Spec -> Swarm -> Software

We've all seen AI coding demos where a prompt magically becomes an application. But what happens when we start with a real specification and expect production-quality software? In this live demo, we'll use an agent swarm in Google Antigravity to turn a specification into a working feature. Then we'll use Vertex AI to review the code, generate unit tests, identify problems, and deploy. Along the way, we'll explore how agents collaborate, where things go wrong, and why human engineering judgment still matters. No magic prompts. Just a spec, a swarm, and working software. Agenda 6:00 - Doors open, pizza available 6:30 - Opening 6:45 - Spec -> Swarm -> Software 8:00 - Closing & networking Agenda --- Speaker Chris Perrin - PSI Services LLC (Senior Director of Product Development) Chris Perrin is a tech geek, chaos wrangler, and all-around software leader with a knack for building high-performance systems and higher-performance teams. With over 25 years of experience in software engineering, he’s helped teams from the noblest of startups to giantest of enterprises navigate the wild world of software development, Agile lifecycles, and getting more done. Chris love… Hosted By Jay Whitsitt, Organizer Mobile developer and GDG Kansas City organizer Roger O'Dell, Organizer Keerti Bajaj, Organizer I’m a PhD student in Computer Science, specializing in privacy-preserving biometrics and secure AI. My research focuses on deepfake prevention and biometric security, tackling the growing challenges of identity fraud and AI-driven misinformation. Like any researcher, I’ve faced my share of setbacks—broken models, unpredictable results, and the constant search for better solutions. Every failure has been a stepping stone, pushing me to refine my approach and think more critically. Beyond research, I’m deeply involved in the tech community through GDG Kansas City and as a Google Women Techmakers Ambassador. I’ve had the opportunity to present my work…