Will GenAI Disrupt Data Engineering in Financial Services? The Answer Is More Nuanced Than You Think
Summary
GenAI is already transforming data engineering, but in financial services, faster code generation isn't enough. The real challenges — validation, semantic conflicts, and contextual meaning — require domain expertise that generic AI tools can't provide. Firms that invest in data governance and shared definitions now will be positioned to capture value as the technology matures.
Dmitry (Mitya) Miller
Dmitry (Mitya) Miller is the Managing Director, General Manager for Aquata, Arcesium’s comprehensive self-service data platform purpose built for the investment management industry. Mitya is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Aquata business, including P&L ownership, customer base growth, customer delivery and engagement, and product roadmap.
Sources:
[i] benn.substack, 2025. https://benn.substack.com/p/can-analysis-ever-be-automated
[ii] Fast Company, 2026. https://www.fastcompany.com/91487016/snowflake-thinks-ai-coding-agents-are-solving-the-wrong-problem
