Willy Lulciuc

Willy Lulciuc, a data engineer and co-creator of OpenLineage, shares his journey in the field from his time at WeWork to founding Oleander, which focuses on AI-enabled data tooling. He discusses the importance of data lineage and the challenges of observability in data processing. Willy explains how OpenLineage emerged from previous projects, the synergy with OpenTelemetry, and how AI can enhance, but not replace, the role of data engineers. He also outlines the future of data platforms and the unique benefits of OpenLineage for engineering teams.