Integrating AI into daily workflows is crucial to boost the productivity of Agile teams and to accelerate digital transformations. However, teams face challenges that include evaluating AI options, navigating team dynamics, addressing data privacy concerns, and considering ethical questions. In this session, Rama will guide us through practical strategies, highlight best practices, and provide insights into change management. She will also demonstrate how AI tools can be applied to real Agile team tasks through live demonstrations. By the end, you’ll have a strategic roadmap, actionable change management ideas, and practical tips to navigate common pitfalls so you will be ready to empower your Agile practice with real-world AI adoption.
About the Speaker
Rama Nandiwada Chivakula is a visionary product leader and former tech entrepreneur. She has launched over 20 scalable SaaS web and mobile products from concept across diverse industries. Rama brings a unique multidisciplinary perspective based on hands-on experience in every phase of the product life cycle, degrees in accounting, statistics, and computer science, and an MBA in Entrepreneurship and HR from Babson. A conscious and values-driven leader, she blends data-driven strategy, cross-functional leadership, people-first culture, and deep technical insight to drive innovation and deliver meaningful impact. An early AI adopter, she has coached global Scrum teams and helped organizations boost productivity and accelerate digital transformation.
Note: This is a change from the previously announced speaker and topic (Eric Tucker presenting “AI-Powered Agile”). If you registered for that session, please register for this one by clicking the button below. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Agile New England’s Monthly Keynote Speaker is Virtual!
Please note our June 2025, keynote will be fully virtual with no in-person meeting. The new timeline follows:
5:30 – 6:30 pm ET – Agile 101 breakout with Garry Miller (or network in main Zoom session)
6:30 – 8:00 pm ET – Keynote Speaker, followed by announcements and free-form networking
