Ryan Lopopolo

This talk introduces Harness Engineering, a paradigm shift in software development where AI agents execute tasks guided by human direction. The core thesis is that implementation is no longer the bottleneck; code is abundant and cheap to produce. The focus shifts to systems thinking, design, and delegation, empowering engineers to leverage AI agents for complex, long-horizon work. This approach aims to maximize productivity by automating implementation and freeing human engineers for higher-leverage activities.