Brad Axen

Jackie Brosamer, VP of Engineering at Block, and Brad Axen, Principal Engineer, dive into Goose, Block’s open-source AI agent. They showcase how Goose transforms messy CSV data into visual reports, highlighting its ability to facilitate seamless integration with existing tools like Square. Discussions reveal practical workflows for empowering non-tech users and emphasize the importance of organizational transformation in AI adoption. The duo shares insights on scaling internal resources and the necessity of holistic solutions to extract maximum value from AI capabilities.

Jackie Brosamer, Head of AI and Data Platform at Block, and Brad Axen, Tech Lead for AI and Data Platform, dive into Codename Goose—a pioneering open-source AI agent designed to automate complex engineering tasks. They discuss its flexible integration and how large language models are reshaping engineering workflows. The duo addresses the challenges of autonomous agents in context management and output validation. They also explore 'vibe coding,' the evolving role of developers, and the generational shifts in adapting to these transformative technologies.