Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
At a major Canadian fintech, an AI-First Software Engineering Transformation program is redefining how teams build and deliver software. The initiative introduces a new framework and a set of practices that integrate AI across the entire software development lifecycle while addressing the cultural and organizational challenges that come with large-scale change. The talk explores the program’s motivation, phased implementation and the measurable impact on engineering productivity and effectiveness.
About the speakers:
Tin Megali is a seasoned AI Program Director and Technical Partner with a strong background as a practitioner. He has a proven track record of leading large-scale AI transformation and advisory initiatives. He works directly with senior client and engineering leaders to provide strategic guidance on challenges ranging from organizational-wide AI adoption to cloud optimization and team processes. His hands-on, advisory approach, informed by his experience as a practitioner, allows him to translate complex issues into successful, measurable programs.
Dorra is a Senior Director of Software Engineering at Wealthsimple, leading the Financial Operating System organization. Her teams own the core financial systems that underpin every product at Wealthsimple and enable millions of customer transactions. Dorra specializes in scaling complex financial infrastructure and solving hard problems at the intersection of reliability, performance, and regulatory compliance, ensuring the financial foundation remains rock-solid as Wealthsimple grows.A physicist by training, Dorra brings systematic problem-solving and technical depth to engineering leadership. She's also a passionate advocate for women in STEM, having taught robotics to young girls and co-led diversity and inclusion initiatives throughout her career.
At a major Canadian fintech, an AI-First Software Engineering Transformation program is redefining how teams build and deliver software. The initiative introduces a new framework and a set of practices that integrate AI across the entire software development lifecycle while addressing the cultural and organizational challenges that come with large-scale change. The talk explores the program’s motivation, phased implementation and the measurable impact on engineering productivity and effectiveness.
About the speakers:
Tin Megali is a seasoned AI Program Director and Technical Partner with a strong background as a practitioner. He has a proven track record of leading large-scale AI transformation and advisory initiatives. He works directly with senior client and engineering leaders to provide strategic guidance on challenges ranging from organizational-wide AI adoption to cloud optimization and team processes. His hands-on, advisory approach, informed by his experience as a practitioner, allows him to translate complex issues into successful, measurable programs.
Dorra is a Senior Director of Software Engineering at Wealthsimple, leading the Financial Operating System organization. Her teams own the core financial systems that underpin every product at Wealthsimple and enable millions of customer transactions. Dorra specializes in scaling complex financial infrastructure and solving hard problems at the intersection of reliability, performance, and regulatory compliance, ensuring the financial foundation remains rock-solid as Wealthsimple grows.A physicist by training, Dorra brings systematic problem-solving and technical depth to engineering leadership. She's also a passionate advocate for women in STEM, having taught robotics to young girls and co-led diversity and inclusion initiatives throughout her career.
