First Factory COO Writes for The AI Journal on the Changing Shape of Software Development Teams

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Don Gregori

June 18, 2026

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In a piece for The AI Journal, First Factory COO Don Gregori argues that Agile methodology, effective for two decades, is becoming less effective as AI agents generate more code.

He outlines a shift from lightweight sprint planning to detailed upfront specifications, introduces the emerging "forward-deployed engineer" role, and offers recommendations for teams adapting their structure to AI-driven development.

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Don Gregori

COO

Don Gregori is the Chief Operating Officer of First Factory, a multinational software solutions provider based in New York with nearshore operations in Costa Rica. A certified AI Business Leader, Don brings over 25 years of experience helping businesses from startups to Fortune 500 companies navigate product development, digital transformation, and AI adoption. He is a contributing author to The AI Journal and the author of The Emergent Leader, releasing June 16, 2026.

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