AI in a DevOps World / Introducing MarkDown Context Protocol (MDCP)

About this event

Now that World Cup madness is winding down we can return to Obrien's pub with two interesting presos for the July LA DevOps meetup.

For the first presentation Jon Rolls the CEO of Tassient will be presenting "Using AI in a DevOps World" focusing on device management including demos.

In the second presentation Betsalel (Saul) Williamson will present "Why Intent is the New Syntax. Introducing MarkDown Context Protocol (MDCP)". He will demonstrate how to bring nuclear-grade, zero-fail rigor to the AI coding revolution with MDCP.

See the Presentation Details section below for more info.

Sponsored by Tassient!!!
Thanks to Tassient for sponsoring LA DevOps.

Event Details:
6:00 - 6:30 Attendees arrive. Networking/Mingle
6:30 - 6:45 LA DevOps Welcome,Attendee Introductions
6:45 - 7:15 Jon Rolls - Using AI in a DevOps World
7:15 - 8:00 Betsalel (Saul) Williamson - Introducing MarkDown Context Protocol (MDCP)
8:00 - 9:00 Networking/Mingle

Presentation Details:

Title: Using AI in a DevOps World
Description:
TBD
About Jon:
Jon Roll is the CEO of Tassient and a Product and Software Development Leader in End User Computing, DEX, Endpoint Security and Cross-platform Device Management.

With 25 years of experience leading Business Units, Product Management, Marketing, R&D and Business Development teams, I am now launching our next startup in the area of AI-driven IT automation and live support.

Specialties: Deep experience of the software development lifecycle, industry trends, enterprise systems and environments. Communication skills, and information flow between departments. Public Relations. Presenting and training. Pricing and licensing. M&A, partnerships and OEMs.

Title: Why Intent is the New Syntax. Introducing MarkDown Context Protocol (MDCP)
Description:
According to IEEE, the software industry is bleeding $1.8 trillion a year on operational failures and AI is about to multiply that graveyard. While AI tools allow developers to write code at unprecedented speeds, they also risk building a catastrophic mountain of undocumented, fragile technical debt much faster. The bottleneck in developing software systems was never code syntax; it is our ability to accurately architect systems and preserve the why behind our builds.

In this session, learn how to bring nuclear-grade, zero-fail rigor to the AI coding revolution. This presentation introduces the MarkDown Context Protocol (MDCP) an open, repo-local standard designed to act like OpenAPI for system intent, design, and terminology. We will explore how to simplify agentic coding using granular "context shards," align cross-functional teams (Product Managers, Engineers, and Quality folks), and ensure that the future of autonomous engineering is driven by intent, not just faster code generation.

About Betsalel (Saul) Williamson:

Co-founder & COO\, Bitstream Labs\, Inc. | DORA Community Guide

Betsalel (Saul) Williamson brings an uncompromising, zero-fail mindset to the fast-moving landscape of software engineering and AI deployments. His track record spans some of the most mission-critical, high-stakes environments in the world: from coordinating strict technical specs for the elite U.S. Navy Nuclear Program (BPMI) to serving as the Lead DevOps Engineer for lunar logistics startup Astrobotic.

A recognized DORA Community Guide specializing in DevOps and change management, Betsalel bridges the gap between hardware-software integration, zero-to-one startup scalability, and data-driven business execution. Today, as the Co-founder and COO of Bitstream Labs, he is pulling no punches in the AI era championing architectural rigor and pioneering open standards like the MarkDown Context Protocol (MDCP) to ensure that the future of agentic coding is engineered with absolute precision and undeniable intent.

About O'Brien's Pub on Wilshire:
The covered patio at Obrien's Pub has been a great place to host LA DevOps meetups for our post covid revival. The food and drink are great and the staff are very friendly. O'brien's is also the LA home of Manchester United Football Club Supporters.
You may want to bring a jacket for the cooler months.
Regarding parking, there are meters on Wilshire and the side streets that expire at 6.

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