How Citation’s engineering leaders turned AI adoption into faster delivery

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Date:

Wednesday 18th February 2026

Time:

3pm UK (10am ET)

Duration:

45 minutes (including live Q&A)

Overview

Most engineering organizations have invested in AI tools. Many are still struggling to see meaningful improvements in productivity, delivery speed, or predictability.

In this facilitated discussion, engineering leaders from Citation share how they identified and resolved the constraints limiting productivity, even after adopting AI tools. They’ll walk through the process they used, the barriers they uncovered, and the measurable results they achieved.

Joined by Plandek, this session focuses on how to move beyond AI experimentation and into real, sustained delivery impact.

What You’ll Learn

  • The most common constraints that prevent AI tools from delivering productivity gains
  • Why tracking constraints is critical to improving engineering performance
  • A step-by-step approach to identifying and eliminating delivery bottlenecks
  • How Citation applied this approach in practice
  • What changed once constraints were addressed
  • Lessons learned and what they would do differently next time

Key Takeaways

  • Why AI adoption without fixing underlying process issues rarely moves the needle
  • Practical ways to track constraints inside your engineering system
  • Proven techniques for removing bottlenecks without disrupting delivery
  • How to measure productivity improvements as constraints are eliminated

Who This Webinar Is For

  • VPs and Directors of Engineering
  • Engineering Leadership

Organizations

  • Companies already investing in AI tools
  • Teams actively exploring AI adoption and impact

Speakers

Head of Professional Services

Pranav Lakhotia

Head of Professional Services

Pranav Lakhotia

Pranav has over 9 years of experience in consulting and advisory services. He has spent his career helping software delivery teams enhance efficiency, predictability, and overall performance. Having joined Plandek from Deloitte in November 2023, he has worked closely with engineering leaders and teams to identify bottlenecks, refine delivery processes, and drive continuous improvement through data-driven decision-making. He specializes in helping organizations measure and optimize key delivery metrics, enabling teams to deliver value faster while maintaining high-quality outcomes. His insights and hands-on approach make him a trusted advisor to technology leaders seeking to build high-performing engineering teams.