Abstract:
In today's fast-paced software development landscape, reducing the cognitive and operational load on developers is paramount to fostering innovation and accelerating product velocity. The paradigm of "you build it, you run it" has revolutionized team dynamics, enabling ownership and frequent, high-quality releases. However, it has also imposed significant burdens on developers, necessitating constant upskilling, broad cloud service proficiency, and meeting escalating product delivery expectations.

This session shows what role a modern developer platform in enhancing developer velocity and experience can have. Serving as a self-service hub a internal developer platform enhances efficiency, and promotes standardization, security, and compliance. By minimizing manual tasks and providing seamless integration using tools like AKS, ArgoCD, Crossplane, and Backstage, developers can focus on their core expertise — solving customer problems through code.

Audience:
This session is tailored for software development leaders, architects, and practitioners seeking to optimize their development processes and empower their teams. It will benefit those interested in leveraging modern developer platforms to streamline workflows, enhance productivity, and elevate the developer experience. Whether you're involved in DevOps, cloud-native development, or software engineering management, this session offers valuable insights into harnessing platforms built on AKS, ArgoCD, Crossplane, and Backstage to drive innovation and accelerate product delivery.