Max Beauchemin
Founder and engineer known for creating Apache Airflow and contributing to open-source data tooling including Apache Superset; building agent orchestration tooling (Agor) and exploring AI-first developer workflows.
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Nov 24, 2025 • 60min
Context as Code, DevX as Leverage: Accelerating Software with Multi‑Agent Workflows
Max Beauchemin, a data engineering veteran and creator of Apache Airflow and Superset, discusses his shift to multi-agent development with Agor. He explores the concept of an 'AI-first reflex,' where humans orchestrate tasks while agents accelerate workflows. Max highlights how shifting bottlenecks like code review can be addressed through improved developer experiences and 'context as code.' He introduces Agor’s innovative platform, designed for managing git worktrees and collaborative environments, enabling richer visibility and parallelization in software engineering.
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Nov 24, 2025 • 1h 1min
Blurring Lines: Data, AI, and the New Playbook for Team Velocity
Max Beauchemin, founder and engineer behind Apache Airflow, dives into the transformative interplay of data and AI engineering. He discusses how using AI for most tasks shifts human roles towards orchestration and taste management, leading to new bottlenecks in code review and QA. Max highlights the concept of treating context as code and advocates for just-in-time retrieval to enhance data tools. He also introduces Agor, a multiplayer orchestration platform designed for efficient agent management and collaborative workflows.
