Platform Engineering - Past, Present, Future - Lessons for Leaders

Explore the comprehensive evolution of platform engineering through this 47-minute InfoQ conference talk featuring Syntasso Co-Founder & COO Paula Kennedy, a seasoned expert with over 12 years in the field and CNCF ambassador. Dive deep into the paradigm shifts that have shaped platform engineering, tracing its journey from the early days of DevOps and Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) to the transformative influence of Kubernetes in today's landscape. Uncover critical lessons learned from past implementations and failures, analyze current industry trends and best practices, and gain insights into bold predictions for the next decade of platform engineering evolution. Learn how engineering leaders can navigate the complexities of modern platform strategies, understand the key decision points that have defined the field's trajectory, and discover actionable insights for building resilient, scalable platform solutions that drive organizational success.