Speaking
I give talks and lead workshops on the shifts happening in software delivery; agentic coding, spec-driven development, and responsible AI. Everything I present comes from real projects and real teams, not theory.
What I Speak About
Agentic Coding & Spec-Driven Development
What changes when AI agents aren't just assisting engineers but building alongside them. How spec-driven development provides the structure to make that work.
Responsible AI in Practice
Bias in LLMs, privacy, security, and building ethical guardrails that don't slow your team down. Available as a keynote or a hands-on workshop.
AI-Powered Automation
Real-world case studies in using AI to reimagine workflows at scale, from global content operations to compliance.
Previous Engagements
Running Secure Autonomous Coding Agent Workshop
Responsible AI in Action (Panel)
AILA Responsible AI Symposium 2025
Technical Workshops on Responsible AI
Techqueria Summit 2025
Speaker Bio
Luis De Avila is an engineering leader and speaker based in Los Angeles. He is a Senior Solutions Architect on the Global Technology team at Circle K, where he serves on the company's AI Council, and has lead pilots bringing autonomous coding agents into the engineering workflow.
Across 18+ years he has worked as a CTO, Senior Director of Engineering, and startup co-founder, leading teams of 30+ across product, engineering, and DevOps for brands including the NFL, Fox Sports, and Activision/Blizzard. He co-founded two companies, including LeapCure, which was accepted into the 500 Startups accelerator.
Luis holds a degree in Philosophy and Ethics from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, which informs his approach to responsible AI and system design. He organizes a meetup community focused on agentic coding and spec-driven development, has led hands-on workshops on bias in LLMs, privacy, and security, and previously served as a Responsible AI Champion for AI LA.