The Potential of GitHub Copilot: A Transformation in the Financial Sector

Facing the complexity of maximizing the use of technological licenses in a regulated environment is a challenge that requires precise and flexible solutions. For a financial entity like our client in this project, this was particularly critical when trying to make the most of tools like GitHub Copilot.

The company operated under various internal regulations that, while essential for security and compliance, also hindered the rapid enablement of access to the tool and complicated license management. This created a bottleneck in the path to optimizing and automating processes to enhance the productivity of their development teams, delaying the effective adoption of GitHub Copilot across the organization. This highlighted the need for a partner to help tackle this challenge.

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Our Partnership with GitHub in Action

CleverIT proposed a structured solution through a Proof of Concept (PoC) focused on integrating GitHub Copilot. The strategy began with training a pilot team in the advanced use of the tool, including prompt engineering techniques. Additionally, using our Groowcity solution, we conducted initial and final assessments to measure the impact and ensure proper adoption.

As GitHub partners, we managed licenses for our client, ensuring safe and controlled usage while also providing access to best practices and governance in the use of artificial intelligence. Furthermore, Azure DevOps was integrated to facilitate CI/CD processes, enabling more comprehensive control over development workflows.

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Improved Productivity with GitHub Copilot

The results were significant for our client:

• 100+ developers leveraging AI: Thanks to training on GitHub Copilot, the client’s development team automated repetitive tasks, drastically reducing development time and improving code quality.
• Reduced Time to Market: Agile and structured planning, combined with the use of GitHub Copilot, allowed the organization to meet market release deadlines without compromising product quality.
• Optimized license usage: We implemented an efficient process for managing GitHub Copilot access, eliminating bottlenecks and boosting tool adoption.
• Strategic plan: With guidance from our specialists, the client identified risks and established a clear, strategic plan for the safe and effective use of artificial intelligence.

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This success story demonstrates how GitHub Copilot can revolutionize the productivity and outcomes of development teams, optimizing processes and better focusing work efforts. In today’s market, the rapid adoption of new technologies like GitHub Copilot is key to maximizing the potential of AI in a scalable and secure way.

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