Brent Laster

Brent Laster is the President and founder of Tech Skills Transformations, a company dedicated to helping organizations and individuals navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of technology skills and AI adoption. With extensive experience in software development, DevOps, and emerging technologies, Brent brings a unique perspective on how AI is transforming the tech industry.

As an industry veteran, Brent has witnessed firsthand the evolution of software development practices and the integration of AI into modern workflows. His expertise spans from traditional software engineering to cutting-edge AI applications, making him uniquely qualified to discuss the practical aspects of AI implementation in real-world scenarios.

At the Carolina AI Conference, Brent will present on “Understanding AI Agents – Making AI models productive in the real world.” Brent will demystify AI agents and explain how agents collaborate, adapt in real time, and use multi-step reasoning to build complex workflows. The session will cover the fundamentals of how AI agents work, their real-world applications, and what you need to know to effectively leverage them.