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November 10, 2026 at 7:30AM
Hudson Alpha Atrium at – 601 Genome Way
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Speaker: Brent Ricks "The Hulk"
Topic: Who's the Boss? You or the Bot?
Security, Oversight, and Accountability in AI-Assisted Development
Overview: Artificial intelligence is changing how we develop software, but just because AI can do something doesn't mean we should blindly let it. Through a live demonstration of AI-assisted desktop application development using OpenAI Codex and the Model Context Protocol (MCP), we'll explore the opportunities and security considerations that come with giving AI the ability to write code, execute commands, make decisions, and interact with development environments.
The discussion will focus on maintaining human oversight, understanding your codebase, managing permissions, and recognizing the risks of granting AI excessive autonomy. After all, AI may be doing the work, but you're still the boss; and ultimately responsible for the results.
"Just Because It Can Doesn't Mean You Should Let It."
BIO: Brent L. Ricks is a Cloud Solution Architect, Software Engineer, and former Microsoft Certified Trainer with more than 25 years of experience spanning creative design, software development, and enterprise technology. Beginning his career in art, multimedia, and web development, Brent's journey took him from building websites and technology solutions for small businesses and startups to architecting enterprise applications and secure systems for major corporations and federal government organizations. A former Cloud Solution Architect with Microsoft Federal, his experience includes software engineering, cloud architecture, security-minded DevOps, and emerging technologies, with extensive work supporting Department of Defense environments. Brent brings a unique blend of creative thinking, technical expertise, and hands-on problem-solving to his work. Passionate about mentoring and knowledge sharing, he believes that understanding the technology we build is just as important as knowing how to build it.
