Anjali Arora, chief technology officer at Perforce Software, discusses the inefficiencies in DevOps infrastructure and the role of platform engineering in addressing them. She notes the shift from traditional IT-managed infrastructure to DevOps-driven provisioning, and how it’s led to a fragmented and costly environment. To counter this, organizations are turning to platform engineering to strike a balance between speed and governance, ensuring that DevOps teams maintain agility while optimizing resources.

Anjali also explores how AI is set to transform DevOps, not just by automating repetitive tasks but by becoming an integral “team member” that enhances collaboration across security, IT and development. She stresses that AI-powered DevOps tools will become essential, with predictive insights, adaptive infrastructure provisioning, and automated security becoming the norm. However, the biggest challenge lies in shifting organizational culture—companies must embrace AI while maintaining strong governance to ensure trust and security.