# Event Details - **Event Name**: AI Isn’t the Engineer, You Are | Atlanta Meet-up - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 08:30 pm - **Event Description**: Mark your calendar and join us for an insightful evening of learning, networking, and discussions on QA Spectrum and testing!About this EventAI Isn’t the Engineer, You AreAtlanta, this one’s special.We’re excited to kick off The Test Tribe’s very first meetup in Atlanta, and we’re starting with a session that cuts straight through the AI hype.AI is everywhere in engineering conversations—but here’s the truth: AI isn’t the engineer. You are.When used well, AI can dramatically amplify skill, speed, and learning. When used poorly, it can just as quickly magnify confusion and bad decisions.This inaugural Atlanta meetup is about empowerment, fundamentals, and using AI the right way - as a tool that scales human expertise, not a shortcut that replaces it.Event DetailsDate: 26th February 2026 (Thursday)Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM (Atlanta Time)Venue: PeerspaceSession: AI Isn’t the Engineer, You AreSpeaker: Charles AldereteAbout the SessionIn this high-energy, experience-driven talk, Charles Alderete shares his real-world journey using AI to build complex test automation systems.Rather than “one-shotting” massive engineering tasks, Charles will show why iterative and interactive approaches produce far better results—and how AI works best when guided by strong fundamentals and skilled operators.You’ll learn:Why AI augments and scales skill, but cannot replace itHow experienced engineers can build high-quality automation faster than everHow AI can help overcome knowledge gaps when used as a learning partnerWhy fundamentals matter more now than everThis is a practical, honest talk about what actually works when humans and AI build systems together.Key TakeawaysFundamentals matter more than ever in an AI-driven worldAI augments skill—it doesn’t replace itThe best use of AI is upskilling and learning, not shortcutting thinkingIterative, interactive workflows beat “one-shot” AI engineering every timeAbout the SpeakerCharles Alderete has always been deeply curious about technology. After learning app development at a coding bootcamp in 2016, he spent the last 10 years building end-to-end automated regression suites for Cox Automotive.Based in Atlanta, Charles balances his engineering work with a passion for learning—currently diving deep into mathematics—along with writing, reading, weight lifting, and volunteering at a local cat adoption center. He lives with his wife and three cats and loves being part of the city’s vibrant tech and community scene.Why You Should AttendBe part of The Test Tribe’s first-ever Atlanta meetup ?Learn how to use AI to scale skill, not replace itGet practical insights from real automation experienceAvoid hype-driven AI adoption and focus on what actually worksConnect with Atlanta’s growing QA and engineering communityAbout The Test TribeThe Test Tribe is the world’s largest software testing community, empowering testers globally since 2018. With 700+ events and 150K+ members across 130+ countries, we bring testers together to learn, grow, and connect through meetups, conferences, cohorts, masterclasses, and more.By RSVPing, you agree to our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy and consent to be contacted by The Test Tribe and our event partners. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/events/ai-isn’t-the-engineer-you-are-|-atlanta-meet-up/100001981943732055 - **Event Categories**: meetups, it, calendar, volunteering - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes - Location: 7730 Roswell Rd - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: AI Isn’t the Engineer, You Are | Atlanta Meet-up - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/0e86501a65cf1beea6e8783c0ee22c5bcaa990ad4b1a9e6ba5853fcdf048d4c3-rimg-w1200-h675-dc171616-gmir.jpg?v=1774148889 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is AI Isn’t the Engineer, You Are | Atlanta Meet-up being held? - **A:** AI Isn’t the Engineer, You Are | Atlanta Meet-up takes place on Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 08:30 pm at . - **Q**: Who is organizing AI Isn’t the Engineer, You Are | Atlanta Meet-up? - **A:** AI Isn’t the Engineer, You Are | Atlanta Meet-up is organized by The Test Tribe. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "AI Isn’t the Engineer, You Are | Atlanta Meet-up", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/0e86501a65cf1beea6e8783c0ee22c5bcaa990ad4b1a9e6ba5853fcdf048d4c3-rimg-w1200-h675-dc171616-gmir.jpg?v=1774148889", "startDate": "2026-02-26", "endDate": "2026-02-26", "url": "https://allevents.in/events/ai-isn’t-the-engineer-you-are-|-atlanta-meet-up/100001981943732055", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "name": "", "postalCode": "30350", "addressLocality": "", "addressRegion": "" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Mark your calendar and join us for an insightful evening of learning, networking, and discussions on QA Spectrum and testing!", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-07", "availabilityEnds": "2026-02-26", "validFrom": "2026-04-07", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "0.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/events/ai-isn’t-the-engineer-you-are-|-atlanta-meet-up/100001981943732055" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/SoldOut", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-07", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-07", "url": "https://allevents.in/events/ai-isn’t-the-engineer-you-are-|-atlanta-meet-up/100001981943732055", "price": 0, "name": "General Admission" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "The Test Tribe", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/the-test-tribe/24634931" } ] } ] ```