The Definitive Guide to Forward Deployed Engineering

Originally published on Next Play If you work in tech, you should learn about Forward Deployed Engineering (FDE). It’s quickly become one of the most popular roles that nearly all fast-growing AI companies are looking for…at the same time, it’s the type of role very few people and companies seem to actually understand. I designed Project Frontline at Palantir, a program that sent over 250 engineers into live customer deployments. Those engineers are now at OpenAI, xAI, Anduril, and dozens of leading companies. ...

February 5, 2026 · 27 min · Vinoo Ganesh

The Future in Tech: Data Engineering Powers AI Revolution

Originally streamed live on August 3, 2023 - LinkedIn Learning’s “The Future in Tech” series Data engineering is the unsung hero fueling the rapid growth and consumption of artificial intelligence. It transforms AI’s potential into reality, driving digital innovation and reshaping the world. In this comprehensive discussion, we explore how data engineering unlocks and enables democratized use of Artificial Intelligence. Video: The Future in Tech - Data Engineering and AI Discussion (1,668 views) ...

August 3, 2023 · 4 min · Vinoo Ganesh