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# [Why AI-Enabled Workflows Don’t Remove the Need for Engineering Managers](https://tvpadmanabhan.hashnode.dev/why-ai-enabled-workflows-don-t-remove-the-need-for-engineering-managers?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

AI-enabled workflows are changing software delivery, but engineering managers remain essential for alignment, teams, and technical judgment.

May 14 · 3 min read · tvpadmanabhan.hashnode.dev  
Updated May 21  
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[Padmanabhan Venkitasubramanian](https://hashnode.com/@padmanabhan)

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Sharing insights on enterprise systems and the engineering leadership required to build them

I am a Senior Engineering Leader with over 22 years of experience architecting mission-critical enterprise systems and leading high-performing teams. My career has been defined by a focus on operational excellence like transitioning complex platforms from prototype to production and maintaining the architectural rigor required for enterprise SaaS. Currently, I am deeply attracted towards leveraging AI in a responsible way to bolster engineering workflows. On this blog, I share my thoughts, observations and experiences from my career, with a focus on leadership as well as engineering aspects. Core Focus: Enterprise SaaS | Engineering Management | Distributed Systems | AI/RAG

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