This paper analyzes the strategic education process aimed at transitioning traditional software development squads into hybrid structures centered on collaborative work between humans and Artificial Intelligence (AI). In a context where human-AI collaboration can significantly increase productivity, this study explores how the upskilling of XPTO professionals, referred to as AI Advocates, acts as a catalyst for cultural and technical transformation. The objective is to present an experience report on the education and enablement process of AI Advocates within a private Brazilian technology company, highlighting key lessons learned and identified challenges.
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@article{arxiv.2605.03800,
title = {AI Advocate: Educational Path to Transform Squads to the Future},
author = {Carla Soares and Gabriel Moreira and Ana Paula Camargo and Fabio Henrique Scacabarozi and Nicole Davila and Marselle Silva},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2605.03800},
year = {2026}
}