Kakshak Kalaria (Director of Engineering, Concatstring) is speaking at WordCamp Bengaluru 2026 on “From Code to Boardroom: The Real Business Impact of AI in WordPress Teams”, a 15-minute lightning talk on Sunday 22 November.
Most AI-in-WordPress talks stop at code completion. Kakshak looks at what actually changed for a WordPress engineering team at three levels, coding, QA and leadership, and what that means for how you staff one.
Read the full announcement for the session abstract and more about Kakshak.
On stage · Day 2 · 22 Nov
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Kakshak Kalaria
Director of Engineering · Concatstring
When Sunday 22 November, the main day
Where St. Joseph’s Boys’ High School on Museum Road
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From Code to Boardroom: The Real Business Impact of AI in WordPress Teams
AI in WordPress talks usually stop at “look what Copilot/Cursor can do for your code.” This one goes further. Over the last two years, I’ve watched AI change how a WordPress engineering team actually runs — first as a developer using AI-assisted coding, then overseeing a QA team using AI for test generation and bug triage, and now as an Engineering Director using it for planning, process improvement, and code review.
From Kakshak’s session abstract · read the rest
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Format Lightning talk
Length 15 minutes
Day Sun 22 Nov
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About Kakshak
With over 11 years of experience in software engineering, I currently serve as Director of Engineering at Concatstring. My focus is on system architecture, engineering management, and team leadership to deliver scalable web platforms. I drive the establishment of systems and processes that enable teams to efficiently develop and deploy reliable software, ensuring alignment between technical execution and business objectives.
My career has included roles such as Lead Software Engineer and Senior Software Engineer, where I honed expertise in streamlining workflows, implementing end-to-end test automation, and improving team productivity. I aim to foster collaborative engineering cultures while developing technical strategies that deliver impactful digital products aligned with organizational goals.
Hear Kakshak in person
One ticket gets you every talk on the main day, lunch on both days, and a Contributor Day seat if you sign up for one.
See you on the 22nd.
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