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Wisary: AI wisdom for Seamless Collaboration in Software Development
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Does software planning leave you stuck in a loop, watching time and effort go down the drain? Or perhaps, you go ahead without a plan, seeing your team and organization bear the costly consequences. Ever get that feeling of being stuck between the business and engineering domains?Â
The human factor is quite a hurdle. We humans struggle to access all the necessary information and often miss each other's perspectives. It's a classic lost-in-translation scenario. And that's where Wisary comes in, turning software planning into a united front of understanding and collaboration.
AI-powered Wisary revolutionizes software planning and saves engineering teams from wasting billions annually. It's like having a vault of decades-worth expertise right at your fingertips, ready to craft the right, high-quality product on time.
Before we get into it - Wisary is looking for a CTO. If youâre interested - email us at nina@hackerpulse.io.
Wisary's HistoryÂ
Wisary was founded in the US in 2023 by Ala Stolpnik, a seasoned software engineering leader with a track record at big shots like Google, Roblox, and Benchling. Ala decided it was time to tackle some software challenges on scale.
As a manager and leader, she recognized the struggle of building high-quality products on time. Ala noticed the all-too-common industry issue: projects failing left and right, and software missing its deadlines. Drawing from her experience, she also saw the struggle of connecting product, business, and engineering perspectives.Â
These challenges fueled Stolpnik's determination to use AI to compensate for human limitations in software project planning. And voilĂ , Wisary was born.Â
Now, what does Wisary bring to the table? It's like having a language wizard that effortlessly translates between the tech lingo, the business banter, and the strategic product talk. The goal is to make software projects unfold seamlessly, hitting those deadlines and delivering spot-on solutions.Â
How Wisary Works
Crafted by seasoned engineering experts for engineering organizations, Wisary revolutionizes software development planning.Â
Wisary's got your back for smooth teamwork. Every team effortlessly aligns, thanks to clear documentation, all fine-tuned by AI. The automatic review ensures you're cruising down the right path and spots potential issues before they even start causing trouble.Â
Plus, Wisaryâs your ultimate time-saver, leaving you with more time for the things that truly matter.Â
Letâs break down Wisaryâs features:
Structured Guidance: Wisary offers easy-to-follow templates, perfect for those new to the game or transitioning to a new role. Whether it's crafting a product requirement document, sketching out a technical plan for a new feature, or making critical technical decisions, the templates guide you through the entire process.
AI-Powered Drafting: Tired of staring at a blank document, wondering where to start? Wisary's AI integration is here for you. Just share a bit about what you're aiming for, and AI will craft that initial draft. Of course, you must then tweak and edit it to fit your vision.
Comprehensive Review: Wisary's AI steps in as your reliable reviewer. It evaluates your work from various angles, identifies potential gaps, and offers valuable feedback. It makes sure you cover all the bases and consider every perspective relevant to your project.
Value for Everyone
So, who gets a front-row seat to success with Wisary? Product Managers, Engineering Managers, individual contributors, and the entire organization, all get a piece of the Wisary pie!
Product Managers: Wisary is their go-to companion, equipped with AI tools to make the creation and validation of requirements a breeze. No more headaches, just smooth collaboration with your Design and Engineering teams. The result is better products built faster and with fewer hiccups.
Engineering Managers: Wisary's AI is here to make Engineering Managersâ lives easier. It excels at translating requirements into technical specifications with precision. Say goodbye to scope creep, delays, and wasted efforts. With Wisary, cross-functional alignment becomes second nature.
For the Entire Organization: Wisary is not just for specific roles; it's here to transform the entire organization, ensuring stakeholders have timely access to crucial data. The seamless integration of AI into your software workflows doesn't just boost efficiency, it reduces misalignments and ensures project success across the board.
Wisaryâs Tech Stack
So here's the lowdown on Wisary's tech stack.
It uses LLM for both drafting and reviewing content. Currently, the preferred platform is OpenAI. But theyâre model-agnostic and platform-agnostic, meaning theyâre cool with any kind of AI, as long as it gets the job done. And guess what? The team is even exploring the potential of a nifty image-savvy AI to understand and generate images and diagrams.Â
On the backend, OpenAI is their go-to company, but really, it can be any Language Model platform. Wisary has two front ends. One is a slick Web app for drafting and reviewing. And the other is a Chrome extension that effortlessly integrates with Google Docs, making document editing a breeze.
Integrating User Feedback to Move Forward
So Wisaryâs target audience is engineering leaders and product managers, focusing not on individual engineers but on skilled professionals leading big projects.
The feedback they get comes from the revelations people experience, uncovering aspects they hadn't considered before. Itâs often filled with positivity, with individuals expressing realizations like, âOh, I didn't think about it; I should address that.â Once a product manager even shared: âI can simply replace myself with Wisary.â
As Wisary navigates this journey, constructive feedback is invaluable. It's not just about fixing what's wrong but also understanding the next steps. The next iteration of Wisary will guide users on their next steps: adding a new section, making tweaks, or progressing to the next stage of their project.Â
Whatâs Next
Wisary is currently cooking up some exciting updates! Itâs focusing on improving features like nailing down product requirements and moving on to other exciting capabilities, but its vision of the future in software development is pretty revolutionary. It's like a collaboration where everyone's in sync.Â
Picture a future where different roles seamlessly connect, where you get insights and information without having to ask for it. Imagine product managers leveraging AI for customer insights, engineering leaders finding the best technical solutions with AI, and engineers having AI support for coding, code reviews, and testing.Â
To sum up, Wisary is pushing the boundaries of AI assistance. The vision? To empower AI with the wisdom it has gathered, bridging information gaps and tackling tasks currently deemed unattainable. Imagine AI that foresees potential challenges from past experiences, and helps in prioritizing tasks like juggling feature work, bug fixes, and addressing technical debt. And that's not all: Imagine an AI effortlessly whipping up user-facing documentation. This is the exciting direction Wisary is heading towards!Â
P.S. Ever wondered if AI will replace software engineers? Hereâs a message from Ala Stolpnik to our readers: âTurns out, AI's not a threat but a call to level up and embrace a new era of skills and possibilities.â
Ready to revolutionize your software planning process? Wisary invites you to be among the pioneer users and leave your feedback.Â
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