Platform Engineering for Architects - Crafting Platforms as a Product

This conference talk explores how to successfully implement internal developer platforms by adopting a product mindset rather than treating them as infrastructure projects. Learn from Max Körbächer of Liquid Reply and Hilliary Lipsig of Red Hat as they share their combined experience implementing platforms across various enterprises and use cases. Discover why many platforms fail due to low adoption, how to identify actual developer needs, implement appropriate abstraction levels, and create platforms that evolve with your organization. Gain practical insights on managing technical debt, implementing effective self-service capabilities, and measuring platform success through meaningful metrics. Walk away with concrete strategies for building platforms that developers willingly choose rather than reluctantly adopt.