Systems | Development | Analytics | API | Testing

In this episode of The AI Forecast, host Paul Muller is joined by Kevin Surace—Chair & CEO of AI-Driven Autonomous Software Testing Tools | Appvance , Chair of Token Ring, and a pioneering force behind the first human-like AI virtual assistant—for a deeply human conversation about what it means to lead through disruption.

In this live demonstration, DreamFactory's CTO walks us through creating a secure access layer for LLMs to communicate with our databases. This innovative way of exposing data via MCP and robust RBAC policies ensures AI is not able to reach any of your sensitive data.

Imagine an AI agent that can handle patient appointment scheduling from start to finish. That’s exactly what our AI Product Strategist Ayesha Amjad built using Astera AI Agent Builder. With Astera’s low-code and drag and drag-and-drop interface, she created an intelligent agent that can: Ask for symptoms and recommend the right doctor Verify insurance and calculate co-pay details Show available appointment slots Schedule appointments and send confirmation Manage the entire experience without human involvement.