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BrentLaster

Global author, trainer and founder of Tech Skills Transformations LLC

Brent Laster
SOFTWARE ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT ✦ AI ADOPTION ✦ LEADERSHIP ✦ TALENT ACQUISITION & TRAINING ✦ AGILE METHODS ✦
✦ ABOUT BRENT

Hi, I'm Brent Laster - a global trainer and book author, experienced corporate technology developer and leader, and founder and president of Tech Skills Transformations LLC. I've been working with and presenting at NFJS events for many years now and it is always exciting and interesting.

Through my decades in programming and management,I've always tried to make time to learn and develop both technical and leadership skills and share them with others Regardless of the topic or technology, my belief is that there is no substitute for the excitement and sense of potential that come from providing others with the knowledge they need to help them accomplish their goals.

In my spare time, I hang out with my wife Anne-Marie, 4 children and 2 small dogs in Cary, North Carolina where I design and conduct trainings and write books. You can find me on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/brentlaster), Twitter (@brentclaster) or through my company's website at www.getskillsnow.com.

Sessions at TechLeader Summit ’26

3 SESSIONS
Thu Dec 3 · 9:30 AM

AI Demystified for Tech Leaders

This two part executive briefing helps leaders, managers, and decision-makers understand the real technologies behind today’s AI movement — in clear, practical terms. Rather than avoiding key terms, the session translates them: LLMs, RAG, Copilots, Agents, and the Model Context Protocol (MCP) — showing how each fits into the way organizations build and use AI. Participants gain an intuitive understanding of how AI systems think, retrieve, and act — and how those capabilities are already showing up in tools across the enterprise. Through relatable analogies, visuals, and examples, attendees will learn how to talk confidently with technical teams, evaluate AI initiatives, and lead with insight and accountability.

Thu Dec 3 · 11:00 AM

AI Demystified for Tech Leaders

This two part executive briefing helps leaders, managers, and decision-makers understand the real technologies behind today’s AI movement — in clear, practical terms. Rather than avoiding key terms, the session translates them: LLMs, RAG, Copilots, Agents, and the Model Context Protocol (MCP) — showing how each fits into the way organizations build and use AI. Participants gain an intuitive understanding of how AI systems think, retrieve, and act — and how those capabilities are already showing up in tools across the enterprise. Through relatable analogies, visuals, and examples, attendees will learn how to talk confidently with technical teams, evaluate AI initiatives, and lead with insight and accountability.

Wed Dec 2 · 9:00 AM LEADERSHIP

Enterprise Leader AI Accelerator

This one-day leaders program builds practical AI literacy for managers, project leaders, and business stakeholders who need to make informed decisions about AI—without diving into technical implementation. Participants learn the core concepts and current AI landscape in plain language, practice using AI to improve everyday leadership workflows (writing, planning, analysis, and decision support), and leave with concrete artifacts they can use to sponsor and scope real initiatives.

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Two and a half days with the people writing the playbook.

Insightful sessions, inspiring ideas, and meeting your peers — the skills and methods that take your organization to the next level.

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