Platform Engineering 2.0: Evolution, Not a Reset with Pankaj Gupta

Platform engineering has transitioned from an optional practice to a foundational necessity, with over 90% of organizations now adopting it to reduce developer cognitive load and standardize workflows. Pankaj Gupta, from Broadcom’s VCF division, argues that the field must now evolve into "Platform Engineering 2.0" to address the challenges created by AI. This evolution requires shifting from rigid, developer-centric architectures to flexible, AI-native systems that support non-human personas like autonomous agents. Key pillars for this transition include embedding FinOps and security directly into the platform, moving beyond static golden paths to support rapid experimentation, and ensuring robust traceability and auditability for agentic workloads. By treating the platform as a product and integrating infrastructure teams, organizations can better manage the increasing complexity and scale of modern software delivery in an AI-driven landscape.