Artificial Intelligence is rapidly becoming a game-changer in project delivery – 82% of senior leaders believe AI will significantly impact projects.
In the IT sector, integrating AI into DevOps-driven projects has become a strategic imperative for boosting productivity, efficiency, and success.
This session will explore how AI-powered DevOps can transform software development and delivery by automating tasks, enhancing real-time monitoring, and providing predictive insights for project managers.
However, the true value of AI in DevOps is realised only when technical implementation is combined with effective leadership and change management – ensuring teams embrace new tools and workflows to improve outcomes.
Attendees will learn how modern DevOps platforms like Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions can be leveraged to automate CI/CD pipelines and how these tools are augmented with AI capabilities to accelerate delivery with reliability. We will discuss practical use cases (including agentic AI integrations in Azure DevOps and GitHub that can transform software delivery) and real-world examples of AI-driven DevOps in action. Key takeaways include strategies for AI-driven decision-making and proactive risk management (e.g. using AI to scan project data for risks and predict issues before they occur, planview.com), methods to enhance agile delivery using intelligent automation, and leadership insights on guiding teams through change to harness AI’s benefits in project workflows.
This concise, informative talk will equip IT project professionals with actionable knowledge to integrate AI into their DevOps projects and improve delivery outcomes in their organisations.
Speaker
Vijay Thatha is an IT Project Manager with over 15 years of industry experience, including extensive work in DevOps and cloud transformation. He is a member of PMI UK and holds multiple certifications such as Project Management Professional (PMP) and Microsoft Azure DevOps Engineer Expert. Vijay specialises in leading complex IT projects that blend technical innovation with delivery excellence – managing initiatives from planning through closure while ensuring stakeholder engagement, risk mitigation, and alignment with business strategy. He is known for clear communication and an ability to translate technical requirements into practical business outcomes, driving continuous improvement in teams. Vijay has previously shared his insights at industry events, including a Project Managers seminar at Westminster University, and is eager to bring his expertise in AI, DevOps, and project leadership to the PMI UK 2026 virtual stage.