Description
Levi Strauss & Co. built an enterprise multi-agent software development lifecycle on GitHub Copilot's custom agents platform. In this GitHub Universe 2026 session, Jenny Patchen, Sr. Director at Levi Strauss & Co., reveals how seventeen specialized AI agents handle requirements, spec generation, automated testing, security scanning, accessibility validation, and deployment connected to Jira, Confluence, and New Relic through Model Context Protocol (MCP). Every pull request is reviewed by 5 to 11 independent agents that automatically fix issues and commit back to the branch, while retaining strict human approval gates. Explore the enterprise architecture, lessons learned, and practical blueprints for adopting a multi-agent SDLC across your organization.
Speaker:
Jenny Patchen, Sr. Director, Shared Platforms & Services, Levi Strauss & Co.
Watch more videos from GitHub Universe 2026: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AArI948SDz8&list=PLENrlACZ7mnU
— CHAPTERS —
00:00 Introduction to Levi Strauss & Co.
01:14 Reimagining the back pocket app SDLC
02:59 Defining success and objectives
04:22 Rewiring the process
09:46 Enterprise multi-agent architecture
16:44 Enforcing standards and quality gates
19:47 Internal marketplace and reusability
20:32 Change management and team adoption
24:56 Measuring impact and lessons learned
29:11 Conclusion and future outlook
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