Jasleen
Bedi
Software Engineer at Discover
"From Prompt to Product: How Engineers Can Use AI as a System, Not a Shortcut"
"From Prompt to Product: How Engineers Can Use AI as a System, Not a Shortcut"
Don’t miss out and join visionaries, innovators, and thought leaders from all over the world at the Women in Tech Global Conference.
Vote by Sharing
Unite 100 000 Women in Tech to Drive Change with Purpose and Impact.
Do you want to see this session? Help increase the sharing count and the session visibility. Sessions with +10 votes will be available to career ticket holders.
Please note that it might take some time until your share & vote is reflected.
Session: From Prompt to Product: How Engineers Can Use AI as a System, Not a Shortcut
Artificial intelligence is everywhere, from writing code to shaping portfolios, but using AI effectively requires more than good prompts. It requires engineering judgment.In this talk, I will share a practical, system-level perspective on using AI as a partner in building, rather than as a shortcut that replaces thinking. Drawing from real-world experiences across engineering, security, and mentoring, I will explore how AI fits into the journey from idea to product and where human decision-making will continue to matter most.
I will discuss how to think about AI as part of a system by understanding tradeoffs, limitations, and responsibility, rather than chasing tools or trends. Through relatable examples, I will highlight common pitfalls, ethical considerations, and lessons learned while using AI for problem-solving, portfolio building, and real-world applications.
Attendees will leave with a clearer framework for working with AI intentionally, using it to amplify creativity, learning, and impact without losing engineering rigor or accountability.
Key Takeaways
- A practical framework for using AI as a partner in building systems, rather than a shortcut that replaces critical thinking.
- A clearer understanding of where human judgment, responsibility, and tradeoffs still matter when working with AI.
- Actionable insights for applying AI intentionally in problem-solving, learning, and portfolio or real-world project development.
Bio
Jasleen Bedi is an emerging engineering leader and a software engineer at Discover. Her work focuses on building reliable, secure, and scalable systems, with a strong interest in risk-aware decision-making and responsible technology design. She is a TEDx speaker, mentor, and WomenTech Global Awards Finalist. She has led successful hands-on AI workshops that applied these ideas in practice and received strong participant feedback and professional recommendations.