#60 How to NOT fail in Platform Engineering

Here’s what we covered:

Defining Platform Engineering

* Platform engineering: Building compelling internal products to help teams reuse capabilities with less coordination.

* Cloud computing connection: Enterprises can now compose platforms from cloud services, creating mature, internal products for all engineering personas.

Ankit’s career journey

* Didn't choose platform engineering; it found him.

* Early start in programming (since age 11).

* Transitioned from a product engineer mindset to building internal tools and platforms.

* Key experience across startups, the public sector, unicorn companies, and private cloud projects.

Singapore Public Sector Experience

* Public sector: Highly advanced digital services (e.g., identity services for tax, housing).

* Exciting environment: Software development in Singapore’s public sector is fast-paced and digitally progressive.