The Best Engineer in the Room Doesn’t Write Code
Welcome to Workshop Wednesday, hosted by the Mentor Me Collective! 🚀
In this forward-looking masterclass, we are joined by Emilie Schario, COO & VP of Engineering at Kilo, to explore how agentic AI is fundamentally reshaping the day-to-day reality of writing software.
Today’s Topic: The Best Engineer in the Room Doesn’t Write Code
As AI coding tools rapidly evolve from simple chat assistants into always-on, autonomous agents, the core role of the human engineer is shifting. It’s no longer just about writing lines of code; it's about orchestration, systems thinking, and leadership.
In this workshop, Emilie breaks down what it means to build software alongside AI agents that can act, follow up, and carry complex tasks forward without waiting for a human prompt at every single step.
She explores the current landscape of agentic developer tools—diving into what OpenClaw got right, where it falls short, and how Kilo is closing the gap with KiloClaw.
Whether you are an early-career software engineer, a technical professional, or an aspiring tech leader, this session will show you how to navigate this massive industry shift and leverage agents to build, review, and ship products faster.
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🎙️ Meet the Speaker: Emilie Schario
Emilie Schario is the COO & VP of Engineering at Kilo, an open-source AI coding agent used by over 100,000 developers weekly. Her work sits at the cutting edge of AI, developer tools, engineering leadership, and operational workflows. Emilie is highly experienced in building robust systems that help software teams work more effectively, specialize in practical AI adoption, and navigate the future of next-generation software platforms.
💡 Key Takeaways:
The Evolution of Coding AI: Understand the massive architectural shift from passive AI assistants to proactive, autonomous AI agents.
Tooling Deep Dive:
Discover the mechanics of agentic frameworks, including a look at OpenClaw and KiloClaw.
The Future of the Engineer: Identify the critical high-level skills, judgment, and oversight that become essential when AI handles the bulk of the coding.
🤝 Connect with Emilie
💼 Emilie’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emiliesch...
🌐 Kilo AI Official Website: https://kilocode.ai
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