AI Agents Are Changing Software Forever—Are You Ready?
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When tech projects derail, how do you recover? Gary Blunden shares lessons from rescuing failed transformations and offers insights on fixing misalignment and embracing AI-driven development.
🔴 For full Show Notes: https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/704
🎙️ What You Will Learn:
What happens when enterprise tech projects go off course—and how do you fix them? In this episode, Gary Blunden shares hard-earned insights from years of rescuing failed digital transformations. From diagnosing platform misalignment to exploring the future of AI-driven development, Gary offers a grounded yet forward-looking perspective on what it takes to build resilient, scalable solutions in today’s fast-evolving tech landscape.
🔑KEY TAKEAWAYS
✅ Recovery projects reveal deep tech-business disconnects: Success hinges on understanding user pain points, not just deploying shiny tools.
✅ AI is reshaping software engineering: Tools like GitHub Copilot and agent-based systems are accelerating development—but human oversight remains critical.
✅ Low-code is evolving into “vibe code”: Expect a shift from manual UI building to orchestrating intelligent, autonomous agents.
✅ Documentation is becoming executable: Emerging tools may soon turn solution design docs into deployable systems.
✅ Mentorship and legacy knowledge matter: As AI abstracts complexity, retaining foundational engineering wisdom is more important than ever.
🧰 RESOURCES MENTIONED
👉 Power Platform – Microsoft’s low-code development suite
https://powerplatform.microsoft.com
👉 Power Automate – Workflow automation tool
https://powerautomate.microsoft.com
👉 GitHub Copilot – AI pair programmer for developers
https://github.com/features/copilot
👉 Microsoft MVP YouTube Series – How to Become a Microsoft MVP – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzf0yupPbVkqdRJDPVE4PtTlm6quDhiu7
✅ Find Gary Online:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garyblunden/
Personal Website: https://www.garyblunden.com/
Credly: https://www.credly.com/users/gary-blunden
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✅ Recommended Playlist: MVP Show. Hear the latest from Microsoft Business Applications MVPs – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzf0yupPbVkoKTBGm46RlGnCwVLLPKvsT
✅ Want to become a Microsoft MVP? You need to watch these: How to Become a Microsoft MVP https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzf0yupPbVkqdRJDPVE4PtTlm6quDhiu7
✅ Let’s Connect:
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I’m Mark Smith – nz365guy – Helping people reach their full potential
I have been a Microsoft Business Applications MVP for over 13 years. I am passionate about helping people reach their full potential, through training, coaching and mentorship.
This year we’re adding a new show to our line up – The AI Advantage. We’ll discuss the skills you need to thrive in an AI-enabled world.
Accelerate your Microsoft career with the 90 Day Mentoring Challenge (https://www.90daymc.com/)
We’ve helped 1,300+ people across 70+ countries establish successful careers in the Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics 365 ecosystem.
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Thanks for listening 🚀 – Mark Smith
Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM
When tech projects derail, how do you recover? Gary Blunden shares lessons from rescuing failed transformations and offers insights on fixing misalignment and embracing AI-driven development.
🔴 For full Show Notes: https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/704
🎙️ What You Will Learn:
What happens when enterprise tech projects go off course—and how do you fix them? In this episode, Gary Blunden shares hard-earned insights from years of rescuing failed digital transformations. From diagnosing platform misalignment to exploring the future of AI-driven development, Gary offers a grounded yet forward-looking perspective on what it takes to build resilient, scalable solutions in today’s fast-evolving tech landscape.
🔑KEY TAKEAWAYS
✅ Recovery projects reveal deep tech-business disconnects: Success hinges on understanding user pain points, not just deploying shiny tools.
✅ AI is reshaping software engineering: Tools like GitHub Copilot and agent-based systems are accelerating development—but human oversight remains critical.
✅ Low-code is evolving into “vibe code”: Expect a shift from manual UI building to orchestrating intelligent, autonomous agents.
✅ Documentation is becoming executable: Emerging tools may soon turn solution design docs into deployable systems.
✅ Mentorship and legacy knowledge matter: As AI abstracts complexity, retaining foundational engineering wisdom is more important than ever.
🧰 RESOURCES MENTIONED
👉 Power Platform – Microsoft’s low-code development suite
https://powerplatform.microsoft.com
👉 Power Automate – Workflow automation tool
https://powerautomate.microsoft.com
👉 GitHub Copilot – AI pair programmer for developers
https://github.com/features/copilot
👉 Microsoft MVP YouTube Series – How to Become a Microsoft MVP – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzf0yupPbVkqdRJDPVE4PtTlm6quDhiu7
✅ Find Gary Online:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garyblunden/
Personal Website: https://www.garyblunden.com/
Credly: https://www.credly.com/users/gary-blunden
🔴 Subscribe for all the latest Microsoft MVP News: https://www.youtube.com/nz365guy?sub_confirmation=1
🔴 Share this video with a Youtuber friend: https://youtu.be/9K7qcVW9j_s
✅ Recommended Playlist: MVP Show. Hear the latest from Microsoft Business Applications MVPs – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzf0yupPbVkoKTBGm46RlGnCwVLLPKvsT
✅ Want to become a Microsoft MVP? You need to watch these: How to Become a Microsoft MVP https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzf0yupPbVkqdRJDPVE4PtTlm6quDhiu7
✅ Let’s Connect:
Collaborate with me here – https://cloverbase.com
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/nz365guy
Website – https://podcast.nz365guy.com/
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/nz365guy
X – https://twitter.com/nz365guy
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Pinterest – https://www.pinterest.nz/nz365guy
I’m Mark Smith – nz365guy – Helping people reach their full potential
I have been a Microsoft Business Applications MVP for over 13 years. I am passionate about helping people reach their full potential, through training, coaching and mentorship.
This year we’re adding a new show to our line up – The AI Advantage. We’ll discuss the skills you need to thrive in an AI-enabled world.
Accelerate your Microsoft career with the 90 Day Mentoring Challenge (https://www.90daymc.com/)
We’ve helped 1,300+ people across 70+ countries establish successful careers in the Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics 365 ecosystem.
Benefit from expert guidance, a supportive community, and a clear career roadmap. A lot can change in 90 days, get started today!
Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nz365guy)
If you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nz365guy).
Thanks for listening 🚀 – Mark Smith
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