From Resistance to Resiliency: Overcoming Challenges in Kubernetes Adoption
Kubernetes adoption often faces resistance, skepticism, and roadblocks. Drawing on over a decade of experience as a DevOps and CNCF advocate, this session tackles the cultural, people, process, and technology challenges that hinder progress while highlighting Platform Engineering as a critical evolution. Three compelling case studies show how businesses turned initial resistance into enthusiastic adoption, making Kubernetes central to their deployment workflows. Gain concise insights on converting detractors and a clear roadmap to address the "24 Critical Concerns Every Kubernetes Engineer Must Solve Before Going Live in Production." Whether you're just starting or stuck on your Cloud Native journey, this talk delivers actionable strategies to transform team dynamics, streamline processes, and foster a Kubernetes-ready culture.