Explore NFV orchestration optimization in this 31-minute technical talk from Google's Tal Liron, examining the relationship between code and data placement in cloud environments. Learn how Nephio and Kubernetes can simplify complex architectural challenges in telco industry automation. Dive into key concepts including management versus workload clusters, the Nephio specialization pipeline, and Kubernetes operator reconciliation loops. Understand the advantages of Nephio's configuration-as-data (CaD) paradigm compared to traditional Helm charts, discovering how breaking down Helm chart components and strategic placement can enhance efficiency. Master the principles of placing code near the data it processes while navigating the complexities of large-scale compute and data platforms in cloud environments.