SimplePractice 2025 Offsite: AI & the Future of Software Engineering
Hello SimplePractice colleagues, partners, & friends!
AI took notes for me as I presented the AI & the Future of Software Engineering keynote with all of you last week! Here are those notes. I hope they help you on your AI journey. Below you’ll find a few things which may be helpful:
– a downloadable PDF SUMMARY of the most important slides
– the AI NOTES from our talk transcribed by Otter.ai
Thank you so much for allowing me to share my thoughts on AI with you!
Please let me know how I can be helpful in the future!
Dan
Dan Chuparkoff
A.I. & Innovation Keynote Speaker
CEO, Reinvention Labs
Former Technology Leader from
Google, McKinsey, & Atlassian

PDF SUMMARY of key slides
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AI NOTES from Dan’s Keynote
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Summary
Dan Chuparkoff, an experienced AI innovator, discussed the transformative power of AI, emphasizing its role in automating repetitive tasks and enhancing productivity. He highlighted the evolution of AI from AutoCAD in the 80s to current generative AI tools like ChatGPT and Copilot. Chuparkoff stressed the importance of understanding AI's limitations, such as its inability to handle new information and its reliance on pre-trained data. He also outlined practical AI applications in healthcare, including AI-driven patient message replies and anomaly detection in transcription. Chuparkoff concluded by advocating for the strategic use of AI to free up time for higher-level problem-solving and decision-making.
Action Items
[ ] @Dan Chuparkoff - Research 10 ways AI will change the work of healthcare software engineers building HIPAA compliant systems.
[ ] Experiment with different AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot) to understand their strengths and limitations for your work.
[ ] Implement AI-powered meeting note-taking and facilitation to improve meeting efficiency.
[ ] Explore real-time language translation solutions (e.g., Hey Jen, AirPods) to enable better global collaboration.
Outline
Introduction and Background of Dan Chuparkoff
Speaker 1 introduces Dan Chuparkoff as a trailblazer with over 30 years of experience in innovation at Google and McKinsey.
Speaker 2 describes Dan as the "understandable technology speaker" who simplifies complex concepts.
Speaker 3 highlights Dan's ability to captivate audiences from Fortune 100 companies to South by Southwest.
Speaker 4 welcomes Dan to ignite imagination about the new era of AI.
Dan Chuparkoff's Journey and AI Revolution
Dan Chuparkoff shares his journey from a troubled childhood in Tampa, Florida, to leading a team at Google with 2 billion customers.
Dan recounts his pivotal moment at 17 when he discovered AutoCAD, which revolutionized his work by automating repetitive tasks.
He emphasizes the importance of technology tools that increase efficiency and productivity.
Dan outlines the major technological advancements over the past 35 years, including PCs, spreadsheets, the internet, mobile phones, Cloud, and generative AI.
Understanding AI and Its Applications
Dan explains the concept of generative AI, emphasizing its ability to create new content rather than just search for existing information.
He discusses the limitations of AI, such as its inability to handle new information and its reliance on pre-trained data.
Dan encourages the audience to explore different AI tools like ChatGPT, Copilot, and others to find the best fit for their needs.
He highlights the importance of understanding AI's capabilities and limitations to effectively deploy it in organizations.
Practical AI Skills and Industry Intelligence
Dan offers practical AI skills to help the audience integrate AI into their work to drive customer value and success.
He provides industry intelligence on the current state of AI, including the use of GPTs and their applications in various industries.
Dan emphasizes the need for leaders to understand AI's potential and to crack open the "AI pinata" to extract practical ROI.
He discusses the importance of asking AI for its confidence levels and sources to ensure the accuracy of its answers.
AI's Role in Healthcare Software Development
Dan shares insights on how AI is changing the work of healthcare software engineers, focusing on HIPAA-compliant systems.
He lists 10 ways AI is impacting healthcare software development, including drafting patient message replies, HIPAA-safe telemetry, and anomaly detection in transcription.
Dan encourages the audience to use AI to accelerate their journey in AI modernization and to stay updated with industry trends.
He highlights the importance of using AI to improve the quality and efficiency of software development processes.
AI's Impact on Communication and Collaboration
Dan discusses the role of AI in improving communication and collaboration, particularly in meetings and email.
He introduces AI note-takers like Otter, which can provide more accurate and comprehensive meeting notes than human note-takers.
Dan highlights the potential of AI to facilitate global collaboration by translating conversations in real-time.
He shares an example of a project called Hey Jen, which supports 50 languages and multiple dialects, enabling seamless communication across different cultures.
The Future of AI and Its Implications
Dan predicts that AI will continue to revolutionize various aspects of work, including communication, decision-making, and problem-solving.
He emphasizes the importance of understanding the limitations of AI and the need for human oversight in AI-driven processes.
Dan discusses the concept of an AI SLA (Service Level Agreement) and the need for observability and reliability in AI deployments.
He encourages the audience to leverage AI to create more time for higher-level problem-solving and decision-making.
Conclusion and Call to Action
Dan concludes by encouraging the audience to embrace AI as a tool to drive efficiencies and improve their work.
He highlights the importance of continuous learning and adaptation to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving world of AI.
Dan invites the audience to scan a QR code to access AI notes from his presentation and to start their AI journey.
He emphasizes the potential of AI to transform various industries and to create new opportunities for innovation and growth.