Ananth Packkildurai

Ananth Packkildurai is a data engineering leader, writer, and author of Data Engineering Weekly, sharing insights on modern data platforms, large-scale pipelines, and AI-driven architectures.

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Software engineers' new job isn't writing code — it's designing the boundaries AI agents can't break

AI agents automate coding, shifting engineers to design boundaries and feedback loops, ensuring reliable outcomes in complex systems.

Ananth Packkildurai

August 31, 2026