Platform Engineering vs DevOps

 
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In the last few years we have seen a rise in the usage of the term Platform Engineering, but what does that actually mean and how does it compare to DevOps? In this talk I will present what these both mean to me as someone who has been a "DevOps" engineer and is now a Platform Engineer. I'll talk about the "Platform Engineering Iceberg" showing how what appears to be a simple term hides a mass of complexity and challenges. And to wrap it up I'll talk about Developer Experience and how that ties into all of this.

Melbourne Azure Nights User Group
Melbourne Azure Nights User Group
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Speaker

Dylan McCarthy

Lead Platform Engineer @ Mantel Group

Hi, my name is Dylan McCarthy and I am a Lead Platform Engineer at Mantel Group. I have been in IT since 2015 and worked across many roles from Software Development through to DevOps and now Platform Engineering. I am passionate about sharing knowledge about how we can improve the developer experience for all engineers.

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