DevOps Paradox

DOP 253: Deconstructing The Platform Engineering Maturity Model

Mar 6, 2024

Explore the significance of platform engineering and the Platform Engineering Maturity Model in the tech industry. Decipher the term 'Fortnite Lee' in a light-hearted conversation. Learn about empowering users, aligning platforms with preferences, and organizational customization. Understand the risks of skipping maturity levels and the relevance of Cratix in platform engineering.

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Abby Bangser

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Quick takeaways

Recognizing and understanding current platform landscape is crucial before advancing in maturity levels.

Establishing robust operational practices and scalable frameworks is essential to avoid pitfalls in platform engineering.

Deep dives

Exploring Platform Engineering Maturity Model

The Provisional level in the platform engineering maturity model acknowledges the existing work being done in organizations around platforms, even if it's not yet a strategic effort. This level aims to make visible the ad hoc, custom, and temporary platform management approaches that many teams employ. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing and understanding the current platform landscape before advancing to more structured and scalable levels in the maturity model.

Introduction

2min

Exploring the Making of the Platform Engineering Maturity Model

3min

Deciphering the Meaning of 'Fortnite Lee'

2min

Platform Engineering Maturity and User Empowerment

20min

Platform Engineering Maturity Model and Organizational Alignment

16min

Navigating Platform Engineering Maturity Levels and Risks

2min

Empowering Platform Engineers with Cratix: Promise Theory and Tailored Solutions

4min

#253: As we move forward in 2024, one thing stands firm - platform engineering remains a significant focus for companies and has become a key component in the digital transformation journey.

This realization drove the creation of the Platform Engineering Maturity Model, a comprehensive guide that serves organizations in various stages of their platform engineering journey.

In this episode, we speak with Abby Bangser, one of the lead authors of the Platform Engineering Maturity Model published by CNCF.

Abby's contact information:

X (Formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/a_bangser

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abbybangser/

Platform Engineering Maturity Model

https://tag-app-delivery.cncf.io/whitepapers/platform-eng-maturity-model/

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