Deploying AI and analytics platforms in Pharma shouldn’t take weeks of DevOps setup. This talk introduces how k0rdent, an open-source control plane by Mirantis, automates the provisioning of secure, scalable Kubernetes clusters—perfect for hosting Shiny apps, R/Stan models, and Python/LLM workflows in clinical and research environments. We’ll demo how small teams can spin up reproducible R environments, deploy interactive Shiny dashboards, and run AI/LLM-powered drug discovery workflows—all with minimal effort. Learn how k0rdent simplifies cloud-native infrastructure for Pharma data science, enabling faster experimentation, easier collaboration, and high-trust environments for regulated workflows. Ideal for biotechs, academic labs, and open science efforts looking to scale R use without full DevOps teams.