
HACKATHON ABOUT ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: We recently arrangeed a Hackathon at our offices in Dhaka for our developers. We learned a lot about AI that we will use when we work for our customers.
AI has the power to make skilled developers even better, and inexperienced developers more prone to mistakes. At Cefalo, we do not see AI as hype or auto-pilot. We see it as a tool that, when combined with structure, processes, and intelligent use, leads to higher productivity, improved quality, and better solutions for our clients.
– If you are smart, AI will make you smarter. If you are inexperienced, AI may amplify your mistakes, says Ferdous Mahmud Shaon, Managing Director at Cefalo Bangladesh Ltd.
How Cefalo ensures AI-driven quality
AI will not replace humans, nor will it magically solve problems on its own. The real value comes from the skills, judgment, and collaboration of developers.
Within our teams, we have seen how junior developers can sometimes make mistakes when they put blind trust in AI tools. That is why we have built clear structures and routines to ensure quality in every delivery.
– It is all about having clear processes, code reviews, and strong collaboration between junior and senior engineers. AI can be a helpful assistant, but people are still responsible for the end result, Shaon emphasizes.

AI in development: A transition phase
Like most companies, Cefalo is in a transition period. AI is being widely adopted because it is powerful and promising, but we are also learning where its boundaries are.
– Over time, the industry will mature in how it uses AI. New standards and quality assurance practices will emerge. We believe AI will become a natural part of the development workflow, just like calculators and the internet once did, Shaon notes.

WE USE AI WITH COMMON SENSE: Our developers have clear processes and quality controls when using AI in their work.
Clients need more than just faster code
AI helps our developers write cleaner code, test more efficiently, and generate smarter documentation. But solving client problems requires more than just code.
The hardest and most important part is understanding the client. Their needs, priorities, and ambitions. That kind of insight cannot be automated. AI can support us, but it is developers who translate insights into solutions.
What clients gain when Cefalo uses AI
By leveraging AI in a structured and responsible way, we deliver real value to our clients:
- Faster development cycles: Teams can build, test, and document more efficiently
- Higher quality: AI supports testing and code reviews under human oversight
- Innovation with structure: AI enables experimentation without losing control
- Stable teams: Low turnover combined with a culture of continuous learning
In short
AI is not an autopilot. At Cefalo, we use it as a copilot. Strategically, with structure, and always with people in the driver’s seat.
For our clients, that means development teams that are both highly productive and highly reliable.

WITH AI AS A COPILOT: AI is a powerful tool which can make our smart developers even smarter.
This is how it works!
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