#99: AI & Agile Learning with Hunter Hillegas

Join Brian Milner and Hunter Hillegas as they unveil Goatbot, Mountain Goat Software's latest AI innovation designed to transform how we access and learn from Agile and Scrum resources. Tune in to hear Hunter delve into the intricate process of developing and testing this AI platform. Overview In this episode of the Agile Mentors Podcast, Brian and Hunter Hillegas, Mountain Goat Software’s CTO, dive deep into the capabilities of Goatbot, an AI-powered tool that makes accessibility of reliable Agile and Scrum knowledge easier. Developed by Mountain Goat Software, Goatbot answers queries using the company’s extensive array of training materials, blog posts, and articles, ensuring that users receive precise and reliable information. The discussion also covers the rapid advancements in AI technology, exploring its burgeoning role in coding and testing. Join Brian and Hunter as they explore how Goatbot was created, its impact on learning Agile methodologies, and the exciting future of AI in software development. Listen Now to Discover: [1:05] - Brian welcomes our beloved Chief Executive Officer at Mountain Goat Software, and creator of Goatbot, our Agile & Scrum AI, Hunter Hillegas. [4:06] - Hunter explains how he and the team were able to make an AI platform to answer Scrum and Agile questions accurately every time. [7:07] - Hunter talks about the experience of working with and developing AI from a long-term programmer's perspective. [10:35] - Hunter and Brian share that Goatbot is available, accessible, and free on the Mountain Goat Software website. [12:25] - Hunter walks through the process of creating Goatbot and some of the challenges the team faced to bring it to life. [15:42] - Brian invites you to come on over and test out Goatbot, run it through its paces, and tell us what you think. Goatbot is free to use and specifically programmed to answer all your Agile and Scrum questions. Ask away! [17:23] - As a technologist, Hunter talks about the parts of AI that are exciting and interesting in the tech world. [19:05] - Brian points out the pace that AI technology is improving, underscoring its impact on setting new standards of improvement industry-wide. [22:36] - Hunter shares his approach to integrating AI tools in his coding and testing processes, highlighting when they're beneficial and when they're not. [28:46] - Brian shares a big thank you to Hunter for joining him on the show. [29:30] - Brian shares the array of complimentary tools available at Mountain Goat Software, including Relative Weighting, as well as those tailored for users in the Agile Mentors Community, such as Planning Poker. [30:41] - If you want to ask a question or provide feedback on Goatbot, email hello@mountaingoatsoftware.com [31:06] - We invite you to subscribe to the Agile Mentors Podcast. Do you have feedback or a great idea for an episode of the show? Great! Just send us an email. [31:39] - If you’d like to continue this discussion, join the Agile Mentors Community. You get a year of free membership into that site by taking any class with Mountain Goat Software. References and resources mentioned in the show: Hunter Hillegas Goatbot Mountain Goat Software’s Free Tools Mountain Goat Software’s Relative Weighting Tool Mountain Goat Software’s Planning Poker Mountain Goat Software Subscribe to the Agile Mentors Podcast Join the Agile Mentors Community Want to get involved? This show is designed for you, and we’d love your input. Enjoyed what you heard today? Please leave a rating and a review. It really helps, and we read every single one. Got an Agile subject you’d like us to discuss or a question that needs an answer? Share your thoughts with us at podcast@mountaingoatsoftware.com This episode’s presenters are: Brian Milner is SVP of coaching and training at Mountain Goat Software. He's passionate about making a difference in people's day-to-day work, influenced by his own experience of transitioning to Scrum and s