angel Ojeda@macholo

B.O.B. is a dual AI-powered software suite designed to enhance both operational efficiency and software engineering productivity using IBM Bob as its underlying AI development assistant. The system is composed of two integrated applications that work together to support different stages of organizational and technical workflows. The first component, Be a Helper, is an AI-driven ticket triage system that automatically analyzes incoming support or operational requests. It classifies each ticket, detects urgency, and assigns a criticality level to ensure that teams can prioritize work effectively and respond faster to high-impact issues. This improves response times and reduces operational bottlenecks in support environments. The second component, Be a Builder, focuses on software repository intelligence. It analyzes codebases to estimate test coverage, identify potential onboarding paths for new developers, and generate insights about project structure and maintainability. This helps teams understand complex systems more quickly and improves developer onboarding experiences. Together, both tools form B.O.B., a unified AI solution that bridges operational support and software engineering analysis into a single intelligent ecosystem.

Build solutions that improve how software is built. Work with an AI that understands your codebase, helping you reduce repetitive work and build with real context. ⏳ Build your project in 48 hours. 🚀 Get hands-on with IBM Bob and explore how AI fits into real development workflows before it becomes standard. 💡 Build tools and workflows that developers would actually use. ⭐ Learn directly from experts throughout the event. 🤝 Join a team or build solo. 💰 Prize pool: $10,000 🧑🏻‍💻 Register before the Kick-Off Stream and start building with Bob.

📅 May 11–19, 2026 • May 11 – 19: Online Build Phase. • May 18 (Hybrid Build Day – Online & Onsite) • May 19 (Demos & Awards – Online & Onsite) 🌍 Hybrid event. Join online from anywhere or build onsite at the venue. 🏆 Winners will be announced live on stage at the AI & Big Data Expo North America on May 19 📍 On-site Venue (May 18–19): San Jose McEnery Convention Center, CA, USA 🤝 Join solo or with a team. 🎟 FREE AI & Big Data Expo North America ticket included for participants that are able to join the on-site phase. 🏆Compete for a $10,000 prize pool 🧑‍💻 Apply now to design, prototype, and showcase enterprise-ready innovation.