Do You Really Need a Platform Team?

Explore the concept of platform teams in this 11-minute conference talk from LeadDev Berlin 2022. Delve into the optimal timing for establishing a platform team, examine organizational structures that support such teams, and identify the types of engineers needed for successful implementation. Learn about platform engineering, agile analogies, DevOps maturity models, and SAS architectures. Compare platform engineering to traditional approaches, discover key lessons, and understand the importance of not starting from scratch. Gain insights into the role of a platform engineer and determine if your organization truly needs a dedicated platform team.