From Platform Teams to a Platform Organization: Connecting the Dots

Explore a transformative journey in platform engineering through this 16-minute conference talk from PlatformCon 2023. Discover how the Dutch Railways' Central Platform Organisation (CPO) evolved from a fragmented approach to an integral strategy, enhancing developer experience. Learn about the challenges faced in one of the world's most complex railway networks and how the IT department, with 1500+ engineers, became the backbone of operations. Gain insights into the implementation of the Developer Journey concept, the empowerment of initiatives like SSD and Paved Roads, and the transition from separate platform teams to a cohesive platform organization. Uncover key learnings on connecting the dots in platform engineering, overcoming challenges in restructuring an existing organization, and the critical role of the developer journey in this transformation. Benefit from the experiences shared by speakers Bas Vegter, Platform Engineer, and Onno Wierbos, Product Owner at Dutch Railways, as they reveal strategies for improving IT4IT delivery and overall platform effectiveness.