You’ll learn how AI can: • Increase delivery velocity by automating key SDLC activities such as analysis, user story creation, test generation, and code suggestions • Elevate quality and consistency through AI-driven validation, risk detection, and standards enforcement • Redefine the developer experience by reducing cognitive load and freeing teams to focus on problem-solving, creativity, and architectural thinking • Strengthen governance and predictability through AI-specific and AI-informed metrics that make progress, risk, and value more measurable • Enable stronger business outcomes through faster iteration, clearer insight, and more reliable paths from concept to production This session offers a forward-looking perspective on how AI could reshape the entire SDLC and what it means for organisations aiming to achieve higher throughput, stronger engineering standards, and meaningful improvements in value delivery.