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Explore the unexpected parallels between drumming and platform engineering in this 17-minute conference talk that reveals how both disciplines require supporting others, maintaining steady momentum, and working seamlessly behind the scenes. Learn from Herrmann's journey as a complete drumming beginner and how those experiences translate to leading a platform engineering team, including insights on early mistakes, coordination challenges, and the critical importance of listening skills. Discover practical strategies for setting up teams like configuring a drum kit, navigating make-versus-buy decisions, and understanding the value of internal feedback loops. Gain fresh perspectives on team structure, tool selection, measuring impact, and maintaining the steady rhythm that enables engineering teams and organizations to thrive, all delivered with humor and humility from real-world experience.
