Managing the AI Transition: Jalasoft & Progress Software Leaders at MTLC

At the Mass Technology Leadership Council’s (MTLC) highly anticipated event, “When AI Becomes a Mandate,” Lesley Mackie, Chief Marketing Officer at Jalasoft, conducted a thought-provoking interview with Ed Keisling, SVP and Chief AI Officer at Progress Software. The engaging exchange offered deep insights into how AI is reshaping enterprise operations — from pilot stage to full-scale impact.

As AI adoption accelerates, Lesley and Keisling delved into how companies can align cutting-edge technology with measurable business outcomes. Their conversation brought to life several critical themes highlighted at the MTLC event:

• Targeted Use‑Case Selection Ed emphasized the importance of identifying high-impact, business-aligned AI applications — a key takeaway echoed throughout the event.

• Transitioning from Pilot to Scale Both agreed that operationalizing AI requires strategic frameworks, governance, and change management — bridging the gap between experimentation and enterprise-wide execution.

• Adoption through People-Centric Design Lesley queried Ed on the role of organizational culture in AI success. Ed responded that success stems from combining human insight with technical innovation — a value Jalasoft actively promotes through its agile, LatAm-based talent ecosystem.

Read the full interview to explore their insights.

About Jalasoft

Jalasoft is a leading provider of software development, QA, and AI-capable talent, specializing in delivering scalable, high-quality solutions via its teams across the Americas. The company supports organizations in driving AI adoption through mature engineering practices, cultural alignment, and business-driven technology